Original
02/26/1986 - 04/12/1989 Finished
Dragon Ball (ドラゴンボール)
Gokuu Son is a young boy who lives in the woods all alone—that is, until a girl named Bulma runs into him in her search for a set of magical objects called the "Dragon Balls." Since the artifacts are said to grant one wish to whoever collects all seven, Bulma hopes to gather them and wish for a perfect boyfriend. Gokuu happens to be in possession of a dragon ball, but unfortunately for Bulma, he refuses to part ways with it, so she makes him a deal: he can tag along on her journey if he lets her borrow the dragon ball's power. With that, the two set off on the journey of a lifetime. They don't go on the journey alone. On the way, they meet the old Muten-Roshi and wannabe disciple Kuririn, with whom Gokuu trains to become a stronger martial artist for the upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament. However, it's not all fun and games; the ability to make any wish come true is a powerful one, and there are others who would do much worse than just wishing for a boyfriend. To stop those who would try to abuse the legendary power, they train to become stronger fighters, using their newfound strength to help the people around them along the way. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
153
Total episodes
132
Canon episodes
21
Filler episodes
13.73%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 132 Filler episodes · 21
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Dragon Ball have? Well, currently Dragon Ball has a total of 5 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Dragon Ball has 21 filler episodes out of 153 (13.73%), grouped into 5 runs. These are the ranges you can skip without missing anything from the main plot.
13.73% Filler
Episodes you can skip
30–33
4 episodes
45
1 episodes
79–83
5 episodes
127–132
6 episodes
149–153
5 episodes
The longest canon run goes from episode 84 to 126: 43 episodes in a row with no filler.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
153 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Secret of the Dragon Balls02/26/1986 | 02/26/1986 | Canon |
| 2 | The Emperor's Quest03/05/1986 | 03/05/1986 | Canon |
| 3 | The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi03/12/1986 | 03/12/1986 | Canon |
| 4 | Oolong the Terrible03/19/1986 | 03/19/1986 | Canon |
| 5 | Yamcha the Desert Bandit03/26/1986 | 03/26/1986 | Canon |
| 6 | Keep an Eye on the Dragon Balls04/02/1986 | 04/02/1986 | Canon |
| 7 | The Ox King on Fire Mountain04/09/1986 | 04/09/1986 | Canon |
| 8 | The Kamehameha Wave04/16/1986 | 04/16/1986 | Canon |
| 9 | Boss Rabbit's Magic Touch04/23/1986 | 04/23/1986 | Canon |
| 10 | The Dragon Balls are Stolen!04/30/1986 | 04/30/1986 | Canon |
| 11 | The Penalty is Pinball05/07/1986 | 05/07/1986 | Canon |
| 12 | A Wish to the Eternal Dragon05/14/1986 | 05/14/1986 | Canon |
| 13 | The Legend of Goku05/21/1986 | 05/21/1986 | Canon |
| 14 | Goku's Rival05/28/1986 | 05/28/1986 | Canon |
| 15 | Look Out for Launch06/04/1986 | 06/04/1986 | Canon |
