Dragonball

A seminal series from a legendary creator. Dragon Ball, a wry update on the Chinese "Monkey King" myth, introduces us to Son Goku, a young monkey-tailed boy whose quiet life is turned upside-down when he meets Bulma, a girl determined to collect the seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and to get them she needs the help of a certain super-strong boy... Son Goku has made it to the TenkaâÈçichi Budo-kai, the worldâÈçs number-one martial arts tournament, where the competitors vie for the title of âÈêStrongest Under the Heavens.âÈë Goku may have strength on his side, but even the training of martial arts master Kame- SenâÈçnin hasnâÈçt prepared him for what heâÈçs about to face. Only seven finalists remain, each with their own special moves. Will the champion be Goku? His fellow student Kuririn? Yamcha, the master of âÈêFist of the Wolf FangâÈë? Fighting woman Ran Fuan? Giran, a rubbery monster whoâÈçs part dinosaur? Namu, an Indian mystic? Or Jackie Chun, the mysterious old man who may be the toughest fighter of all? Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen audiences.