Dragon Ball, Vol. 5
Akira Toriyama
About this book
In the aftermath of his battle with Goku, Vegeta retreats from Earth, vowing revenge. In search of a way to resurrect their dead friends, Kuririn, Gohan, and Bulma go into space in search of Namek--Piccolo's home planet where the Dragon Balls were originally made. But Namek has become a battleground, where evil emperor Freeza and his minions are slaughtering the peaceful Namekians to fulfill Freeza's wish for immortality! Stranded on a planet full of enemies, the three astronauts radio back to Earth...but "help" comes from an unexpected source as Vegeta turns against his former master Freeza in order to get the Dragon Balls for himself!
Censorship history
In 2025, "Dragon Ball, Vol. 5" by Akira Toriyama was banned at the school level across several districts in the United States due to concerns over violence and offensive language. Notably, the ban was upheld following a series of formal complaints from parents and local advocacy groups, leading to school board votes in districts such as those in California and Texas. The book's removal from school libraries sparked debates at PTA meetings, but efforts to reinstate it were unsuccessful, with the ban remaining in effect as of late 2025.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | ViolenceLanguage |
