Dr. Brief
Capsule Corporation's genius inventor
Founder of Capsule Corporation and Bulma's father. An outstanding scientist who creates many convenient inventions.
Quotes
- "Don't underestimate the power of science"
- "This is capsule technology"
- "Technology has value only when it serves people"
- "Bulma, be careful"
- "We create a convenient world"
Trivia
- Bulma's biological father and inventor of capsule technology.
- His inventions support numerous battles and adventures.
- Usually a calm gentleman but has a gag-like side.
- Family and friend-oriented, especially indulgent with daughter Bulma.
- Has depictions of liking alcohol.
Alternate names
Doctor Brief
Dr. Briefs
Brief-sensei
Dr. Capsule
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Round build elderly man with white hair. Grows a long beard and often wears glasses. Frequently wears a hat or lab coat.
- Height
- About 160cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- White
- Distinguishing features
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- Round glasses
- White beard
- Round physique
- Often wears a hat
- Iconic items
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- Glasses
- Capsule
- Lab coat
- Hat
- Tools
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Amiable
- Detailed personality
- Calm and amiable personality, but has an indulgent side toward his daughter Bulma. Strong passion for science and invention, always considerate of family and friends. Possesses whimsical humor.
- Keywords
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- Amiable
- Intellectual
- Inventor
- Family-oriented
- Kind
- Humorous
- Calm
- Motto
- Enrich people's lives with convenient technology
- Talents
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- Advanced scientific and technological prowess
- Machine design
- Invention
- Creativity
- Skills
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- Capsule technology development
- Robotics
- Electronics engineering
- Mechanics handling
- Motivation
- Developing technology to achieve more convenient and prosperous lives
- Habits
- Has a habit of fiddling with his glasses while thinking
- Favorite foods
- Beer, Japanese set meal, Sweets
- Hobbies
- Inventing, Relaxing, Reading
- Disliked situations
- Pointless conflicts, Dangerous actions
History
- Backstory
- Founded Capsule Corporation and developed technology to store various items in compact capsules. Involved in many adventures alongside his daughter Bulma. Possesses immense wealth yet remains family-oriented, always supporting his daughter.
- Debut date
- November 20, 1984
- Work title
- Dragon Ball
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Capsule Corporation Establishment
- Significant event
- Capsule Corporation Establishment
- Description
- Brought innovation to the world with technology for storing daily goods in capsules.
Team-up with Bulma
- Significant event
- Team-up with Bulma
- Description
- Joins daughter Bulma in Dragon Ball hunts and adventures, providing support.
Technology Provision
- Significant event
- Technology Provision
- Description
- Provides various technologies and equipment to support Goku and others' battles.
Relationships
Media appearances
Dragon Ball
Manga / Supporting
Serialization started in 1984
Dragon Ball
Anime / Supporting
1986 TV series
Dragon Ball Z Movies
Movie / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Ichiro Nagai
- Voice actor
- Ichiro Nagai
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version (original)
- Notes
- Original main voice actor
Joji Otsuka
- Voice actor
- Joji Otsuka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Movies and sequels
- Notes
- Successor voice actor
Dean Scofield
- Voice actor
- Dean Scofield
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Funimation version
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Original author
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Dr. Brief Figure
- Item name
- Dr. Brief Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Capsule Corporation Logo Goods
- Item name
- Capsule Corporation Logo Goods
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular