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 a field,

Luminous and blinding, with your desires 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 Producer

Tsuchiya Tokizou

A fantastic journey for your dreams - a thrilling mystery!

Produced by

Toei

Fuji Television

Deep within the shadows

of his secret headquarters,

one of the most ruthless members of the Red Ribbon Army

sculpts his body to deadly perfection.

Slowly, with meticulous precision,

he pushes towards the limit of his physical prowess,

which seems as boundless as his lethal intellect.

He is more than just a soldier for hire.

He is ambitious. He is brutal.

He is Colonel Silver, one of the driving forces

behind General Red's acquisition of the Seven Dragon Balls.

He will stop at nothing to reach his goal.

Even now, he is no doubt hatching another fiendish scheme

to secure the next Ball and demolish anyone

who gets in his way.

"The Legend of a Dragon"

The Legend of the Dragon

Next.

Hmph!

Yet another magnificent performance,

Colonel Silver.

I expected more of a challenge

from professional boxers.

Commander Red is waiting to see you, sir.

Mm-hmm...

Meanwhile, amidst far more tranquil surroundings,

Goku is regaining consciousness after the explosion

of Pilaf's fortress–having been narrowly saved

by his faithful Flying Nimbus.

Huh?

Ow, my head!

Huh?

Hey! Nimbus! Nimbus!!

Uh, that was scary...

Who were those guys?

Enter.

Nicely done.

Quick reflexes, unflinching nerve.

Your instincts serve you well.

The last person to walk through that door lost an eye.

Needless to say, he's no longer with us.

You, however, have what it takes to go far in this outfit.

Nothing succeeds like excess...

Wouldn't you agree, Colonel?

Yes, I am pleased to serve.

And so you shall.

The six-star ball is finally within my grasp.

Thanks, in part, to your efforts.

Unfortunately, this collectible is only valuable

as part of a complete set.

Four additional balls are all that stand

between me and global domination.

Study the map closely.

The marks on the screen pinpoint the exact location

of the remaining Dragon Balls.

I must have them!

Well, unfortunately there are

other interested parties who feel the same way.

Those who disturb our agenda

are to be eliminated with extreme prejudice.

I don't tolerate opposition...

...by anyone!

You get the point?

Hahahahahahahah.

Yes, general.

The radar says the next Dragon Ball is really close.

Hmm... it must be in this forest somewhere...

Boy am I hungry.

Say, I bet there's a snack-tree down there!

That looks tasty!

Wait! Hey! Wait!

That's mine! Uh?

Ah, you can keep it.

Aw, poor little monkey.

Hey!

Yeah, I could really use some food right about now.

What are you saying?

Is that fruit for me?

Hmm?

Wow! Thanks, you guys! I'm starving.

It's out there. I know it is.

I want the entire jungle searched.

Dig it up, burn it down. I don't care.

Just find me that Dragon Ball!

Whew... I ate too much.

Wow.

I wonder how long I've been sleeping out here?

That's strange...

...the radar shows the Dragon Ball is moving.

Ninety-one, uff... Ninety-two, uff...

Ninety-three, uff...

Ninety-four, uff... Ninety-five, uff...

Ninety-six, uff...

Ninety-seven, uff...

Ninety... e-ei-ght, uff...

Ninety-nine, ahhh!

Nine hundred ninety-nine?

That's all you got in ya boy?!

Snack time you two!

Whaaa–ooo...

W-o-o-o-o-o! Heh-heh!! Feel-the-freeze, baby!

Oh, Krillin. What's the matter?

Don't you want some ice cream?

Well... I'm kinda tired.

Tired? If Goku could heard that,

he'd be laughing his head off right now!

Be fair...

Goku is in no way an ordinary child.

You can say that again... He's great.

I wonder where he is?

You think he's still searching for those Dragon Balls?

It's a worthy pursuit

but he'll be busy for quite some time.

Those balls won't fall into his lap like the one I gave him.

Do you know about the Dragon Balls?

Where they come from, I mean.

Why yes...

I remember hearing the great legend once...

But I doubt you're ready for such a heart-wrenching tale.

This is powerful stuff we're dealing with.

Oh!

You're right, Master, but I think she can handle it.

Mm. Yes. I'll bet she can...

Anyway...

The legend, as I was told, goes something like this:

In the beginning there was only one Dragon Ball.

♪ Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball ♪

♪ Dragon Ball, I'll get it! ♪

It was huge–I mean really huge. It had to be.

♪ Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball ♪

It held all of the mystical energies of the universe!

