Planet Earth
| Planet Earth | |
|---|---|
| 地球 (chikyū) | |
|
Manga  Anime  | |
| Manga Debut | Dragon Ball Chapter 1 |
| Anime Debut | Dragon Ball Episode 1 |
| Locational Data | |
| Area | Universe |
| Galaxy | North Galaxy |
Earth is a fictional celestial body that appeared in Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series, which is loosely based on the actual Planet Earth in reality. The planet is one of the main settings in the series and is the home to Son Goku and friends.
General Overview
Earth is a life-sustaining planet, featuring a diverse terrain of land and watery oceans, where multiple lifeforms coexist. The landforms are different from the Earth in reality, consisting of a single large continent, two smaller isolated continents, and various small islands. The Moon is Earth's only natural orbiting satellite. It is located in the North Galaxy of the living world and is referred to by Beerus' attendant, Whis, as "Planet 877 of 4032 Green"[1][2] in the Seventh Universe[2].
Intellectual inhabitants of Earth speak the official language of the universe, allowing them to communicate with beings from other planets and races. However, some races on Earth still maintain their own unique languages.[3] The most common written language on Earth is English, making it the official written language, but many districts still utilize their own characters or alphabets.[4]
Government
The Earth is comprised of 43 districts, which are all governed under a single unified government system. These 43 districts elected to form the "Earth Nation", a federation with each having an equal relationship, in order to counter invasions from alien worlds or the "Demon Realm". The "Earth Nation" federation is overseen by the Earth's King, who resides in King Castle and holds full authority over the districts. Whether the national king is chosen through elections or simply by heredity is unknown, but Bulma notes[5] that the national king of 100 years ago became king through the power of the Dragon Balls.[6]
While the "Earth Nation" can be considered a monarchy, where the king holds special privileges and authority, his policies are generally democratic and each district's administration is left to self-government. However, the larger cities within the "Earth Nation" hold a large sway in policy making, leading to a large discrepancy in economic status between the urban and rural areas across the Earth.[6] The worldwide currency on Earth is the "Zenny"[4], which is said to be equivalent to the Japanese Yen (¥).[7]
The "Earth Nation" is protected by the "Royal Defense Army" (王立防衛軍; ōritsu bōei-gun), while the law in individual districts is enforced by local police. However, in most rural areas the police presence is very limited and unreliable, so crime is rampant.[4]
Society
On Earth, where multiple ethnicities and multiple races coexist, there are remarkable differences in industry and culture by region. In large cities, urban development is achieved through industry and advanced technology. Conversely, rural areas are based around a hardworking farm life of field cultivation, livestock, and dairy farming. The two maintain a balanced coexistence though, due to the necessity of a constant and plentiful food supply.
Earth's culture has achieved a high level of technological power, in large part due to the "Capsule Revolution", which was the cause for an explosive advancement in technology across the planet. The "Hoi-Poi Capsule" was invented by the Capsule Corporation's company president, Dr. Brief, which allows users to store any object in a small capsules that can fit in the palm of your hand. This technology drastically advanced portability and mobility, allowing people to easily relocate and lead more luxurious lives.
Human intelligence has also been fostered, leading to advancements in the practical use of anti-gravity engines and genetic engineering. However, while people now lead more luxurious lives, the bloating of the defense industry is an increasing issue. With the mass transportation of weapons via Hoi-Poi Capsules, and the development of artificial humans for fighting through genetic manipulation, criminals like the Red Ribbon Army that abuse these technologies are becoming more common.
While the technological industry has made rapid advancements, supernatural items, magic, and witchcraft are still used by a few.
Inhabitants
An explanation of the location's inhabitants.
Regions
The Earth is divided up into four cardinal areas (North, South, East, and West)[8], but a more general grid system has also been established[9] to easily identify specific locations.
Area A-1: North West
A desolate and inhospitable northernmost region. Its rugged land and scattered trees defend against human encroachment.
- Yunzabit Highlands (ユンザビット高地)
- This is the spot where God's spaceship made an emergency landing long ago. It is located on the northernmost island. Due to its geography and climate, it is a land unsuitable for plants or animals.
- Yahhoi (ヤッホイ)
- A land visited by Goku when he set out to train after resurrecting Upa's father with the Dragon Balls. Goku swam from here to Papaya Island, where the Tenka'ichi Budōkai grounds are located.
- Cell's Arrival Point (セルの到着地点)
- The point where the time machine Cell rode in from the future arrived. For a northern land, trees grow comparatively thick here. Having received a message from Bulma about a vehicle similar to Trunks' time machine, Trunks and the others headed here. They then discovered Cell's time machine. From here, Cell heads for Ginger Town and other heavily populated areas.
