Dragon Ball (dub) Episode 1 -

The story opens on Mount Paozu, where a young boy with a monkey tail named lives alone following the death of his adoptive grandfather, Gohan. Goku is a skilled martial artist but remains incredibly naive about the outside world, believing his grandfather's spirit resides within a glowing Four-Star Ball .

Because Dragon Ball has been licensed several times, "Episode 1" exists in multiple distinct English dubs: Dragon Ball (Dub) Episode 1

The peace is interrupted when he is run over by , a teenage girl searching for the legendary Dragon Balls. After an initial skirmish where Goku mistakes her car for a monster and Bulma shoots him (only to find he is bulletproof), the two strike a deal. Bulma explains that gathering all seven Dragon Balls allows one to summon a dragon to grant any single wish. Seeing Goku's immense strength as an asset, she convinces him to join her journey. The episode ends with Goku rescuing Bulma from a giant pterodactyl using his extending Power Pole . Notable English Dub Versions The story opens on Mount Paozu, where a

The first episode of Dragon Ball , titled (or "Bulma and Son Goku"), serves as the foundation for the entire franchise. It establishes the core dynamic between its two leads and introduces the mystical quest that drives the series. Plot Summary After an initial skirmish where Goku mistakes her