Dragon Ball
English title: Dragon Ball
Japanese title: ドラゴンボール
Alternative titles: Dragonball, DB
Type: TV
Source: Manga
Episodes: 153
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Feb 26, 1986 to Apr 12, 1989
Broadcast: Wednesdays at 19:00 (JST)
Duration: 24 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Studios: Toei Animation
Producers: Fuji TV, Shueisha
Licensors: Funimation
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Themes: Martial Arts
Demographics: Shounen

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]

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