Original subtitles

Find the Dragon Balls! Look out for them all!

Planning

Shichijou Keijou

You can search around the world with me.

Gotta heed the call of magic Dragon Balls!

What a great adventure this will be.

You can climb on board, ’cause the Nimbus doesn’t wait!

Original Work

Serialized in (Weekly Shounen Jump) by Shuueisha

Toriyama Akira

A fantastic journey for your dreams -- a thrilling mystery!

Through the fires of time, they’ve waited patiently.

When all seven balls you find, the Dragon is set free.

Rising, rising, mesmerizing, unbridled ecstasy.

Music

Kikuchi Shunsuke

Radiant and shining, hidden somewhere in the field,

Luminous and blinding, with your desire revealed.

Ageless, timeless, what you’ll find is beyond belief!

Chief Animator

Maeda Minoru

Let’s try, try, try, look high and low!

Chief Designer

Tsuji Tadano

Search the sky and the sea below!

Let’s try, try, try, seize the day,

Opening Theme

Ending Theme

"Makafushigi Adventure!"

"Romantikku Ageru Yo"

Lyrics

Composition

Arrangement

Vocals

Lyrics

Composition

Arrangement

Vocals

Mori Yuriko

Ike Takeshi

Tanaka Kouhei

Takahashi Hiroki

Yoshida Takemi

Ike Takeshi

Tanaka Kouhei

Hashimoto Ushio

(Columbia Records)

And make new friends along the way!

Find the Dragon Balls! Look out for them all!

Come and hunt those Dragon Balls with me.

Gotta heed the call of magic Dragon Balls!

Series Directors

Nishio Daisuke

Okazaki Minoru

What a great adventure this will be.

Set a course for action, adventure doesn’t wait!

Fuji TV Producers

Tsuchiya Tokizou

Shimizu Kenji

A fantastic journey for your dreams -- a thrilling mystery!

Produced by

Toei

Fuji Television

Far away, in an enchanted land

that seemed untouched by the steady march of time,

there lived an old master named Gohan who found

a baby boy abandoned in the wilderness of the region.

The old master raised the boy as his own child

and marveled as the youngster grew

and became uncommonly strong.

Now the boy, known as Goku, is on his own,

and has become the sole guardian of his grandfather's

most mystical possession-- his Dragon Ball!

"Secret of the Dragon Balls"

“Bulma and Son Goku"

Hi! Just hanging around, huh?

Yeah!

Hiyaaah!

Well, that takes care of that.

I'm hungry! Whoa!

Little did Goku know, a visitor was

approaching his remote mountainside home.

The young boy's life was about to begin

a radical new phase.

Totally radical!

Let's see here. Oh, yeah, there it is!

You're as good as mine, you little jewel!

I'm going to go get some food.

Grandpa, stay there, okay?

This won't take long. I'll be right back.

Huh...?!

Uh. Golly, I've never seen you

shine bright like that before, Grandpa!

How strange! Can you do it again?

You can wait until later if you have to.

I'll see you in a little while.

Now what should I have to eat today?

Gosh, it's so hard to decide.

Why don't you decide, tummy.

Fish?

Fish! Yeah! Ha-ha!

That sounds really great!

Alright!

Ah, but first, I'm going to need a little snack!

That was good.

Arh!

Huh?

Hm?

Missed me!

C'mon...! Catch me if you can!

You're almost there!

Uh. Uh-ah!

That was great!

Mm. There. That oughta do it!

It'll be dry in no time!

Here comes the waterfall!

Huh? Hey! It looks like now

is a good time to do a little tail-fishing.

Come on, you little rasals.

I know you think it's a giant worm.

Take a bite!

Wow! That's what I call a fish!

This oughta last me until dinner!

Huh? What's that noise?

Aaahhh!

Yikes! Is he dead?!

What the--?!

Wow! You're alive?!

Rrrgh! So you thought you finished me off?

Well, you're not going to get my fish that easy,

you big monster!

