Bulma

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Bulma (布尔玛)
Species/Race	Human; girl from Earth
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Goku and Ziye's Dragon Ball search party; later travels with the Kame House group
Occupation/Role	Dragon Ball seeker, Dragon Ball Radar user, driver and pilot
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Background / History

Bulma first encounters Ziye after accidentally striking him with her car while he is covered in blood from hunting Saber-toothed Tigers. Frightened by his appearance and his ability to stand unharmed, she threatens him with a handgun before apologizing and introducing herself. Her Dragon Ball Radar then leads her to Goku and Ziye's home. 3 4

While searching for the Dragon Balls, Bulma finds Goku's Four-Star Ball but is reprimanded after trying to take it without permission. She later proposes that Goku and Ziye join her search, explaining that the seven Dragon Balls can summon Shenron and grant a wish. 4 5

Her technology supports the expedition throughout its early journey: she provides transport, a capsule house, and the Dragon Ball Radar. After the group collects all seven Dragon Balls, Bulma summons Shenron. 5 12 15

Following the first Dragon Ball quest, Bulma returns toward West City but remains connected to Goku, Ziye, and their companions. She assists their later search for the final Dragon Ball needed to revive Upa's father, piloting the group to Fortuneteller Baba's palace. 16 32 33

Three years later, she reunites with the group at the World Martial Arts Tournament. She is angry with Ziye for failing to visit her as promised, but eventually accepts his apology. 45 46

Appearance

Bulma is described as a young, beautiful girl with delicate features and fair skin. 3 4

• Wears rabbit ears and a bunny-girl outfit while passing through territory controlled by the Rabbit Corps. 13
• Is seen using a bath towel after bathing in the desert. 9
• Her appearance is repeatedly noted to attract attention from Yamcha, Krillin, and Ziye. 9 21 33

Personality

Bulma is determined and resourceful in pursuing the Dragon Balls, readily using her inventions and knowledge to keep the search moving. She can be proud of her wealth and technology, dismissing Goku and Ziye as “country bumpkins” after deploying a capsule house. 5 33

She is impulsive and outspoken, initially reaching for Goku's Four-Star Ball without permission and often arguing with Oolong. However, she can admit fault, shows concern for her companions, and supports Goku's wish to revive his grandfather. 4 10 15

Bulma is open about her attraction to handsome men, particularly Ziye. Her feelings develop from admiration and gratitude after he repeatedly rescues her into an assertive attempt to begin dating him. 5 10 21 32

Abilities & Skills

Dragon Ball Research

Bulma possesses the Dragon Ball Radar and can use it to locate Dragon Balls, including pinpointing one buried in the ruins of Ox-King's castle. 5 12

• Recruits Goku and Ziye by explaining the Dragon Balls' wish-granting power. 5
• Identifies when the radar is functioning normally despite its failure to detect the final Dragon Ball. 32
• Uses the Radar to track Pilaf's collection inside his castle. 14

Driving and Piloting

Bulma provides and operates much of the group's transportation.

• Drives the car that first brings her into contact with Ziye. 3 4
• Switches to a motorcycle to carry Ziye after Goku receives the Flying Nimbus. 6
• Pilots the group's plane to Korin Tower and Fortuneteller Baba's palace. 33

Capsule Technology

Bulma carries capsules that deploy full-sized equipment and shelter.

• Produces a luxurious house for the group to stay in during their journey. 5
• Uses capsules to deploy a house while stopping in the desert. 8

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dragon Ball Radar — Locates Dragon Balls and guides the expedition. 5 12
• Capsule house — Portable luxury shelter deployed from a capsule. 5
• Vehicles — Car, motorcycle, and plane used to transport the group. 3 6 33
• Handgun — Used to threaten Ziye during their first meeting; he disarms her immediately. 3 4

Relationships

• Ziye — Initially meets him in fear after hitting him with her car. He repeatedly saves and protects her during the Dragon Ball hunt, while her admiration develops into an openly pursued relationship. 3 5 10 32
• Goku — Dragon Ball-search companion. Bulma helps him understand the Dragon Balls and supports his wish to revive Son Gohan; she later lends him the Dragon Ball Radar. 5 15 16
• Oolong — Frequent argumentative companion. Bulma pressures him into aiding the Fire Mountain plan and disputes his criticism of her choices. 10 12 13
• Yamcha — Initially impressed by his appearance despite his banditry. She later introduces him to girls in West City to help cure his fear of women. 9 32
• Master Roshi — Travels with him during the later Dragon Ball search and openly rebukes his lecherous behavior. 32 33

Story Role / Major Arcs

• First meeting and recruitment — Meets Ziye after a car accident, discovers Goku's Dragon Ball, and recruits the pair for her search. 3 5
• Dragon Ball journey — Supplies the party's Radar, vehicles, capsules, and practical direction while accompanying them through encounters with Oolong, Yamcha, the Ox-King, the Rabbit Corps, and Pilaf. 5 15
• Shenron's summoning — Uses the completed set of Dragon Balls to summon Shenron. 15
• Fortuneteller Baba expedition — Helps investigate the missing seventh Dragon Ball and pilots the group to Baba's palace. 32 33
• World Martial Arts Tournament reunions — Rejoins the martial artists at both documented tournaments and continues her unresolved relationship with Ziye. 21 45 46

Trivia

• Bulma's combat power is listed as 4 with a handgun during her first appearance, but later as 0.5. 3 11
• Her intended wish during the first Dragon Ball search is for “the most perfect boyfriend.” 14
• She calls herself a “cute girl, loved by everyone and everything” when Ziye suggests townspeople may be afraid of her. 12