Nearly 40-Year-Old Dragon Ball Release Finally Gets International Crunchyroll Launch

In simpler terms, the original “Dragon Ball” animated series from 1986 features some of the most memorable musical tracks in the franchise. Soon, fans worldwide can acquire the vinyl version of this legendary soundtrack associated with the show.

The upcoming rerelease of the original “Dragon Ball” vinyl soundtrack from Japan is now available for pre-order on a certain platform, offering international “Dragon Ball” enthusiasts and collectors a chance to relive the iconic music as Japanese fans did more than 40 years ago. This double-sided vinyl record boasts 14 tracks, all composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi, who was also behind the soundtracks for “Dragon Ball Z” and “Dragon Ball Kai”. You can find the complete track list provided below.

Dragon Ball’s First Official Music Collection Gets U.S. Release Date for Vinyl Fans

Side A:

  • Mystical Adventure! / Hiroki Takahashi (Lyrics: Yuriko Mori, Music: Takeshi Ike, Arrangement: Kohei Tanaka)
  • Tabidachi
  • Makafushigi Adventure!
  • Sexy Gal Bulma
  • Dragon Ball no Nazo
  • Funky Kamesennin
  • Daikouya

Side B:

  • Youkai Shutsugen
  • Yashin
  • Kiken ga Ippai
  • Shenron Shutsugen
  • Pilaf to Sono Buka
  • Yasei no Shounen
  • Romantic Ageru yo (I’ll Give You Romance”) / Ushio Hashimoto (Lyrics: Tatemi Yoshida, Music: Takeshi Ike, Arrangement: Kohei Tanaka

The original soundtrack of Dragon Ball has set a timeless musical standard within the series, with many of its tunes still beloved by fans today. These melodies were used during the first 199 episodes of Dragon Ball Z and continue to resonate strongly. It’s worth mentioning that several artists who appeared in the early anime arcs of Dragon Ball returned for later releases. Hiroki Takahashi, lead singer of “Mystical Adventure,” also performed the theme songs for the first three Dragon Ball films. Additionally, Takeshi Ike, composer of “Romantic Ageru yo,” created music and tracks for multiple Dragon Ball productions, such as Dead Zone (1989) and The World’s Strongest (1990).

As of now, the Dragon Ball vinyl music collection can be purchased for $42.98. However, Crunchyroll Store offers a discounted price of $38.68. The orders from this store are anticipated to ship out on July 25, 2025.
The English versions of the Dragon Ball manga can be found through VIZ Media. The franchise’s various anime series, such as Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Super, can be streamed on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
Meanwhile, content written by Dragon Ball’s creator Akira Toriyama is accessible on Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Hulu.

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2025-04-20 00:11

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