Bulma
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Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Bulma |
| Original Name | 布玛 |
| Species/Race | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation/Role | Dragon Ball seeker; inventor of the Dragon Radar |
| First Appearance | Chapter 4 |
Appearance
Bulma is a beautiful young woman with long, wavy blue hair and large eyes. Her appearance attracts considerable attention during Li Shu's tournament performance. 11 24
- Blue hair.
- Large eyes. 11
- Described as having fair, tender skin and a graceful figure. 33
- Dresses in skirts and carries spare clothing, including men's clothes for Li Shu after the tournament. 31
Personality
Bulma is intelligent, resourceful, and strongly motivated to gather the Dragon Balls. She remains wary when she first encounters the tailed Li Shu and Son Goku in the wilderness, but quickly recognizes Goku's strength as potentially useful for her search. 4
She is quick-tempered when annoyed, particularly by Goku's naïve and intrusive questions, and confronts Li Shu when he disappears without contacting her. However, she can be placated by sincere apologies and compliments. 5 13 33
Bulma is also enthusiastic and generous toward her friends. She cares for Li Shu after the tournament, offers to assist his Dragon Ball search, and pays for the group's celebration. 31 32 33
Abilities & Skills
Scientific Inventiveness
Bulma is a gifted inventor capable of rapidly producing sophisticated Dragon Ball-searching equipment.
- Created a second Dragon Radar in a little over ten minutes after Li Shu proposed splitting the search effort. 5
- Uses the Dragon Radar to locate the Four-Star Ball at Son Goku's home. 5
- Her radar is advanced enough for the Red Ribbon Army to seek its seizure. 43
Dragon Ball Knowledge
Bulma explains the Dragon Balls' purpose to Goku and recruits him for the search after identifying his Four-Star Ball. 5
- Recognizes the Four-Star Ball by its stars. 5
- Organizes and supports the initial search for all seven Dragon Balls. 5 11
Equipment / Items
- Dragon Radar — Locates Dragon Balls; Bulma builds an additional unit for Li Shu. 5
- Hoi-Poi Capsule laboratory — A capsule containing the equipment she uses to construct a new Dragon Radar. 5
- Car — Used to travel through Mount Paozu; she accidentally crashes it into Li Shu and Goku. 4
- Gun — Drawn in self-defense when she believes Goku and Li Shu may be dangerous. 4
- Contact number — Given to Li Shu so he can reach her later. 5 33
Relationships
- Li Shu — Met him on Mount Paozu while searching for Dragon Balls. She becomes angry when he vanishes without contacting her, later cheers enthusiastically for him at the tournament, nurses him after his victory, and leaves him her number. Li Shu interprets her behavior as romantic interest. 4 13 24 27 31 33
- Son Goku — Initially recruits Goku for his strength and his possession of the Four-Star Ball. Their early interactions are strained by Goku's naïve questions, but they travel together to gather the Dragon Balls. 4 5
- Yamcha — His girlfriend during the World Martial Arts Tournament; she worries for him when Li Shu defeats and injures him. 13 18 19
- Oolong — Accompanies Bulma at the tournament, where she stands on his back to watch Yamcha's preliminary match. 13 18
- Master Roshi and Krillin — Celebrates with them and the other tournament participants after Li Shu becomes champion. 32
Story Role / Major Arcs
Arrival at Mount Paozu
Bulma arrives at Mount Paozu in pursuit of the Dragon Balls and accidentally crashes her car into Li Shu and Goku. Frightened by their strength and tails, she initially treats them as monsters and fires at Goku. After learning they are not hostile, she accepts Goku's invitation to their home. 4
There, the Dragon Radar leads her to Goku's Four-Star Ball. She explains the Dragon Balls to him, persuades him to join her search, and quickly creates a second Dragon Radar after Li Shu suggests that the party split up. 5
Reunion at the World Martial Arts Tournament
Bulma reunites with Li Shu at the tournament registration site and rebukes him for disappearing without calling. After his apology, she lets the matter go and rejoins the group. 13
She supports Yamcha during his preliminary bout against Li Shu and is relieved when Li Shu uses a Senzu Bean to restore Yamcha after his severe defeat. 18
Support for Li Shu
Bulma is visibly captivated by Li Shu's on-stage singing before the semifinals and becomes one of his loudest supporters during the final. 24 27
After Li Shu defeats Goku and wins the tournament, Bulma watches over him while he recovers, provides replacement clothes, and accompanies him to meet the others for a meal. 31 She later pays for the celebration and offers to help with his next Dragon Ball search. 32 33