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Fuji TV · Ended

Dragon Ball

Action, Adventure, Anime, Fantasy · 1986 · Rated 7.6/10

Last aired: S5 E31, The End, The Beginning · 1989-04-19

This is where it all begins. The story starts with Goku at 12 when he first meets Bulma and is introduced to the legend of the Dragonballs: who ever gets all seven Dragonballs will have their wish granted by Shenron, the Dragon who resides within the balls. As Goku goes along his adventure he meets other characters such as Master Roshi, Krillin and others.

Cast

Season 5

Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5
E1 Lost and Found 1988-08-17 · 30 min The Secret of the Nyoi-Bō Goku learns that there may be a way to revive his lost friends - a face-to-face meeting with the creator of the Dragon Balls!
E2 Temple Above the Clouds 1988-08-24 · 30 min Goku uses his Power Pole to climb to Kami's temple in the sky. When he gets there, he has to face Kami's assistant Mr. Popo in a test of strength.
E3 Earth's Guardian Emerges 1988-08-31 · 30 min The moment has come when Goku will come face to face with the amazing Kami, the Guardian of Earth! But even the wise Korin could not prepare Goku for what he will see when the mysterious guardian appears!
E4 Eternal Dragon Resurrected 1988-09-14 · 30 min Kami agrees to revive the Eternal Dragon if Goku trains for 3 years for the next World Martial Arts Tournament.
E5 Quicker Than Lightning 1988-09-21 · 30 min Goku's first task is a death-defying mission to the top of Mount Rumble to get the legendary Sacred Crown. To complete this task, he will have to be faster than lightning.
E6 Secret of the Woods 1988-09-28 · 30 min In search of a worthy sparring partner, Goku stumbles upon a surprising discovery hidden deep within the secluded labyrinth.
E7 The Time Room 1988-10-12 · 30 min Goku travels through time where he meets a young Master Roshi and Master Shen! While the two rivals fight for the affections of the same girl, Goku tries to gain a new power with the help of Master Mutaito.
E8 Goku's Doll 1988-10-19 · 30 min When Goku asks Mr. Popo for the ultimate sparring partner for his training, he gets the fight of his life!
E9 Walking Their Own Ways 1988-10-26 · 30 min Tien, Yamcha, Chiaotzu and Krillin are sidetracked by a village celebrating a mysterious festival in honor of its mountain spirit. When the mountain erupts, it's up to our heroes to contain the active volcano!
E10 Hotter Than Lava 1988-11-02 · 30 min Tien, Yamcha, Chiaotzu and Krillin find themselves in a very hot situation! It's time to put their new training to the test!
E11 Changes 1988-11-09 · 30 min Warriors all over the world are lining up to compete as the World Martial Arts Tournament prepares to get under way. Unfortunately, the entry-deadline is approaching and all of Master Roshi's students are missing.
E12 Preliminary Peril 1988-11-16 · 30 min Goku and the others compete in the exciting preliminary round. But the competition threatens to turn ugly when Goku gets a visit from an old adversary.
E13 Battle of the Eight 1988-11-23 · 30 min Goku, Yamcha, Krillin, and Tien battle one opponent after another in hopes of advancing to the semi-final round. Meanwhile, Master Roshi is confronted by an old rival.
E14 Tien Shinhan vs. Mercenary Tao 1988-11-30 · 30 min The Tournament begins with the fight between Tien and his former mentor turned cyborg, Mercenary Tao.
E15 Anonymous Proposal 1988-12-07 · 30 min In the second fight of the World Martial Arts Tournament, Goku faces his most beautiful opponent yet. The identity of the beautiful warrior is as mysterious as her fierce anger towards Goku, who must win the fight to learn her real name.
E16 The Mysterious Hero 1988-12-14 · 30 min The tournament continues with a double header! First up, Krillin battles Piccolo Junior. Yamcha jumps in the ring next, opposing Shen, whose meek appearance may hide a darker threat.
E17 Rematch 1988-12-21 · 30 min Yamcha scratches to stay in the ring as Shen reveals his true ability and identity. Later, Goku and Tien must face off in the semifinals.
E18 Goku Gains Speed 1989-01-11 · 30 min Goku unloads a heavy burden, one that may shift the balance in the epic showdown. All eyes turn to Tien as an embarrassing moment spurs him to make a dangerous decision.
E19 The Four Faces of Tien 1989-01-18 · 30 min When Goku's fight with Tien turns into a war against an army, he finds himself in great danger. Tien's new technique could mean the end for our hero!
E20 Kami vs. Piccolo 1989-01-25 · 30 min Goku is eager to fight Piccolo Junior, but Kami fears that his inexperience will be his downfall. Shen faces Junior in the semifinals, where his shocking plan is revealed.
E21 Battle for the Future 1989-02-01 · 30 min In the final round of the tournament, Goku faces off against his greatest nemesis. This time it's about more than just the title. The future of the world is at stake!
E22 Super Kamehameha 1989-02-08 · 30 min Goku has an ultimate weapon: The Super Kamehameha Wave. However, if he uses it to destroy Piccolo, Kami, who is trapped inside Junior's stomach, will be sacrificed.
E23 Junior No More 1989-02-15 · 30 min Piccolo reveals a startling secret that shocks the audience. Goku faces a major dilemma, because the fight for the championship becomes a fight for survival!
E24 Goku's Trap 1989-02-22 · 30 min As the exhausting battle between Goku and Piccolo continues, Junior surprises everyone when he reveals a new threat!.
E25 Goku Hangs On 1989-03-01 · 30 min Piccolo unveils a technique that threatens to destroy Goku and his friends. Even Kami believes that there is no way for Goku to survive in this massacre!
E26 The Victor 1989-03-08 · 30 min Goku struggles to survive when Piccolo gets the upper hand. Kami devises a way to save the young hero, but his plan requires the ultimate sacrifice!
E27 Dress in Flames 1989-03-15 · 30 min Goku and Chi-Chi return to her father's kingdom. But the Ox-King's castle goes up in flames!
E28 The Fire-Eater 1989-03-22 · 30 min Goku and Chi-Chi's search for the Bansho Fan leads them into the heart of a volcano. There they must face a powerful creature that consumes flames: the Fire-Eater!
E29 Outrageous Octagon 1989-04-05 · 30 min Goku's search for the Bansho Fan leads him to a mountain with a strange curse on it. Meanwhile, Ox-King tries to escape from the raging fires that threaten to destroy his castle!
E30 Mystery of the Dark World 1989-04-12 · 30 min Goku and Chi-Chi set out to find the Magic Furnace, which is considered the last hope to put out the fire. But before they can finish their search, Goku must solve the mystery of the Dark World.
E31 The End, The Beginning 1989-04-19 · 30 min Goku and Chi-Chi must travel to Mount Five Element in a last ditch effort to save her father.

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