- Buu's House (ブウのおうち)
- After killing Babidi, Buu built this house to rest in when he grew tired of playing around by destroying cities. He destroyed a town, turned its inhabitants to clay, then used them as material for the house. He organized it into three rooms: a dining room, a bathroom, and a bedroom. The second story with large windows is the bedroom.
Area A-2: North Central
Located in the center of the world, this is a special region where the city with the King's Palace is located. The wide-open land has invited numerous decisive battles.
- Goku and Vegeta's Battleground (悟空とベジータの戦闘地点)
- The location where Goku and Vegeta were transported to by Babidi's magic. Here the two's showdown ended up reviving Majin Buu.
- Arrival Point of Goku's Spaceship (悟空の宇宙船到着地点)
- The point where Goku's spaceship landed after returning from Planet Yardrat. It is located north of where Freeza's spaceship touched down.
- Cell Games' Grounds (セルゲーム会場)
- This is the place where Cell, having reached his perfect form, constructed the Cell Games' tournament grounds. It is where Cell was annihilated.
- Freeza's Arrival Point (フリーザ到着地点)
- The point where Freeza, revived as a cyborg, and his father King Cold's spaceship arrived.
- Ginger Town (ジンジャータウン)
- This is the first town that Cell attacked after arriving from the future. Cell then attacked the neighboring towns and powered up.
- Central City (中の都)
- The biggest city in the world, which the King lives in. It was dominated by Piccolo Daimaō, who had gotten his youth restored by the Dragon Balls. Furthermore, its television station was raided by Cell.
Area A-3: North Central
(Dragon Ball Chapter 195)
A far northern territory whose land continues on covered in snow and bitterly cold wind. The mountains rise straight up and conifer trees grow thick.
- Doctor Gero's Laboratory (ドクター・ゲロの研究所)
- The secret laboratory that Doctor Gero fled to from the southern islands. It is built within a cave in a deep canyon. There is a basement in this laboratory, which houses a gigantic computer and the capsule that contains Cell.
- Battleground With No. 17 and No. 18(17号18号との戦闘地点)
- This is the roadway where the recently activated Artificial Humans first fought Goku's allies. Easily defeating Vegeta and the others, the Artificial Humans head south on this road in search of Goku.
- North City (北の都)
- The largest city in the northern territory. Tenshinhan and Kuririn passed over it through the sky on their way to Doctor Gero's secret laboratory.
- Town Where No. 18 Stole Clothes(18号が服を奪った町)
- A city that the Artificial Humans visited to find replacements for their tattered clothes after their battle with Goku's allies. It is a small town covered in snow and conifer trees. After this, the Artificial Humans headed south again on their way to Goku's house.
- Site Where Piccolo and Raditz Meet (ピッコロ・ラディッツ接触地点)
- A place that Raditz discovered with his scouter after arriving on Earth. He came mistaking the highly powerful Piccolo for Goku. After meeting Piccolo, he picked up the battle potential of Goku (who was visiting Kame House) on his scouter. Raditz flew off to Kame House.
Area A-4: North East
A region positioned on the north-eastern part of the continent. The northern portion is an extremely cold land wrapped in thick snow. In the southern portion a grasslands area spreads out.
- Jingle Village (ジングル村)
- The place where Goku's plane made an emergency landing when he was searching for the Dragon Balls. It is a small village hidden in the snow. Because it is located in a cold northern country, all of the houses are equipped with fireplaces.
- Muscle Tower (マッスルタワー)
- A tower occupied by soldiers, led by General White, of the Red Ribbon Army. It was built with many mazes, hidden areas, and other such traps. The inside of the tower is divided into six floors, with each floor presenting a person whose rank matches their location in the tower. This is where Goku met Artificial Human No. 8, who was created by Doctor Gero.
- Raditz's Arrival Point (ラディッツ到着地点)
- The location where Goku's older brother Raditz landed. An abundant grazing land stretches forth, where ostrich-like animals graze. This is also the spot where Raditz was defeated, after he kidnapped Gohan and confined him within his spaceship.
- Silver Platoon's Temporary Camp (シルバー小隊仮設キャンプ)
- This is the temporary camp where Goku first encountered the Red Ribbon Army, after having gone out in search of the Four-Star Ball. It is a quiet place surrounded by small mountains and groves of trees.
- East City (東の都)
- The biggest city in the east. It was also the location where Vegeta and Nappa's spaceships landed. The city was wiped out by Nappa's shockwave. Afterward, the two of them head toward Gohan's training grounds with Piccolo.
Area B-1: Central West
A warm region, beginning with Karin Tower, that is surrounded by abundant greenery. It is the region closest to God's Temple.
- Karin Holy Land (聖地カリン)
- Description.
- Battleground with Buu (ブウとの戦闘地点)
- Description.
- Town Where Tao Pai-pai Stole Clothes (桃白白が服を奪った町)
- Description.
