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Dragon Ball
Anime | Manga
Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Dragonball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragonball Z, دراجون بول, دراݣون بول
Japanese: ドラゴンボール
English: Dragon Ball
Information Anime
Type
TV
Episodes
153
Status
Finished Airing
Aired
Feb 26, 1986 to | Apr 12, 1989
Premiered
Winter 1986
Broadcast
Wednesdays at 19:00 (JST)
Producers
Fuji TV, Shueisha
Licensors
Funimation
Original network
FNS (Fuji TV)
English network
AUS: Cartoon Network
BI: Cartoon Network, CNX, Toonami
HK: TVB Pearl
IN: Cartoon Network
PH: GMA
US: First-run syndication, Cartoon Network (Toonami), Funimation Channel
Studios
Toei Animation
Source
Manga
Duration
24 min. per ep.
Rating
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Streaming Platforms
Crunchyroll
Funimation
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Synopsis
Goku 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. 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 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 Goku 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. |
