What starts off as a bizarre re-telling of the Chinese legend "Journey to the West" quickly transforms into pure madness. On a twisted version of Earth, the ridiculously strong child-fighter Son Gok￿joined by several companions in the quest for the seven "dragon balls", which, when assembled, will summon the Grand Dragon, who will grant the bearer of the balls one single wish. The problem is, the Grand Dragon can only be invoked once a year, and villains battle Gokuu and friends constantly for possession of the Dragon Balls.

In the Spanish version of the series, the song from the beginning was played by "Baron Rojo", a famous Spanish rock band from the 70's and 80's.

Klilyn:
Slow down! You know if I lose my grip on you I'll fall through this cloud!


Son Gokû:
Well if you would stop thinking bad thoughts, then it wouldn't be a problem!


Klilyn:
Fat chance.


Son Gokû:
Hey Krillin, look, do you think Master Roshi would like that lady over there?


Klilyn:
You mean I have to look down? ... Goku, that's a man!


Son Gokû:
Really? How can you tell? Gosh, they all look pretty much the same to me.


Klilyn:
Huh? You're joking, right? I mean you really can't tell the difference?


Son Gokû:
Well, usually I can figure it out. I just have to touch them first.


Klilyn:
Hmm? In case you couldn't tell, I'm a boy!


Son Gokû:
Oh...

Continuity: When the Red Ribbon Army opens fire in Suno's house, they destroy the "toilet" sign on the bathroom door. Yet in all subsequent scenes after Goku has defeated this division of the army, the sign is restored.