How many episodes does Dragon Ball Z have?
Dragon Ball Z has a total of 291 episodes. The anime finished airing in 1989.
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Dragon Ball Z
DBZ
ドラゴンボールZ
Toei Animation
Genres
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
Tags
all 23- DemographicShounen96
- FantasySuper Power94
- FantasyHenshin89
- ActionMartial Arts89
- Main CastMale Protagonist87
- FantasyCultivation85
- TraitsAliens82
- UniverseSpace79
- Main CastPrimarily Male Cast73
- TimeTime Skip70
- DramaComing of Age70
- FantasyMythology66
- Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast64
- UniverseAfterlife64
- ActionBattle Royale53
- TraitsDragons46
- SceneRural46
- TraitsRobots45
- TraitsGods42
- OtherGore40
- TimeAnachronism40
- DramaRevenge33
- TraitsDinosaurs30
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy. Tags: Shounen, Super Power, Henshin, Martial Arts, Male Protagonist, Cultivation, Aliens, Space, Primarily Male Cast, Time Skip, Coming of Age, Mythology.
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Ranked
#116
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Favorites
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Members
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Episode Progress
Complete291 / 291 episodes aired
All 291 episodes available on Bilibili TV, Crunchyroll, Hulu
TV291 / 291 epsFinished8.21
Toei Animation·Spring 1989
- Premiered
- Spring 1989
- Aired
- Apr 26, 1989 – Jan 31, 1996
- Broadcast
- Wednesday · 19:00:00
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 116h 24m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Toei Animation
Alternative Titles
jaドラゴンボールZ
enDBZ
enDragonball Z
thดราก้อนบอล Z
ruДраконий жемчуг Зет
enדרגון בול זי
enWhat's My Destiny Dragon Ball
undBảy Viên Ngọc Rồng Z
Synopsis
Five years after winning the World Martial Arts tournament, Gokuu is now living a peaceful life with his wife and son. This changes, however, with the arrival of a mysterious enemy named Raditz who presents himself as Gokuu's long-lost brother. He reveals that Gokuu is a descendant of the once powerful but now virtually extinct Saiyan race, whose homeworld was annihilated. When he was sent to Earth as a baby, Gokuu's sole purpose was to conquer and destroy the planet; but after suffering amnesia from a head injury, his violent and savage nature changed, and instead was raised as a kind and well-mannered boy, now fighting to protect others. With his failed attempt at forcibly recruiting Gokuu as an ally, Raditz warns Gokuu's friends of a new threat that's rapidly approaching Earth—one that could plunge Earth into an intergalactic conflict and cause the heavens themselves to shake. A war will soon be fought over the seven mystical Dragon Balls, magic objects that can grant any wish. Only the strongest will survive. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Adapts chapters 195-519 of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga. The U.S. version is a dubbed alternative version of the original Japanese anime. For example, blood has been removed, beer is called root beer, the afterlife is called "Another Universe," and people emigrate before cities are destroyed. The U.S. version edited and compiled the original for a reduced episode count of 276 instead of the
Adapts chapters 195-519 of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga. The U.S. version is a dubbed alternative version of the original Japanese anime. For example, blood has been removed, beer is called root beer, the afterlife is called "Another Universe," and people emigrate before cities are destroyed. The U.S. version edited and compiled the original for a reduced episode count of 276 instead of the original 291. The proper episode count was later restored on the uncut "Orange Brick" Season Set released by FUNimation Entertainment from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, these sets as well as the Season Set Blu-rays crop the show from its original 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9. The only complete 4:3 release ever released in English were the Dragon Boxes, which have long since gone out of print.
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Adapts chapters 195-519 of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga. The U.S. version is a dubbed alternative version of the original Japanese anime. For example, blood has been removed, beer is called root beer, the afterlife is called "Another Universe," and people emigrate before cities are destroyed. The U.S. version edited and compiled the original for a reduced episode count of 276 instead of the
Adapts chapters 195-519 of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga. The U.S. version is a dubbed alternative version of the original Japanese anime. For example, blood has been removed, beer is called root beer, the afterlife is called "Another Universe," and people emigrate before cities are destroyed. The U.S. version edited and compiled the original for a reduced episode count of 276 instead of the original 291. The proper episode count was later restored on the uncut "Orange Brick" Season Set released by FUNimation Entertainment from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, these sets as well as the Season Set Blu-rays crop the show from its original 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9. The only complete 4:3 release ever released in English were the Dragon Boxes, which have long since gone out of print.
