Bulma

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Bulma (布尔玛)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Capsule Corp
Occupation/Role	Technology researcher; provider of Capsule Corp resources and support for Earth’s defenders
Status	Alive; residing in West City 50
First Appearance	Chapter 10

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Combat power: 1,000	11	Reached after eating a Tree of Might fruit. Bulma is more concerned with its improvements to her appearance and health than combat. 11
Combat power: 100	43	Her power is stated to have fallen tenfold from its earlier level. 43

Background / History

Bulma is the young mistress of Capsule Corp and travels with a Capsule Corp house and supplies. While staying in a mountain cave on Namek, she is visited by Frieza, who requests Earth food in exchange for red wine and a Tree of Might fruit. Terrified after learning his identity, she nevertheless accepts his assurance that he will not harm her and eats the fruit. 10

The Tree of Might fruit enhances Bulma’s physique, raises her combat power to 1,000, and leaves her feeling healthier, though she has no interest in becoming a fighter. Her opinion of Frieza softens drastically; she interprets his civility and his killing of King Cold as evidence that he may have been misunderstood. 11

Frieza later teaches Bulma to fly. During the conflict with Slug, she remains near Frieza for protection, deploys Capsule Corp picnic equipment to watch the battle, and repeatedly relies on his energy shields to stay safe. 12 13 16

After Namek’s destruction, Bulma returns to Earth and informs Dodoria that Frieza, Goku, and Vegeta remain on Namek. When Frieza later visits West City, she hosts him and Dodoria at the Capsule Corp dining hall despite being startled by his arrival. 23 26

Bulma researches gravity chambers, spaceships, and the Time Machine’s data. Although she admits that she cannot decipher much of the Time Machine without systematic notes, her technological work supports the training of Vegeta, Goku, and other fighters. 26 32 36

After Vegeta moves into her home to use its gravity room, Bulma and Vegeta become partners and she becomes pregnant with Baby Trunks. She later acts protectively toward both Baby Trunks and Future Trunks, whose arrival confirms his connection to her and Vegeta. 36 41 45

During the Android crisis, Bulma chooses to shelter Androids 16 and 18, repair Android 16, and seek Shenron’s help in freeing the Androids from their controlling devices. 49 50

Personality

Bulma is initially frightened by Frieza’s appearance and reputation, but her curiosity, appetite for rare technology and luxuries, and willingness to take risks allow her to engage with him despite the danger. She is bold enough to question Frieza directly and later reminds him that he exceeded his promised three days of Time Machine research. 10 32

She is hot-tempered and fiercely protective of her family, striking Future Trunks in anger after Vegeta attacks him and later prioritizing both versions of Trunks’ safety. 46 50

Bulma is also generous with her considerable wealth. She provides enormous amounts of food for the fighters, supports their gravity-room training, and offers practical aid to the Androids despite the chaos they cause. 34 36 49

Abilities & Skills

Flight

Frieza teaches Bulma how to fly during the Namek conflict.

• Can travel through the air and keep pace with Frieza only with difficulty at first. 12
• Uses flight to inspect Capsule Corp research equipment without needing ladders. 26
• Her combat awareness remains poor despite her increased physical power. 13

Scientific Expertise

Bulma conducts advanced technical research at Capsule Corp.

• Researches gravity chambers and spacecraft technology alongside Dr. Brief’s work. 26
• Studies the Time Machine but cannot fully interpret its incomplete data and lack of notes. 32
• Directs the examination and repair of Android 16 after bringing him to her laboratory. 50

Tree of Might Enhancement

Bulma gains a temporary documented boost in physical ability after eating a Tree of Might fruit.

• Her combat power rises to 1,000. 11
• The fruit improves her skin, hair, figure, and overall sense of well-being. 11
• Frieza warns that one fruit is initially the limit her body can handle. 10

Equipment / Items

• Hoi-Poi Capsule case — Used to deploy a parasol, table, beach chairs, refrigerator, and other supplies in the field. 13
• Capsule Corp residence and dining hall — A massive West City home equipped with extensive staff, laboratories, and food supplies. 26
• Gravity chambers — Developed and maintained for Vegeta, Goku, and Future Trunks’ training. 36 50
• Time Machine — Kept for Future Trunks until he is ready to return to his timeline. 47
• Earth Dragon Balls — Stored in a secure safe at her home. 50

Relationships

• Frieza — An uneasy acquaintance and host. Bulma feeds him on Namek, receives a Tree of Might fruit and flight training from him, and later hosts him at Capsule Corp. 10 12 26
• Vegeta — Her partner and the father of Baby Trunks. Vegeta moves into her home to train, and the two later form a family despite his difficult personality. 36 41 50
• Future Trunks — Her son from the future. Bulma comforts him, protects his Time Machine, and encourages him to train until he can save his timeline. 29 47 50
• Baby Trunks — Her infant son with Vegeta, whom she protects during the Android conflict. 45 46
• Android 16 — Bulma offers to repair him and has a household robot scan his body structure. 49 50
• Android 18 — Bulma offers her a place to stay while seeking a solution to the Androids’ control devices. 49 50
• Android 17 — Bulma rejects his unwanted pursuit and insists that he stay away from her. 49
• Dodoria — Dodoria treats Bulma respectfully because of her connection to Frieza, while Bulma openly insults his appearance. 23

Notable Quotes

“Eat up, eat up! If you can eat me into poverty, that's your ability!”
— Bulma, supplying food for the gathered fighters 34

“Everyone, come back to West City with me! I'll ask Shenron to help you solve these problems!”
— Bulma, deciding to help the Androids 49