Son Goku (played by Masako Nozawa) is a protagonist in Dragon Ball.
A young monkey-tailed boy who befriends Bulma to collect the seven Dragon Balls. He undergoes rigorous training under Master Roshi, competes in martial arts tournaments, and single-handedly defeats the Red Ribbon Army and Mercenary Tao. He ultimately defeats King Piccolo and his son Piccolo Junior, eventually marrying Chi-Chi. Krillin (voice) (played by Mayumi Tanaka) appears in Dragon Ball.
A monk who becomes Goku's training partner and rival during his time with Master Roshi. They quickly become best friends and compete together in the World Martial Arts Tournament. Krillin is later murdered by King Piccolo's spawn but is eventually revived. Oolong (voice) (played by Naoki Tatsuta) appears in Dragon Ball.
A shape-shifting pig who encounters Goku and his group. He plays a crucial role by using a Dragon Ball wish to stop Emperor Pilaf from achieving world domination, wishing for a pair of perfect panties instead. Yamcha (voice) (played by Toru Furuya) appears in Dragon Ball.
A desert bandit who initially opposes Goku but later becomes an ally. He participates in the World Martial Arts Tournament, where he fights a mysterious man named Jackie Chun. Bulma (voice) (played by Hiromi Tsuru) appears in Dragon Ball.
A teenage girl searching for the seven mystical Dragon Balls, one of which is in Goku's possession. She befriends Goku and embarks on an adventure with him to find the balls and summon the eternal dragon Shenron. Puar (voice) (played by Naoko Watanabe) appears in Dragon Ball.
Yamcha's companion who joins Goku's group and becomes an ally. They travel together during the early Dragon Ball search and tournament arcs. Emperor Pilaf (voice) (played by Shigeru Chiba) appears in Dragon Ball.
A blue-skinned imp who seeks the seven Dragon Balls to fulfill his desire for world domination. He accidentally frees the evil King Piccolo but is thwarted when Oolong wishes for panties instead of granting Pilaf's wish. Muten Roshi (voice) (played by Kohei Miyauchi) appears in Dragon Ball.
Dragon Ball (1986) — Character Map & Story Timeline
Dragon Ball (1986) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
AI Narrative Summary
The available season material follows Goku from a mountain life into a Dragon Ball quest, then into Roshi's training and martial arts competition. The supplied episode summaries are truncated during the season, so this map reflects only events supported by the provided text.
Character Network — 9 Characters
Son Goku (Masako Nozawa) — protagonist A young monkey-tailed boy who befriends Bulma to collect the seven Dragon Balls. He undergoes rigorous training under Ma...
Krillin (voice) (Mayumi Tanaka) A monk who becomes Goku's training partner and rival during his time with Master Roshi. They quickly become best friends...
Oolong (voice) (Naoki Tatsuta) A shape-shifting pig who encounters Goku and his group. He plays a crucial role by using a Dragon Ball wish to stop Empe...
Yamcha (voice) (Toru Furuya) A desert bandit who initially opposes Goku but later becomes an ally. He participates in the World Martial Arts Tourname...
Bulma (voice) (Hiromi Tsuru) A teenage girl searching for the seven mystical Dragon Balls, one of which is in Goku's possession. She befriends Goku a...
Puar (voice) (Naoko Watanabe) Yamcha's companion who joins Goku's group and becomes an ally. They travel together during the early Dragon Ball search...
Emperor Pilaf (voice) (Shigeru Chiba) A blue-skinned imp who seeks the seven Dragon Balls to fulfill his desire for world domination. He accidentally frees th...
