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Contents

Dragon Ball Z Storyline
Dragon Ball Z Characters
Dragon Ball Z Episodes
Dragon Ball Z Kai
Dragon Ball Z Chapters
Dragon Ball Z Fighting Styles
Dragon Ball Z Groups and Factions
Dragon Ball Z Films
Dragon Ball Z Video Games

Dragon Ball Z, an extremely popular Japanese anime crafted by Toei Animation, stands as a pivotal chapter in the expansive Dragon Ball media franchise. This series, a direct sequel to the 1986 Dragon Ball anime, breathes life into the last 325 chapters of Akira Toriyama's original manga, captivating audiences with its rich narrative.

Airing on Fuji TV in Japan from April 1989 to January 1996, Dragon Ball Z's global influence is evident through its dubbing in at least 81 countries.

The narrative unfurls the matured adventures of Son Goku and his loyal companions as they valiantly defend Earth against a myriad of formidable foes. From extraterrestrial adversaries like Vegeta and Freeza to menacing androids such as Cell and magical entities like Majin Boo, the series weaves a tapestry of epic battles and emotional resonance.

Simultaneously, Dragon Ball Z delves into the parallel stories of Goku's son, Gohan, and the intricate character developments of his rivals, Piccolo and Vegeta. Dragon Ball Z's lasting impact on culture is undeniable, seen through its influence across various adaptations and re-releases, notably the polished version known as Dragon Ball Z Kai.

As an enduring cultural icon, Dragon Ball Z goes beyond generational boundaries, imprinting a lasting legacy on the anime world. Its significance remains timeless, continuing to shape the anime landscape for years to come.

Dragon Ball Z Storyline

Dragon Ball Z introduces powerful warriors, space threats, and the pursuit of strength. The series unfolds through many sagas, each bringing fresh challenges, friendships, and transformative moments for the characters.

Saiyan Saga

Dragon Ball Z begins five years after the events of Dragon Ball. Goku is now an adult and a father to his son, Gohan.

A humanoid alien named Raditz arrives on Earth and reveals to Goku that he is his long-lost older brother. They are both part of an alien warrior race called the Saiyans. Goku, originally named Kakarot, was sent to Earth as a baby with a mission, but he lost his memory and his original Saiyan nature.

Raditz, along with two other Saiyans named Vegeta and Nappa, seeks Goku's help in conquering worlds. When Goku refuses, a series of events unfold, leading to a threat against Goku's son, Gohan. Goku teams up with his adversary Piccolo to confront this danger.

Frieza Saga

Krillin, Gohan, and Bulma head to Namek to use the Dragon Balls and bring back their friends who died in the battle. They find Vegeta and Frieza already there, both wanting the Dragon Balls for different reasons. A chase ensues with the Dragon Balls changing hands multiple times. Vegeta takes on Frieza's henchmen, and when Frieza gets troublesome, he summons the Ginyu Force. Goku arrives just in time to save the day, but Vegeta suspects Goku might be the legendary Super Saiyan.

Meanwhile, behind Vegeta's back, Krillin, Gohan, and Dende use the Dragon Balls to revive Piccolo. Vegeta realizes this too late, as the Grand Elder dies, making the Dragon Balls useless. Frieza shows up and decides to take revenge on them. Piccolo arrives and fuses with Nail, increasing his power. However, both Piccolo and Vegeta are no match for Frieza. Frieza reveals his dark past, including destroying the Saiyan homeworld.

Goku finally arrives and fights Frieza. In the battle, Frieza kills Vegeta, gravely wounds Piccolo, and murders Krillin. Goku, overwhelmed by rage, transforms into a Super Saiyan.

Kami uses Earth's Dragon Balls to revive those killed by Frieza. Dende's wish transports everyone except Goku and Frieza back to Earth. Goku, now a Super Saiyan, defeats Frieza just before Namek explodes.

Garlic Jr. Saga

After Goku defeats Frieza, a villain named Garlic Jr. escapes from the Dead Zone and causes trouble on Earth. Gohan, Krillin, Piccolo, Maron, and Gohan's pet dragon Icarus work together to stop him. Gohan's hidden power helps defeat Garlic Jr., and they seal him back in the Dead Zone.

Androids Saga

A year later, Frieza returns with his dad seeking revenge. A new hero, Trunks, arrives from the future, warning of dangerous androids. Goku gets sick, but Trunks provides medicine from the future. The androids arrive, and a stronger foe named Cell appears, planning to absorb the androids for more power.

Vegeta, Piccolo, and others fight the androids, but Cell evolves. Goku, recovered, faces Cell but realizes his son Gohan can defeat him. Gohan transforms into Super Saiyan 2 and defeats Cell. Cell tries to destroy Earth, but Gohan's powerful attack obliterates him.

The Dragon Balls bring back those killed by Cell. Goku stays in the afterlife, and Trunks returns to his timeline, defeating the androids.

Majin Buu Saga

Seven years later, Goku gets a one-day pass to visit Earth for the World Martial Arts Tournament. There, he meets his youngest son, Goten. Trouble starts when the Supreme Kai seeks help against the evil wizard Babidi, who summons the powerful Majin Buu. Despite efforts to stop this, Buu is revived.

Vegeta sacrifices himself, but Buu becomes even more dangerous. Goku teaches fusion to Goten and Trunks, while Gohan unlocks his potential with the Supreme Kai. Buu befriends Mr. Satan but turns into a worse form after a gunman hurts Mr. Satan. Good Buu is absorbed by an evil version, creating Super Buu. Super Buu causes chaos, leading to the deaths of many and the destruction of Earth. Goku, now fully restored, defeats Kid Buu with a Spirit Bomb fueled by Earth's energy. Goku wishes Kid Buu to be reborn as a good person.

Ten years later, at another martial arts tournament, Goku meets Uub, Kid Buu's human reincarnation. Goku decides to train Uub to become Earth's new defender, leaving their match unfinished. They depart together for training.

Dragon Ball Z Characters

Dragon Ball Z has an incredible array of characters, each contributing to the series' enduring success. The Dragon Ball Z universe is a melting pot of individuals hailing from various regions in the cosmos. What sets them apart is not only their unique goals and morals but also the distinctiveness of their personalities and abilities. Toriyama's approach ensures that each character's skills align seamlessly with their distinctive traits, adding depth to their narrative.

Take the series' protagonist, Goku, for example. His straightforward and pure-hearted nature is reflected in his fighting style – a balance of simplicity and raw power. Goku's journey mirrors his personal growth, and fans witness the evolution of not just his abilities but also his character. Dragon Ball Z doesn't stop at its main hero; the series boasts a vast and diverse ensemble of characters, each with a tale to tell. From Vegeta's royal pride to Gohan's gentle strength and Piccolo's wise mentorship, there's a character for everyone.

It's not just about the epic battles; Dragon Ball Z's strength lies in its character depth. Fans enjoy a rich tapestry of stories and backstories, contributing to the lasting legacy of this iconic anime.

Here, we can have a glance at a few of the most popular characters in Dragon Ball Z:

Protagonist

Goku

Major Characters

Vegeta	Gohan	Piccolo

Krillin	Bulma	Trunks

Chi-Chi	Tien Shinhan	Master Roshi

Antagonists

Frieza	Android 17	Android 18

Cell	Majin Buu	Garlic Jr.

Dragon Ball Z Episodes

Dragon Ball Z, with its epic narrative, spans across nine seasons, each packed with intense story arcs. The series comprises approximately 291 episodes, featuring various sagas that unfold the adventures of Goku and his friends.

