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Dragon Ball

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description Dragon Ball Overview

Gokuu 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. Gokuu 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, wi...

help Dragon Ball FAQ

What are the Dragon Balls in the original Dragon Ball?

The Dragon Balls are seven magical orbs that summon Shenron when gathered together. Bulma begins the story searching for them, and that quest brings her to Goku, a strange boy living alone in the mountains.

How is the original Dragon Ball different from Dragon Ball Z?

The original Dragon Ball begins as an adventure-comedy with martial arts, monsters, gags, and tournament arcs. Dragon Ball Z later shifts harder into alien threats, power escalation, Saiyans, Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu.

Who created Dragon Ball?

Dragon Ball was created by Akira Toriyama, who also worked on Dr. Slump and designed characters for games like Dragon Quest. The anime adaptation was produced by Toei Animation.

Should new viewers start with Dragon Ball or Dragon Ball Z?

Starting with Dragon Ball gives the full origin of Goku, Bulma, Krillin, Master Roshi, Yamcha, and the early tournament structure. Some viewers start with Dragon Ball Z for the famous Saiyan and Frieza arcs, but they miss the adventure roots and character setup.

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