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Dragon Ball, Vol. 4

Akira Toriyama Β· 2025

Fantasy

Banned in 1 country

About this book

Goku and his friends journey to the planet Namek to confront the deadliest enemies Earth has ever seenβ€”in full color! After years of training and adventure, Goku has become Earth's ultimate warrior. And his son, Gohan, shows even greater promise. But the stakes are increasing as even deadlier enemies threaten the planet. Now experience this legendary manga classic in full color! Captain Ginyu has exchanged bodies with Goku, and Gohan and Kuririn must use the seven Dragon Balls of Namek to summon the mighty Dragon Lord, who can grant any three wishes. But if they do summon the Dragon Lord, can they prevent Vegeta and Freeza from wishing for immortality for themselves?

Censorship history

In 2025, "Dragon Ball, Vol. 4" was banned in several school districts across the United States due to complaints regarding sexual content and violence. Notably, the ban was upheld following a heated school board vote in a district in Texas, where parents voiced concerns over the appropriateness of the material for students. The book faced challenges from local Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) and was subject to customs seizures in some states, reflecting a growing trend of scrutiny over graphic content in children's literature.

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CountryYearReasons
United States2025
SexualViolence

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