Bulma

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Bulma (布玛)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Capsule Corporation; Zhou Zilong's Dragon Ball search party
Occupation/Role	Capsule Corporation heiress; scientist and researcher; Dragon Ball seeker
Status	Active 45
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Bulma is the daughter of Dr. Brief and the heiress of Capsule Corporation. While attending a technologically advanced school in West City, she is targeted by kidnappers seeking a ransom of several billion from her father. Zhou Zilong intervenes and saves her before she is taken 1 2.

Trusting Zilong immediately, Bulma brings him to the Brief residence and introduces him to Dr. Brief. She becomes emotionally attached to him after his rescue and kindness, while Zilong is hired as her personal bodyguard 2 3.

Over the following year, Bulma and Zilong work together on scientific research and grow close in daily life. Dr. Brief grants Zilong a 5% stake in Capsule Corporation and appoints him as a technical consultant; Bulma also creates an energy detector and portable communicator for his journey to train under Master Roshi 5.

After Zilong ceases contacting her during his extended training, Bulma begins gathering the Dragon Balls specifically to find him. They reunite after four years, reconcile, and continue the search together. Zilong reveals that he is a Saiyan, which Bulma accepts despite her concern that Planet Vegeta may pursue him 21 22.

During the search, Bulma travels with Zilong and Young Son Goku, later joined by Oolong, Yamcha, Puar, and Iris. She collects Dragon Balls, helps devise the plan to lure Oolong with Goku's disguise, and accompanies Zilong to Pilaf's castle through a Space Portal 24 26 27 34.

After Shenron is summoned, Zilong uses the wish to preserve Bulma at her physical peak forever. She is disappointed that she cannot make a wish herself, but learns afterward that the wish was made for her 36.

Appearance

At her first appearance, Bulma is described as an eleven- or twelve-year-old girl in a school uniform, with a ponytail and intelligent blue eyes 1.

• Blue eyes noted for their intelligence 1
• Wears her hair in a ponytail during her school days 1
• Later wears practical travel clothes and uses diving gear during the Dragon Ball search 25
• Receives eternal preservation of her appearance at its physical peak through Shenron's wish 36

Personality

Bulma is intelligent, curious, and strongly drawn to technology and discovery. She eagerly continues her research after the Dragon Ball journey and displays particular excitement when encountering unfamiliar technology, such as Zilong's Space Portal 34 39.

She is also direct and emotionally open. Bulma firmly trusts Zilong after he saves her, supports his decision to leave for martial-arts training, and confronts him angrily when they reunite after four years without regular contact 2 5 22.

Although capable of becoming frightened or exhausted in dangerous environments, Bulma remains proactive in the Dragon Ball search. She negotiates for Dragon Balls as rewards, joins underwater exploration, and stands defiant when Scale-Head aliens target her and Iris 25 26 42.

Abilities & Skills

Scientific Research and Invention

Bulma is a genius scientist associated with Capsule Corporation and remains committed to developing new inventions after the Dragon Ball search 39.

• Collaborates with Zilong on scientific research during his stay with the Brief family 5
• Creates an energy detector and portable communicator for Zilong's training journey 5
• Proposes designing a transformation system for Zilong's battle suit 41

Capsule Technology

Bulma uses capsule technology for transportation, storage, and field logistics.

• Stores the undersea cave's treasure in capsule containers 25
• Travels in capsule-deployed vehicles during the Dragon Ball search 28
• Carries and manages the group's Dragon Balls and supplies 26 34

Dragon Ball Detection

Bulma possesses a Dragon Radar and uses it to locate Dragon Balls.

• Identifies the Six-Star Ball in Oolong's village through her radar 26
• Guides Goku's pursuit after Pilaf's robot steals the group's Dragon Balls 34

Equipment / Items

• Dragon Radar — Detects the location of Dragon Balls 26 34
• Capsules — Used to store treasure and equipment 25
• Capsule vehicle — Used for overland travel during the Dragon Ball search 28
• Energy detector — A practical device she creates for Zilong 5
• Portable communicator — Created for Zilong before his training journey 5
• Diving gear — Used with Zilong and Goku to explore an underwater cave 25

Relationships

• Zhou Zilong / Brot — Her rescuer, bodyguard, research partner, and fiancée. Bulma develops feelings for him early, supports his training, searches for the Dragon Balls to reunite with him, and trusts his strength without hesitation 2 5 21 23 44.
• Dr. Brief — Her father and the head of Capsule Corporation. He is grateful to Zilong for saving Bulma and employs him as her bodyguard 2 3.
• Son Goku — A fellow Dragon Ball seeker. Their first encounter is a misunderstanding, but Bulma accepts his innocence and travels with him afterward 23 24.
• Iris — Her close friend and later traveling companion. They support each other during the Scale-Head kidnapping crisis 37 42.
• Oolong — A reluctant member of the group whom Bulma openly condemns for his lecherous behavior 27 28.
• Master Roshi — Zilong's master, who refers to Bulma as his disciple's fiancée and gives her the Dragon Ball from his necklace 25.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Kidnapping Attempt

Bulma's near-kidnapping introduces her to Zhou Zilong and triggers the chain of events that brings him into Capsule Corporation's orbit 1 2.

Zilong's Stay at Capsule Corporation

She helps Zilong settle into the Brief residence, supports his advancement, collaborates on research, and provides equipment for his training journey 3 5.

Dragon Ball Search

Bulma sets out to find the Dragon Balls to reunite with Zilong. After their reunion, she travels with Zilong and Goku, secures Dragon Balls from Master Roshi and Oolong's village, and participates in the expedition through Fire Mountain and Pilaf's castle 21 22 25 27 31 34.

Shenron's Wish

Although she hopes to make a wish herself, Zilong instead wishes for her to remain at her physical peak forever 36.

West City and the Scale-Head Crisis

Bulma returns to research in West City and becomes a target of the Scale-Head aliens. Zilong's subordinates defend her, and she continues to place faith in Zilong when Sada threatens her 39 42 44.

Notable Quotes

“I'm not afraid! I trust my intuition; you aren't a bad person.” 2

“That stinking Zilong has been gone for four years... Once I find the Dragon Balls, I'm definitely going to give you a piece of my mind!” 22