Gokuu Son
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7.8
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Estimated watch time
63h 45m
⚡ 31 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen99%Martial Arts93%Super Power88%Travel85%Male Protagonist82%Cultivation79%Battle Royale79%Orphan79%Dragons78%Anachronism66%
TVFINISHED1986 WINTER7.8 / 10 AniList score
Dragon Ball
ドラゴンボール
Synopsis & Story
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. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
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Dragon Ball: should you watch it?
At a glance
Dragon Ball has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 78/100 — 64% of 114,927 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 212K AniList users who started it, 3.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 174.1K have finished it.
At roughly 63 h 45 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 10 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially shounen, martial arts, super power, travel.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Dragon Ball is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Dragon Ball Z (1989), Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009)
- Optional extras: Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies, Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure, Dragon Ball: The Path to Power, Dragon Ball Specials
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Akira Toriyama
- Director
- Daisuke Nishio
- Director
- Minoru Okazaki
- Series composition
- Takao Koyama
- Character design
- Minoru Maeda
- Music
- Shunsuke Kikuchi
Dragon Ball FAQ
- How many episodes does Dragon Ball have?
- Dragon Ball has 153 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 63 h 45 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Dragon Ball?
- About 63 h 45 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 77 days; at one hour a day, about 64 days.
- Is Dragon Ball finished?
- Yes. Dragon Ball has finished airing — the final episode aired April 12, 1989.
- Is there a season 2 of Dragon Ball?
- Yes — the story continues in Dragon Ball Z (1989) and Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009).
- Where do I start Dragon Ball?
- Start here: Dragon Ball is the first entry, followed by Dragon Ball Z.
- Is Dragon Ball based on a manga?
- Yes. Dragon Ball adapts the manga by Akira Toriyama.
- Who animated Dragon Ball?
- Dragon Ball was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Daisuke Nishio and Minoru Okazaki .
- Where can I watch Dragon Ball?
- Dragon Ball is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.