Ahh...! Stop it! What are you doing?!

This is for hitting me!

There! That'll teach you to try to take my fish!

Sneaking up on me like that!

Well, I'm ready for you this time!

Why don't you come out of your shell and fight!

What's wrong?! Don't tell me you used up

all of your power already, monster!

Not quite...!

Ow! Ooh!

Uh. Hm?

Holy cow! Whoa! What was that?!

But... How'd you...? You shouldn't be alive, kid!

So you thought you finished me off again, huh?!

Well Grandpa told me about evil creatures like you.

Your black arts won't work on me!

Alright monster! It's your turn!

Monster? Hold on! I'm not a monster, kid!

I'm a human being! Just like you are!

You are?! Uh, ugh... Really?!

Yes! Uhh...

Of course, I am!

Uh...

You can see that for yourself. Can't you?

Look. I won't bite.

Uh! Stay back.

A human you say?

That's right. Wanna to see my

certificate of authenticity?

No thanks.

How long is this going to take?

Will you hush up?

Well, you look human enough.

But you're different. You're thin and scrawny.

I'm a girl, silly. That's why.

A girl? Oh, so that's what you are.

Oh my gosh! Are you saying you've never

seen a girl before?!

Nope! Besides my grandpa,

you're the only human being that I've ever seen!

Uh?

But Grandpa told me about girls.

He told me that if I ever ran into a girl,

that I should be as polite as I possibly could.

I see. Well! What a nice thing to say!

Your grandpa sounds like a very wise man. Is he?

Well, he was! He died a long time ago!

Huh?

Shame on you! What do you think you're doing?!

I was just checking to see if you had a tail.

Huh? Oh...

Don't worry! Maybe it just takes girls

longer to grow theirs!

Ah-heh. I'm sure it'll sprout up any time now, kid!

What a weirdo!

How did you get that monster to do

what you wanted it to do?

That's not a monster, silly. That's a car.

Oh, so this is a car.

Grandpa told me about them

but I've never actually seen one!

You know, for a little kid, you're really strong!

Thanks! Grandpa trained me to be like steel.

Hey. You were driving a car around, right?

So, does that mean that you're from one of the big cities?

You got it.

Wow! Why don't you come to my house with me

and I'll cook you some lunch.

You can tell me all about the city you're from!

Come on!

Hold on! Just a second!

It looks like the Dragon Ball

is right down the road!

Maybe it's at this little kid's house!

I think it's safe to assume

we're having fish for lunch.

Well, alright! So what's on the agenda?

Well, we can have a bite to eat and talk,

then play together.

Now look.

If you think we're going to do anything improper,

you can forget it!

Improper? What does that mean?

Oh, nevermind.

I guess Grandpa hasn't

told him about that yet!

This kid's so innocent that he's adorable.

Golly. Girls sure are strange!

Well anyway, let's go.

Sounds good! I'll just follow the giant fish.

So, kid. What's your name anyway?

My name is Goku. G. O. K. U.

What's yours?

Uh... My name? Mine?

Uh huh.

Bulma.

Hmm? Ha ha. That's funny!

Hey, Goku's not exactly normal, so there!

Yeah, but it's not as weird as yours!

Hey, you be quiet!

Bulma happens to be very elegant!

It's a lot better than Goku! That's for sure!

Hmph!

Wow! That's a nice little place

you've got there, kid!

Gee, thanks! Just wait here one second.

Huh?

Listen.

What's up?

Grandpa's trying to talk to me.

But Goku, I don't hear anyone ta...

Oh my goodness! It's a Dragon Ball!

Hey! Give me my grandpa back now!

Your grandpa? You mean this?

Yeah! This is the only thing that my grandpa

gave me to remember him by.

Nobody can touch it but me.

Look! Look what it's doing.

I think Grandpa's trying to talk to me.

What do you think he's saying?

I hate to do this, but I don't really have a choice!

See!

What?! You've got to be kidding!

