Dragon Ball
Oshimeter
Synopsis
Deep in a remote mountain range, a boy with a monkey tail and superhuman strength lives alone, completely unaware that the rest of the world exists. That's Goku, and his life gets flipped when a girl named Bulma drives up in a capsule car looking for magical orbs called Dragon Balls: seven of them summon a wish-granting dragon, and Goku just happens to own one. He doesn't care about wishes, but he's never left the woods before, so he tags along. What follows is a 153-episode journey through a world where dinosaurs coexist with motorcycles, martial arts tournaments decide who's the strongest on earth, and a pig man tries to scam everyone he meets. The tone is genuinely funny in a way that a lot of shounen just isn't: Akira Toriyama's sense of humor keeps things loose even when the fights get serious. And the fights do get serious, building from goofy kid scraps to full-blown martial arts arcs with real stakes. Shunsuke Kikuchi's soundtrack gives everything this nostalgic energy that just sticks with you. If you grew up on Naruto, One Piece, or Fairy Tail, this is the show that built the template they all followed. It's the original adventure shounen, and it holds up better than you'd expect from 1986. Watching Goku grow from a clueless kid in the wilderness into a genuine fighter is one of the most satisfying character arcs in the genre.
Episode Guide
Characters
Gokuu Son
Saiyan warrior Goku fights to protect Earth, overcoming powerful foes and mastering his Saiyan heritage.
Schemmel Sean
Bulma
Brilliant inventor, Bulma aids Goku's quest for Dragon Balls, later marrying Vegeta and becoming a mother.
Lee Wendee
Muten-Roushi
Ancient martial arts master, Kamehameha creator, and eccentric mentor to Goku and many others.
McFarland Mike
Kuririn
Krillin: Goku's best friend, a powerful, bald Z fighter, and devoted family man.
Strait Sonny
Yamcha
Desert bandit turned Z-fighter, Yamcha is a skilled martial artist and baseball player.
Sabat Christopher
MANGA BRIDGE
This season covers Chapters 1-519 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 195.
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a sweet little send-off that bridges everything perfectly. it's short and simple but it does exactly what it needs to do. closing one chapter to open the next. db you will always be iconic
Yāmcha . 😂.
Dragon Ballis essential viewing for anyone interested in the history and evolution of anime. It is a warm, funny, and surprisingly profound journey that proves that the best adventures aren't about who is the strongest, but how far you are willing to travel to learn and grow. It remains the gold standard for "the adventure of a lifetime."
I mean I love it the nostalgi that it gives me ahh I just love itt
okay this little ending episode is so bittersweet and i love it. it's closing one door and opening another and you can just feel it. dragon ball you were the one that started it all and i respect that forever
A quiet, reflective close to the original series. It does not overstay its welcome and sets the stage for what comes next effectively. Dragon Ball laid the groundwork for everything that followed.
Bulma and Goku continue on their journey and Goku learns about technology. Bulma learns about Goku's tail. Really enjoy the humor in this episode. The bad guys are very over the top but in the best way. Great teaser moment for future Goku reveal.
Love old school animation, hand-drawn is more homey to me. Intro music is not as rocking as others but still iconic. A true classic and the dub voice work is quite good. The giggly nature of Goku is infectious. Episode 1 is a great introduction to the Dragonball world.
This is best anime show which I watched while growing. It is one of best anime out there!
it shows Goku's commitment to Chi-Chi. He has just fought the battle of his life against Piccolo, yet he is willing to travel across the globe just to make sure her wedding day is perfect. It’s the most "human" Goku ever gets.
Episode 149 is the "calm before the storm." It’s the final moments of Goku’s youth before he becomes a father and discovers his alien heritage. It’s a sentimental journey that cements the bond between Goku and Chi-Chi before they start their life together
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