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Dragon Ball

ドラゴンボール

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Kitsu · AniList

by score
#646
by score
popularity
#174
popularity
episodes
153
episodes · 24 min each
to binge
2d 13h
to binge
members
70K
members

Synopsis

Gokuu Son is a young boy who lives in the woods all alone—that is, until a girl named Bulma runs into him in her search for a set of magical objects called the "Dragon Balls." Since the artifacts are said to grant one wish to whoever collects all seven, Bulma hopes to gather them and wish for a perfect boyfriend. Gokuu happens to be in possession of a dragon ball, but unfortunately for Bulma, he refuses to part ways with it, so she makes him a deal: he can tag along on her journey if he lets her borrow the dragon ball's power. With that, the two set off on the journey of a lifetime. They don't go on the journey alone. On the way, they meet the old Muten-Roshi and wannabe disciple Kuririn, with whom Gokuu trains to become a stronger martial artist for the upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament. However, it's not all fun and games; the ability to make any wish come true is a powerful one, and there are others who would do much worse than just wishing for a boyfriend. To stop those who would try to abuse the legendary power, they train to become stronger fighters, using their newfound strength to help the people around them along the way. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Trailer

Episodes (153)

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  1. EP 1
    Bulma and Son Goku Feb 26, 1986 · 24 min
  2. EP 2
    What the...?! No Balls! Mar 5, 1986 · 24 min
  3. EP 3
    The Turtle Hermit's Kinto Un Mar 12, 1986 · 24 min
  4. EP 4
    Oolong, the Kidnapping Monster Mar 19, 1986 · 24 min
  5. EP 5
    Yamcha, The Strong Yet Cruel Desert Bandit Mar 26, 1986 · 24 min
  6. EP 6
    Midnight Callers Apr 2, 1986 · 24 min

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

All communities agree closely on this one. Each site's score for Dragon Ball, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#646
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#174
70K members
Favorited by
1.9%
1,334 of its members

Score breakdown

43% of 37,363 ratings are 9★ or 10★

06K12K
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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ItemRatings
1★321
2★149
3★134
4★760
5★1,115
6★2,766
7★8,042
8★7,844
9★4,657
10★11,575

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 28 people who start Dragon Ball drop it, above the action median of 2.5%. Based on 213K AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
3.5%
Action median 2.5%
Finished it
82%
175K people
On hold
4.8%
10K paused
Plan to watch
25K
not started yet

What people who started it did

213K AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished174,704 · 82%
  • Watching20,412 · 10%
  • Paused10,283 · 5%
  • Dropped7,535 · 4%

Parents’ guide to Dragon Ball

Best for: Teens (13+) · Rated PG (Teens 13 or older)

Violence & goreModerateBattle Royale
Sexual content & nudityNone noted
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesNone noted
Drugs, gambling & crimeNone noted

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

Is Dragon Ball okay for kids? Full guide →

Plan & track

Binge planner

153 episodes × 24 min = 61h 12m

How long to finish Dragon Ball? Set how much you watch per day.

31

days to finish

5

episodes per day

16

weekends if you double up

Dragon Ball FAQ

How many episodes does Dragon Ball have?

Dragon Ball has 153 episodes, each around 24 minutes.

Where can I watch Dragon Ball?

Dragon Ball is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Hulu. Availability varies by region.

Is Dragon Ball finished?

Yes. Dragon Ball finished airing on Apr 12, 1989.

How long does it take to watch Dragon Ball?

Dragon Ball runs about 2d 13h in total (153 episodes of 24 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 31 days.

Is Dragon Ball appropriate for kids?

Dragon Ball is best for teens (13+) and is rated PG (Teens 13 or older). Viewers flag violence & gore. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish Dragon Ball?

3.5% of AniList members who start Dragon Ball drop it, and 82% finish it. The median for popular action anime is 2.5%.

Is Dragon Ball worth watching?

Dragon Ball holds a community score of 8.1/10 from 69,745 Kitsu users and ranks #646 among all anime by rating.