Dragon Ball
On Fuji TV
A high-spirited, adventure-driven shounen anime built on friendship, martial arts competition, and the joy of discovery across a fantastical world.
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.
Where to watch
- StreamCrunchyroll, Hulu
- BuyAmazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Does Dragon Ball leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.
Is Dragon Ball one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 89% of series.
Is Dragon Ball sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is Dragon Ball violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Dragon Ball easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Dragon Ball scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Written about
- The Opposite of HBOFinding
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Dragon Ball, and what each one shares →
Like Dragon Ball
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dragon Ball
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dragon Ball, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dragon Ball, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dragon Ball, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
