Dragon Ball (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 1986, Dragon Ball is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Young Goku sets off on a quest with his teenage friend Bulma to find the seven Dragon Balls, which grant whoever possesses them a single wish.
Who’s in it. Dragon Ball stars Masako Nozawa as Son Goku (voice), Chikao Ohtsuka as Tao Pai Pai (voice), Mayumi Tanaka as Kulilin (voice) and Hirotaka Suzuoki as Tien Shinhan (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Dragon Ball sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dragon Ball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dragon Ball tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dragon Ball (1986)?
- In US, Dragon Ball is available to stream on Hulu, Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dragon Ball worth watching?
- Dragon Ball holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dragon Ball?
- Dragon Ball stars Masako Nozawa, Chikao Ohtsuka, Mayumi Tanaka, Hirotaka Suzuoki and Hiromi Tsuru.
- When was Dragon Ball released?
- Dragon Ball was released in 1986.