Dragon Ball — All Theme Songs

2 Openings · 3 Endings

Dragon Ball Opening Themes

OP 1Eps 1–153

"Makafushigi Adventure!"

by Hiroki Takahashi

About the artist: Hiroki Takahashi is the vocalist behind one of the most beloved anime openings in history. Makafushigi Adventure! ran for the entire original Dragon Ball series and became the definitive sound of young Goku's journey.
Fan reception:: One of the most recognisable anime songs of the 1980s and 1990s. Sung by Japanese children for decades. Performed live at Dragon Ball concerts alongside CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA as a '1-2 punch' of nostalgia.
OP 2Mystical Adventure film

"Mystical Adventure!"

by Hiroki Takahashi

About the artist: A direct spiritual successor to Makafushigi Adventure! for the theatrical films, maintaining the same voice and energy while adapting to a feature-length format.
Fan reception:: Beloved by film-going fans for maintaining the original series' sonic identity across the transition to theatres.

Dragon Ball Ending Themes

ED 1Eps 1–45

"Romantic Ageru yo"

by Ushio Hashimoto

About the artist: Ushio Hashimoto provided the original Dragon Ball's most remembered ending — an upbeat pop track that later became iconic through its association with the young Bulma-Goku dynamic.
Fan reception:: One of the most nostalgic anime endings for Japanese audiences of the '80s and '90s. Remains instantly recognisable in Japan as synonymous with childhood Dragon Ball.
ED 2Eps 46–153

"Detekoi Tobikiri Zenkai Power!"

by Manna

About the artist: Manna's energetic ending replaced Romantic Ageru yo midway through the series and maintained the same cheerful, adventure-forward tone for the remainder of the run.
Fan reception:: Well-received as a worthy successor. Its association with the later tournament arcs gives it a slightly more competitive energy than the first ending.
ED 3Theatrical releases

"Dragon Ball Z Medley"

by Hiroki Takahashi

About the artist: Takahashi's theatrical contributions carried his voice across the franchise's film releases, maintaining continuity for audiences crossing between television and cinema.
Fan reception:: Treasured by fans who saw the Dragon Ball films in theatres. The medley format let it serve as both closing theme and retrospective.

Dragon Ball Theme Song — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dragon Ball opening theme song?

The first Dragon Ball opening theme is "Makafushigi Adventure!" by Hiroki Takahashi, playing during Eps 1–153. One of the most recognisable anime songs of the 1980s and 1990s. Sung by Japanese children for decades. Performed live at Dragon Ball concerts alongside CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA as a '1-2 punch' of nostalgia.

Who sings "Makafushigi Adventure!" from Dragon Ball?

"Makafushigi Adventure!" is performed by Hiroki Takahashi. Hiroki Takahashi is the vocalist behind one of the most beloved anime openings in history. Makafushigi Adventure! ran for the entire original Dragon Ball series and became the definitive sound of young Goku's journey.

What episodes does "Makafushigi Adventure!" play in Dragon Ball?

"Makafushigi Adventure!" by Hiroki Takahashi is the Dragon Ball Opening 1, playing during Eps 1–153.

Who sings "Mystical Adventure!" from Dragon Ball?

"Mystical Adventure!" is performed by Hiroki Takahashi. A direct spiritual successor to Makafushigi Adventure! for the theatrical films, maintaining the same voice and energy while adapting to a feature-length format.

What episodes does "Mystical Adventure!" play in Dragon Ball?

"Mystical Adventure!" by Hiroki Takahashi is the Dragon Ball Opening 2, playing during Mystical Adventure film.

What is the Dragon Ball ending theme song?

The first Dragon Ball ending theme is "Romantic Ageru yo" by Ushio Hashimoto, playing during Eps 1–45. One of the most nostalgic anime endings for Japanese audiences of the '80s and '90s. Remains instantly recognisable in Japan as synonymous with childhood Dragon Ball.

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