Editing Shenron (section)

=== Dragon Ball ===

==== Emperor Pilaf Saga ====
Shenron's first on-screen appearance occurs when he is summoned by Emperor Pilaf and his assistants outside of Pilaf's Castle. Pilaf, who has collected the remaining Dragon Balls from [[Goku]] and his friends, plans to wish for complete control over the planet. However, before Pilaf can make his wish, Oolong interrupts by quickly wishing for the world's comfiest pair of underwear. Shenron grants this wish, says his farewells, and departs. The Dragon Balls then scatter across the planet and turn to stone.

==== Fortuneteller Baba Saga ====
A year later, Goku befriends [[Upa]] and his father, Bora, during the [[Commander Red]] Saga. Unfortunately, [[Bora]] is killed by [[Mercenary Tao]]. Goku promises Upa that he will use the Dragon Balls to bring his father back to life. Goku collects the Dragon Balls from various locations, including one from Bora, three stolen by Tao, two from the Red Ribbon Army, and one from Emperor Pilaf. He then summons Shenron at the Sacred Land of [[Korin]]. Upa wishes for his father to be resurrected, which Shenron easily grants before departing. This time, the Dragon Balls scatter again, but Goku manages to grab his grandpa's keepsake before it takes off.

==== King Piccolo Saga ====
King Piccolo later uses the Dragon Balls to regain his youth. After making his wish, he kills Shenron to prevent anyone else from using the Dragon Balls against him, leaving the Dragon Balls inactive.

==== Piccolo Jr. Saga ====
Following King Piccolo's defeat, Kami decides to revive Shenron to reward Goku for his bravery. Although Kami had originally planned not to recreate the Dragon Balls—because he felt they had been used selfishly and contrary to their intended purpose of encouraging bravery—Goku's pure-heartedness convinces him that there are still good people in the world. [[Yamcha]] and the others summon Shenron at Kame House. Shenron, already aware of their wish, restores to life all those killed by King Piccolo and his offspring, including [[Krillin]], [[Master Roshi]], and [[Chiaotzu]], before departing once more.