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!

Music

Kikuchi Shunsuke

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

Chief Animator

Maeda Minoru

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

Rising, rising, mesmerizing, unbridled ecstasy.

Radiant and shining, hidden somewhere in a field,

Chief Designers

Tsuji Tadano

Ikeda Yuuji

Luminous and blinding, with your desires revealed.

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

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

Search the sky and the sea below!

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)

Let's try, try, try, seize the day,

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

Shimizu Kenji

A fantastic journey for your dreams - a thrilling mystery!

Produced by

Fuji Television

Toei

Last time on Dragon Ball,

in his quest to bring his friends back to life,

Goku used his Power Pole to launch high into the sky,

and connected with a mystical sanctuary known as the Lookout.

I made it!

Climbing onboard,

Goku had his first encounter with someone

he'll get to know very well.

Nice to meet you!

If you want to see the Earth's Guardian,

you'll have to fight with Mr. Popo first.

Let's have a match!

Ouch!

Not only did Piccolo take the lives of

Chiaotzu, Krillin, Master Roshi, and others,

he also destroyed the Eternal Dragon

so that no one could use the Dragon Balls

to wish them back to life.

The mysterious Guardian is Goku's last hope to save them,

but he clearly has a new problem on his hands.

You have quite an impressive power, little Goku,

but you have no idea how to use it correctly.

You cannot beat me. Please, go home.

Goku's journey to the clouds

might have been made in vain.

Unless he proves himself in this fight,

he cannot visit the Guardian,

and Mr. Popo seems to have his number down.

Can Goku find another way?

Find out today, on Dragon Ball!

Enter God!!

Enter God!!

"Earth's Guardian Emerges"

Looking after the Guardian of the Earth

keeps me pleasantly busy, little Goku.

While I do enjoy your company, it is time for you to leave.

Wait! I can't leave!

Korin said coming up here was the only way

to bring back everybody Piccolo hurt!

They were my best friends!

I'm not going!

You have a temper, don't you?

Yaah!

I already told you, you can't win.

Come on!

So persistent,

however, lacking in mental and physical discipline.

You'll be a great fighter...

...but not yet.

I can't believe it!

That hurt even more than Piccolo's punches!

Yes, you beat him and so assumed

you were the toughest in the world.

But learn this now: No matter how strong you are,

there will always be someone stronger who comes along.

To stay on top,

you must keep pushing past what you think is strength.

Mm-hmm...

I feel pretty weak, now.

I'm glad we had this little chat. Now go on home, please.

What?! No! I have to see the Guardian,

so my friends aren't dead any longer than they have to be!

You wouldn't like it if you were dead

and your friends just gave up on you, right?

Well, I won't do it!

I'm sure they have great board games to play.

Besides, you're not strong enough to beat me.

Aah! Then I can stay here and train!

Train? For what?

You know! Until I'm strong enough to beat you!

Ah, yes. Well, I guess so,

but don't leave skid marks on the tiles.

Thanks a lot, Mr. Popo! See ya soon!

What a good-hearted boy he is.

I bet Mr. Popo is the strongest in the universe!

I hope Goku's doing okay, wherever he is.

He said he was gonna go see some sort of "Guardian of the Earth."

Yeah, poor kid really thinks he can do something

to bring Krillin and Master Roshi back.

If anybody can do it, I guess a mystical planet-protector

would be the one.

You really think the Guardian exists, Yamcha?

What would it look like?

I don't know.

Tall, great hair, really big muscles, I guess.

Who even cares? It's not like we'll ever see it.

Oh, can it pig!

We've already seen the world's most evil person.

Maybe we'll see the purest one, too.

Yeah. There's no telling what to expect at this point.

All I know is if there's a Guardian, Goku will find it.

That's right.

Well, if it does exist, two things are certain.

It's got the face of a pig, and it sure ain't a lady!

Why don't I take you to a men's club?!

I'm sure they like pork chops!

My mistake.

Goku. Our last fight against Piccolo

showed I was nothing compared to you.

But if a kid can reach such powers,

think what a trained master can do.

At the next World Martial Arts Tournament I will surpass you!

We'll see about that.

I'll work hard to beat you, Goku.

So make sure you get home safe!

I'm tired!

