Flight

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Flight
舞空術
Bukūjutsu
Alternate names	Levitation Sky Hovering Art Sky Dancing Sky Dance Technique Flying Technique Energy Suspension
Debut	Manga: "One, Two, Yamcha-Cha!" Anime: "Yamcha the Desert Bandit"
Inventor	Master Shen (on Earth)
Users	See the list of characters who can fly
Color	Varies
Class	Movement
Similar Techniques	Dragon Dash Flying Nimbus Hikou

Flight (舞空術, Bukūjutsu, lit. "Dancing Sky Art") is one of the most commonly used techniques in the Dragon Ball series, allowing its users to perform techniques that would normally be very impractical or downright impossible without it.

Overview

Raditz flying while holding Gohan

The user manipulates their ki energy so that they can levitate or fly.

It is stated in the first Dragon Ball anime series that Sky Dancing is a technique unique to the Crane School and that Master Shen is the one who created it on Earth. Flight is first seen in Dragon Ball during the first appearance of Puar, and it was named during the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament, when Tien Shinhan and Chiaotzu are seen flying (with Master Roshi calling it "overrated"). Very soon, all the other Z Fighters (apart from Yajirobe and Master Roshi) learned the technique. Goku likely learned how to fly from either observing Tien or from Kami, during his long training at The Lookout, as he was unable to do so before demonstrating his ability when he concludes his World Martial Arts Tournament match with Piccolo.

In the original Japanese dub of episode 3 of Dragon Ball Z, "Unlikely Alliance", when Goku asks if Piccolo can keep up with the Flying Nimbus, the Namekian replies that his own flying technique is significantly different and superior than the flight technique used by the Dragon Team, allowing him to fly faster than the Nimbus.

Goku and Gohan flying

During the Great Saiyaman Saga, Gohan teaches Goten and Videl how to fly, and he further explains that anyone with sufficient power and the proper training can learn the ability. In the anime, during the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament, Mr. Satan attempts to teach himself the technique, but he fails miserably.

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Z Fighters flying, as seen in Budokai 3

The way Gohan describes the secret to fly, one would assume that the flyer is putting their ki underneath them, forcing it down similar to an engine or helicopter pushing air down to rise from the ground.

In Dragon Ball Super, Pan is shown to be capable of flying as a baby without any training.

Video Game Appearances

Flight is a common ability in most Dragon Ball Z video games, though in some cases the ability to use it may be limited or only available under certain conditions or exclusive to certain characters. In some cases, likely due to gameplay mechanics, there were a few characters who are demonstrated to use flight despite not actually being capable of doing so within the manga or anime (e.g., General Blue).

In Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Flight is a yellow Potara-item that allows characters who cannot fly normally to be able to do so; like Kid Goku, Chi-Chi, Nam, Grandpa Gohan, Android 8, General Blue, Arale Norimaki, Master Roshi, Mr. Satan, and Yajirobe.

"The ability to use Flight in Conton City means you're no longer an apprentice. Fly responsibly." — Chronoa after awarding the Future Warrior their Flying License

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, the Future Warrior can fly around Conton City however it is illegal to fly in Conton City without a license. As the skill is common among members of the Time Patrol, presumably this law was enacted to prevent accidents and make sure Time Patrollers have a good understanding of how to fly safely, especially in high traffic areas like Conton City, thus it is reserved for Time Patroller elites. Chronoa even gives the Future Warrior a warning after she notices them flying recklessly in Conton City without a license. After defeating Frieza and Cooler on Dying Namek, Chronoa gives the Future Warrior a Flying License in recognition of their status as an Elite Time Patroller for beating Cooler and Frieza. The Flying License only permits one to fly within Conton City, flying in the Time Nest and other large rifts in time remains off limits. Flight allows the Future Warrior to reach more out of the way areas of Conton City and places normally only accessible through the use of the city's fast travel teleportation system. Instructors are apparently allowed to fly with no issue though it is unknown if they have been issued flying licenses or are simply exempt.

Character meaning

• 舞 (Bu) = Hover / Dance / Fly
• 空 (Kū) = Sky / Air
• 術 (Jutsu) = Art

Gallery

Krillin reveals that he can fly Master Shen flying away Goku flying in the furnace of Eight Divisions Piccolo and Goku fly to rescue Gohan Nappa and Vegeta flying (Dragon Ball Full Color) Tien and Chiaotzu flying Goku flies over the Snake Way Goku flying Nappa flying Nappa chases reporters Goku and Vegeta relocate (Dragon Ball Full Color) Gohan and Krillin flying Frieza and Appule flying Gohan and Krillin flying away from Dodoria Gohan and Krillin saving Dende from Dodoria Dodoria flies in search for the Earthlings Dende and Krillin flying Gohan flying on Namek Gohan and Krillin flying Gohan flying to Guru's house Gohan and Krillin flying Gohan, Vegeta, Krillin flying Ginyu (in Goku's body) and Jeice flying Jeice and Ginyu (in Goku's body) flying Gohan flying towards Frieza to save Piccolo Gohan flying Bulma back to the ship Goku flies away after giving Frieza some of his own energy Krillin flying Future Gohan flying Future Gohan and Future Trunks flying Gohan flying to meet Frieza Gohan flying to meet Frieza Chiaotzu flying towards the Northern Wastelands Krillin, Goku, Gohan flying Gohan flying while carrying Bulma and Yajirobe Gohan and Future Trunks flying Gohan flying Future Trunks flying Piccolo flying Imperfect Cell flying Vegeta flying to the Tropical Islands Vegeta flying towards Cell Future Trunks flying Future Trunks flies Cell flying Gohan and Goku flying Gohan and Goku flying in Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans Goku flying to the sky Future Trunks flies Goku, King Kai, Bubbles, and Gregory flying over Snake Way Pikkon and Goku flying to Hell Saiyaman racing the Flying Nimbus Goten flying for the first time Videl flying for the first time Z Fighters flying Supreme Kai flying Supreme Kai and Goku flying Supreme Kai and Goku flying Vegeta and Goku flying Vegeta and Goku flying Vegeta flying Goku flying Supreme Kai flying Kibito flying Gohan and Videl flying Kibito, Gohan, Videl flying Videl flying Gohan and Videl flying Gohan and Videl flying Kibito and Gohan flying Piccolo, Gohan, Goku flying Piccolo, Gohan, Goku flying Krillin flying Majin Vegeta flying Majin Buu flying with Babidi on his back Goku, Babidi and Majin Buu flying over West City Goku flying while in the Other World Super Buu flying Piccolo flying Ultimate Gohan flying Ultimate Gohan flying Ultimate Gohan flying Gohan flying with Piccolo An angry Super Buu flies at Gotenks Gohan and Videl flying Whis flying Whis flying Goku flying Beerus flying Pan flying towards Goku Goku, Trunks, Giru, and Pan flying in space Pan and Goku flying Raditz flying in a cutscene in Super Saiya Densetsu Trunks and Piccolo flying in the opening of Budokai 3 Goku flying in Budokai 3 Yamcha, Krillin, and Tien flying in Budokai Tenkaichi 2 Goten, Baby Vegeta, and Gohan flying in a promo for Dragon Ball Heroes Goku flying in Xenoverse 2