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65 free Dragon Ball trivia questions with answers. Are you a true Dragon Ball fan? Put your knowledge to the test with our comprehensive trivia quiz covering characters, battles, and iconic moments from the series. Whether you're a casual viewer or a dedicated fan, this quiz will challenge your understanding of Goku's journey and the world of Dragon Ball.
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Q 01Which voice actress has played Goku in every Japanese Dragon Ball anime since 1986, picked by Toriyama from her audition tape?
Masako Nozawa
Masako Nozawa has been Goku since 1986, and also his sons Gohan and Goten; Toriyama said only Goku could sound like that.
Q 02How many mystical orbs are typically required to summon an Eternal Dragon on Earth?
Seven
In the Dragon Ball universe, collecting seven Dragon Balls is necessary to summon the wish-granting dragon Shenron.
Q 03Which character is credited with inventing the iconic Kamehameha wave technique?
Master Roshi
The Kamehameha, the first energy attack shown in the series, was invented by Master Roshi after decades of training.
Q 04Under what Saiyan birth name was Goku sent to Earth as an infant?
Kakarot
Kakarot is Goku's Saiyan birth name, a pun on carrot; like all Saiyan names it is a vegetable, with his brother Raditz (radish) and father Bardock (burdock).
Q 05What was the homeworld of most of Universe 7's Saiyans called before Frieza destroyed it?
Planet Vegeta
Planet Vegeta was the home planet of the Saiyans in Universe 7, though it was originally called Planet Plant before the Saiyans conquered it.
Q 06Bulma was loosely based on which pilgrim from Journey to the West?
Tang Sanzang
Tang Sanzang, the monk who leads the pilgrimage, is Bulma's model; Goku's tail, staff and cloud all come from the monkey king Sun Wukong.
Q 07What is the human name of Android 18, revealed by Akira Toriyama?
Lazuli
Akira Toriyama revealed that Android 18's real human name is Lazuli, and her twin brother Android 17's name is Lapis.
Q 08What is Beerus' official title in Universe 7?
God of Destruction
God of Destruction is Beerus's job: he keeps the universe in balance by destroying planets, the counterpart to the Supreme Kais who create.
Q 09Bulma and her family's names are all puns on what?
Undergarments
Bulma is 'bloomers', her father Dr. Brief is briefs and her son Trunks needs no explanation; the Saiyans, by contrast, are all vegetables.
Q 10The Ginyu Force's names pun on dairy products because their boss's name puns on what?
Freezer
Freezer is the pun behind Frieza, so his Ginyu Force is milk (gyūnyū), cream, butter, cheese and yoghurt; Saiyans are vegetables and Bulma's family underwear.
Q 11In what major martial arts tournament do many of the early Dragon Ball characters compete?
Tenkaichi Budokai
The Tenkaichi Budokai, also known as the World Martial Arts Tournament, is a recurring major event where characters demonstrate their fighting prowess.
Q 12Bulma's first animated appearance was a cameo in which non-Dragon Ball anime film?
Urusei Yatsura Movie 3: Remember My Love
Before the Dragon Ball anime debuted, Bulma made a brief cameo appearance in the 1985 film 'Urusei Yatsura Movie 3: Remember My Love.'
Q 13What kind of animal is Beerus primarily modelled after?
Cat
Q 21Which energy attack does Vegeta fire only once in the Dragon Ball Z manga, against Goku?
Galick Gun
Despite being his best-known move, the Galick Gun appears just once in the Z manga, in the beam clash Goku wins with a Kaio-ken Kamehameha.
Q 22Which planet exploded at the end of Goku's fight with Frieza?
Planet Namek
Planet Namek exploded after Frieza, losing to Super Saiyan Goku, fired a Death Ball into its core; Goku escaped in a Ginyu Force pod moments before it blew.
Q 23Which two Androids did Cell need to absorb to achieve his Perfect form?
Android 17 and 18
Cell achieved his Perfect form by absorbing both Android 17 and Android 18.
Beerus's design, including his purple fur and slender build, is famously based on Akira Toriyama's own pet Cornish Rex cat.
Q 14Who is credited with creating the Dragon Ball manga series?
Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama created Dragon Ball for Weekly Shōnen Jump and drew every chapter himself over a decade; Kishimoto, Togashi and Oda all cite him as an influence.
Q 15In what year did the Dragon Ball manga first begin serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump?
1984
The Dragon Ball manga, written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama, started its serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump on November 20, 1984.
Q 16Which energy-sphere attack gathered from surrounding life did Goku learn from King Kai?
Genki-Dama (Spirit Bomb)
Goku learned the Genki-Dama (Spirit Bomb) from King Kai while training in the Other World after dying against Raditz; it gathers energy from surrounding life and finally destroys Kid Buu.
Q 17The island hosting the series' recurring tournament is modelled on which real place Toriyama visited in 1985?
Bali
Toriyama mixed Chinese buildings and scenery with the Balinese island setting; the tournament itself only became a fixture after his editor nagged him to add more fights.
Q 18Who was the first major antagonist to appear in Dragon Ball Z, revealing Goku's Saiyan heritage?
Raditz
Raditz, Goku's older brother, was the initial antagonist in Dragon Ball Z and the first to reveal Goku's true Saiyan origins.
Q 19Which company did Bulma's father, Dr. Brief, found?
Capsule Corporation
Bulma is the daughter of Dr. Brief, the founder of Capsule Corporation, a company famous for its Hoi-Poi Capsules and advanced inventions.
Q 20Which energy blast technique is often associated with Gohan, especially during his younger years?
Masenko
The Masenko ('Demon Flash') is the attack young Gohan learned from his first mentor and made his trademark, first fired at Nappa during the Saiyan invasion.
Q 24Who taught Goku the Kaio-ken technique?
King Kai
Goku learned the Kaio-ken technique, which temporarily multiplies his power, from King Kai during his training on his planet.
Q 25Which character is known for his signature 'Wolf Fang Fist' technique?
Yamcha
Yamcha's most well-known and iconic martial arts technique is the Wolf Fang Fist.
Q 26By 2022, roughly how many copies had the Dragon Ball manga sold worldwide?
260 million
By 2022 Dragon Ball had sold about 260 million copies, over 160 million of them in Japan, placing it among the best-selling manga ever.
Q 27Which form did Goku first reach against Jiren in the Tournament of Power?
Ultra Instinct
Ultra Instinct, a state in which the body reacts without conscious thought, first surfaced during Goku's fight with Jiren in the Tournament of Power and was mastered in its final episodes.
Q 28Which character serves as Beerus's attendant and martial arts teacher?
Whis
Whis is Beerus's attendant and martial arts teacher, an Angel stronger than the God of Destruction he serves; his sister Vados plays the same role for Champa in Universe 6.
Q 29Which item is used by the Supreme Kais to perform a permanent fusion between two individuals?
Potara Earrings
The Potara Earrings are worn by Supreme Kais and can be used to perform a powerful and typically permanent fusion between two beings.
Q 30Toriyama took the idea for Goku Black from evil 'copies' of the hero in what kind of Japanese TV show?
Tokusatsu shows
Tokusatsu shows such as Ultraman and Kamen Rider, with their evil doubles of the hero, gave Toriyama the idea of an evil Goku when he designed Goku Black.