No matter the size, color, or origin, each set of Dragon Balls serves their own unique purpose and are integral to the plot of the Dragon Ball series.
Earth's Dragon Balls Resurrect Goku from Death
The Powerful Orbs Have Their Limitations
The first set of Dragon Balls, introduced in 1986's Dragon Ball, were created on Earth by the Namekian, Kami, and summon the Eternal Dragon, Shenron. Earth's Dragon Balls are assembled many times throughout the series by both heroes and villains. Most commonly, they are used to revive anyone killed as a result of the villain's rampage, including Goku following his own death in Dragon Ball Z, episode #21, "Counting Down". Once the wish is granted, the Dragon Balls turn to stone for one year to prevent overuse, and they scatter across the globe to be found once more.
Goku's adventures take him off-world to the alien planet, Namek, where he and his allies encounter a different set of Dragon Balls. This basketball-sized set, created by the Namekkian elders, summons the muscle-bound dragon Porunga, a more benevolent counterpart to Earth's dragon, Shenron. This dragon is capable of granting up to three wishes, and can grant the same wish twice, but initially he cannot revive large masses of the dead.
A New Set of Dragon Balls Is Introduced with Each New Series
Super reveals the Dragon Balls' origins; GT explores their corruption.
The third series, Dragon Ball GT, introduces the Black Star Dragon Balls, which summon a red Eternal Dragon, Ultimate Shenron. These Dragon Balls look and function just like Earth's original set, except the stars are black, and Ultimate Shenron can grant any wish without restrictions, even killing someone.
However, the Black Star Dragon Balls then scatter across the universe and must be reunited within a year or the planet blows up. Additionally, once Earth's original Dragon Balls overload with negative energy and crack, they turn blue with black stars, and summon Black Smoke Shenron, who releases an evil dragon from each corrupted Dragon Ball.
Introduced in Dragon Ball Super, the Super Dragon Balls are planet-sized Dragon Balls from which all subsequent sets are derived. Their assembly summons Super Shenron, a glowing golden dragon the size of a galaxy, and if the user wishes in the language of the Gods, that wish is granted. In episode #131, "A Miraculous Conclusion! Farewell, Goku! Until We Meet Again!", Android 17 wins the Tournament of Power and is awarded a wish, which he uses to restore the seven universes that were destroyed as a result of the tournament, hinting at the limitless potential of the Dragon Balls.
From the creative mind of Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball is a mega multimedia franchise that spans back to the 1980s. Dragon Ball expanded quickly, starting as a serialized manga for Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan. It made its way overseas via manga and an anime adaptation that is enjoyed worldwide. Dragon Ball was the initial starting animated series that followed the adventures of the young Son Goku as he sought after the Dragon Balls. These mystical orbs would grant the wish of any who gathered them together. Then, the series would branch off into the immensely popular Dragon Ball Z, which followed Goku as an adult and featured high-intensity battles and Goku's never-ending search to be the strongest. The series has also enjoyed several popular video game adaptations and continues to release several new animated series and theatrical films up to the recent popular Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
Created by Akira Toriyama
First Film Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
Latest TV Show Super Dragon Ball Heroes
First Episode Air Date April 26, 1989
Latest Episode 2019-10-05
Cast Sean Schemmel , Laura Bailey , Brian Drummond , Christopher Sabat , Scott McNeil
Summary
From the creative mind of Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball is a mega multimedia franchise that spans back to the 1980s. Dragon Ball expanded quickly, starting as a serialized manga for Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan. It made its way overseas via manga and an anime adaptation that is enjoyed worldwide. Dragon Ball was the initial starting animated series that followed the adventures of the young Son Goku as he sought after the Dragon Balls. These mystical orbs would grant the wish of any who gathered them together. Then, the series would branch off into the immensely popular Dragon Ball Z, which followed Goku as an adult and featured high-intensity battles and Goku's never-ending search to be the strongest. The series has also enjoyed several popular video game adaptations and continues to release several new animated series and theatrical films up to the recent popular Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
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