--- product_id: 48537231 title: "Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King" price: "€ 21.43" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48537231-dragon-ball-vol-1-the-monkey-king store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Same-day Dispatch <12pm NewMint Condition No Quibbles Returns Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King **Price:** € 21.43 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐉 Unlock the legend before everyone else—start your Dragon Ball journey now! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King - **How much does it cost?** € 21.43 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48537231-dragon-ball-vol-1-the-monkey-king) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Iconic Origin Story:** Dive into the legendary beginnings of Goku, the original Monkey King reimagined for a new generation. - • **Epic Adventure Unfolds:** Join Goku and Bulma on a globe-trotting quest for the mystical Dragon Balls that grant any wish. - • **Fast & Reliable Delivery:** Order before noon and get your Dragon Ball volume dispatched the same day—don’t miss out on the hype! - • **Authentic Japanese Format:** Experience the manga in its purest form, read right-to-left preserving original art and cultural nuances. - • **Collector’s Mint Condition:** Guaranteed pristine packaging and condition—perfect for display or gifting to fellow manga aficionados. ## Overview Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King introduces readers to the original adventures of Son Goku, a young monkey-tailed hero, and Bulma, as they embark on a quest to collect seven magical Dragon Balls. Presented in authentic right-to-left Japanese manga format, this volume combines timeless storytelling, iconic characters, and Akira Toriyama’s distinctive art style. With new mint condition packaging and same-day dispatch for early orders, this volume is a must-have for manga collectors and fans eager to experience the roots of the world’s most popular manga series. ## Description Eath's greatest hero...is from outerspace! Dragon Ball introduces a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku (a wry update of the classic Chinese "Monkey King" legend), whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma could use the help of a certain super-strong boy... (In Japan, Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z were originally a single 42-volume series. VIZ Media's Dragon Ball contains vols. 1-16 of the original Japanese Dragon Ball , from the beginning of the series to the climax of Goku's last fight with Piccolo.) Before there was Dragon Ball Z , there was Akira Toriyama's action epic Dragon Ball , starring the younger version of Son Goku and all the other Dragon Ball Z heroes! Meet a naive young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets Bulma, a girl who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma needs Goku's help (and his super-strength)! With a magic staff for a weapon and a flying cloud for a ride, Goku sets out on the adventure of a lifetime... Review: The Monkey King (Son Goku and Friends) - Dragon Ball is a Japanese manga by Akira Toriyama. Released for American audiences by Viz Media, it is a story that does not lose its credit when read by an English audience, or indeed any culture. Its main story, while simple and easily followable, has a hidden message of good morals, strong heart, and determination to achieve beyond the best of your abilities. Whether that was intentional or not, it definitely comes across in the character of Son Goku, main protagonist of the series. The artwork of Akira Toriyama is simple yet beautiful, and very appealing. Dragon Ball volume 1 is just the beginning of what will become an epic journey for Goku and his friends, but it is a fine start to the series. It introduces some of the main characters well, particularly the character of Yamcha, who is at his best at this stage of the manga, and later becomes a bit of a useless character. We are introduced to Goku and Bulma, who are both the main protagonists at this stage of the manga, and the relationship developed between the two is well done. Other main character introductions in volume 1 include Kame-Sen'nin (Master Roshi), Oolong, Pu'ar, the Ox-King and Chi-Chi. Filled with genuinely funny humour and good action, Dragon Ball deserves its place as the most popular manga in the world, and volume 1 is a fine introduction to the series. Chapters included in volume 1 are: 001. Bloomers and the Monkey King 002. No Balls! 003. Sea Monkeys 004. They Call Him... the Turtle Hermit 005. Oo! Oo! Oolong! 006. So Long, Oolong! 007. Yamcha and Pu'ar 008. One, Two, Yamcha-cha! 009. Dragon Balls in Danger!! 010. Onward to Fry-Pan... 011. ... And Into the Fire! Although translated from Japanese to English, Viz Media keep the manga in its original format, meaning it is read from right to left as it would be in the Japanese version, rather than left to right as most English literature would be. Keeping it in a right-to-left format prevents the publisher from having to flip the images, which can ruin carefully chosen artistic angles, and ruin Japanese symbols that may still be present in the artwork, such as on characters' clothing. If you're a fan of the anime, I would definitely recommend this to you. No filler, just the original story that can be viewed at your own leisurely pace. A fantastic story, where the success of the anime originated from. Review: Before Z...there was just Dragon Ball... - OH MY GOD!!! This is brilliant! The original adventures of Son Goku and his friends! I couldn't wait when I bought this as I was really excited when I found it and I was able to read Dragon Ball in it's original form (not cut!). The drawings are really nicely done and the translating has been done really well. Anyway, it starts off with Son Goku as a chibi (kid) fishing out in the wilderness when suddenly, he is hit by a car! It turns out it is a sixteen year old Bulma. After some *interesting* meetings Goku takes her back to his house where she finds the Dragon Ball she has been looking for. Bulma explains to Son Goku what they are and he decides to help find the rest of the Dragon Balls as long as she doesn't touch his. It leads up to quiet an adventure filled with fun, humour and excitment! If you buy this, by it as a pair with the second manga as you'll be desperate to find out what happens! *WARNING!