>>534597302
That's the barebone version of it. If Dragon Ball was literally just that it wouldn't be as good. It's because it has that flair on so many levels (visually, culturally, thematically) and all these subtle touches and interesting additions that it's so good.

You pick up one chapter of Dragon Ball and it just grabs you in. Not because it's waku waku fighting the bad guys fiery attitude, but also because the world and the characters are so appealing and unforgettable.