TV series · 1986 · Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Is Dragon Ball OK for kids?
Young Goku sets off on a quest with his teenage friend Bulma to find the seven Dragon Balls, which grant whoever possesses them a single wish.
At a glance
Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children
Not a fit
Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: nudity is moderate, sexual content is moderate, sexualised imagery is moderate and 4 more.
Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit
Not a fit
Under the Teen-safe preset it goes over the limits: nudity is moderate, sexual content is moderate.
Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether Dragon Ball fits yours, topic by topic. Free.
Set your own rulesWhat's in it, topic by topic
Sexual & romantic
- NudityModerate
Young Goku is often shown naked in comedic scenes, with other recurring nudity gags that are mostly obscured.
- Sexual contentModerate
Master Roshi's repeated requests to see women's underwear or bodies are a running gag, and underwear jokes also appear.
- Sexualised imageryModerate
Bulma's revealing outfits, such as a bunny costume, appear in some scenes and are played for comedy.
- Kissing & romanceMild
Light romance with a few brief kisses.
Language & behaviour
- ProfanityMild
Occasional mild swearing in dubs and subtitles.
- Vulgarity & crude humourModerate
Recurring crude humor includes toilet jokes.
- Verbal abuse & bullyingMild
Characters trade comedic insults.
- Discrimination & hateMild
Some dated character designs and stereotypes, with no sign the story critiques them.
- Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsMild
Goku and friends steal and break rules in comedic adventures.
- Dangerous imitable actsMild
Constant martial-arts fighting that young children may copy.
Violence & intensity
- Violence & goreModerate
Martial-arts tournaments and battles include blood and a few on-screen killings.
- Frightening & intense scenesMild
Menacing villains and some peril.
- Self-harm & suicideNo info
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- Death & griefModerate
Krillin, a friend of Goku's, is killed, and the death of Goku's adoptive grandfather is recalled.
- Alcohol, drugs & smokingMild
Master Roshi and other adults drink.
Topics some families want to know about
- LGBTQ+ representationNo info
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- Religious contentBackground
Earth's guardian Kami appears as a god figure; religion is otherwise a background element.
- Occult & magicSupporting
Wish-granting Dragon Balls and a fortune teller who summons the dead recur; this is fantasy, not occult practice.
- Political & ideological themesNo info
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- Products & advertisingNo info
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- Messages & valuesNo info
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How we rate
We read parent guides, reviews and official ratings for every title and rate 21 topics, from kissing and profanity to violence, frightening scenes, substance use and the messages a story leaves behind, each with a reason and its sources. Our team verifies what the sources leave out. You set a limit per topic, and every title gets a clear verdict against your rules, not someone else's age label.