Dragon Ball
ドラゴンボール
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Synopsis
Goku Son 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. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
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About Dragon Ball
Meet Dragon Ball (ドラゴンボール), an action, adventure and comedy anime by Toei Animation (1986). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: Goku Son 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.
More of the story: 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 quest 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 action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Masako Nozawa as Gokuu Son and Naoko Watanabe as Pu'ar. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 153 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.
Production & Appeal
Toei Animation is the studio behind Dragon Ball, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.8/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Masako Nozawa voicing Gokuu Son gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1986, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
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- How many episodes does Dragon Ball have?
- Dragon Ball has 153 episodes in total. Every released episode is listed on this page.
- 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.
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