Original subtitles

Find the Dragon Balls! Look out for them all!

You can search around the world with me.

Planning

Shichijou Keijou

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.

Radiant and shining, hidden somewhere in a field,

Music

Kikuchi Shunsuke

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!

What a great adventure this will be.

Series Directors

Nishio Daisuke

Okazaki Minoru

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

Last time on Dragon Ball...

Goku's search led him to the land of Korin,

where he discovered Captain Yellow of the Red Ribbon Army

in the midst of another scheme to steal a Dragon Ball.

What's that?

Goku quickly sent the despicable captain's plans

into a tailspin, and made some new friends

with a daring rescue on the Flying Nimbus.

Hel-lo!

His good deeds did not go unrewarded.

The Four-Star Dragon Ball!

I can't believe I finally found my Grandpa's Dragon Ball!

Meanwhile, at Red Ribbon headquarters,

plans were being made to cut Goku's celebration short!

Listen up, Yellow!

Fed up with the repeated failure of his men,

Commander Red has called in some outside help;

The world's most notorious assassin...

I'm Mercenary Tao.

"The Notorious Mercenary"

It's Him ! The World's Greatest Hitman

Tao Pai- Pai

It's Him ! The World's Greatest Hitman

Tao Pai- Pai

Tao Pai- Pai ' '

Tao Pai- Pai' '

Tao Pai- Pai ' '

Tao Pai- Pai' '

Um, General? Welcome back!

Hmph!

Don't give me your false sentiments.

You were all glad to be rid of me.

So, save it.

Excuse me, sir! Forgive me!

MURDER

MURDER

MURDER

MURDER

MURDER

MURDER

Thanks for meeting me, Mercenary Tao.

We have this situation–

One thing before we get started...

I must tell you my fee is very expensive.

Ah, I can assure you, if you complete our mission,

we will pay you handsomely.

Then my going rate...

...is ten billion a head.

Ten... billion apiece?

Did I stutter?

Though, I am having a special 20th anniversary sale.

For a limited time only,

you get a quality slaying at a bargain price.

All services are fifty percent off.

You heard right.

A measly five... billion... zeni.

That's... reasonable.

How can we be sure, though...

that you are who you say you are?

Would you like to try me out?

Oh, no, that won't be necessary.

Who is it?

General Blue!

He's back?

Come in!

I have returned to duty, sir.

How could you come back here?

Well, it was quite a hassle.

I was forced to steal a plane and a car and–

That's not what I meant!

You failed to get the Dragon Ball from the kid...

And you have the nerve to come here empty handed?

But he's... tricky...

I don't need your excuses.

But, Commander, I was able to confiscate

the Dragon Radar from him.

Here it is!

It easily hones in on the Dragon Ball's location,

and it's extremely accurate, too.

It's smaller than I expected.

It'll take me no time to secure all the Dragon Balls

with this little device. Ha, ha!

A good find, I'll give you that...

But...

if I recall, your assignment was to get the Dragon Balls.

You know how it works around here.

Those who cannot achieve results are punished.

And severely...

N-No...!

However, since you've been of some value to us in the past,

I'll give you a chance to save yourself.

How?

I will be willing to let you live if you fight Mercenary Tao

here and defeat him.

Mercenary Tao?

Mm-hmm...

Ah...

So, what d'ya think?

You in?

Yes!

Thank you for the opportunity, Commander.

So the ball holds special power.

Now I understand why the army was so determined to acquire it.

But I don't really care about the wishes

or anything like that.

I was only looking for this Dragon Ball

because it belonged to my grandpa.

Oh... Good.

You have few wants. That's fortunate.

Daddy, what do you mean by that?

You see, son...

Too many desires can drive a person mad...

I was wondering.

What is that big pole sticking out of the ground for?

The tower...

It is a sacred symbol of my people.

To our tribe, it is a very important and honored landmark.

We call it the Korin Tower.

I learned of the legend from my grandfather

when I was Upa's age.

It is a story that has been told for many generations...

But still we wait, after all this time,

for the arrival of someone who can pass the test...

What do you mean? What test?

It is said that if any person can climb

to the top of this tower unaided,

he will find the great noble guardian waiting for him there.

The guardian will then give him a cup

of cold water to drink...

And with that single sip,

the climber's abilities will increase dramatically.

Really?

As incredible as it sounds,

my people have always believed it to be true.

So if I climbed all the way up there,

I'd get a lot stronger, right?

Have you ever tried it?

Once when I was young.

But I couldn't make it all the way to the top.

Anyway, no one has ever been successful in the attempt.

But...

I heard that a long time ago one person did make it

A compelling story, but only... a myth.

It's so... gigantic!

So, why do you live here?

Because of the tower...

My family has been guarding it for generations.

It is our ancestral duty.

It is my job.

I am the protector of the land.

Oh... I see...

Do you think it would be okay if I took my Nimbus to the top?

So you're the world famous assassin,

the one they call Mercenary Tao?