Season 1: Saiyan Saga (1989–1990)

No. Overall	Initial Dub No.	Title	Original Air Date	English Air Date
1	1	Mini-Goku is an Overprotected Boy! I Am Gohan. / The Arrival of Raditz [The New Threat]	April 26, 1989	September 13, 1996 June 14, 2005 (re-dub)
2	1	The Mightiest Warrior in All of History is Goku's Older Brother! / The Arrival of Raditz [Reunions]	May 3, 1989	September 13, 1996 June 15, 2005 (re-dub)
3	2	All Right! This is the Strongest Combo in the World! / The World's Strongest Team [Unlikely Alliance]	May 10, 1989	September 20, 1996 June 16, 2005 (re-dub)
4	3	Piccolo's Trump Card! Gohan, the Crybaby-kun / Gohan's Hidden Powers [Piccolo's Plan]	May 17, 1989	September 27, 1996 June 20, 2005 (re-dub)
5	4	Goku Dies! There's Only One Last Chance / Goku's Unusual Journey [Gohan's Rage]	May 24, 1989	October 4, 1996 June 21, 2005 (re-dub)
6	4	Even Yama-sama is Surprised — The Fight Continues in the Next World / Goku's Unusual Journey [No Time Like the Present]	June 7, 1989	October 4, 1996 June 22, 2005 (re-dub)
7	5	Survival with Dinosaurs! Gohan's Harsh Training / Gohan's Metamorphosis [Day 1]	June 14, 1989	October 11, 1996 June 23, 2005 (re-dub)
8	5	A Great Transformation on a Moonlit Night! The Secret of Gohan's Power / Gohan's Metamorphosis [Gohan Goes Bananas!]	June 21, 1989	October 11, 1996 June 27, 2005 (re-dub)
9	6	Sorry, Robot-san — The Desert of Vanishing Tears / Gohan Makes a Friend [The Strangest Robot]	June 28, 1989	October 18, 1996 June 28, 2005 (re-dub)
10	6	Don't Cry, Gohan! His First Fight / Gohan Makes a Friend [A New Friend]	July 5, 1989	October 18, 1996 June 29, 2005 (re-dub)
11	7	The Saiyans, Mightiest Warriors in the Universe, Awaken! / Trouble on Arlia [Terror on Arlia]	July 12, 1989	October 25, 1996 June 30, 2005 (re-dub)
12	8	Catnap on the Serpentine Road Goku Takes a Tumble / Home For Infinite Losers [Global Training]	July 19, 1989	November 1, 1996 July 4, 2005 (re-dub)
13	8	Hands Off! Enma-sama’s Secret Fruit / Home For Infinite Losers [Goz and Mez]	July 26, 1989	November 1, 1996 July 5, 2005 (re-dub)
14	9	Such Sweet Temptation! The Snake Princess-sama's Hospitality / Princess Snake's Hospitality [Princess Snake]	August 2, 1989	November 8, 1996 July 6, 2005 (re-dub)
15	10	Escape from Piccolo! Gohan Summons a Storm / Escape from Piccolo [Dueling Piccolos]	August 9, 1989	October 28, 1997 (video premiere) September 14, 1998 July 7, 2005 (re-dub)
16	10	Run, Gohan! Longing for Mount Paozu, Where Chichi is Waiting / Escape from Piccolo [Plight of the Children]	August 16, 1989	October 28, 1997 (video premiere) September 14, 1998 July 11, 2005 (re-dub)
17	11	City of No Tomorrow! The Long Road to Victory / Showdown in the Past [Pendulum Room Peril]	August 30, 1989	November 15, 1996 July 12, 2005 (re-dub)
18	12	Last Stop on the Serpentine Road! Are You Kaio-sama? / The End of Snake Way [The End of Snake Way]	September 6, 1989	January 3, 1997 July 13, 2005 (re-dub)
19	13	The Battle with Gravity! Catch Bubbles-kun / A Fight Against Gravity... Catch Bubbles! [Defying Gravity]	September 13, 1989	January 10, 1997 July 14, 2005 (re-dub)
20	14	The Saiyan Legend Reborn! Goku's Roots / The Legend of the Saiyans [Goku's Ancestors]	September 20, 1989	January 17, 1997 July 18, 2005 (re-dub)
21	15	Come Forth, Shen Long! The Saiyans Finally Arrive on Earth / A Black Day for Planet Earth [Counting Down]	September 27, 1989	January 24, 1997 July 19, 2005 (re-dub)
22	16	Unbelievable! Saibaimen, Born of the Soil / The Battle Begins... Goku Where Are You? [The Darkest Day]	October 11, 1989	February 1, 1997 July 20, 2005 (re-dub)
23	17	Yamucha Dies! The Terror of the Saibaimen / The Saibamen Strike [Saibamen Attack!]	October 18, 1989	February 8, 1997 July 21, 2005 (re-dub)
24	18	Farewell Ten-san! Chaozu's Suicide Strategy / Nappa... The Invincible? [The Power of Nappa]	October 25, 1989	February 15, 1997 July 25, 2005 (re-dub)
25	19	Tenshinhan Cries Out!! This is My Final Kikoho / Tien Goes All Out!! [Sacrifice]	November 1, 1989	February 22, 1997 July 26, 2005 (re-dub)
26	19	An Intense Three-Hour Delay! The Kinto Un Bullet-Express / Tien Goes All Out!! [Nappa's Rampage]	November 8, 1989	February 22, 1997 July 27, 2005 (re-dub)
27	20	Leave it to Me! Gohan's Great Burst of Anger / Time's Up! [Nimbus Speed]	November 22, 1989	April 12, 1997 July 28, 2005 (re-dub)
28	21	Ferocity of the Saiyans! Kami-sama and Piccolo Both Die / The Return of Goku [Goku's Arrival]	November 29, 1989	April 19, 1997 August 1, 2005 (re-dub)
29	22	Father is Awesome! Kaio-ken, the Ultimate Finishing Technique / Goku Strikes Back [Lesson Number One]	December 6, 1989	April 26, 1997 August 2, 2005 (re-dub)
30	23	A Hot, Unbounded Battle! Goku vs. Vegeta / Goku vs. Vegeta... A Saiyan Duel! [Goku vs. Vegeta]	December 13, 1989	May 3, 1997 August 3, 2005 (re-dub)
31	23	Now, Goku! A Final Technique with Everything on the Line / Goku vs. Vegeta... A Saiyan Duel! [Saiyan Sized Secret]	December 20, 1989	May 3, 1997 August 4, 2005 (re-dub)
32	24	Battle Power Times Ten!! Vegeta's Great Metamorphosis / Vegeta... Saiyan Style! [Spirit Bomb Away!]	January 17, 1990	May 10, 1997 August 8, 2005 (re-dub)
33	25	Don't Die, Father!! This is the Depth of Gohan's Power / Stop Vegeta Now! [Hero in the Shadows]	January 24, 1990	May 17, 1997 August 9, 2005 (re-dub)
34	25	Shoot, Kuririn! The Genki Dama, Packed with Hope / Stop Vegeta Now! [Krillin's Offensive]	January 31, 1990	May 17, 1997 August 10, 2005 (re-dub)
35	26	Cause a Miracle! Son Gohan, the Super Saiyan / The Battle Ends [Mercy]	February 7, 1990	May 24, 1997 August 11, 2005 (re-dub)
36	27	We're Off Into Space! The Star of Hope is Piccolo's Homeland / A New Goal... Namek [Picking Up the Pieces]	February 14, 1990	September 13, 1997 August 15, 2005 (re-dub)
37	27	Mysterious Yunzabit! The Search for Kami-sama's Spaceship / A New Goal... Namek [Plans for Departure]	February 21, 1990	September 13, 1997 August 16, 2005 (re-dub)
38	28	Blast-off for Planet Namek! The Terror Awaiting Gohan & Co. / Journey to Namek [Nursing Wounds]	February 28, 1990	September 20, 1997 August 17, 2005 (re-dub)
39	28	Friends or Foes? Children of the Mysterious Giant Spaceship / Journey to Namek [Friends or Foes?]	March 7, 1990	September 20, 1997 August 18, 2005 (re-dub)

Season 2: Namek and Captain Ginyu Sagas (1990–91)

