Bulma makes her first anime debut in the film, Remember My Love in the Urusei Yatsura series, albeit in a cameo role. This event marks Bulma's initial foray into the anime adaptation of the Dragon Ball franchise, albeit in a minor capacity within another series.

Bulma's first appearance in Dragon Ball chapter #1 'Bulma and Son Goku', published in Weekly Shōnen Jump 1984 #51. This marks the beginning of the Dragon Ball series and introduces Bulma as a key character. Bulma meets Goku for the first time and their journey to find the Dragon Balls begins.

The initial publication date of the first chapter of Dragon Ball, titled "Bulma and Son Goku," in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine. This marks the introduction of Bulma to the world and the official start of the Dragon Ball manga series. This is the initial appearence of Bulma in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine