Dragon Ball vs Naruto
Side-by-side comparison — genres, author, rating, status and more.
Quick Comparison
| Field | Dragon Ball | Naruto |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Akira Toriyama | Masashi Kishimoto |
| Status | Completed | Completed |
| Rating | ⭐ 8.9/10 | — |
| Volumes | 42 | 72 |
| Start Year | 1984 | 1999 |
| Publisher | Shueisha | Shueisha |
| Genres | Shonen Action Adventure Comedy | Action Adventure Fantasy Martial Arts |
Shared genres: Action, Adventure — highlighted in red above.
Series Summaries
Dragon Ball
Follow Goku's incredible journey from a martial arts novice to Earth's mightiest defender in this action-packed adventure series.
Full Dragon Ball guideNaruto
Read Naruto’s original ninja story from the beginning. Understand the 72-volume order and how it relates to Shippuden, Boruto and collected editions.
Full Naruto guideWhich Should You Read?
Pick Dragon Ball if…
- You enjoy Shonen stories
- You enjoy Action stories
- You enjoy Adventure stories
- You prefer a completed series with a full ending
Pick Naruto if…
- You enjoy Action stories
- You enjoy Adventure stories
- You enjoy Fantasy stories
- You prefer a completed series with a full ending
Can't decide? Many manga fans end up reading both — they often scratch different itches!
