Character
Tsuru-Sennin鶴仙人
- appearances
- 2
- appearances
- main roles
- 1
- main roles

Tsuru-Sennin at a glance
Tsuru-Sennin is a supporting character in Dragon Ball.
Also known as Crane Sage, Master Shen, Lord Wu Zu.
Tsuru-Sennin: quick facts
- Anime
- Dragon Ball
- Role
- Supporting character
- Also known as
- Crane Sage, Master Shen, Lord Wu Zu
- First appearance
- Dragon Ball (1986)
- Latest appearance
- Dragon Ball Movie 3: Makafushigi Daibouken (1988)
- Japanese name
- 鶴仙人
Who is Tsuru-Sennin?
Tsuru-Sen'nin (Crane Sage) is the older brother of Tao Pai Pai, and master to Tenshinhan and Chaozu. In an early Harmony Gold English dub from the 1980s, he is known as Lord Wu Zu. He was once comrades with Muten-Roshi and studied under the same Martial Arts school. However, they were defeated by the evil forces of the Piccolo Daima� and their mentor and sensei Mutaito-sama died after sealing the demon away.
Biography excerpt via Kitsu.
Tsuru-Sennin in numbers
- Appearances
- 2
- 1 as a main character
- On screen
- 1986–1988
- 3 years
Appearances by format
2 titles in total
- TV Series1 · 50%
- Movie1 · 50%
Appearances per year
New titles featuring them
Show as table
| Item | Titles |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 title |
| 1987 | 0 titles |
| 1988 | 1 title |
Appearances
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Tsuru-Sennin FAQ
What anime is Tsuru-Sennin from?
Tsuru-Sennin is a character in Dragon Ball and appears in 2 titles in total, including Dragon Ball Movie 3: Makafushigi Daibouken.
What else is Tsuru-Sennin called?
Tsuru-Sennin is also known as Crane Sage, Master Shen, Lord Wu Zu.
When did Tsuru-Sennin first appear?
Tsuru-Sennin first appeared in Dragon Ball (1986) and most recently appeared in Dragon Ball Movie 3: Makafushigi Daibouken (1988).
What is Tsuru-Sennin's Japanese name?
Tsuru-Sennin is written 鶴仙人 in Japanese.
Where can I watch Tsuru-Sennin?
Open the Dragon Ball page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.













