Dragon Ball — Episode 1

The first episode of the Dragon Ball anime, titled " The Secret of the Dragon Balls " (Japanese: Buruma to Son Gokū ), originally aired on , on Fuji TV. Produced by Toei Animation, it marks the transition of Akira Toriyama’s manga from the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump to the screen. Summary of the Premier Episode

: Realizing she cannot simply take the ball from Goku, Bulma convinces him to join her on her quest, intending to use his incredible strength as protection. The episode ends with the duo setting off on their first adventure. Production and Legacy Dragon Ball chapter 1 by Akira Toriyama Dragon Ball Episode 1

: Bulma explains that she is searching for seven legendary Dragon Balls . She reveals that when all seven are gathered, a dragon named Shenron will appear to grant any one wish. Bulma already possesses two balls and uses a "Dragon Radar"—a device she invented—to track Goku's Four-Star Ball. The first episode of the Dragon Ball anime,

The episode serves as an introduction to the two central protagonists whose meeting changes the course of their world. The episode ends with the duo setting off