| 16 | Find That Stone!06/11/1986 | 06/11/1986 | Canon |
| 17 | Milk Delivery06/18/1986 | 06/18/1986 | Canon |
| 18 | The Turtle Hermit Way06/25/1986 | 06/25/1986 | Canon |
| 19 | The Tournament Begins07/02/1986 | 07/02/1986 | Canon |
| 20 | Elimination Round07/09/1986 | 07/09/1986 | Canon |
| 21 | Smells Like Trouble07/16/1986 | 07/16/1986 | Canon |
| 22 | Quarterfinals Begin07/23/1986 | 07/23/1986 | Canon |
| 23 | Monster Beast Giran07/30/1986 | 07/30/1986 | Canon |
| 24 | Krillin's Frantic Attack!08/06/1986 | 08/06/1986 | Canon |
| 25 | Danger From Above08/13/1986 | 08/13/1986 | Canon |
| 26 | The Grand Finals08/20/1986 | 08/20/1986 | Canon |
| 27 | Number One Under the Moon?08/27/1986 | 08/27/1986 | Canon |
| 28 | The Final Blow09/03/1986 | 09/03/1986 | Canon |
| 29 | The Roaming Lake09/10/1986 | 09/10/1986 | Canon |
| 30 | Pilaf and the Mystery Force09/17/1986 | 09/17/1986 | Filler |
| 31 | Wedding Plans?09/24/1986 | 09/24/1986 | Filler |
| 32 | The Flying Fortress — Vanished!10/01/1986 | 10/01/1986 | Filler |
| 33 | The Legend of a Dragon10/08/1986 | 10/08/1986 | Filler |
| 34 | Cruel General Red10/15/1986 | 10/15/1986 | Canon |
| 35 | Cold Reception10/22/1986 | 10/22/1986 | Canon |
| 36 | Major Metallitron10/29/1986 | 10/29/1986 | Canon |
| 37 | Ninja Murasaki is Coming!11/05/1986 | 11/05/1986 | Canon |
| 38 | Five Murasakis11/12/1986 | 11/12/1986 | Canon |
| 39 | Mysterious Android No. 811/19/1986 | 11/19/1986 | Canon |
| 40 | Horrifying Buyon11/26/1986 | 11/26/1986 | Canon |
| 41 | The Fall of Muscle Tower12/03/1986 | 12/03/1986 | Canon |
| 42 | The Secret of Dr. Flappe12/10/1986 | 12/10/1986 | Canon |
| 43 | A Trip to the City12/17/1986 | 12/17/1986 | Canon |
| 44 | Master Thief, Hasky12/24/1986 | 12/24/1986 | Canon |
| 45 | Danger in the Air01/07/1987 | 01/07/1987 | Filler |
| 46 | Bulma's Bad Day01/14/1987 | 01/14/1987 | Canon |
| 47 | Kame House — Found!01/21/1987 | 01/21/1987 | Canon |
| 48 | Deep Blue Sea01/28/1987 | 01/28/1987 | Canon |
| 49 | Roshi Surprise02/04/1987 | 02/04/1987 | Canon |
| 50 | The Trap is Sprung02/11/1987 | 02/11/1987 | Canon |
| 51 | Beware of Robot02/18/1987 | 02/18/1987 | Canon |
| 52 | The Pirate Treasure02/25/1987 | 02/25/1987 | Canon |
| 53 | Blue, Black and Blue03/04/1987 | 03/04/1987 | Canon |
| 54 | Escape From Pirate Cave03/11/1987 | 03/11/1987 | Canon |
| 55 | Penguin Village03/18/1987 | 03/18/1987 | Canon |
| 56 | Strange Visitor03/25/1987 | 03/25/1987 | Canon |
| 57 | Arale vs. Blue04/08/1987 | 04/08/1987 | Canon |
| 58 | The Land of Korin04/15/1987 | 04/15/1987 | Canon |
| 59 | The Notorious Mercenary04/22/1987 | 04/22/1987 | Canon |
| 60 | Tao Attacks!04/29/1987 | 04/29/1987 | Canon |
| 61 | Korin Tower05/06/1987 | 05/06/1987 | Canon |
| 62 | Sacred Water05/13/1987 | 05/13/1987 | Canon |
| 63 | The Return of Goku05/20/1987 | 05/20/1987 | Canon |
| 64 | The Last of Mercenary Tao05/27/1987 | 05/27/1987 | Canon |
| 65 | Confront the Red Ribbon Army06/10/1987 | 06/10/1987 | Canon |
| 66 | A Real Bind06/17/1987 | 06/17/1987 | Canon |
| 67 | The End of Commander Red06/24/1987 | 06/24/1987 | Canon |