You've got two Grandpas! No way!

They're not Grandpas. They're called Dragon Balls.

You sure about that?

Definitely. I'm positive.

Your ball started glowing because it was

reacting to the two that I have.

Look. Put yours down.

Well... okay. But just for a second.

Oh.

Pretty cool, huh?

Yeah, these gems have the power to do great things!

And not so great! Let's just say if a bad person

got ahold of these balls,

he could really wreak some havoc!

Well what do these things do?

Sure you want to know?

Yeah!

M'kay...

Ah, there it is!

It's awfully dark in there, Sire!

Shut up, Shu!

Ahh...!

Come to Emperor Pilaf, my precious! Yes!

Get off of me you bone-head! Ewe!

Uh!

Well, enough of that. I'm ready to make my wish!

- -Sir? - -What?!

I hate to be the one to break it to you,

but you can't make a wish with just one ball,

you have to have the others as well.

Mm! Huh?!

There are seven Dragon Balls, Sire!

You have to unite all seven of them

before the Dragon will appear and grant your wish!

Hm... More searching.

But just imagine, dear Emperor,

that glorious day when the seven balls are

finally brought together!

A beautiful burst of energy will light the sky,

and in a blazing surge of fiery power,

the Eternal Dragon will rise before you

for the sole purpose of granting you a single wish.

Whatever it may be.

Yes! Yes! I can see it!

Well, okay!

I guess I can handle a little more searching.

Any wish I want, huh?

Well then, I want to rule the entire world!

Wow! That's amazing!

You can wish for whatever you want?

And it will come true?!

I wonder why my grandpa didn't tell me

about any of this stuff!

He may not have known about it, Goku.

Not many people do.

The truth is, you and I are some of

the few people in the world that even know

about the Dragon Balls or the Dragon.

Don't get mine mixed up with yours, okay?

Don't worry, that's impossible.

Each ball has a different number of stars in it.

See. This one has five.

Oh, I get it. Grandpa's ball has four stars.

Now you're catching on!

I can't believe that I already have three of the balls!

If I keep this up, I'll be able to wish for

a boyfriend before the end of the month!

This is so exciting!

You are going to let me use your Dragon Ball

so I can make my wish, right?

You can forget it!

Grandpa gave me this ball to remember him by.

And I'm not going to hand it over,

just because you're a girl.

But your grandpa said to be as

polite as possible to girls.

Mm-mmm.

Uh!

Hey, I know what. Look, I'll trade ya.

Uh...?

You let me have your Dragon Ball,

and I'll let you have a little peak.

What do I care about seeing your dirty ol' fanny?

It is not dirty, you rude little boy!

Well, shoot. There's got to be a way.

The hunt must go on.

Hey, I know! Why don't you come with me?

We can be partners. Whatd'ya say?

Oh, go hunt balls?

Sure, why not?

You would get to see so many new things and learn so much.

Your grandpa would be very proud of you.

Really?! You think Grandpa would be

proud if I went?

Of course he would, kid.

Seeing his young grandson that he raised

venture out into the world all on his own.

Learning all about the great cities,

and crossing the desert, and seeing the ocean!

Alright, that sounds like a lot of fun.

I guess I'll go.

This'll be great! So we're partners?

Alright. But I still get to keep my grandpa's ball.

You drive a hard bargain, but have it your way.

The little kid's stubborn,

but he'll make a good body guard until I make my wish.

I'll wish for the most perfect boyfriend that ever lived!

Well, here we go! The start of a great adventure!

Hey, Bulma! How do we know where to start looking?

The Dragon Balls could be anywhere

in the whole world, right?

Just who do you think you're dealing with here, kid?

I'm no amateur.

Look--check it out!

Huh...?

It's a special radar that tracks the Dragon Balls.

Look. See these three dots?

These are our three balls.

And these are the other Dragon Balls.

It looks like the closest ball is right here--

about 750 miles to the west.

Is that far?

Let's just say that it's out of our walking distance.