Do you want my autograph?

Well, aren't you amusing...?

I suppose I'll have to put an end to your arrogance.

I don't work for free. This will cost you.

Understand?

That's fine... Let's get on with the show!

You should have a weapon handy, you know, just in case.

Hmph!

I won't even need my hands and feet.

I'll just use my tongue to beat you.

I wouldn't count on it.

Begin!

Heh... Not bad!

Now... try this!

Well, how do you like being paralyzed?

Excuse me.

What was that?

Impossible!

General Blue's finishing move is completely useless!

It's astounding!

Hmmm...

Mmm...

I'd say you've got that problem licked!

He... killed... him with... one strike!

I can't believe it...!

He definitely lives up to his reputation!

Now.

Since playtime is over, why don't you tell me about

the real target so I can finally get to work?

So he's just a little boy.

Yes, technically speaking, but he's no ordinary kid.

He's incredibly strong.

Well... it doesn't really matter.

I will annihilate any man, woman, or child

as long as the price is right.

You're a good man.

By the way, after you eliminate the boy, search him.

He will have in his possession four special balls.

They're called Dragon Balls, and they're very valuable.

You are to bring those back to me.

They look just like this.

Mmm...

That's going to cost you extra.

No problem.

In fact if anyone gets in your way,

just do away with them, too. We'll pay.

Very well...

But any extra killings are twice the price...

This place, "Korin".

It's about 1400 miles to the northeast, is it not?

I'll have the jet prepared for you right away.

That's not necessary...

It'll take too long by airplane.

Huh?!

Mmm... Hmm...

Would it be possible for me to borrow this column from you?

Uh, what d'ya want... uh, with that pillar?

Mmm...

Uhh...

Let's see... 1400 miles.

I should be back in about 30 minutes.

Huh...?

Amazing...

T hat Tao is simply amazing.

After all this time, the Dragon Balls are going to be mine!

Huh?

Wow! That sure smells good!

Have as much as you want.

Thank you!

This is great!

I'll be better at everything once I go up there!

Do not get your hopes up, my young friend...

It may only be a legend.

Oh...

I want to try it anyway!

But you're already strong!

I'm not the strongest though, so it's still worth the chance!

Yeah! It's definitely worth it to be the best!

Perhaps, but, it will not be an easy task.

Have a lot of people tried to climb the tower?

Besides you?

Yes. There are many who have attempted it.

Oh...

But... they all have failed.

Ohh...

The tower is much taller than you imagine.

It takes many days to scale it.

Those who try often eat their provisions too soon,

and fall off from weakness and hunger...

Those who attempt the climb by plane fare no better.

Oh? How come?

They run out of fuel, before they ever seen the top...

It's that far away?

So you see, those who defy the rules,

or who attempt the climb unprepared

do not generally get a second chance.

Oh.

Oh.

What's that, Daddy?

Huh?

That thing... in the sky!

I can see a person on it.

Watch out!

Hang on!

Pleased to kill you.

What are you doing?! You nearly hit us!

Hmph.

Well, that's the idea...

I'm a hit man.

Huh? A hit man?

Whoever you are, your kind is not welcome in Korin.

The name is Tao. And I won't be staying long.

I've simply come for the boy.

What?

But I don't know you, do I?

Why did you come to see me?

The Red Ribbon Army has sent me here to tie up some loose ends.

Red Ribbon?!

Yes. You're getting in the way of their hunt

for the "Dragon Balls", so you must be destroyed.

Again?! They won't quit!

Daddy, help him!

Please don't let them hurt Goku!

Now wait a minute.

That boy you are threatening saved my son's life.

If you have come here looking for a fight,

you will have to deal with me first!

It's alright!

I think I can handle him!

It is my obligation to protect this land from enemies.

Now, Son, stay back.

Okay!

What a fool!

Why would you choose to take the fall?

Enough talk!

Daddy! Be careful!

Hmm...

I'll bet you fancy yourself a trained fighter.

Let's see if you can handle this.

Wh-What?!

What's the matter?

Is it stuck? That's too bad.

Let's try something else... shall we?

Hey! My Daddy!

Still stuck? That's okay, I'll move it for you.

Here, have your spear!

Nim-bus!

Daaad!

Daddy! Please don't go, Daddy!

You're next, little one.

That's it!

It would seem that Mercenary Tao's reputation

as the world's most dangerous assassin

has not been exaggerated.

Now, this cold and calculating villain

has set his steely gaze on our hero.

Goku faces the greatest challenge of his life,

on the next heart-stopping 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!

Father!

Why you! How dare you do that to Upa's dad!

Okay! I will avenge him!

Impudent brat!

If you want to die that badly, I'll kill you within the next three seconds!

What do you say? Have a taste of my Kamehameha!

Next time on Dragon Ball:

"The Match!! Kamehameha vs Dodonpa"

Don't miss it!

"Tao Attacks!"

The Match !!

Kamehameha vs Dodonpa