Dragon Ball was a series that spun off a huge series, Dragon Ball Z. This first series is action packed and funny at all times. It stars young Gokou and his friend Bulma. She tells him about the dragon balls. That if any one collects them all gets granted one wish. So this anime is the story of the search for these balls. They meet all kinds of wierd characters, and strange events take place. The first series was great. The others following are good as well. Longer and more indepth. Dragon Ball Z takes place 20 years later, Gokou has grown up. Z has a huge amount of new characters and enimies. Both series of these are worth watching.