No. Overall	Initial Dub No.	Title	Original Air Date	English Air Date
40	29	Honest to Goodness? There Lies Namek, Planet of Hope / Friends or Foes? [Held Captive]	March 14, 1990	September 20, 1997 August 22, 2005 (re-dub)
41	29	Kind-hearted Aliens — There's the Six Star Ball Already / Friends or Foes? [Look Out Below]	March 21, 1990	September 20, 1997 August 23, 2005 (re-dub)
42	30	Planet Freeza No. 79 — Vegeta Recovers!! / Hunt for a Dragon Ball [The Search Continues]	April 4, 1990	September 20, 1997 August 24, 2005 (re-dub)
43	31	The Dragon Balls are All Found! Piccolo-san Will Also Come Back to Life / Who's Who?! [A Friendly Surprise]	April 11, 1990	September 27, 1997 August 25, 2005 (re-dub)
44	32	A Tough New Enemy! Freeza, Emperor of the Universe / Touchdown on Namek [Brood of Evil]	April 18, 1990	September 27, 1997 August 29, 2005 (re-dub)
45	33	Vegeta's Ambition! I am the Greatest Warrior in the Universe!! / Face-off on Namek [Frieza Strikes!]	April 25, 1990	October 4, 1997 August 30, 2005 (re-dub)
46	34	Goku's Power Unleashed!! Six Days to the Far End of the Galaxy / The Ruthless Frieza [Defying Orders]	May 2, 1990	October 4, 1997 August 31, 2005 (re-dub)
47	35	Surprise Attack!! The Elder's Target was the Scouters / The Nameks versus Frieza [Namek's Defense]	May 9, 1990	October 11, 1997 September 1, 2005 (re-dub)
48	36	Gohan in Peril! A Pursuing Dodoria Summons Death / Escape from Dodoria [The Hunted]	May 16, 1990	October 11, 1997 September 5, 2005 (re-dub)
49	37	Dodoria Dies by Explosion! Vegeta's Fearsome Shockwave / Secrets Revealed [The Prince Fights Back]	May 23, 1990	October 18, 1997 September 6, 2005 (re-dub)
50	38	Escape From a Burning Planet!! A Life-or-Death Kamehame-Ha / A Collision Course [Unexpected Problem]	May 30, 1990	October 18, 1997 September 7, 2005 (re-dub)
51	39	Courage Times One Hundred! The Warriors Gathered Under Kaio / Stay Away From Frieza [Vegeta Has a Ball]	June 6, 1990	October 25, 1997 September 12, 2005 (re-dub)
52	39	Listen to Me, Goku! Hands Off Freeza / Stay Away From Frieza [The Past and Future]	June 20, 1990	October 25, 1997 September 13, 2005 (re-dub)
53	40	Nothing but Goosebumps! The Handsome Warrior Zarbon's Devilish Transformation / Zarbon Transformed [Zarbon's Surprise]	June 27, 1990	October 25, 1997 September 14, 2005 (re-dub)
54	41	Defend the Star of Hope!! Kuririn's Astonishing Power-Up / The Eldest Namek [Guru's Gift]	July 4, 1990	November 1, 1997 September 15, 2005 (re-dub)
55	42	Back from the Brink of Death — The Miracle Man, Vegeta / Get Vegeta! [Piccolo vs. Everyone]	July 18, 1990	November 1, 1997 September 19, 2005 (re-dub)
56	43	An Enormous Battle Power!! Freeza's Scheme is Shattered / Vegeta Revived [Zarbon's Mission]	August 1, 1990	November 8, 1997 September 20, 2005 (re-dub)
57	44	I'm Back to My Old Self Again!! Goku Under 100-Times Super-Gravity / A Heavy Burden [Gohan, the Hunted]	August 8, 1990	November 8, 1997 September 21, 2005 (re-dub)
58	45	Freeza's Secret Weapon! The Devilish Ginyu Special Corps / Immortality Denied [Unknown Enemies]	August 22, 1990	November 15, 1997 September 22, 2005 (re-dub)
NA	46 (Episodic Version of a Dragon Ball Movie of the same name)	The Decisive Battle for the Entire Earth / The Tree of Might: Episode 1	NA	November 15, 1997
NA	47 (Episodic Version of a Dragon Ball Movie of the same name)	The Decisive Battle for the Entire Earth / The Tree of Might: Episode 2	NA	November 22, 1997
NA	48 (Episodic Version of a Dragon Ball Movie of the same name)	The Decisive Battle for the Entire Earth / The Tree of Might: Episode 3	NA	November 22, 1997
59	46	Watch Out, Bulma!! The Si Xing Qiu Falls into Freeza's Clutches / Big Trouble for Bulma [Destination: Guru]	August 29, 1990	January 31, 1998 September 26, 2005 (re-dub)
60	47	Charge!! The Kaio-ken and Kamehame-Ha of an Indomitable Spirit / Scramble for the Dragon Balls! [Bulma's Big Day]	September 5, 1990	February 7, 1998 September 27, 2005 (re-dub)
61	48	The Great Battle Approaches! Ginyu's Special Corps Takes the Stage!! / Arrival of the Ginyu Force [Hidden Power]	September 12, 1990	February 7, 1998 September 28, 2005 (re-dub)
62	49	Goku on Final Approach! Smash Through Freeza's Dragnet / Elite Fighters of the Universe... The Ginyu Force [New Ally, New Problem]	September 19, 1990	February 14, 1998 September 29, 2005 (re-dub)
63	50	Super-Magic or Just a Trick!? Mr. Ghurd is Angry! / Time Tricks and Body Binds [Guldo's Mind Binds]	September 26, 1990	February 14, 1998 October 3, 2005 (re-dub)
64	51	The Savage ReaCoom!! He's Bad, He's Strong, He's Outrageous / No Refuge From Recoome [Recoome Unleashed]	October 24, 1990	May 16, 1998 October 4, 2005 (re-dub)
65	52	Don't Die, Gohan! Goku Finally Touches Down on the Battlefield / Enter Goku [Let the Battle Begin]	October 31, 1990	May 23, 1998 October 5, 2005 (re-dub)
66	53	Uncommon Strength!! Son Goku, the Legendary Super Saiyan / Goku... Super Saiyan? [Goku's New Power]	November 7, 1990	May 23, 1998 October 6, 2005 (re-dub)
67	53	Lightning Balls of Red and Blue! Jheese and Butta Attack Goku / Goku... Super Saiyan? [A Legend Revealed]	November 14, 1990	May 23, 1998 October 10, 2005 (re-dub)
68	54	At Last, a Direct Confrontation!! Captain Ginyu Takes the Field [Ginyu Assault]	November 21, 1990	September 13, 1999
69	55	Incredible Force!! Did You See Goku's Full Power? [Incredible Force!]	November 28, 1990	September 13, 1999
70	56	What of the Battle's Outcome!? Freeza's Evil Hand Closes Around the Grand Elder [Frieza Approaches]	December 5, 1990	September 14, 1999
71	57	Surprise!! Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku [Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku]	December 12, 1990	September 15, 1999
72	58	Come Forth, Super Shen Long!! Grant Me My Wish [Calling the Eternal Dragon]	December 19, 1990	September 16, 1999
73	59	That Ain't Me! Gohan, Don't Lose Your Nerve, Hit Your Father!! [Gohan, Defeat Your Dad!]	January 9, 1991	September 17, 1999
74	60	Whoops!! Ginyu Has Turned Into a Frog [Captain Ginyu... The Frog]	January 16, 1991	September 20, 1999

Season 3: Frieza Saga (1991)

