Bulma

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Bulma (布玛)
Alias(es)	Little Bulma; Sister Bulma 20 33
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Capsule Corporation / Briefs family 9 17
Occupation/Role	Dr. Briefs' daughter; assists with the construction of Sun Yu's Gravity Training Room 9 28
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 9

Background / History

Bulma is the young blue-haired daughter of Dr. Briefs and Mrs. Briefs. Sun Yu and Lana first meet her at the Briefs residence after Dr. Briefs brings them home from East City. Curious about Lana's Saiyan tail, Bulma approaches her without fear, while Lana immediately takes a protective, sisterly attitude toward her. 9

Bulma had found the Two-Star Dragon Ball by the roadside; her family treated it as a toy for their cat, Scratch. This discovery leads Sun Yu to explain the Dragon Balls to the Briefs family and request a Dragon Radar. 10

The Red Ribbon Army kidnaps Bulma after learning from Dr. Briefs that Sun Yu is close to Capsule Corporation and possesses Dragon Balls. Held in a cell at the army headquarters, she refuses to reveal Sun Yu's whereabouts despite being threatened. Sun Yu locates and rescues her with the Dragon Radar. 17 18

After her rescue, Bulma remains with Sun Yu during the destruction of the Red Ribbon Army base. Though startled by the devastation, she recognizes the soldiers as the people who harmed her and reassures him that he does not need to comfort her. 20

Bulma witnesses Sun Yu's near-fatal battle with Android 19 and is devastated when he appears to die. When he returns, she is overjoyed and refuses to leave his side. 22 23 24

She later helps with Sun Yu's dedicated Gravity Training Room and repeatedly pushes him to take breaks from training to spend time with her. 28

When Son Goku's spacecraft arrives early on Earth, Bulma accompanies Sun Yu to Mount Paozu. She is initially fascinated by the infant Saiyan, but becomes frightened when he acts aggressively toward her. 37 38 Before Sun Yu departs Earth for Planet Vegeta, she cries and makes him promise to return; otherwise, she threatens to build a spaceship and search for him herself. 39

Appearance

Bulma is portrayed as a small, doll-like child with blue hair, rosy cheeks, and an expressive face. 9

• Blue-haired. 9
• Frequently described as small and childlike. 9 18
• Has rosy cheeks that Sun Yu repeatedly pinches. 9 28
• Her face reddens easily around Sun Yu after acts of affection. 18 20

Personality

Bulma is affectionate, energetic, and strongly attached to Sun Yu. She eagerly accompanies him on outings, clings to him after frightening events, and grows unhappy when his training keeps him away for too long. 20 24 28

Despite her age, she shows resolve under pressure. While held by the Red Ribbon Army, she refuses to betray Sun Yu's location and insists that she was brave even as she breaks down after his rescue. 18 She also shows unusual maturity after seeing the Red Ribbon Army base destroyed, distinguishing the attackers from Sun Yu and accepting that they deserved to be stopped. 20

Bulma is curious about unfamiliar technology and Saiyan matters. She examines the incoming Saiyan spacecraft with Lana and Sun Yu, helps with the Gravity Training Room, and displays early signs of scientific talent. 28 37

Abilities & Skills

Technical Aptitude

Bulma assists with the construction of Sun Yu's Gravity Training Room, suggesting that her scientific talent is already emerging. 28

• Helped build Sun Yu's dedicated Gravity Training Room. 28
• Is recognized by Sun Yu as “amazing” for her assistance. 28

Courage Under Duress

During her imprisonment, Bulma resists the Red Ribbon Army's intimidation and does not reveal information about Sun Yu. 18

• Withholds Sun Yu's whereabouts from her captors. 18
• Endures threats intended to frighten her. 18

Relationships

• Sun Yu — Her protector and “Brother Sun Yu.” Bulma trusts him completely, frequently seeks his company, and stays close to him after he rescues her. 18 20 24 28
• Dr. Briefs — Her father and the president of Capsule Corporation. He is distraught by her kidnapping and entrusts Sun Yu with her safety. 17 20
• Mrs. Briefs — Her mother. 9 25
• Lana — A protective older-sister figure whom Bulma affectionately calls Sister Lana; the two later go shopping with Sun Yu. 9 29
• Son Goku — She meets him as an infant when his Saiyan pod lands on Mount Paozu. Her initial curiosity turns to fear when he behaves aggressively. 37 38
• Ace — Present at the Briefs residence as the family's bodyguard after Sun Yu defeats and reforms him. 37 39

Notable Quotes

“Brother Sun Yu, are you here to save me...?” 18

“Bulma was very good. The bad guys wanted me to tell them where you were... but I didn't say anything.” 18

“They were all bad people, and Brother Sun Yu is a good person. It's only right and proper for a good person to beat up bad people!” 20

Trivia

• Bulma found the Two-Star Dragon Ball by the roadside before its significance was known to her family. 10
• Scratch, the Briefs family's cat, used to sleep while hugging the Dragon Balls. 33
• She eagerly wants to shop with Sun Yu and keeps track of promises he makes to take her out. 28