The essential episodes of Dragon Ball
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Dragon Ball — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Goku's afternoon of fishing is interrupted by a bossy girl who is determined to get her hands on his most prized possession - a mysterious ball that belonged to his grandfather.
- 02
The Emperor may have captured Goku's human form, but once the little man takes a look at the moon, nothing - except maybe a pair of scissors - can stop him!
- 03
Proving to be no match for Goku's skills on his own, Murasaki makes a desperate call for reinforcements. He summons the Red Ribbon Army's secret weapon, the monstrous Android Number 8!
- 04
What will Tao find at the top of the tower? And more importantly, what awaits Goku when the angry assassin comes back down?
- 05
Staff Officer Black is on the attack, and his sights are set on Goku. The showdown between good and evil comes to its thrilling conclusion!
- 06
The final battle in Fortuneteller Baba's tournament has begun, and it is quickly proving to be one for the ages!
- 07
The battle between Goku and the masked fighter concludes in an unimaginable showdown that will forever change our hero. Meanwhile, Emperor Pilaf forges a plan to steal Goku's Dragon Balls once again.
- 08
Tien prepares to unleash the destructive power of the Spirit Cannon!
- 09
The Spirit Cannon has left both fighters weary and exhausted. With the stage destroyed, Tien and Goku plummet towards the Earth, with the one who lands first losing the fight!
- 10
King Piccolo gains the advantage as he dissects Goku limb by limb. Will he surrender to King Piccolo or decide to fight and risk his own life?
- 11
Goku unloads a heavy burden, one that may shift the balance in the epic showdown. All eyes turn to Tien as an embarrassing moment spurs him to make a dangerous decision.
- 12
When Goku's fight with Tien turns into a war against an army, he finds himself in great danger. Tien's new technique could mean the end for our hero!
- 13
Piccolo unveils a technique that threatens to destroy Goku and his friends. Even Kami believes that there is no way for Goku to survive in this massacre!
- 14
Goku struggles to survive when Piccolo gets the upper hand. Kami devises a way to save the young hero, but his plan requires the ultimate sacrifice!
- 15
Goku and Chi-Chi must travel to Mount Five Element in a last ditch effort to save her father.
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