And since you destoyed my car,

we'll be needing a new set of wheels.

Hmm.

Let's see now. What am I in the mood for?

Ah! This one will be fun for a while.

Stand back, kid. Stay there.

--Check it out! --Whoa!

Bulma! How did you do that?!

You're some kind of witch, aren't you?

What? Nonsense.

Witchcraft has nothing to do with it.

Everyone in the city has dyno-caps.

How could you travel without them?

Hey! Will you knock it off?

Just hop on. It won't bite you.

I'm on.

Okay! Here we go!

Ah, aaahhh!

Neato! This thing goes even faster

than I can run! Yep!

No duh, squirt. Get with the program!

Huh?

Weeee!

Chill out, Goku.

You're squeezing the life out of me!

Oops, sorry!

Just relax. I happen to be an expert driver.

I'm in total control...

Ah! Wow! That was great, Bulma!

Let's go back and do it again. C'mon!

That was so much fun. Just one more time. Please!

I almost lost it big-time on that one.

I need to be more careful!

Hm? Uh, oh!

Uh, excuse me a minute, Goku.

Time for a pit-stop.

Uh, okay. I'll come to.

Oh, no you won't!

Don't the words "pit-stop" mean anything to you?

Stay right there!

"Pit-stop"? What does that mean?

I need to pee, you lame-brain!

Huh? I don't get it.

Why can't she just pee right here?

How strange.

Goku! Come here! Quick!

Huh? I sure wish she'd make up her mind.

Coming, Bulma!

Who the heck are you, kiddo?

My name's Goku.

Are... you a friend of Bulma's?

Yeah, that's it!

As a matter of fact, we have fancy dinner engagements

but the reservations are only for two!

So...

Gosh! I think he was lying.

You're a regular Einstein!

See ya!

Hey, stop being such a downer, baby!

I'm in the mood for a happy meal!

Hey! Where are you guys going, Bulma? Huh?

Don't just stand there, idiot! Get! Me! Down!

Well gee, I don't blame her for being upset,

but she doesn't have to go calling me names.

I'd like to help her down,

but I really don't know how to fly.

Hey! I've got it!

Let's see here. How does this thing work?

Bulma was able to make it fly a few minutes ago.

Whoa! It's moving!

Come on, whatever you are!

I know you can go faster than this!

We've got to get moving! Bulma's in trouble!

Goku! Please help me!

Hang on, Bulma!

Yaaa!

Hang on. Just a little further.

Huh?

Goku, help!

Boo!

Power Pole extend!

Here! Take this you mean ol' bully!

Here! Bulma!

Aaah...!

Hm? Too bad.

I really don't like to hurt anybody,

but he gave me no choice.

Goku!

Huh?

Aren't you going to help me?!

Help! I'm having a bit of a crisis up here.

Be right there, Bulma!

As Goku and Bulma continue their quest

what will befall them next?

The race is on as both good and evil forces

plot a crash course!

Who will be the first to unlock the mystery

of the seven magic Dragon Balls?

Be as free as you can be, a childlike love of fantasy,

The world is a mystery for you and me.

A miracle, an adventure too, a single wish waits for you,

The beating of your heart will see you through.

When you think you can’t go on, give it another try,

The power of your youth is strong, and as big as the sky.

Search all over the valley, the mountains and you’ll see...believing in yourself sets you free!

Come on, I’ll give you romance!

Come on, I’ll give you paradise!

Liberate the “you” that you keep inside.

Come on, I’ll give you romance!

Come on, I’ll give you paradise!

Make your dreams come true; you’ll see fantasy...magic can happen to you!

Heya!

This is incredible!

I'm finding that there are lots of things in the world!

And this is the first time I see a girl.

Did ya know that girls have their butts in a strange place?

And besides that, there's other people looking for the Dragon Balls.

Next time on Dragon Ball,

"What the–! No Balls!"

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"The Emperor's Quest"

“What the…?! No Balls!"