No. Overall	Initial Dub No.	Title	Original Air Date	English Air Date
75	61	Thou Who Hast Gathered the Seven Balls... Now Speak Forth the Password! / Password is Porunga	January 23, 1991	September 21, 1999
76	62	Kami-sama Also Returns to Life! Piccolo is Resurrected by Super Shen Long / Piccolo's Return	January 30, 1991	September 22, 1999
77	63	Birth of the Mightiest Warrior!? Nail and Piccolo Merge / The Fusion	February 6, 1991	September 23, 1999
78	64	A Nightmare Super-Transformation!! Frieza's Battle Power of One Million / Fighting Power: One Million?	February 13, 1991	September 24, 1999
79	65a	Is This the End!? A Brutally Transcendent Power Attacks Gohan / Gohan Attacks	February 20, 1991	September 27, 1999
80	65b	The Tide Suddenly Turned!! Piccolo, the Warrior Who Came Late / Piccolo the Super-Namek	February 27, 1991	September 27, 1999
81	66	Piccolo's Self-Confidence! I Will Be the One to Defeat Freeza / Deja Vu	March 6, 1991	September 28, 1999
82	67	Attack, Goku!! An Enraged Freeza's Second Transformation / Frieza's Second Transformation	March 13, 1991	September 29, 1999
83	68	Fear Me!! Freeza Does Battle with a Third Transformation / Another Transformation?	March 20, 1991	September 30, 1999
84	69	The Death of Dende... Come Forth! Intense, Wide-Open Power / Dende's Demise	March 27, 1991	October 1, 1999
85	70	How I've Waited for this Moment!!! Son Goku Revived / The Renewed Goku	April 3, 1991	October 4, 1999
86	71	Such Regret...!! Vegeta, Pride of the Saiyans, Dies / The End of Vegeta	April 10, 1991	October 5, 1999
87	72	The Curtain Rises over the Ultimate Battle!! I Am Going to Defeat You! / The Ultimate Battle	April 17, 1991	October 6, 1999
88	73	The Two Superpowers Collide! A Fistfight Where Both Turn Serious!!! / Clash of the Super Powers	April 24, 1991	October 7, 1999
89	74	Freeza's Terrible Declaration! I Will Defeat You Without Using My Hands / Frieza's Boast	May 1, 1991	October 8, 1999
90	75	That Was No Idle Boast!! Son Goku, an Audacious, Wonderful Guy / Bold and Fearless	May 8, 1991	October 11, 1999
91	76	Showdown!! The Embodiment of Flame in a 20-Times Kaio-ken Kamehame-Ha / Embodiment of Fire	May 15, 1991	October 12, 1999
92	77	A Super-Huge Genki Dama — I'm Playing My Last Card!! / Trump Card	May 22, 1991	October 13, 1999
93	78	Keep the Chance Alive!! Piccolo's Suicide Support Strike / Keep the Chance Alive!!	May 29, 1991	October 14, 1999
94	79	The Incredible Destructive Force of the Genki Dama!! Who Will Survive?! / Power of the Spirit	June 5, 1991	October 15, 1999
95	80	Transformed At Last!! Son Goku, the Legendary Super Saiyan / Transformed at Last	June 12, 1991	October 18, 1999
96	81	An Explosion of Anger!! Goku, Avenge Everyone's Deaths / Explosion of Anger	June 19, 1991	October 19, 1999
97	82	The Destruction of Planet Namek!? A Demonic Flash Pierces the Ground / Namek's Destruction?	June 26, 1991	October 20, 1999
98	83	I Will Be the One Who Wins... Risking Survival, a Final Attack / A Final Attack	July 10, 1991	October 21, 1999
99	84	Shen Long, Run Yourself Through Space!! The Time of Namek's Destruction Draws Near / Approaching Destruction	July 17, 1991	October 22, 1999
100	85	I Am Son Goku's Son!! Gohan Returns to the Battlefield / Gohan Returns	July 24, 1991	October 25, 1999
101	86	I'm Staying on This Planet!! A Final Wish Towards Victory / The Last Wish	July 31, 1991	October 26, 1999
102	87	Let's Get It On!! Two Remain on a Vanishing Planet / Duel on a Vanishing Planet	August 7, 1991	October 27, 1999
103	88	Pathos of Freeza! Once He Starts Shaking, He's Unstoppable!! / Pathos of Frieza	August 14, 1991	October 28, 1999
104	89	Goku's Declaration of Victory!! As Freeza Destroys Himself... / Frieza Defeated!!	August 21, 1991	October 29, 1999
105	90	Freeza Defeated!! A Single Blast Packed with a Totality of Rage / Mighty Blast of Rage	August 28, 1991	November 1, 1999
106	91	Planet Namek's Great Explosion!! Goku Disappears into Space / Namek's Explosion... Goku's End?	September 4, 1991	November 2, 1999
107	92	Son Goku Survived — The Z Warriors All Resurrected!! / Goku's Alive!!	September 11, 1991	November 3, 1999

Season 4: Garlic Jr., Trunks and Androids Sagas (1991–92)

No. Overall	Initial Dub No.	Title	Original Air Date	English Air Date
108	93	Terrible Happenings in Heaven!! Garlic Jr. to Become Kami!? / The Heavens Tremble	September 18, 1991	April 8, 2000
109	94	Black Mist of Terror...!! Everyone Turns Demonic / Black Fog of Terror	September 25, 1991	April 15, 2000
110	95	The Heavenly Realm is the Battlefield!! Piccolo Becomes Devilish Again... / Battle in Kami's Lookout	October 2, 1991	April 22, 2000
111	96	Direct Confrontation with Piccolo!! An Angry Masenko in the Heavenly Realm / Fight with Piccolo	October 9, 1991	April 29, 2000
112	97	Retrieve Everyone's Minds!! The Ultra Holy Water Resting in the Temple / Call for Restoration	October 16, 1991	May 6, 2000
113	98	Can't Wait Until Morning!! Kami-sama Determines a Suicidal Course of Action / Suicidal Course	October 23, 1991	May 13, 2000
114	99	A Battle of Extreme Measures!! Kami-sama Breaks the Covenant / Extreme Measures	October 30, 1991	May 20, 2000
115	100	The Ultra Holy Water Worked!! The World Awakens from Its Nightmare / The World Awakens	November 6, 1991	May 27, 2000
116	101	Gohan's Brief Chance for Victory!! Blast the Makyo World... / Brief Chance for Victory	November 13, 1991	May 27, 2000
117	102	You're My Guy... Kuririn — A 101st Proposal / Krillin's Proposal	November 20, 1991	September 1, 2000
118	103	That There is Earth, Papa... The Counter-Attack of Freeza, Father and Son / Frieza's Counterattack	November 27, 1991	September 4, 2000
119	104	I Will Defeat Freeza... The Mysterious Youth Awaiting Goku / The Mysterious Youth	December 4, 1991	September 5, 2000
120	105	Freeza Halved by a Single Stroke!! Another Super Saiyan / Another Super Saiyan?	December 11, 1991	September 6, 2000
121	106	Heya!! It's Been a While... Son Goku Returns / Welcome Back Goku	December 18, 1991	September 7, 2000
122	107	My Dad is Vegeta... Admissions of the Mysterious Youth / Mystery Revealed	January 8, 1992	September 8, 2000
123	108	Goku's New Finishing Technique!? Watch My Instantaneous Movement / Goku's Special Technique	January 15, 1992	September 11, 2000
124	109	I Will Overcome Goku!! The King of the Saiyan Warrior Race / Z Warriors Prepare	January 22, 1992	September 12, 2000
125	110	License Mastery? Goku's Newest Trial / Goku's Ordeal	January 29, 1992	September 13, 2000
126	111	Murderers Who Leave No Trace — Which Ones Are the Artificial Humans!? / The Androids Appear	February 5, 1992	September 14, 2000
127	112	The Cold-Blooded No. 20's Hideous Atrocities!! Goku's Super Transformation of Anger / A Handy Trick	February 12, 1992	September 15, 2000
128	113	Goku's Double-Shock!! Caught Between Illness and Adversary / Double Trouble for Goku	February 19, 1992	September 18, 2000
129	114	The Might of Vegeta!! The Blood of a Super Saiyan Awakens / Upgrade to Super Saiyan	February 26, 1992	September 19, 2000
130	115	No. 20's Defiant Smile... The Secret of Doctor Gero / The Secret of Dr. Gero	March 4, 1992	September 20, 2000
131	116	A Reality More Terrifying than the Future!? Trunks' Suspicions / More Androids?!	March 11, 1992	September 21, 2000
132	117	Give Chase!! The Search for Doctor Gero's Mysterious Laboratory / Follow Dr. Gero	March 18, 1992	September 22, 2000
133	118	And the Terror Becomes Reality... No. 17 and No. 18 Awaken!! / Nightmare Comes True	March 25, 1992	September 25, 2000
134	119	Too Late to Do Anything!? The Ultimate Weapons to Kill Goku / Goku's Assassin	April 1, 1992	September 26, 2000
135	120	Good Looks and Super Power!? No Blind Spot on No. 18 / Deadly Beauty	April 15, 1992	September 27, 2000
136	121	Nobody Is Able to Stop Them... Is This the End of the Z Warriors!? / No Match for the Androids	April 22, 1992	September 28, 2000
137	122	Piccolo's Resolution!! The Last Measure in His Reserve / Last Ditch Effort	April 29, 1992	September 29, 2000
138	123	Walking Weapons of Mass Destruction!! The Artificial Humans Draw Near Goku / Closing In	May 6, 1992	October 2, 2000
139	124	An Ominous Foreboding! Bulma Unveils a Mystery / Unwelcome Discovery	May 13, 1992	October 3, 2000

