Goku's quiet life is disrupted when he meets Bulma, who is searching for seven Dragon Balls. If she collects all seven, the Eternal Dragon will grant her wish. Since the balls are scattered all over the planet, she needs Goku's help.

Originally published in Japan in 1984 by Shueisaha. "In the original Japanese edition, Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z are known collectively as the 42 volume series Dragon Ball. The English Dragon Ball Z was originally volumes 17-42 of the Japanese Dragon Ball." Reads from right to left.