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Platform Scores
MAL
8.21
Rank #420Votes 903.7K
AniList
80 / 100
Trend 8Popularity 237.1K
Kitsu
82 / 100
Rank #201Users 84.2KRuntime 116h 24m
AniList Trend
367
Franchise Timeline
Dragon Ball Z is entry 2 of 7 in the Dragon Ball watch order, continuing the story after Dragon Ball.
Franchise Timeline
Dragon Ball
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- 1Dragon BallSeason 1
- 2Dragon Ball ZSeason 2
- 3Dragon Ball GTSeason 3
- 4Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's LegacySeason 4
- 5Dragon Ball Z KaiSeason 5
- 6Dragon Ball Z Kai: Bring Peace to the Future! Goku's Spirit is EternalSeason 6
- 7Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final ChaptersSeason 7
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- 1Dragon Ball
- 2Dragon Ball SpecialsOptional SPECIAL
- 3Super Dragon Ball HeroesOptional ONA
- 4Dragon Ball Z
- 5Dragon Ball Z: Dead ZoneOptional MOVIE
- 6Dragon Ball Z: The World's StrongestOptional MOVIE
- 7Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of MightOptional MOVIE
- 8Dragon Ball Z: Bardock, The Father of GokuOptional TV
- 9Dragon Ball Z: Lord SlugOptional MOVIE
- 10Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's RevengeOptional MOVIE
- 11Dragon Ball Z: Gather Together! Goku's WorldOptional OVA
- 12Dragon Ball Z: The Return of CoolerOptional MOVIE
- 13Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation SpecialOptional TV
- 14Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!Optional MOVIE
- 15Dragon Ball Z: The History of TrunksOptional TV
- 16Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super SaiyanOptional MOVIE
- 17Dragon Ball Z: Bojack UnboundOptional MOVIE
- 18Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the SaiyansOptional OVA
- 19Looking Back at it All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show!Optional TV
- 20Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second ComingOptional MOVIE
- 21Dragon Ball Z: Bio-BrolyOptional MOVIE
- 22Dragon Ball Z: Fusion RebornOptional MOVIE
- 23Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the DragonOptional MOVIE
- 24Dragon Ball: Nihon Ijin Taishou - Saikyou no Ijin wa Dare?Optional TV
- 25Dragon Ball: Yo! The Return of Son-Goku and Friends!!Optional SPECIAL
- 26Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super SaiyansOptional OVA
- 27Dragon Ball: Episode of BardockOptional SPECIAL
- 28Dragon Ball Z: Battle of GodsOptional MOVIE
- 29Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'Optional MOVIE
- 30Dragon Ball SuperOptional TV
- 31Dragon Ball DaimaOptional TV
- 32Dragon Ball GT
- 33Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy
- 34Dragon Ball Z Kai
- 35Dragon Ball Z Kai: Bring Peace to the Future! Goku's Spirit is Eternal
- 36Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters
- 37Dragon Ball Super: BrolyOptional MOVIE
- 38Dragon Ball Super: Super HeroOptional MOVIE
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 291 / 291
Main Story
291 / 291
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 291
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
38 filler eps
Safe to skip· ~15h 12m saved by skipping
Episode 9-10Episode 12-16Episode 39-43Episode 100Episode 102Episode 108-117Episode 124-125Episode 170-171
Theme Songs
Status Breakdown
237,105users
Completed194,07281.9%
Planning18,6577.9%
Watching13,7305.8%
Paused5,3822.3%
Dropped5,2642.2%
Tags
Shows how closely each tag relates to this animeDemographic1
Shounen
96
Fantasy4
Super Power
94
Henshin
89
Cultivation
85
Mythology
66
Action2
Martial Arts
89
Battle Royale
53
Main Cast3
Male Protagonist
87
Primarily Male Cast
73
Primarily Adult Cast
64
Traits5
Aliens
82
Dragons
46
Robots
45
Gods
42
Dinosaurs
30
Universe2
Space
79
Afterlife
64
Time2
Time Skip
70
Anachronism
40
Drama2
Coming of Age
70
Revenge
33
Scene1
Rural
46
Other1
Gore
40
Show spoiler tags8
Drama1
Tragedy
56
Sci-Fi1
Time Manipulation
45
Traits2
Cyborg
40
Dissociative Identities
20
Other3
Reincarnation
40
Gender Bending
40
Memory Manipulation
20
Fantasy1
Body Swapping
33
Relations
Sequel4
Side Story26
2024
