Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

A comprehensive watch order of the Dragon Ball series, which includes every entry of the Dragon Ball franchise.
Original Guide: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1868189

AEGC Interest Stack index: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2017008

The correct Dragon Ball timeline

Watch order based on release date

What started as a simple parody of Journey to the West, Dragon Ball quickly grew with sequels, specials and tie-in movies being made, it arguably became more famous globally than the story it originally parodied.

For a simple explanation, just watch Dragon Ball -> Dragon Ball Z / Kai -> Dragon Ball Super.

For a more detailed breakdown, including the specials, movies etc and when to watch those, see my list below.

I have also included all of the other movies that are non-canon and filler, but I will be listing those at the end because they don't really line up with the canon content anywhere cleanly, and introduce a lot of plot holes if you do try to make them fit. I do think they are still worth talking about though, as characters, transformations etc, are still ones that regularly make appearances in games and other media to this day. There's also the chance they could be reincorporated back into the canon in some shape or form in the future, such as they already have done with Broly.

What we can do with them is take into account characters current strength level, or age / appearance during the movies, and vaguely line those up with the main series' arcs, for you to watch them as a non-canon "what if" bonus story after each arc. Or you can just leave them as their own seperate thing and not worry too much about them.

Anime series that covers all of the original source they're based on, with some notes.

Check out the other parts at this link:
https://myanimelist.net/profile/Yuriko_Sakai/stacks
The Stacks are updated constantly so check them every once in a while :)

A big "thank you" to my friend Lorissagg for helping me with some researches :D
Here's his profile if you're interested: https://myanimelist.net/profile/Lorissagg

Dragon Ball TV Anime, Specials & OVAs.
Movies are included in my Dragon Ball Films Interest Stack.

‣ Dragon Ball TV Anime (153 Episodes)
- Specials (1)
- Movies (4)

‣ Dragon Ball Z TV Anime (291 Episodes)
- Specials (6)
- OVAs (3)
- Movies (15)

‣ Dragon Ball GT TV Anime (64 Episodes)
- Specials (1)

‣ Dragon Ball Z Kai TV Anime (167 Episodes)
- Specials (1)

‣ Dragon Ball Super TV Anime (131 Episodes)
- Specials (1)
- Movies (2)

‣ Dragon Ball Daima TV Anime (Airing)

Not Included:
‣ Vegeta Super Yasaijin ni Narou-hen (Special Commercial)
‣ Super Dragon Ball Heroes (ONA)
‣ Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Decisive Battle! Time Patrol vs. The Dark King (ONA)
‣ Dragon Ball Super: Broly - Skytree Super (Special)

The complete Dragon Ball stack.

List of every special on MAL that was shown at the Shonen Jump Super Anime Tour, otherwise known as Jump Festa. Ordered by series and release date. If I missed any please tell me.

Dragon Ball is a Japanese media franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. The initial manga, written and illustrated by Toriyama, was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1984 to 1995, with the 519 individual chapters collected in 42 tankōbon volumes by its publisher Shueisha.

Toriyama's manga was adapted and divided into two anime series produced by Toei Animation: Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, which together were broadcast in Japan from 1986 to 1996. Additionally, the studio has developed 21 animated feature films and three television specials, as well as an anime sequel series titled Dragon Ball GT (1996–1997) and an anime midquel series titled Dragon Ball Super (2015–2018). From 2009 to 2015, a revised version of Dragon Ball Z aired in Japan under the title Dragon Ball Kai, as a recut that follows the manga's story more faithfully by removing most of the material featured exclusively in the anime.

Since its release, Dragon Ball has become one of the most successful manga and anime series of all time, with the manga sold in over 40 countries and the anime broadcast in more than 80 countries.

These are the best anime specials in my opinion.