TV / Winter 1986
Dragon Ball
The story
Synopsis
A spirited young boy named Son Goku, raised apart from society, crosses paths with Bulma, a determined inventor searching for seven legendary Dragon Balls said to grant a single wish. They form an unlikely traveling pair, embarking on a globe spanning quest that introduces colorful allies and mentors, including a quirky master and an eager fellow trainee. A…
Characters
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Son, Gokuu
Main | Japanese VA: Nozawa, Masako
Piccolo
Supporting | Japanese VA: Tsuru, Hiromi
Bulma
Main | Japanese VA: Tsuru, Hiromi
Muten-Roushi
Main | Japanese VA: Yanami, Jouji
Kuririn
Main | Japanese VA: Tanaka, Mayumi
Yamcha
Main | Japanese VA: Furuya, Toru
Relations
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Dragon Ball Z
Sequel | 1989
Dragon Ball Kai
Sequel | 2009
Dragon Ball Specials
Spin-Off
Dr. Slump: Arale-chan
Character | 1981
Dragon Ball Movie 1: Shen Long no Densetsu
Alternative Version
Staff
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Nishio, Daisuke
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Okazaki, Minoru
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Toriyama, Akira
Original Creator
Cook, Justin
Producer, ADR Director
Shimizu, Kenji
Producer
Watson, Barry
Producer, Script
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Dragon Ball.
Episode 12: A Wish to the Eternal Dragon
Aired May 14, 1986
Episode 11: The Penalty is Pinball
Aired May 7, 1986
Episode 10: The Dragon Balls are Stolen!
Aired Apr 30, 1986
Episode 9: Boss Rabbit's Magic Touch
Aired Apr 23, 1986
Episode 8: The Kamehameha Wave
Aired Apr 16, 1986
Episode 7: The Ox King on Fire Mountain
Aired Apr 9, 1986
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Dragon Ball episode guide
153 tracked episodes
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