Season 5: Imperfect Cell and Perfect Cell Sagas (1992)

No. Overall	Initial Dub No.	Title	Original Air Date	English Air Date
140	125	Discovery of an Evil Egg!! A Terrified Trunks / Seized with Fear	May 20, 1992	October 4, 2000
141	126	To Face an Unprecedented Foe... Birth of a Super Namekian!! / The Reunion	May 27, 1992	October 5, 2000
142	127	Kamehame-Ha!? The Monster Who Possesses Goku's Ki / Borrowed Powers	June 3, 1992	October 6, 2000
143	128	A Life Form of Evil and Destruction!! His Name Is Artificial Human Cell / His Name is Cell	June 10, 1992	October 9, 2000
144	129	Piccolo's Grievous Mistake! Cell Turned Loose on the City! / Piccolo's Folly	June 17, 1992	October 10, 2000
145	130	The Secret of Cell's Birth! What Lies Below the Laboratory!? / Laboratory Basement	June 24, 1992	October 11, 2000
146	131	Goku Awakens to Battle! Go Beyond Super Saiyan!! / Our Hero Awakes	July 1, 1992	October 12, 2000
147	132	Hasten Your Training, Saiyans! In the Room of Spirit and Time... / Time Chamber	July 8, 1992	October 13, 2000
148	133	The Gekiretsu Kodan That Split the Heavens!! Piccolo vs. Artificial Human No. 17 / The Monster is Coming	July 15, 1992	October 16, 2000
149	134	How I Have Waited for This Day!! Cell's Prologue to Perfection / He's Here	July 22, 1992	October 17, 2000
150	135	The Suicide Counterattack Proves Ineffective! Piccolo's Flame Burns Out!! / Up to Piccolo	July 29, 1992	October 18, 2000
151	136	One Final Remaining Hope... No. 16, the Wordless Warrior, Takes Action!! / Silent Warrior	August 5, 1992	October 19, 2000
152	137	No. 17 Swallowed... The Transforming Cell is a Super Gourmet / Say Goodbye, 17	August 12, 1992	October 20, 2000
153	138	Tomorrow, I Am Going to Pulverize You!! Goku's Challenge / Sacrifice	August 19, 1992	October 23, 2000
154	139	I Will Dispose of Everything!! A Reborn Vegeta, Father and Son, Sally Forth / Saiyans Emerge	August 26, 1992	October 24, 2000
155	140	Suddenly Full-Throttle!! The Super Power of a Radiant Vegeta / Super Vegeta	September 2, 1992	October 25, 2000
156	141	On Your Knees, Cell! I Am Super Vegeta!! / Bow to the Prince	September 9, 1992	October 26, 2000
157	142	Dangerous Pride!! A Challenge to Cell's Perfect Form / Hour of Temptation	September 16, 1992	October 27, 2000
158	143	I'm So Distraught!! Kururin's Handiwork in Destroying No. 18 / Krillin's Decision	September 23, 1992	October 30, 2000
159	144	A Shock to the Entire Universe!! Cell's Spectacular Evolution Toward His Perfect Form / The Last Defense	September 30, 1992	October 31, 2000
160	145	Battle Power Infinity!! Birth of the God of Destruction Named Cell / Cell is Complete	October 14, 1992	November 1, 2000
161	146	Super Vegeta in Peril!! An Absolutely Perfect Terror Closes In!! / Vegeta Must Pay	October 21, 1992	November 2, 2000
162	147	Breaking Through the Boundaries of the Super Saiyan!! Trunks Summons a Storm / Trunks Ascends	October 28, 1992	November 3, 2000
163	148	Save Your Father!! Trunks' Fury, Which Scorches Even the Heavens / Saving Throw	November 4, 1992	November 6, 2000
164	149	A Future of Despair!! Trunks, the Man Who Lived Through Hell / Ghosts from Tomorrow	November 11, 1992	November 7, 2000
165	150	Super Trunks Has a Weakness!! Cell's Shocking Bombshell Declaration / The Cell Games	November 18, 1992	November 8, 2000

Season 6: Cell Games Saga (1992–93)

No. Overall	Initial Dub No.	Title	Original Air Date	English Air Date
166	151	A Final Battle Closes In on Goku!! The Mystery of the New Tenkaichi Tournament / What is the Tournament?	November 25, 1992	November 9, 2000
167	152	100% Ratings!! The Cell Games Call Forth Death with an Exclusive Live Broadcast / The Doomsday Broadcast	December 2, 1992	November 13, 2000
168	153	Goku and Gohan... The Hero Father and Son's Ultimate Level-Up / Meet Me in the Ring	December 9, 1992	November 14, 2000
169	154	Goku's Composure!? Let's Rest and Wait for the Cell Games / No Worries Here	December 16, 1992	November 15, 2000
170	155	A Warrior's Rest... The Girl, the Lies, and Gohan's Resolution / A Girl Named Lime	January 13, 1993	November 16, 2000
171	156	Hidden Power!! When Gohan Was a Baby / Memories of Gohan	January 20, 1993	November 20, 2000
172	157	Seek Out Kami-sama!! Goku's Great Instantaneous Movement / A New Guardian	January 27, 1993	November 21, 2000
173	158	Dende's First Task!! The Dragon Balls Restored / Dende's Dragon	February 3, 1993	November 22, 2000
174	159	A Hard Problem for Goku!? Take Back the Dragon Balls / The Puzzle of General Tao	February 10, 1993	November 23, 2000
175	160	Those Who Would Challenge Cell!! The Curtain Rises on the Battle / The Games Begin	February 17, 1993	November 27, 2000
176	161	Just a Moment!! The Satan Squad Goes On the Rampage / Losers Fight First	March 3, 1993	November 28, 2000
177	162	Fight Time, Goku!! The Ultra-Tense Cell Games / Goku vs. Cell	March 10, 1993	November 29, 2000
178	163	Direct Hit to Earth!! Cell's Extra-Large Kamehame-Ha / Cell's Bag of Tricks	March 17, 1993	November 30, 2000
179	164	Defeat or Death!? Goku's Turnabout Ploy / No More Rules	March 31, 1993	December 4, 2000
180	165	A Conclusion to the Deathmatch!! Goku's Declaration of Surrender!? / The Fight is Over	April 7, 1993	December 5, 2000
181	166	He Who Takes Over as Strongest... His Name is Gohan / Faith in a Boy	April 14, 1993	December 6, 2000
182	167	Become Enraged, Gohan — Call Forth Your Dormant Power / Gohan's Desperate Plea	April 21, 1993	December 7, 2000
183	168	Teeny Menaces!! Attack of the Cell Juniors / Android Explosion	April 28, 1993	December 11, 2000
184	169	The Tragic No. 16!! An Enraged Super Gohan Begins Taking Action / Cell Juniors Attack!	May 5, 1993	December 12, 2000
185	170	Devastating True Power!! The Cell Juniors Pulverized / The Unleashing and Awakening	May 12, 1993	December 13, 2000
186	171	Cell Gets KO'ed!! Just Two Super Ironfisted Blows / The Unstoppable Gohan	May 19, 1993	December 14, 2000
187	172	Something Amiss With Cell!! His Perfect Form Crumbles / Cell's Mighty Breakdown	May 26, 1993	December 18, 2000
188	173	Bye-Bye, Everyone!! Goku's Last Instantaneous Movement / A Hero's Farewell	June 2, 1993	December 19, 2000
189	174	A Nightmare in Broad Daylight!! The Terror Becomes Even More Perfect / Cell Returns!	June 16, 1993	December 20, 2000
190	175	From Goku to Gohan... The Spirit of the Father is Handed Down / The Horror Won't End	June 23, 1993	December 21, 2000
191	176	The Battle is Over... Thank You, Son Goku / Save the World	June 30, 1993	December 26, 2000
192	177	I'm Going to Train In the Next World!! A Smile at Parting / Goku's Decision	July 7, 1993	December 27, 2000
193	178	New Days... Father! I'm Hanging In There / One More Wish	July 14, 1993	December 28, 2000
194	179	One More Conclusion!! I Will Defend the Future / Free the Future	July 21, 1993	December 29, 2000

