Dragon Ball - S01E01 - Bulma and Son Goku -- The Secret of the Dragon Balls

⁣The Secret of the Dragon Balls." This episode originally aired in Japan on February 26, 1986.
In this episode, the story begins with a young boy named Goku living alone in the mountains. He accidentally runs into Bulma, a brilliant and resourceful girl who is searching for the Dragon Balls, seven magical orbs that, when gathered, can summon the dragon Shenron to grant a wish. Goku possesses one of these Dragon Balls, given to him by his deceased grandfather.
Bulma and Goku decide to team up to find the remaining Dragon Balls together. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and adversaries, including the shape-shifting pig Oolong and the desert bandit Yamcha. The episode showcases Goku's incredible strength and naivety as he navigates the world outside of his isolated upbringing.
As the journey progresses, Bulma and Goku form a unique friendship, and viewers are introduced to the whimsical and adventurous tone that characterizes the early episodes of "Dragon Ball." The search for the Dragon Balls sets the stage for numerous adventures and introduces the audience to a cast of diverse and entertaining characters.
This episode serves as the foundation for the entire "Dragon Ball" series, setting up the central quest for the Dragon Balls and establishing the dynamic between Goku and his companions.