Dragon Ball Rewatch

In this episode, we explore the captivating story, vibrant characters and unique atmosphere and tone that defined early Dragon Ball!Episode 1 of Toei Animation's Dragon Ball adaptation introduces audiences to the iconic Son Goku – a plucky young martial artist who's never left his home in the middle of nowhere – and his best friend Bulma – the smartest girl on Earth in search of seven mysterious orbs that can supposedly grant any wish. Alyx, Jon, and Sam share their thoughts on the chance encounter that started it all, and break down how Dragon Ball Episode 1 holds up nearly four decades later.This is a CBR.com podcast

Episode 2 of Dragon Ball slows the pace down as Goku & Bulma settle into their journey and take on the wilderness in their own unique ways. Meanwhile, Emperor Pilaf and his cohorts continue their own journey to mixed results… Join Alyx, Sam, and Jon as they dive into Dragon Ball Episode 2, “The Emperor’s Quest!”

Dragon Ball Episode 3 takes a trip to the beach full of flying clouds, turtle hermits, and some problematic humor. Join Alyx, Jon, and Sam as they break down one of early Dragon Ball’s most dated episodes, “The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi”!

Before Yamcha became Dragon Ball’s biggest joke, he was Goku’s first real rival and nearly killed the boy with his Wolf Fang Fist. Join Alyx, Jonathon, and Sam as they face off against “Yamcha the Desert Bandit”!

CBR's Z-Fighters are still deep in the heat of Diablo Desert with Yamcha hot on their tails – and now that Oolong knows about the Dragon Balls, Goku and Bulma's newest ally turns his sight on betrayal. Join Alyx, Jonathon, and Sam as they "Keep an Eye on the Dragon Balls!"

With Yamcha hot on their tail, Goku, Bulma, and Oolong try to beat the heat at Fire Mountain – where the legendary Ox-King lies in wait with the sixth Dragon Ball. Join Alyx, Jon, and Sam in another blazing hot episode of CBR's Dragon Ball Rewatch!

The flames of Fire Mountain consume the sixth Dragon Ball, but not all hope is lost for Goku, Bulma, and Oolong. With Master Roshi's return comes the introduction of a technique that's become synonymous with Dragn Ball itself. Join Alyx, Jonathon, and Sam as they dive face-first into a landmark Dragon Ball episode, "The Kamehameha Wave"!

Dragon Ball takes a break from the titular Dragon Balls as Goku, Bulma, and Oolong detour to Fungus Town, a bizarre settlement where the dangerous Rabbit Mob and their leader have touched the lives of all its citizens. Join Alyx, Jonathon, and Sam as they take a look at Dragon Ball's weirdest episode yet and do their best to avoid "Boss Rabbit’s Magic Touch"!