Season 7: Other World, Great Saiyaman and World Tournament Sagas (1993–94)

No. Overall	Initial Dub No.	Title	Original Air Date	English Air Date
195	180	A Deep Impression!! There They Are! The Next World's Awesome Dudes / Warriors of the Dead	July 28, 1993	September 10, 2001
196	181	I'm the Best in the Next World!! Heroes of the Ages Assembled / Tournament Begins	August 11, 1993	September 11, 2001
197	182	Grand Kaio's World Gone Wild!! Goku Kicks Up a Whirlwind / Water Fight	August 18, 1993	September 12, 2001
198	183	Final Round of Flame!! Goku or Paikuhan!? / Final Round	August 25, 1993	September 13, 2001
199	184	Don't Let Victory Get Away!! Finish With an Ultra-Fast Kamehame-Ha / Goku vs. Pikkon	September 1, 1993	September 14, 2001
200	185	Seven Years Since Then! Starting Today, I'm a High School Student / Gohan Goes to High School	September 8, 1993	September 17, 2001
201	186	For Love and Justice — Enter the Great Saiyaman / I am Saiyaman	September 15, 1993	September 18, 2001
202	187	Gohan's Frantic First Date!? / Gohan's First Date	September 29, 1993	November 27, 2001
203	188	Gohan, Scramble! Save Videl!! / Rescue Videl	October 20, 1993	September 19, 2001
204	189	A Case of Robbery!! The Culprit is Saiyaman!? / Blackmail	October 27, 1993	September 20, 2001
205	190	Goku Returning to Life!? Entry into the Tenkaichi Tournament!! / I'll Fight Too!	November 3, 1993	September 21, 2001
206	191	Even Gohan is Surprised! Goten's Explosion of Power / The Newest Super Saiyan	November 10, 1993	September 24, 2001
207	192	Ah, You're Flying!! Videl's Introduction to Bukujutsu / Take Flight Videl	November 17, 1993	September 25, 2001
208	193	Welcome Back, Goku! The Entire Z Team Assembles!! / Gather For the Tournament	November 24, 1993	September 26, 2001
209	194	Watch Out, Saiyaman! Beware of Sharpshooters!? / Camera Shy	December 8, 1993	September 27, 2001
210	195	No Small Matter!! Little Trunks / The World Tournament	December 15, 1993	September 28, 2001
211	196	It's My Turn! Goten's Anxious First Fight / Trunks vs. Goten	December 22, 1993	October 2, 2001
212	197	Happiness Times a Million! The Junior Champion Is Decided!! / Best of the Boys	January 12, 1994	October 3, 2001
213	198	Now What, Satan!? The Greatest Pinch in History / Big Trouble, Little Trunks	January 19, 1994	October 4, 2001
214	199	Event Match-ups Decided!! Let's Hurry and Hold the First Round / Who Will Fight Who?	January 26, 1994	October 5, 2001
215	200	What's the Matter, Piccolo!? An Unheard-of No-Fight-Forfeit / Forfeit of Piccolo!	February 2, 1994	October 8, 2001
216	201	Undyingly Unpleasant!? The Mystery of Spopovitch / A Dark and Secret Power	February 9, 1994	October 9, 2001
217	202	A Tragic Videl!! Are You Coming Out, Angry Super Gohan? / Videl is Crushed	February 16, 1994	October 10, 2001
218	203	Exposed!! The Saiyaman is Son Gohan! / Identities Revealed	February 23, 1994	October 11, 2001
219	204	A Slithering Conspiracy!! Gohan's Power is Stolen / Energy Drain	March 2, 1994	October 12, 2001

Season 8: Babidi and Majin Buu Sagas (1994–95)

No. Overall	Initial Dub No.	Title	Original Air Date	English Air Date
220	205	The Man Behind the Curtains Appears!! The Evil Madoshi Babidi / The Wizard's Curse	March 9, 1994	October 15, 2001
221	206	The Awaiting Trap!! A Challenge from the Demon Realm / King of the Demons	March 16, 1994	October 16, 2001
222	207	Don't Toy With Me!! Vegeta's Breakthrough First Strike of Fury / Vegeta Attacks	March 23, 1994	October 17, 2001
223	208	Goku's Power Wide Open!! Blow Away Yakon / Next Up, Goku	April 13, 1994	October 18, 2001
224	209	A Great Miscalculation!! Satan vs. Three Super-Warriors!? / Battle Supreme	April 20, 1994	October 22, 2001
225	210	Such Strong Kids!! No. 18's Close Fight!? / Eighteen Unmasks	April 27, 1994	October 23, 2001
226	211	Confrontation with the Demon King! It's Your Turn, Gohan!! / Pay to Win	May 4, 1994	October 24, 2001
227	212	A Wicked Heart Discovered!! Dabura's Great Idea / Heart of a Villain	May 18, 1994	October 25, 2001
228	213	Vegeta, Prince of Destruction, Revived!! Intrusion at the Tournament / The Dark Prince Returns	May 25, 1994	October 29, 2001
229	214	The Super-confrontation of Destiny!! The Clash of Goku vs. Vegeta / Vegeta's Pride	June 15, 1994	October 30, 2001
230	215	Just You Wait, Babidi!! Your Aspirations Will Not Be Allowed / The Long Awaited Fight	June 22, 1994	October 31, 2001
231	216	The Seal is Broken! Out Comes the Vicious Majin Boo!! / Magic Ball of Buu	June 29, 1994	November 1, 2001
232	217	I Won't Allow the Revival!! A Kamehame-Ha of Resistance / Buu is Hatched!	July 6, 1994	November 5, 2001
233	218	A Straight Line to Despair!? The Grief of Kaioshin / The Losses Begin	July 13, 1994	November 6, 2001
234	219	The Terrifying Majin!! Death's Dread Draws Near Gohan / The Terror of Majin Buu	July 27, 1994	November 7, 2001
235	220	Gonna Eat'cha!!' The Hungry Majin's Supernatural Powers / Meal Time	August 3, 1994	November 8, 2001
236	221	A Warrior's Resolution!! I Will Dispose of the Majin / The Warrior's Decision	August 17, 1994	November 12, 2001
237	222	For Those Whom He Loves... Vegeta Perishes!! / Final Atonement	August 24, 1994	November 13, 2001
238	223	The Nightmare Revisited!! Majin Boo Has Survived / Evil Lives On	August 31, 1994	September 16, 2002
239	224	The Struggle of Videl and the Others! Find the Dragon Balls / Find the Dragon Balls	September 7, 1994	September 17, 2002
240	225	Enormous Hope!! A New Finishing Technique for the Little Squirts / Revival	September 21, 1994	September 18, 2002
241	226	Goten and Trunks — The World's Most Wanted / Global Announcement	September 28, 1994	September 19, 2002
242	227	Gohan Revived — Kaioshin's Secret Weapon!? / Learn to Fuse	October 12, 1994	September 23, 2002
243	228	It Came Ou~t!! The Legendary Z-Sword / The Z Sword	October 19, 1994	September 24, 2002
244	229	Metro West is Targeted! Stop, Majin Boo!! / Race to Capsule Corp.	November 2, 1994	September 25, 2002
245	230	An Astounding Great Transformation!! Super Saiyan 3 / Super Saiyan 3?!	November 9, 1994	September 26, 2002
246	231	Bye Bye Babidi!! Majin Boo Rebels / Buu's Mutiny	November 16, 1994	September 30, 2002
247	232	Absurdly Awful-Looking!? The Special Training Transformation Pose / The Fusion Dance	November 23, 1994	October 1, 2002
248	233	See You Later, Everybody!! Goku Returns to the Other World / Goku's Time is Up	November 30, 1994	October 2, 2002
249	234	Where is Gohan!? Ferocious Training in the Kaioshin Realm / Return to Other World	December 7, 1994	October 3, 2002
250	235	You're Kidding, Right!? The Z-Sword is Broken / Out From the Broken Sword	December 14, 1994	October 7, 2002
251	236	Birth of a Superhuman Warrior!! His Name is Gotenks / Gotenks is Born	December 21, 1994	October 8, 2002
252	237	The Final Weapon is Engaged!? Satan Will Save the Earth / Unlikely Friendship	January 11, 1995	October 9, 2002
253	238	I've Stopped Killing!! Majin Boo's Good Boy Declaration / I Kill No More	January 25, 1995	October 10, 2002