| 68 | The Last Dragon Ball07/01/1987 | 07/01/1987 | Canon |
| 69 | Who is Fortuneteller Baba?07/08/1987 | 07/08/1987 | Canon |
| 70 | We are the Five Warriors07/15/1987 | 07/15/1987 | Canon |
| 71 | Deadly Battle07/22/1987 | 07/22/1987 | Canon |
| 72 | Goku's Turn07/29/1987 | 07/29/1987 | Canon |
| 73 | The Devilmite Beam08/05/1987 | 08/05/1987 | Canon |
| 74 | The Mysterious Fifth Man08/12/1987 | 08/12/1987 | Canon |
| 75 | The Strong Ones08/19/1987 | 08/19/1987 | Canon |
| 76 | True Colors of the Masked Man08/26/1987 | 08/26/1987 | Canon |
| 77 | Pilaf's Tactics09/02/1987 | 09/02/1987 | Canon |
| 78 | The Eternal Dragon Rises09/09/1987 | 09/09/1987 | Canon |
| 79 | Terror and Plague09/16/1987 | 09/16/1987 | Filler |
| 80 | Goku vs. Sky Dragon09/23/1987 | 09/23/1987 | Filler |
| 81 | Goku Goes to Demon Land09/30/1987 | 09/30/1987 | Filler |
| 82 | The Rampage of InoShikaCho10/07/1987 | 10/07/1987 | Filler |
| 83 | Which Way to Papaya Island?10/14/1987 | 10/14/1987 | Filler |
| 84 | Rivals and Arrivals10/21/1987 | 10/21/1987 | Canon |
| 85 | Preliminary Peril10/28/1987 | 10/28/1987 | Canon |
| 86 | Then There Were Eight11/04/1987 | 11/04/1987 | Canon |
| 87 | Yamcha vs. Tien11/11/1987 | 11/11/1987 | Canon |
| 88 | Yamcha's Big Break11/18/1987 | 11/18/1987 | Canon |
| 89 | Full-Moon Vengeance11/25/1987 | 11/25/1987 | Canon |
| 90 | The Dodon Wave12/02/1987 | 12/02/1987 | Canon |
| 91 | Counting Controversy!!12/09/1987 | 12/09/1987 | Canon |
| 92 | Goku Enters the Ring12/16/1987 | 12/16/1987 | Canon |
| 93 | Tien Shinhan vs. Jackie Chun12/23/1987 | 12/23/1987 | Canon |
| 94 | Stepping Down12/30/1987 | 12/30/1987 | Canon |
| 95 | Goku vs. Krillin01/06/1988 | 01/06/1988 | Canon |
| 96 | Tail's Tale01/13/1988 | 01/13/1988 | Canon |
| 97 | Final Match: Goku vs. Tien01/20/1988 | 01/20/1988 | Canon |
| 98 | Victory's Edge01/27/1988 | 01/27/1988 | Canon |
| 99 | Tien's Insurrection02/03/1988 | 02/03/1988 | Canon |
| 100 | The Spirit Cannon02/10/1988 | 02/10/1988 | Canon |
| 101 | The Fallen02/17/1988 | 02/17/1988 | Canon |
| 102 | Enter King Piccolo02/24/1988 | 02/24/1988 | Canon |
| 103 | Tambourine Attacks!03/02/1988 | 03/02/1988 | Canon |
| 104 | Mark of the Demon03/09/1988 | 03/09/1988 | Canon |
| 105 | Here Comes Yajirobe03/16/1988 | 03/16/1988 | Canon |
| 106 | Terrible Tambourine03/23/1988 | 03/23/1988 | Canon |
| 107 | Tien's Atonement04/06/1988 | 04/06/1988 | Canon |
| 108 | Goku's Revenge04/13/1988 | 04/13/1988 | Canon |
| 109 | Goku vs. King Piccolo04/20/1988 | 04/20/1988 | Canon |
| 110 | Piccolo Closes In05/04/1988 | 05/04/1988 | Canon |
| 111 | Roshi's Gambit05/11/1988 | 05/11/1988 | Canon |
| 112 | King Piccolo's Wish05/18/1988 | 05/18/1988 | Canon |
| 113 | Siege on Chow Castle05/25/1988 | 05/25/1988 | Canon |
| 114 | Conquest and Power06/01/1988 | 06/01/1988 | Canon |
| 115 | Awaken Darkness06/08/1988 | 06/08/1988 | Canon |
| 116 | A Taste of Destiny06/22/1988 | 06/22/1988 | Canon |
| 117 | The Ultimate Sacrifice06/29/1988 | 06/29/1988 | Canon |
| 118 | Prelude to Vengeance07/06/1988 | 07/06/1988 | Canon |