The Lookout is at a very high altitude, Goku.

The air's quite thin,

so breathing is much more difficult.

To train without passing out,

you need to get rid of your redundant moves.

Energy's far too precious up here to be wasted.

How do I not waste it?

You must be more tranquil than the sky,

yet quicker than lightning.

But the sky doesn't move.

And when I see lightning, it's really quick!

Sounds pretty tricky to me!

Watch me. Empty your mind of thoughts.

Do you notice how quiet it is up here when nobody talks?

It's kinda creepy.

Oh! Sorry, I forgot.

Goku, you're just making your eyes go blurry.

That's not the same thing as emptying your mind.

Wha–? Wow, this really is hard!

When that's done, you can focus on not being a slug.

Waugh!

Hey! How'd you do that?! I didn't see you move one bit!

There aren't two Mr. Popos here, are there?

I can see you're puzzled. You're scratching your right cheek.

That's even weirder!

You have eyes on the back of your head, too?

Nope.

Then how come you can see what I'm doing?

The answer is the same reason why you couldn't see me moving.

You're only using your eyes to see.

True sight requires all your senses, my young friend.

Feel the movements of the air around me,

and then you'll be able to see me.

So I've gotta see without my eyes

and be like sky and lightning?

That's a lot of stuff. No wonder you keep beating me.

Well, the Guardian of Earth has taught me many things

in our years together.

I'd like to think that I make him proud.

Whoa! Are you saying the Guardian's even stronger

than you are?!

Oh yes, much stronger. I'm a mouse compared to him.

Are you discouraged?

Not at all! Now I'm more excited!

Two guys stronger than me,

who can beat me up without even trying?

Yeah!

Goku. You're a peculiar boy.

Wait a second. If this Guardian is stronger than both of us,

why didn't he come down and beat Piccolo?

I am afraid his role is not that simple.

Hey, I've got it! I'm gonna stay here forever!

Or at least until I get strong enough

to beat both you guys!

Then I'm sure you'll help!

So, where d'you wanna start?

Come in, Patrol Fifteen, come in.

We've got reports of an unidentified intruder

in the northeast corner of the park.

Investigate immediately.

What is that?

You think it was shot?

I don't see any kind of an entrance wound.

Nah, we were just a hundred yards away.

We would've heard a gun. This is something else.

Whatcha got?

Heavy feet.

Looks human to me. Poacher, maybe.

Should we call backup?

Nah.

Stop!

Look, it's just a kid.

Hey! Wait up!

Whatcha doin' here, little sport? Did you get lost?

What's your name? Who're your parents? Are they here, too?

You shouldn't be walking around out here by yourself.

You're safe now that we've found you,

but there's a poacher in the area.

Whoa, now, kid. Take it easy! This isn't a cap gun, you know!

Come any closer and I'll shoot! I mean it! I mean it!

You freak! You're the one who killed that bear, aren't you?

I... I-I said stay back!

Get back to the bikes!

My parents? Just one, Piccolo,

and he was kind enough to give me everything he had.

I move less than the sky, and yet...

...I move quicker than lightning!

Always so cheerful and determined.

Tell you what. I'll assist you.

Yay! I was hoping you'd teach me how!

My brain hurts when I think too much!

No, no, Goku. You still have to learn on your own.

I'll just give hints.

That's stingy!

You're carrying a bell, correct?

Bell? Oh, hey! Korin just gave me one.

He said I'd need it.

So now what?

Try one more time to hit Mr. Popo.

Okay, but I've learned a whole lot. Be warned!

Here goes.

Ow!

Darn it, I'm still not quick enough!

And what else?

You back-flipped?

What happened before you attacked me?

Well, let's see. I gave you my bell.

You moved like an acrobat to dodge my attack,

and the bell never even made a peep!

How'd you do that?

Maybe you should try it.

Must've slipped. Hold on.

That's weird.

The bell's quiet around you,

but every time I move it likes to ring.

I know! It's a trick, right?

Go home, Goku.

No, wait! Don't leave, uh...

Did I say something wrong?

I look after the Earth's Guardian, my boy.

I don't have time for shenanigans.

Sorry. It just reminded me of a prank Master Roshi pulled.