Season 9: Fusion, Kid Buu and Peaceful World Sagas (1995–96)

No. Overall	Initial Dub No.	Title	Original Air Date	English Air Date
254	239	Run Away, Satan!! An Angry Majin Boo Emerges / The Evil of Men	February 1, 1995	October 14, 2002
255	240	Which One Will Win!? A Good-and-Evil Boo-Boo Confrontation / Buu Against Buu	February 8, 1995	October 15, 2002
256	241	A No-Timeout Catastrophe!! Earth's Humanity Exterminated / Empty Planet	February 15, 1995	October 16, 2002
257	242	The Special Training Is a Success!! You're Finished Now, Majin Boo / Time Struggle	February 22, 1995	October 17, 2002
258	243	I'm Going Like I Mean It!! A Wide-Open Super Gotenks / Super Moves of Gotenks	March 1, 1995	October 21, 2002
259	244	I've Done It!! Boo Successfully Eliminated With Ghosts!? / Trapped in Forever	March 8, 1995	October 22, 2002
260	245	Escape From Another Dimension!! Super Gotenks 3 / Feeding Frenzy	March 15, 1995	October 23, 2002
261	246	Going Too Far!? Boo-Boo Volleyball / Gotenks is Awesome	March 22, 1995	October 24, 2002
262	247	Truly 'Great'!! A Reborn Gohan Returns to Earth / Unlucky Break	April 26, 1995	October 28, 2002
263	248	Boo Overwhelmed!! Gohan's Miracle Power / A Whole New Gohan	May 3, 1995	October 29, 2002
264	249	Has He Done It!? Majin Boo's Great Explosion / Search for Survivors	May 17, 1995	October 30, 2002
265	250	Boo's Worst Foul! Gotenks is Absorbed!? / Majin Buu Transforms	May 24, 1995	November 4, 2002
266	251	For the Sake of the Entire Universe... Return to Life, Son Goku / The Old Kai's Weapon	May 31, 1995	November 5, 2002
267	252	The Miracle Happens Once... Will the Super Combination With Gohan Come About? / Ready to Fuse?	June 7, 1995	November 6, 2002
268	253	Merged!! Vegeta's Pride and Goku's Rage / Union of Rivals	June 28, 1995	November 7, 2002
269	254	Magnificent Power!! Vegetto Surpasses the Ultimate / Meet Vegito	July 5, 1995	November 8, 2002
270	255	A Fissure Between Dimensions!! Has Boo Snapped!? / Rip in the Universe	July 12, 1995	November 11, 2002
271	256	The Ace Up Boo's Sleeve!! You Become a Hard Candy! / Vegito...Downsized	July 19, 1995	November 12, 2002
272	257	A Hero Lost!? Vegetto is Absorbed / The Incredible Fighting Candy	July 26, 1995	November 13, 2002
273	258	A Demonic Maze!! What Is There Inside Boo's Belly!? / The Innards of Buu	August 2, 1995	November 14, 2002
274	259	Nightmares or Illusions!? Goku and Gohan's Father-Son Confrontation / Mind Trap	August 9, 1995	November 15, 2002
275	260	A Majin's Secret!! Two More Boos Inside of Boo / Deadly Vision	August 16, 1995	November 18, 2002
276	261	Where Is the Exit!? Escape from a Collapsing Boo / Evil Kid Buu!	August 23, 1995	November 19, 2002
277	262	Earth Disappears!! Boo's Reverse-Transformation of Evil / End of Earth	September 6, 1995	March 17, 2003
278	263	Buu's Assault!! A Conclusion in the Kaioshin Realm / True Saiyans Fight Alone	September 13, 1995	March 18, 2003
279	264	Seize the Future!! A Decisive Battle with the Universe at Stake / Battle for the Universe Begins	September 20, 1995	March 19, 2003
280	265	Vegeta Takes Off His Hat!! Goku, You Are No. 1 / Vegeta's Respect	October 18, 1995	March 20, 2003
281	266	Pull Through, Vegeta!! One Life-Threatening Minute / Minute of Desperation	November 1, 1995	March 21, 2003
282	267	Don't You Pick on Satan!! The Original Boo is Revived / Old Buu Emerges	November 8, 1995	March 24, 2003
283	268	Vegeta's Secret Plan!! Polunga and the Two Wishes / Earth Reborn	November 15, 1995	March 25, 2003
284	269	A Last Hope!! We'll Make a Huge Genki Dama / Call to Action	November 22, 1995	March 26, 2003
285	270	Ultra-Impressive!! The Genki Dama From Everyone is Finished / People of Earth Unite	November 29, 1995	March 27, 2003
286	271	Son Goku is Strongest After All!! Majin Boo is Eliminated / Spirit Bomb Triumphant	December 13, 1995	March 28, 2003
287	272	Peace Returns!! Majin Boo, Champion of Justice!? / Celebrations with Majin Buu	December 20, 1995	March 31, 2003
288	273	You're Late, Goku! Everyone Party!! / He's Always Late	January 10, 1996	April 2, 2003
289	274	Grandpa Goku! I Am Pan!! / Granddaughter Pan	January 17, 1996	April 3, 2003
290	275	I Am Oob! Now Ten Years Old, the Former Majin!? / Buu's Reincarnation	January 24, 1996	April 4, 2003
291	276	Even Stronger!! Goku's Dream is Super-Huge / Goku's Next Journey	January 31, 1996	April 7, 2003

Dragon Ball Z Kai

Dragon Ball Z Kai, titled Dragon Ball Kai in Japan, stands as a remarkable remaster and reimagining of the legendary Dragon Ball Z, commemorating its 20th Anniversary.

Premiering on Fuji TV on April 5, 2009, this anime took viewers on an exhilarating journey with its high-definition visuals and finely edited content.

