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Dragon Ball

ドラゴンボール

Dragon Ball is a tv anime with 153 listed episodes from Toei Animation. Use this page for synopsis, release timing, trailer links, score history, and internal links to its season and genres.

7.98
Score
#776
Ranked
#151
Popularity
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Members
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Episodes: 153
Duration: 24 min per ep
Aired: Feb 26, 1986 to Apr 12, 1989
Source: Manga
Broadcast: Wednesdays at 19:00 (JST)

Synopsis

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]

At a Glance

Type and status

TV · Completed

Season

Winter 1986

Primary studio

Toei Animation

Episodes

153

Background

Adapts the first 194 chapters of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga.

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What is Dragon Ball about?

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

How many episodes does Dragon Ball have?

Dragon Ball currently lists 153 episodes.

Who worked on Dragon Ball and when did it air?

Dragon Ball is associated with Toei Animation and aired Feb 26, 1986 to Apr 12, 1989.