All Info
Genres
Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Adventure, Fantasy, Shounen, Drama, Sci-Fi, Super Power
Summary
- In a certain fantasy universe, gathering seven mystical orbs called Dragon Balls can grant any wish
- A young traveler named Bulma meets Son Goku, a young martial artist who owns a Dragon Ball himself
- The two begin a long coming-of-age adventure, racing against villains to claim the sought-after orbs
Description
Dragon Ball follows the adventures of Son Goku from his childhood through adulthood as he trains in martial arts and explores the world in search of the seven mystical orbs known as the Dragon Balls, which can summon a wish-granting dragon when gathered. During his journey, Goku makes several friends and battles a wide variety of villains, many of whom also seek the Dragon Balls for their own desires. His adventures are part of his journey to becoming the strongest warrior in the universe.
Authors
Characters
Bulma
main
Muten-Roshi
support
Kuririn
main
Piccolo
main
Mr. Satan
support
Trunks
support
Gokuu Son
main
Vegeta
main
Gohan Son
main
Appule
support
Artificial Human 17
support
Artificial Human 16
support
Artificial Human 18
support
Artificial Human 8
support
Babidi
support
Akkuman
support
Artificial Human 19
support
Bacterian
support
Bardock
support
Bibidi
support
Bora
support
Mrs. Briefs
support
Dr. Briefs
support
Burter
support
Bubbles
support
Buyon
support
Cell
support
Bra
support
Chapa-O
support
Cell Jr.
support
Chi-Chi
support
Chiaotzu
support
Colonel Silver
support
Colonel Violet
support
Chibi
support
Commander Red
support
Cymbal
support
Cui
support
Dabura
support
Dai Kaioshin
support
Nikochan Daiou
support
Debu
support
Dodoria
support
Dende
support
Farmer
support
Frieza
support
Erasa
support
Dr. Gero
support
Ran Fuan
support
General Blue
support
Future Trunks
support
General White
support
Ginyu
support
Giran
support
Gregory
support
Guldo
support
Grandma Paozu
support
Gyumao
support
Guru
support
Kami
support
Karin
support
Kibito
support
Higashi no Kaioshin
support
Jeice
support
King Cold
support
King Vegeta
support
Lord Enma
support
Mai
support
Majin Buu
support
Lunch
support
Marron
support
Mermaid
support
Milkman
support
Mr. Pig
support
Mutaito
support
Muuri
support
Nail
support
Mr. Popo
support
Namu
support
Noppo
support
Senbei Norimaki
support
Nappa
support
Turbo Norimaki
support
Gajira Norimaki
support
North Kaio
support
Obotchaman
support
Oolong
support
Panput
support
Piano
support
Piccolo Daimao
support
Pilaf
support
Pan
support
Porunga
support
Pu'ar
support
Pochawompa
support
Recoome
support
Pirozhki
support
Raditz
support
Rou Kaioshin
support
Sanzoku Kuma
support
Sergeant Major Purple
support
Sharpner
support
Sherman Priest
support
Shen Long
support
Sergeant Metallic
support
Gohan Son
support
Shuu
support
Peasuke Soramame
support
Goten Son
support
Kurikinton Soramame
support
Tarou Soramame
support
Suno
support
Suppaman
support
Staff Officer Black
support
Tama
support
Tao Pai Pai
support
Tenkaichi Budokai Announcer
support
Tenshinhan
support
Toninjinka
support
Tambourine
support
Tsukutsun Tsun
support
Tsurusen'nin
support
Tsururin Tsun
support
Umigame
support
Upa
support
Videl
support
Yajirobe
support
Uub
support
Midori Yamabuki
support
Yamcha
support
Yamu
support
Yakon
support
Zarbon
support
Bulma's Mother
support
Other Facts
Published
Nov 20, 1984 to May 23, 1995
Serialization
Shuukan Shounen Jump (Shueisha)
Original Publisher
Shueisha (1985; 2002; 2013)
English Publisher
Viz
Where to read
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