The initial run of Dragon Ball Kai concluded on March 27, 2011, leaving fans with 97 captivating episodes. The show, paired with One Piece under the banner "Dream 9," held a notable average rating of 9.4%, reaching a pinnacle at 12.3% (Episode 47) and a low of 6.4% (Episode 18).

However, Dragon Ball Kai returned to Japanese TV on April 6, 2014, bringing forth the Majin Buu Saga. Its grand finale unfolded on June 28, 2015, closing the chapter with a total of 61 episodes.

Notably, the international version, known as Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters, extended the saga to 69 episodes. This nuanced retelling solidifies Dragon Ball Kai as a timeless gem, ensuring fans worldwide can experience the iconic saga with renewed vigor and brilliance.

Dragon Ball Z Chapters

Dragon Ball Z, spanning chapters 195–519 of the original Dragon Ball manga, is a captivating saga following Son Goku's discovery of his Saiyan warrior heritage. This epic tale, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump, unfolds across 42 tankōbon volumes released from September 10, 1985, to August 4, 1995.

Toei Animation brought the saga to life with two anime adaptations: Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Viz Media's English releases, starting in 1998, renamed volumes 17–42 as "Dragon Ball Z." The series gained immense popularity, concluding its second part on June 6, 2006.

In June 2008, Viz introduced the "Viz Big Edition," featuring three volumes in one. The saga's evolution continued in 2013 with a fully colored version serialized digitally as Dragon Ball (Full Color) in Weekly Shonen Jump. This enduring masterpiece captivates audiences with Goku's adventures and timeless themes of strength and friendship.

Dragon Ball Z Fighting Styles

Battles in Dragon Ball Z are not just about strength and speed; they are a cosmic saga of epic proportions. These legendary adventures span across planets and dimensions, featuring the most powerful warriors in the universe.

At the heart of Dragon Ball Z’s combat system is the awe-inspiring concept of transformations. Transformations, the ability to change one’s appearance and power level, are the key to unlocking new potentials and overcoming impossible odds. It’s the secret to achieving legendary forms, such as Super Saiyan, and Namekian Fusion. Transformations are the pinnacle of the martial arts within the Dragon Ball Z universe, pushing fighters to unimaginable limits.

It’s also a stunning showcase of martial arts diversity. Goku learns from the best of the best, such as Master Roshi, King Kai, and Mr. Popo. These formidable mentors teach him techniques such as the Kaio-ken, the Spirit Bomb, and many more.

These formidable techniques are a reflection of the creator’s influences, with iconic figures such as Superman, Star Wars, and Norse mythology inspiring the foundations of Dragon Ball Z’s martial arts.

Dragon Ball Z Groups and Factions

In the exciting world of Dragon Ball Z, different groups and teams make the story more interesting. They bring in conflicts, and friendships, and make watching more fun.

Here are some important groups in the series:

The Dragon Team

The Dragon Team, Earth's defenders, started during Goku and Bulma's Dragon Balls quest. This group of powerful warriors, lacking formal roles, fights for justice. Over the years, they added new members, even former enemies, and faced stronger foes, always prevailing.

Frieza Force

Frieza, the self-proclaimed "Lord of the Universe," leads an interplanetary empire. Raditz, a member of Frieza's forces, comes to Earth to find his brother Goku. Frieza's top henchmen are Dodoria and Zarbon, key advisers in the destruction of the Saiyan race, with Appule, Cui, Raspberry, Namole, Abo, Kado, and Malaka.

King Vegeta's Elite

King Vegeta, the ruler of Planet Vegeta, is not the ultimate authority as Frieza controls the Saiyan race. King Vegeta exiles his son Tarble, and some Saiyans, like Paragus and Broly, disagree with him.

When King Vegeta attempts to rescue Vegeta from Frieza's spaceship, it leads to his death and the destruction of Planet Vegeta by Frieza.

Ginyu Force

The Ginyu Force, an elite mercenary group, is led by Captain Ginyu, who can swap bodies with others. Frieza sends them to Namek to discipline Vegeta and retrieve stolen Dragon Balls. Despite their strength, the Ginyu Force is known for their bizarre poses, candy betting, and rock-paper-scissors decisions.

Captain Ginyu, the leader, can switch bodies. The other members include Recoome, a powerful brute; Burter, the self-proclaimed fastest being; Jeice, who teams up with Burter; and Guldo, a short amphibious fighter.

Lord Slug's Demon Clan

Lord Slug, a Super Namek, leads an army after being exiled from Namek. In the movie "Lord Slug," they try to transform Earth into a spacecraft for conquest. Slug's close henchmen include Commander Zeeun, Angila, Wings, Medamatcha, Kakuja, and Gyoshu.

Piccolo and Goku defeat most henchmen, with Piccolo, Gohan, and Goku teaming up to defeat Lord Slug in the final battle.

Organization of Babidi

Babidi, a wizard with mind-control spells, manipulates fighters like Yamu and Spopovich to gather energy for resurrecting Majin Buu. After betraying his minions, Babidi controls Dabura, a king of demons, and uses him against the Z Fighters.

Pilaf Gang

Emperor Pilaf, a short imp, aims to rule the world using the Dragon Balls. His main henchmen are Shu and Mai. Pilaf, resourceful, has various bases and even giant battle robots called Pilaf Machines. His attempt to release King Piccolo backfires, and later, Pilaf uses the Black Star Dragon Balls to turn Goku into a kid in Dragon Ball GT.

Red Ribbon Army

Led by Commander Red, the Red Ribbon Army aimed to conquer the world using the Dragon Balls. However, Red's secret wish for height led to his demise.

When Staff Officer Black took over, he renamed it the Black Ribbon Army. Goku defeated the army to stop their evil deeds.

Dragon Ball Z Films

Following the adventures of Goku and his friends as they defend the Earth and other planets from various villains, the Drago Ball Z series has spawned 15 animated movies so far.

Some of these movies are based on the original manga, while others are original stories or alternate versions of certain arcs.

Here are all the movies from the Dragon Ball Z franchise so far:

1. Dragon Ball Z: The Movie - Dead Zone (1989)

2. Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990)

3. Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might

4. Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991)

5. Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (1991)

6. Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992)

7. Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13 (1992)

8. Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993)

9. Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound (1993)

10. Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming (1994)

11. Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly (1994)

12. Dragon Ball Z: Revival Fusion (1995)

13. Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (1995)

14. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013)

15. Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection "F" (2015)

Dragon Ball Z Video Games

Dragon Ball video games began in 1990 under the Dragon Ball Z banner. They span various genres like fighting, role-playing, and platformers, featuring characters from the original series. Some game-only characters were designed by Toriyama, especially for these games.

Here is a list of all 57 games realized under the Dragon Ball Z banner so far:

Dragon Ball Z: Kyōshū! Saiyajin
Dragon Ball Z II: Gekishin Freeza
Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzōningen
Dragon Ball Z: Gekitō Tenkaichi Budokai
Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiyajin Zetsumetsu Keikaku
Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiya Densetsu
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 2
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 3
Dragon Ball Z: Super Goku Den — Totsugeki-Hen
Dragon Ball Z: Super Goku Den — Kakusei-Hen
Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension
Dragon Ball Z: Buyū Retsuden
Dragon Ball Z: Idainaru Son Goku Densetsu
Dragon Ball Z: Goku Hishōden
Dragon Ball Z: Goku Gekitōden
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Saiyajin Zenmetsu Keikaku — Chikyū-Hen
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Butōden
Dragon Ball Z: The Legend
Dragon Ball Z: Collectible CD Picture Cards
Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
Dragon Ball Z: Sagas
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi
Super Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World
Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku
Dragon Ball Z: Collectible Card Game
Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II
Dragon Ball Z: Taiketsu
Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors
Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi
Dragon Ball Z: For Kinect
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z
Dragon Ball Xenoverse
Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai
Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road
Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans
Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team
Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Butōden
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butōden
Dragon Ball Fusions
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi

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