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Adapts the first 194 chapters of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga.
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Dragon Ball
1986ドラゴンボール
AnimeTVFinished AiringPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
StudioToei Animation
153 Episodes
24 min per ep
7.98
ActionAdventureComedyFantasyMartial ArtsShounen
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, with whom Gokuu 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]
Characters & Voice Cast
Antique Shop OwnerSupportingVA:Ootake, HiroshiJapanese/Atlas, GeorgesFrench/Carvalho, EudesPortuguese (BR)
Anton the GreatSupportingVA:Gouri, DaisukeJapanese/Rager, ChrisEnglish/Schlosser, RaulPortuguese (BR)+1
Buckets, PollySupportingVA:Fujita, ToshikoJapanese/Steele, LaurieEnglish/Santos, AngélicaPortuguese (BR)+2
Bulma's MotherSupportingVA:Mukai, MarikoJapanese/Cranz, CynthiaEnglish/Lemes, CecíliaPortuguese (BR)+4
Staff & Creators
Cook, JustinProducer, ADR Director
Shimizu, KenjiProducer
Watson, BarryProducer, Script
Nishio, DaisukeDirector, Episode Director, Storyboard
Okazaki, MinoruDirector, Episode Director, Storyboard
Arisako, ToshihikoEpisode Director, Storyboard
Endou, YuujiEpisode Director, Storyboard
Hashimoto, MitsuoEpisode Director, Storyboard
Kamimura, YasuhiroEpisode Director
Kasai, OsamuEpisode Director, Storyboard
Satou, YutakaEpisode Director, Storyboard
Takenouchi, KazuhisaEpisode Director, Storyboard
Production
Studios
Toei Animation
Producers
Fuji TV
Licensors
Funimation
Episode Guide
Previewing 6 episodes
EP 1
The Secret of the Dragon Balls
Bulma to Son Gokuu
Aired Feb 26, 1986Score 4.15
EP 2
The Emperor's Quest
Arararaa! Tama ga Nai!
Aired Mar 5, 1986Score 4.15
EP 3
The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi
Kame-Sennin no Kinto-Un
Aired Mar 12, 1986Score 4.17
EP 4
Oolong the Terrible
Hitosarai Youkai Oolong
Aired Mar 19, 1986Score 4.15
EP 5
Yamcha the Desert Bandit
Tsuyokute Warui Sabaku no Yamucha
Aired Mar 26, 1986Score 4.14
EP 6
Keep an Eye on the Dragon Balls
Mayonaka no Houmonsha-tachi
Aired Apr 2, 1986Score 4.19
Details
AiredFeb 26, 1986 to Apr 12, 1989
MAL Rank#793
Popularity#152