‘Dragon Ball’: Rare Art from 1986 Shows Goku, Bulma, and Oolong in a Hilarious Adventure!

Back in the day when Dragon Ball was fresh and new, Goku and Bulma’s escapades were often tied to technology from Capsule Corporation. Recently, an almost 40-year-old drawing has been discovered, taking us down memory lane and reminding us of those early adventures.

A unique artwork from the early days of Dragon Ball, initially published in the 1986 issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, has been unveiled on the official site. This piece was a part of the annual calendar and depicts Bulma sitting at the wheel of a vintage-style mini-car. Goku and Oolong are shown hanging on for dear life, looking utterly surprised in the back seat.

In homage to the early seasons, enthusiasts of the original series might spot this scene as an echo of times when Goku hadn’t yet possessed the Flying Nimbus. During that era, he even erroneously identified Bulma’s automobile as a monster and attempted to annihilate it.

Initially, the adventure of Goku and Bulma in pursuit of the Dragon Balls was marked by turmoil, laughter, and a myriad of imaginative creations. As time passed, Goku discovered the skill of flight, yet it was Bulma’s intellect that consistently steered the narrative.

Over the course of time, the inventions from Bulma’s Capsule Corporation became increasingly sophisticated, culminating in her most significant breakthrough – the development of a time machine which enabled Trunks to journey back in time and alert everyone about the impending danger posed by the Androids.

Despite the passing of Akira Toriyama last year, the Dragon Ball franchise continues to thrive. His successor, Toyotarou, is currently engaged in creating Dragon Ball Super, a series that took a hiatus in March 2024.

Excitedly, I share that a unique one-shot featuring Goten and Trunks is slated for release in the April 2025 issue of V-Jump magazine. It’ll grace shelves on February 20. This captivating tale finds our beloved half-Saiyan duo joining forces with a quirky superhero known as Clean God, promising an adventure that’s not to be missed!

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2025-02-02 06:44