It is based on the Journey to the West story but it is masterfully funny, crude, silly, violent. It is everything you want in an anime. The story of Goku begins with the quest to find the Dragonballs. Yes it was made in the 80s so some of the content should be controversial to today's standards but it is excellent. Goku is so adorable and you will be cheering for him every time he fights.
Review of Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball
(1986–1989)
So much fun and adventure. The beginning of the little boy who becomes an iconic hero
3 August 2018