How many books has Akira Toriyama written?

Akira Toriyama published 8 novels, 7 children's books and 12 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Akira Toriyama's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dragon Ball Z; Thank You.

What is Akira Toriyama's last book?

Jaco the Galactic Patrolman (2013).

What is Akira Toriyama's most famous book?

Dragon Ball Z; Thank You (2002) is Akira Toriyama's most widely read book.

Which Akira Toriyama books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Dragon Ball (as Dragonball Evolution, film, 2009).

Akira Toriyama books in order

Japanese manga artist and character designer

Lived: 1955–2024
Country: Japan
Books: 27

Fantasy

Akira Toriyama published 8 novels, 7 children's books and 12 other books, beginning with Dragon Ball Super (1984). The best-known is Dragon Ball Z; Thank You (2002).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Akira Toriyama

Start here
Dragon Ball Z; Thank You
Akira Toriyama's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Dragon Ball Super
One of the most-read, at about 181 pages.

Standalone novels in order

Pink (Oct 1982)
Buy
The Adventures of Tongpoo (Nov 1983)
Buy
Dragon Ball Super (1984)
181 pages★ 3.3 (6 ratings)
Buy
LADY RED (Apr 1987)
Buy
Cowa! (2008)
208 pages
Buy
Dragonball 3-in-1 Edition 3: Includes Vols. 7, 8 & 9 (2008)
525 pages
Buy
Dragon Ball Z. 3-in-1 Book 4 (2009)
545 pages
Buy
Jaco the Galactic Patrolman (Jul 2013)
245 pages
Buy

Children's books in order

Dragon Ball (1992)
209 pages★ 4.6 (9 ratings)Adapted for film
Buy
Dragon Ball Z; Thank You (2002)
180 pages★ 4.5 (13 ratings)
Buy
Dragon Ball Z, Volume 18 (Dragon Ball Z) (2004)
192 pages
Buy
Dr. Slump (2005)
187 pages
Buy
Dragon Ball Z, Volume 22 (2005)
192 pages
Buy
Dragon Ball Fight To The Finish (2010)
Buy
Dragonball 3-in-1 Edition 1: Includes Vols. 1, 2 & 3 (2013)
535 pages
Buy

Other books in order

Dragon Ball Daizenshu (1995)
214 pages
Buy
Dragon Ball Z, Volume 1 (2000)
184 pages
Buy
Dragon Ball 6 (2001)
Buy
Dragon Ball Z LE (2003)
192 pages
Buy
Dragon Ball, Volume 12 (Dragon Ball) (2003)
200 pages
Buy
Dragon Ball (Dragon Ball (2004)
173 pages
Buy
Sand Land (2004)
224 pages
Buy
Dragon Ball Z (26) Goodbye, Dragon World! (2006)
Buy
Dragon Ball Z 24 (Dragon Ball Z) (2006)
Buy
Bola De Drac 05 (2017)
219 pages
Buy
Dragon Quest Illustrations (2018)
240 pages
Buy
Dragon Ball, Volume 4 (Dragon Ball)
Buy

Film and TV adaptations

Dragonball Evolution (2009)Film · from Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball ZTV · from Dragon Ball
Dragon BallTV · from Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball SDTV · from Dragon Ball

About Akira Toriyama

Akira Toriyama was a Japanese manga artist and character designer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors in the history of manga and created numerous highly influential and popular series, with his most famous and successful project being the Dragon Ball franchise.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Akira Toriyama FAQ

How many books has Akira Toriyama written?: Akira Toriyama published 8 novels, 7 children's books and 12 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Akira Toriyama's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dragon Ball Z; Thank You.
What is Akira Toriyama's last book?: Jaco the Galactic Patrolman (2013).
What is Akira Toriyama's most famous book?: Dragon Ball Z; Thank You (2002) is Akira Toriyama's most widely read book.
Which Akira Toriyama books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Dragon Ball (as Dragonball Evolution, film, 2009).