* Parents, if you want to buy this for you're kids because they like Dragon Ball/Z/GT on the TV be warned! It has slight nudity of Goku and Bulma and their is some adult references and jokes in it! Just thought I'd point that out...but if you are sixteen, like me! Or really above thirteen and a Dragon Ball fan...buy this now! ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 18,469 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 436 in Manga (Books) 496 in Magic & Fantasy Graphic Novels 4,450 in Teen & Young Adult (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,482 Reviews | ## Images ![Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-1jqVHePL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Monkey King (Son Goku and Friends) *by B***S on 22 April 2013* Dragon Ball is a Japanese manga by Akira Toriyama. Released for American audiences by Viz Media, it is a story that does not lose its credit when read by an English audience, or indeed any culture. Its main story, while simple and easily followable, has a hidden message of good morals, strong heart, and determination to achieve beyond the best of your abilities. Whether that was intentional or not, it definitely comes across in the character of Son Goku, main protagonist of the series. The artwork of Akira Toriyama is simple yet beautiful, and very appealing. Dragon Ball volume 1 is just the beginning of what will become an epic journey for Goku and his friends, but it is a fine start to the series. It introduces some of the main characters well, particularly the character of Yamcha, who is at his best at this stage of the manga, and later becomes a bit of a useless character. We are introduced to Goku and Bulma, who are both the main protagonists at this stage of the manga, and the relationship developed between the two is well done. Other main character introductions in volume 1 include Kame-Sen'nin (Master Roshi), Oolong, Pu'ar, the Ox-King and Chi-Chi. Filled with genuinely funny humour and good action, Dragon Ball deserves its place as the most popular manga in the world, and volume 1 is a fine introduction to the series. Chapters included in volume 1 are: 001. Bloomers and the Monkey King 002. No Balls! 003. Sea Monkeys 004. They Call Him... the Turtle Hermit 005. Oo! Oo! Oolong! 006. So Long, Oolong! 007. Yamcha and Pu'ar 008. One, Two, Yamcha-cha! 009. Dragon Balls in Danger!! 010. Onward to Fry-Pan... 011. ... And Into the Fire! Although translated from Japanese to English, Viz Media keep the manga in its original format, meaning it is read from right to left as it would be in the Japanese version, rather than left to right as most English literature would be. Keeping it in a right-to-left format prevents the publisher from having to flip the images, which can ruin carefully chosen artistic angles, and ruin Japanese symbols that may still be present in the artwork, such as on characters' clothing. If you're a fan of the anime, I would definitely recommend this to you. No filler, just the original story that can be viewed at your own leisurely pace. A fantastic story, where the success of the anime originated from. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Before Z...there was just Dragon Ball... *by K***S on 14 May 2004* OH MY GOD!!! This is brilliant! The original adventures of Son Goku and his friends! I couldn't wait when I bought this as I was really excited when I found it and I was able to read Dragon Ball in it's original form (not cut!). The drawings are really nicely done and the translating has been done really well. Anyway, it starts off with Son Goku as a chibi (kid) fishing out in the wilderness when suddenly, he is hit by a car! It turns out it is a sixteen year old Bulma. After some *interesting* meetings Goku takes her back to his house where she finds the Dragon Ball she has been looking for. Bulma explains to Son Goku what they are and he decides to help find the rest of the Dragon Balls as long as she doesn't touch his. It leads up to quiet an adventure filled with fun, humour and excitment! If you buy this, by it as a pair with the second manga as you'll be desperate to find out what happens! *WARNING!* Parents, if you want to buy this for you're kids because they like Dragon Ball/Z/GT on the TV be warned! It has slight nudity of Goku and Bulma and their is some adult references and jokes in it! Just thought I'd point that out...but if you are sixteen, like me! Or really above thirteen and a Dragon Ball fan...buy this now! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value *by R***D on 18 June 2026* Good value ## Frequently Bought Together - Dragon Ball, Vol. 1 - Dragon Ball, Vol. 2 - Dragon Ball, Vol. 3 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48537231-dragon-ball-vol-1-the-monkey-king](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48537231-dragon-ball-vol-1-the-monkey-king) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-22*