Dragon Ball (Volume 7)
鳥山 明 [Akira Toriyama]
Dragon Ball (Volume 7)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by 鳥山 明 [Akira Toriyama]
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Goku is not just any kid—he’s a super-powered warrior with the strength to take on the fiercest enemies! In this volume, battles explode with energy and surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The fate of the world rests on Goku’s shoulders, and every fight shows why he’s a hero like no other.
Quick Assessment
Dragon Ball Volume 7 continues the adventures of Goku, a young martial artist with extraordinary powers. This manga features action-packed scenes and fantasy violence typical of the genre, suitable for readers aged 9-12 who enjoy dynamic storytelling and comic art. Parents should be aware of frequent battle sequences and some mild peril, but overall, it promotes themes of courage and friendship.
Why we rated Dragon Ball (Volume 7) 9MP
Dragon Ball (Volume 7) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 174 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dragon Ball (Volume 7) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Dragon Ball (Volume 7) as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Dragon Ball (Volume 7) explores fantasy world-building, adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780575077553
- Pages
- 174
- Publisher
- Gollancz
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction