Dragon Ball English Sub & Dub

About Dragon Ball

Here is what Dragon Ball is about, retold in plain terms: an adventure, fantasy and comedy anime by Toei Animation (1986). At its core: 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.

Beyond that: 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 adventure if he lets her borrow the dragon ball's power. With that, the two set off on the adventure of a lifetime. They don't go on the adventure alone.

In an adventure series like this, 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

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Dragon Ball follows that studio's craft. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Viewers rate it 8.0/10, which signals strong word of mouth. It aired in 1986, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.