Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball
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Synopsis
SON-Goku is a young boy who lives in the woods all alone—that is, until a girl named Bulma runs into him in her search for a set of magical objects called the "Dragon Balls." Since the artifacts are said to grant one wish to whoever collects all seven, Bulma hopes to gather them and wish for a perfect boyfriend. Goku happens to be in possession of a dragon ball, but unfortunately for Bulma, he refuses to part ways with it, so she makes him a deal: he can tag along on her journey if he lets her borrow the dragon ball's power. With that, the two set off on the journey of a lifetime. They don't go on the journey alone. On the way, they meet the old Muten-Roshi and wannabe disciple Kuririn, with whom Goku trains to become a stronger martial artist for the upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament. However, it's not all fun and games; the ability to make any wish come true is a powerful one, and there are others who would do much worse than just wishing for a boyfriend. To stop those who would try to abuse the legendary power, they train to become stronger fighters, using their newfound strength to help the people around them along the way. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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About Dragon Ball
Meet Dragon Ball, an adventure, fantasy and comedy anime by Toei Animation (1986). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: SON-Goku is a young boy who lives in the woods all alone—that is, until a girl named Bulma runs into him in her search for a set of magical objects called the "Dragon Balls. Since the artifacts are said to grant one wish to whoever collects all seven, Bulma hopes to gather them and wish for a perfect boyfriend.
Another thread: Goku happens to be in possession of a dragon ball, but unfortunately for Bulma, he refuses to part ways with it, so she makes him a deal: he can tag along on her journey if he lets her borrow the dragon ball's power. With that, the two set off on the quest of a lifetime. They don't go on the adventure alone.
As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.
Production & Appeal
Toei Animation is the studio behind Dragon Ball, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The adventure focus matters here: exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A community score of 8.0/10 puts it among the better-received adventure titles. Released in 1986, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to watch anything before Dragon Ball?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Dragon Ball still airing?
- Dragon Ball is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
- Is Dragon Ball worth watching?
- It holds a 8.0/10 community score and is tagged adventure, fantasy and comedy. If that mix appeals to you, it is a good candidate.
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