Dragon Ball Daima
Side StoryTV
Finished
·Fall 2024·20 eps2015
Dragon Ball Super
Side StoryTV
Finished
·Summer 2015·131 eps1990
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock, The Father of Goku
Side StoryTV
Finished
·1990·1 ep2013
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·2013·1 ep1994
Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·Summer 1994·1 ep1993
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·1993·1 ep1994
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·Winter 1994·1 ep1993
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·Winter 1993·1 ep1991
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·Summer 1991·1 ep1989
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·Summer 1989·1 ep1995
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·Winter 1995·1 ep1992
Dragon Ball Z: Gather Together! Goku's World
Side StoryOVA
Finished
·1992·1 ep1991
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·Winter 1991·1 ep1993
Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans
Side StoryOVA
Airing
·1993·2 eps2010
Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans
Side StoryOVA
Finished
·2010·1 ep2015
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·2015·1 ep1992
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·Summer 1992·1 ep1993
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
Side StoryTV
Finished
·1993·1 ep1992
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·Winter 1992·1 ep1990
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·Summer 1990·1 ep1990
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·Winter 1990·1 ep1995
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon
Side StoryMovie
Finished
·Summer 1995·1 ep2011
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
Side StorySpecial
Finished
·2011·1 ep2007
Dragon Ball: Nihon Ijin Taishou - Saikyou no Ijin wa Dare?
Side StoryTV
Finished
·2007·1 ep2008
Dragon Ball: Yo! The Return of Son-Goku and Friends!!
Side StorySpecial
Finished
·2008·1 ep1993
Looking Back at it All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show!
Side StoryTV
Finished
·1993·1 epAlt. Version2
Character6
2018
Dragon Ball Z x Kao
CharacterTV
Finished
·2018·1 ep1992
Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special
CharacterTV
Finished
·1992·1 ep2004
Kyutai Panic Adventure Returns!
CharacterSpecial
Finished
·2004·1 ep2003
Kyutai Panic Adventure!
CharacterSpecial
Finished
·2003·1 ep1999
One Piece
CharacterTV
Airing
·Fall 19992015
Vegeta Super Yasaijin ni Narou-hen
CharacterTV
Finished
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z?
You can watch Dragon Ball Z on Crunchyroll and Hulu. It is entry 2 of 7 in the franchise.
Is Dragon Ball Z worth watching?
Dragon Ball Z has a score of 8.21/10 and is categorized under Adventure, Comedy, Action, and Fantasy genres. It is rated PG for Children.
Is Dragon Ball Z a sequel?
Dragon Ball Z is entry 2 of 7 in the franchise. It follows Gokuu five years after he won the World Martial Arts tournament and introduces his Saiyan heritage.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Premiered
- Spring 1989
- Aired
- Apr 26, 1989 – Jan 31, 1996
- Broadcast
- Wednesday · 19:00:00
- Episodes
- 291 / 291
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 116h 24m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Toei Animation
Alternative Titles
jaドラゴンボールZ
enDBZ
enDragonball Z
thดราก้อนบอล Z
ruДраконий жемчуг Зет
enדרגון בול זי
enWhat's My Destiny Dragon Ball
undBảy Viên Ngọc Rồng Z
Score Distribution
8.1
Score Distribution
AniList
weighted average
130,522
voters
Score Distribution
10
20.7%
26,9829
23.7%
30,8868
26.4%
34,4437
17.5%
22,8776
6.4%
8,3975
4,211 · 3.2%
4
1,272 · 1.0%
3
603 · 0.5%
2
276 · 0.2%
1
575 · 0.4%
8.2
Score Distribution
Kitsu
weighted average
48,937
voters
Score Distribution
10
37.9%
18,56510
284 · 0.6%
9
11.1%
5,4559
615 · 1.3%
8
16.3%
7,9698
443 · 0.9%
7
17.2%
8,4097
196 · 0.4%
6
3,243 · 6.6%
6
79 · 0.2%
5
1,307 · 2.7%
5
35 · 0.1%
4
1,156 · 2.4%
4
14 · 0.0%
3
267 · 0.5%
3
7 · 0.0%
2
175 · 0.4%
2
11 · 0.0%
1
707 · 1.4%
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