At least, Krillin told me it was prank when we were finished,

but maybe it was for real.

Give it a whirl.

Krillin said Master Roshi had pasted the jar to his head.

But maybe there is a way to move

that keeps water from getting splashy,

and bells from ringing!

Water from getting splashy...

Hey! Water spills when you move it one way

and then back in the other direction.

That's like a bell!

If you just move it once, it doesn't work.

You have to keep jingling it back and forth!

And those are the redundant moves.

Then I win!

See, you're smart when you try, Goku.

But knowing it won't be enough.

Right, I get it. I have to learn how to really move that way.

But once I keep the bell quiet, I can beat you, can't I?

Perhaps, but it could take years of intense training.

And after you've learned the technique,

there's still the chance you won't be able to get past me.

You must decide.

Will you commit to years of training that could end in vain?

You bet! I'll do whatever it takes to bring my friends back!

That's good to hear.

Hey, who's there? Is that you, Mr. Guardian?

Exactly.

And he's talking to me?

I will meet with you now.

You mean it? Before the years of training? Ha ha ha! Yeah!

You're a fortunate boy, Goku. This is rare.

Thanks, Mr. Guardian!

What's the deal? Goku's been gone a while!

If all's going smoothly,

he should be seeing the big boss about right now.

Why's everyone making such a big deal about it?

Didn't you say Goku's already seen this Guardian guy before?

I was using some poetic license.

Trust me, this meeting should be more fun

than you at a breakfast bar.

Don't move closer than this.

Okay! This is exciting, isn't it? Wow, I can't wait!

Where is he?

Remember, stay put.

Oh boy!

Ah... Aahh!

Piccolo!

I should've known that you were still alive,

you big monster!

Goku, wait. No!

Give me back my friends!

Let go of me!

You don't understand! He's the bad guy I told you about!

It is you who fails to understand. This is not Piccolo.

I should've known Korin wouldn't explain it to you.

Whoa!

Did you say Korin?

He thinks he's very funny.

There's a good reason

you mistook me for Piccolo, my boy.

Ages ago, we two beings were one.

A single coin with two opposing sides.

My name is Kami, and I am indeed the guardian of this planet.

But it wasn't always that way.

What do you mean?

Guardians are a mortal lot, much like you.

There was a guardian before me,

and I sensed that his end was approaching.

I made the same trek that you did, up to this Lookout,

hoping to become his successor.

But he turned his back on me.

I strongly believed that I was destined to replace him,

but in his great wisdom,

he saw in me a side I was too proud to admit.

You see, a guardian's motives must be pure.

Yet in me was a selfish desire for its power and control,

a side that thrived on bitterness and hate.

For many brutal years I meditated and trained,

until I was finally able to separate my impure desire

and drive it out of my body.

That evil became Piccolo.

While in my purified form, I remained at the Lookout

and became the next Guardian,

Piccolo went down to the Earth to incite disorder.

It's been a great source of guilt for me.

But you, Goku, have stopped him in his boldest assault.

And in gratitude, I will give ear to your request.

But on one condition. You must remain here and train under me

for as long as my own motives require.

Of course! I wanted to do that anyway!

Now I can tell you which friends to bring back, right?

I know. Krillin, Chiaotzu, Master Roshi, Nam,

all the other fighters.

Unfortunately, my powers as guardian

will not bring them back.

Uh...

The one being that has that ability is Shenron, the Dragon.

I guess I'll simply have to recreate him,

and let the Earthlings use the Dragon Balls again.

You can really do that, Kami?

Yes, but I do so begrudgingly.

From now on, Goku,

you must take greater care to protect your friends

and secure the power of the dragon.

I promise to!

Good. I will hold you to that.

Now, Mr. Popo,

I would like to begin recreating the Eternal Dragon immediately.

–Yes, Kami. –Thank you, thank you,

thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr. Kami-Guardian!

Yeah!

Goku has won his wish.

His friends and the Eternal Dragon will soon be revived.

But what will Goku's training entail?

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!

Yay! I did it!

I'll finally be able to bring everybody back to life!

It's so good!

But will it really work?

Believe in God.

Those who believe will be saved.

And you, you should keep quiet and continue your training.

Next time on Dragon Ball:

"Shen Long is Revived!!"

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