♪ Dragon Ball, I'll get it! ♪

An ancient tribe discovered it,

and was inspired by its magnificent power.

They built a shrine around it,

and protected the orb by placing it in the mouth

of a giant dragon statue, said to be its eternal guardian.

♪ They say it can fulfill any dream ♪

♪ exactly as a person wishes and desires ♪

The tribe enjoyed years

♪ A secretly hidden drama, ♪

of prosperity until one day, evil paid a visit

to the village in the form of a band of thieves.

♪ A dream from distant, ancient days ♪

These agents of darkness stormed the temple

in an attempt to steal the Dragon Ball

for their own selfish gain.

They were shocked to discover the true power of the ball.

♪ The miracles set into the seven balls ♪

To ensure such an attack would never happen again,

the Dragon Ball was divided into seven smaller orbs

♪ will be revived, here and now! ♪

and scattered across the globe.

♪ Come out, Dragon, just for me ♪

Separately, the Dragon Balls were useless,

but when all seven were united...

♪ My heart is pounding with excitement ♪

Then a single voice could summon

♪ Sending out its courage, far away! ♪

the eternal dragon for one wish, and one wish only.

Some wishes were pure,

♪ Come out, Dragon, just for me ♪

but others were tainted by blind ambition.

♪ I want you to grant me my wish, ♪

This led to pain and suffering, as an unjust few wished

for power and dominion over mankind.

♪ Pursuing my dreams, far away! ♪

But as the story goes, there will one day come a hero,

who will use the Dragon Balls for goodness,

♪ Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball ♪

and bring peace and unity to the world once more.

♪ Dragon Ball, I'll get it! ♪

That's an incredible story.

Just imagine, getting to wish for anything your heart desired!

I would ask for ultimate strength.

What would you wish, Roshi?

Me, I uhh–

How about a big napkin?

Master, your nose.

Ooh? Yeah, well now, let's see.

What could old Roshi ask for?

A new shell?

or perhaps a bigger island?

or maybe happiness and world peace.

A piece of something that's for sure!

I guess all that heroic stuff is out the window.

Don't you have something you should be doing right now?!

Like what, sir?

Like going outside and earning your muscles

the old fashioned way!

Yes, sir!

All done?

One wish...? Easy.

One thing's for sure.

If I had the Dragon Balls,

I'd never have to play taxi to a turtle.

If I had a wish...

I know what I'd ask for...

Hey! Dragon Ball, where are you?

Dragon Ball!

So then accounting tells me

they'll have to take it out of my next paycheck

and I'm just like, "wait a minute, man!"

The ribbon should come with the uniform.

Free! End of discussion!

At least you didn't let 'em walk on ya!

A Dragon Ball just hit your head.

Huh?

I think I smell a promotion.

Let's get 'em!

They're getting away... Shoot 'em!

This is Silver.

Colonel, we've found the Dragon Ball.

What?!

Th-The monkeys have it.

Have you caught them?

W-Well, not yet.

Idiots!

Incompetent morons.

Must I do everything myself?!

What are you waiting for? Drive!

Sir!

That smells like–

Fire! Now! Everyone!

Fire!

Hey! Stop it!

Who's yellin'?

You talking to me, pip-squeak?!

Stop destroying the forest, now!

Come on and make me! Lil' brat!

Hold it right there! Hands up!

Or else you're barbecue, kid!

No!

So?

We searched all of them nothing yet, sir.

We're still looking in the forest.

Hey, you... monkey boy.

Huh?

You're the one who attacked the Ox King!

I'm Colonel Silver.

Pleased to kill you.

I'm not afraid of you!

Wha–

The Dragon Ball.

Hey! Wait up!

Soldier, your rifle! Now!

But, sir! They're too far away!

That's an impossible shot!

Umph!

Get me that ball... Move it!

Hanging on for dear life,

Goku watches helplessly as

the Five-Star Ball plunges into the river below.

Where will the Dragon Ball end up?

And will Goku and his new friends

survive this latest cliffhanger?

It's a long way down, and the only way out is up,

where the sinister Colonel Silver waits.

It's a showdown you won't want to miss

on the next exciting episode of Dragon Ball!

Be as brave 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! I'm Goku!

However you look at it, those guys are really bad, right?

I've had to go past monkeys and mountains,

so they're absolutely not getting my Dragon Ball!

After that I clash with their boss, Silver!

Next time on Dragon Ball:

"The Heartless Red Ribbon"

Don't miss it, everyone!

"Cruel General Red"

The Heartless Red Ribbon