Who is Master Roshi?
Master Roshi is listed in the Dragon Ball character guide with spoiler-safe and full-plot profile sections.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readThe elderly Kame-Sen-nin who invented the Kamehameha and trained Goku and Krillin in martial arts.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersMaster Roshi is a supporting character associated with Dragon Ball. The elderly Kame-Sen-nin who invented the Kamehameha and trained Goku and Krillin in martial arts.
Series Dragon Ball
Role supporting
appearances 80
First Appearance The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi
Appearance Map
80 All appearancesAppearances link directly to the episode or movie page so character review stays tied to the guide itself.
1 The New Threat Episode Mentioned 2 Reunions Episode Mentioned 3 The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi Episode Mentioned 3 Unlikely Alliance Episode Mentioned 5 Gohan's Rage Episode Mentioned 6 No Time Like the Present Episode Mentioned 7 The Ox King on Fire Mountain Episode Mentioned 8 The Kamehameha Wave Episode Mentioned 8 Gohan Goes Bananas! Episode Mentioned 14 Goku's Rival Episode Mentioned 15 Look Out for Launch Episode Mentioned 16 Find That Stone! Episode Mentioned 17 Milk Delivery Episode Mentioned 18 The Turtle Hermit Way Episode Mentioned 19 The Tournament Begins Episode Mentioned 21 The Revenge Begins! The Vicious Freeza Army Attack Gohan! Episode Mentioned 21 Counting Down Episode Mentioned 21 Smells Like Trouble Episode Mentioned 22 Quarterfinals Begin Episode Mentioned 24 Krillin's Frantic Attack! Episode Mentioned 25 Danger From Above Episode Mentioned 28 The Final Blow Episode Mentioned 29 The Roaming Lake Episode Mentioned 33 The Legend of a Dragon Episode Mentioned 46 Defying Orders Episode Mentioned 46 Bulma's Bad Day Episode Mentioned 47 Kame House — Found! Episode Mentioned 48 Deep Blue Sea Episode Mentioned 49 Roshi Surprise Episode Mentioned 54 Escape From Pirate Cave Episode Mentioned 61 Korin Tower Episode Mentioned 62 I'll Protect the World! Trunks' Furious Super Power Explodes!! Episode Mentioned 65 Confront the Red Ribbon Army Episode Mentioned 68 The Last Dragon Ball Episode Mentioned 68 Come Forth, Shenron! Whose Wish Will Be Granted?! Episode Mentioned 69 Who is Fortuneteller Baba? Episode Mentioned 70 We are the Five Warriors Episode Mentioned 71 Deadly Battle Episode Mentioned 74 The Mysterious Fifth Man Episode Mentioned 75 Goku and Krillin Back to the Old Training Grounds Episode Mentioned 75 The Strong Ones Episode Mentioned 76 Defeat These Terrifying Enemies! Krillin's Fighting Spirit Returns! Episode Mentioned 78 The Eternal Dragon Rises Episode Mentioned 81 Goku Goes to Demon Land Episode Mentioned 83 Form the Universe 7 Representing Team! Who are the Strongest Ten?! Episode Mentioned 84 Rivals and Arrivals Episode Mentioned 89 An Unknown Beauty Appears! The Tenshin-Style Dojo's Mystery!? Episode Mentioned 90 See The Wall That Must Be Passed! Goku vs Gohan Episode Mentioned 90 The Dodon Wave Episode Mentioned 91 Which Universe Will Survive?! The Strongest Warriors Are Gathering!! Episode Mentioned 92 Goku Enters the Ring Episode Mentioned 94 The Emperor of Evil Returns! A Reception of Mysterious Assassins?! Episode Mentioned 94 Stepping Down Episode Mentioned 95 Goku vs. Krillin Episode Mentioned 98 Victory's Edge Episode Mentioned 99 Tien's Insurrection Episode Mentioned 101 The Impending Warriors of Justice! The Pride Troopers!! Episode Mentioned 102 Enter King Piccolo Episode Mentioned 103 Tambourine Attacks! Episode Mentioned 104 Mark of the Demon Episode Mentioned 105 A Desperate Battle! Master Roshi's Sacrifice!! Episode Mentioned 105 Here Comes Yajirobe Episode Mentioned 106 Find Him! Death Match With An Invisible Attacker!! Episode Mentioned 106 Terrible Tambourine Episode Mentioned 107 Revenge "F" The Cunning Trap?! Episode Mentioned 107 Tien's Atonement Episode Mentioned 108 Goku's Revenge Episode Mentioned 109 Goku vs. King Piccolo Episode Mentioned 110 Piccolo Closes In Episode Mentioned 111 Roshi's Gambit Episode Mentioned 114 Conquest and Power Episode Mentioned 116 A Taste of Destiny Episode Mentioned 123 Lost and Found Episode Mentioned 128 Double Trouble for Goku Episode Mentioned 128 Secret of the Woods Episode Mentioned 129 The Time Room Episode Mentioned 141 The Reunion Episode Mentioned 146 Our Hero Awakes Episode Mentioned 147 Time Chamber Episode Mentioned 239 Find the Dragon Balls Episode Mentioned
Character FAQ
4 quick answersWhen does Master Roshi first appear?
Master Roshi's first mapped appearance is The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi.
How many appearances are mapped for Master Roshi?
Master Roshi currently has 80 mapped appearances in AnimeAnchor.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe profile, then reveal the full plot biography only when you want deeper story detail.