Dragon Ball is a manga and anime created by Akira Toriyama, following the adventures of Son Goku, a boy with superhuman strength and a monkey tail, in his quest for the Dragon Balls, magical artifacts that can grant a wish. He travels the world, meets friends like Bulma, Krillin, and Master Roshi, and faces powerful enemies such as Pilaf, the Red Ribbon Army, and Piccolo. His evolution as a martial artist is marked by intense training and battles in martial arts tournaments.