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Dragon Ball Z, Volume 18 (Dragon Ball Z)

鳥山 明 [Akira Toriyama]

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Dragon Ball Z, Volume 18 (Dragon Ball Z)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by 鳥山 明 [Akira Toriyama]

Reading Level 4-5 9IP Ages 9-12 Matched

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

What if the fate of the entire world hinged on a battle between two unstoppable warriors? Imagine Goku, Earth’s greatest hero, facing off against a powerful enemy called Cell in a fight that could destroy everything. But the biggest surprise is that the true champion might be Goku’s son, Gohan—can he rise to the challenge before it’s too late?

Quick Assessment

This volume of Dragon Ball Z features intense martial arts action and science fiction elements suitable for middle-grade readers. It follows Goku and his son Gohan as they face a dangerous enemy threatening Earth’s survival. Parents should note that the story contains fantasy violence typical of the genre, but it emphasizes themes of heroism and family.

Why we rated Dragon Ball Z, Volume 18 (Dragon Ball Z) 9IP

Dragon Ball Z, Volume 18 (Dragon Ball Z) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dragon Ball Z, Volume 18 (Dragon Ball Z) works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Dragon Ball Z, Volume 18 (Dragon Ball Z) as 9IP ("Intense — 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 emotional weight, 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 Z, Volume 18 (Dragon Ball Z) explores adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building, family, 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 adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building.

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

9IP — Intense — Physical
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Intense
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9781591166375
Pages
192
Publisher
VIZ Media LLC
Published
December 31, 2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Graphic NovelsMangaDragon Ball ZMartial ArtsMedia Tie-InComics & Graphic NovelsCartoons and ComicsTranslations Into EnglishMartial Arts FictionComic Books, StripsQuestsMartial ArtistsComics & Graphic Novels, General