- Red Ribbon Army Headquarters (RR軍本部)
- Description.
- Giran's Village (ギランの村)
- Description.
Area B-2: Center
A western land that contains various topographies, from vast marshlands to a megalopolis that mastered the cutting edge of science and technology.
- Parsley City (パセリシティ)
- Description.
- West City (西の都)
- Description.
- Duel Site With Vegeta (ベジータとの決闘地点)
- Description.
- Gohan's Training Grounds (悟飯の修行場)
- Description.
Area B-3: Center
An area where rocks and gigantic mushrooms stand side by side. Troubling the residents are the various rogues who have settled down in this region.
- Site of Kame-Sen'nin and Piccolo Daimaō's Battle (亀仙人とピッコロ大魔王の戦闘地点)
- Description.
- Castle Pilaf (ピラフ城)
- Description.
- Yamcha's Hideout (ヤムチャの隠れ家)
- Description.
- Rabbit Gang's Town (ウサギ団の町)
- Description.
Area B-4: Central East
An unforgettably important region for telling the story of Dragon Ball. It was from here that the magnificent story of Dragon Ball began.
- Satan City (サタンシティ)
- Description.
- Son Gohan's House (孫悟飯の家)
- Description.
- Oolong's Village (ウーロンの村)
- Description.
- Son Goku's House (孫悟空の家)
- Description.
- Pirates' Cave (海賊の洞窟)
- Description.
Area C-1: South West
A pointed tip extending south-west from the central continent. It has numerous mountains and a dry climate, and here and there are scattered large deserts.
- Hiding Place of Babidi's Spaceships (バビディの宇宙船の隠し場所)
- Description.
- Namu's Village (ナムの村)
- Description.
- Uranai Baba's Palace (占いババの宮殿)
- Description.
- Duel Site With Pilaf (ピラフとの決闘地点)
- Description.
Area C-2: South Central
A continent that floats in the south seas. In its northern portion the land looks relatively rugged, but its southern portion is blessed with a gentle climate.
- Town Where Goku Bought Clothes (悟空が服を買った町)
- Description.
- South City (南の都)
- Description.
- Battleground with No. 19 (19号との戦闘地点)
- Description.
- Island Where No. 19 and No. 20 Appeared (19号20号の現れた島)
- Description.
- Site of the Encounter with Yajirobe (ヤジロベーとの遭遇地点)
- Description.
Area C-3: South Islands
Islands located in the southernmost tip of the central continent and the south seas. A warm region of the southern hemisphere; half of this territory is covered in sea.
- Mount Frypan (フライパン山)
- Description.
- Papaya Island (パパイヤ島)
- Description.
- Island Where Cell Reached His Perfect Form (セルが完全体になった島)
- Description.
Area C-4: South East Islands
An archipelago region composed of various large and small islands. A paradise where much nature survives, untouched by human hands.
- Kame House (カメハウス)
- Description.
- Blue Company's Temporary Camp (ブルー中隊仮設キャンプ)
- Description.
- Islands Where Piccolo Fought No. 17 (17号と闘った島)
- Description.
- Training Island (修行の島)
- Description.
- Penguin Village (ペンギン村)
- Description.
Anime Original Locations
The following locations are original to Toei Animation's animated adaptation based on Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series.
- Devil's Hand (悪魔の手)
- Description.
Notes
Information that does not fit into any other category. Reserved for real-world information. In-universe information should be incorporated into the biography or other available categories.
External Links
References
- ↑ Whis (dialogue). Motion picture: Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (30 March 2013).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "New World Guide". Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 1: Story & World Guide. Japan: Shueisha, 05 February 2013. ISBN 978-4-08-782496-4. (p. 18)
- ↑ "World View For DB". Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia. Japan: Shueisha, 05 February 1996. ISBN 4-08-782757-7. (p. 41)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "The Earth of DB World". Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Landmark. Japan: Shueisha, 19 December 2003. ISBN 4-08-873478-5. (p. 32)
- ↑ Toriyama, Akira. Dragon Ball Volume 1: Son Goku and Friends. Japan: Shueisha, 10 September 1985. ISBN 4-08-851831-4. (p. 22)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "World View For DB". Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia. Japan: Shueisha, 05 February 1996. ISBN 4-08-782757-7. (p. 38)
- ↑ "The Truth About the 'Dragon Ball' Manga". Dragon Ball Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume. Japan: Shueisha, 03 April 2009. ISBN 4-08-874804-7. (p. 93)
- ↑ "The Earth of DB World". Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Landmark. Japan: Shueisha, 19 December 2003. ISBN 4-08-873478-5. (pp. 30-31)
- ↑ "The Earth". Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4: World Guide. Japan: Shueisha, 04 October 1995. ISBN 4-08-782754-2. (pp. 74-75)