| 119 | Battle Cry07/20/1988 | 07/20/1988 | Canon |
| 120 | Goku Strikes Back07/27/1988 | 07/27/1988 | Canon |
| 121 | The Biggest Crisis08/03/1988 | 08/03/1988 | Canon |
| 122 | Final Showdown08/10/1988 | 08/10/1988 | Canon |
| 123 | Lost and Found08/17/1988 | 08/17/1988 | Canon |
| 124 | Temple Above the Clouds08/24/1988 | 08/24/1988 | Canon |
| 125 | Earth's Guardian Emerges08/31/1988 | 08/31/1988 | Canon |
| 126 | Eternal Dragon Resurrected09/14/1988 | 09/14/1988 | Canon |
| 127 | Quicker than Lightning09/21/1988 | 09/21/1988 | Filler |
| 128 | Secret of the Woods09/28/1988 | 09/28/1988 | Filler |
| 129 | The Time Room10/12/1988 | 10/12/1988 | Filler |
| 130 | Goku's Doll10/19/1988 | 10/19/1988 | Filler |
| 131 | Walking Their Own Ways10/26/1988 | 10/26/1988 | Filler |
| 132 | Hotter than Lava11/02/1988 | 11/02/1988 | Filler |
| 133 | Changes11/09/1988 | 11/09/1988 | Canon |
| 134 | Preliminary Peril11/16/1988 | 11/16/1988 | Canon |
| 135 | Battle of the Eight11/23/1988 | 11/23/1988 | Canon |
| 136 | Tien Shinhan vs. Mercenary Tao11/30/1988 | 11/30/1988 | Canon |
| 137 | Anonymous Proposal12/07/1988 | 12/07/1988 | Canon |
| 138 | The Mysterious Hero12/14/1988 | 12/14/1988 | Canon |
| 139 | Rematch12/21/1988 | 12/21/1988 | Canon |
| 140 | Goku Gains Speed01/11/1989 | 01/11/1989 | Canon |
| 141 | The Four Faces of Tien01/18/1989 | 01/18/1989 | Canon |
| 142 | Kami vs. Piccolo01/25/1989 | 01/25/1989 | Canon |
| 143 | Battle for the Future02/01/1989 | 02/01/1989 | Canon |
| 144 | Super Kamehameha02/08/1989 | 02/08/1989 | Canon |
| 145 | Junior No More02/15/1989 | 02/15/1989 | Canon |
| 146 | Goku's Trap02/22/1989 | 02/22/1989 | Canon |
| 147 | Goku Hangs On03/01/1989 | 03/01/1989 | Canon |
| 148 | The Victor03/08/1989 | 03/08/1989 | Canon |
| 149 | Dress in Flames03/15/1989 | 03/15/1989 | Filler |
| 150 | The Fire-Eater03/22/1989 | 03/22/1989 | Filler |
| 151 | Outrageous Octagon04/05/1989 | 04/05/1989 | Filler |
| 152 | Mystery of the Dark World04/12/1989 | 04/12/1989 | Filler |
| 153 | The End, the Beginning04/19/1989 | 04/19/1989 | Filler |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Dragon Ball have?
Dragon Ball has a total of 5 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Dragon Ball have?
In total, Dragon Ball has 153 episodes distributed across its 5 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Dragon Ball?
It is recommended to watch Dragon Ball in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Dragon Ball online?
Dragon Ball is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll, Animation Digital Network. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Dragon Ball a complete anime?
Yes, Dragon Ball is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Dragon Ball have?
Yes, Dragon Ball has 21 filler episodes, which represents 13.73% of its 153 episodes. We have created a complete guide that indicates which episodes are canon (original from the manga) and which are filler. Check our "Watch Order" section for more details.
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