Dragon Ball Z
DBZ
ドラゴンボールZ
Genres
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
Tags
all 23- DemographicShounen96
- FantasySuper Power94
- ActionMartial Arts89
- FantasyHenshin89
- Main CastMale Protagonist87
- FantasyCultivation85
- TraitsAliens82
- UniverseSpace79
- Main CastPrimarily Male Cast73
- TimeTime Skip70
- DramaComing of Age70
- FantasyMythology66
- UniverseAfterlife64
- Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast64
- ActionBattle Royale53
- SceneRural46
- TraitsDragons46
- TraitsRobots45
- TraitsGods42
- TimeAnachronism40
- OtherGore40
- DramaRevenge33
- TraitsDinosaurs30
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy. Tags: Shounen, Super Power, Martial Arts, Henshin, Male Protagonist, Cultivation, Aliens, Space, Primarily Male Cast, Time Skip, Coming of Age, Mythology.
#420
Ranked
#116
Popularity
42.1K
Favorites
237.1K
Members
#174
All Time
Popular TV
#286
All Time
Rated TV
Episode Progress
Complete291 / 291 episodes aired
All 291 episodes available on Bilibili TV, Crunchyroll, Hulu
- 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.
Where to Watch
Franchise Timeline
Dragon Ball Z is entry 2 of 14 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
- Dragon BallSeason 11986
- Dragon Ball ZSeason 21989
- Dragon Ball GTSeason 31996
- Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's LegacySeason 41997
- Dragon Ball Z KaiSeason 52009
- Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final ChaptersSeason 72014
- Dragon Ball DaimaSeason 82024
- Dragon Ball Z: Battle of GodsMain Story #9 (MOVIE)2013
- Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'Main Story #10 (MOVIE)2015
- Dragon Ball SuperSeason 112015
- Dragon Ball Super: BrolyMain Story #12 (MOVIE)2018
- Dragon Ball Super: Super HeroMain Story #13 (MOVIE)2022
- Dragon Ball Super: BeerusSeason 142026
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- Dragon Ball1986
- Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood RubiesOptional MOVIE1986
- Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's CastleOptional MOVIE1987
- Dragon Ball SpecialsOptional SPECIAL1988
- Dragon Ball: Mystical AdventureOptional MOVIE1988
- Dragon Ball: The Path to PowerOptional MOVIE1996
- Super Dragon Ball HeroesOptional ONA2018
- Dragon Ball Z1989
- Dragon Ball Z: Dead ZoneOptional MOVIE1989
- Dragon Ball Z: The World's StrongestOptional MOVIE1990
- Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of MightOptional MOVIE1990
- Dragon Ball Z: Bardock, The Father of GokuOptional TV1990
- Dragon Ball Z: Lord SlugOptional MOVIE1991
- Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's RevengeOptional MOVIE1991
- Dragon Ball Z: Gather Together! Goku's WorldOptional OVA1992
- Dragon Ball Z: The Return of CoolerOptional MOVIE1992
- Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation SpecialOptional TV1992
- Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!Optional MOVIE1992
- Dragon Ball Z: The History of TrunksOptional TV1993
- Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super SaiyanOptional MOVIE1993
- Dragon Ball Z: Bojack UnboundOptional MOVIE1993
- Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the SaiyansOptional OVA1993
- Looking Back at it All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show!Optional TV1993
- Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second ComingOptional MOVIE1994
- Dragon Ball Z: Bio-BrolyOptional MOVIE1994
- Dragon Ball Z: Fusion RebornOptional MOVIE1995
- Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the DragonOptional MOVIE1995
- Dragon Ball: Nihon Ijin Taishou - Saikyou no Ijin wa Dare?Optional TV2007
- Dragon Ball: Yo! The Return of Son-Goku and Friends!!Optional SPECIAL2008
- Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super SaiyansOptional OVA2010
- Dragon Ball: Episode of BardockOptional SPECIAL2011
- Dragon Ball GT1996
- Annecy Festival 60th Anniversary PVsOptional TV2021
Platform Scores
MAL
8.21
AniList
80 / 100
Kitsu
82 / 100
AniList Trend
367
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
Theme Songs
Public users tracking this
1
Mean Score
7.0
Status Breakdown
Tags
Shows how closely each tag relates to this animeShow spoiler tags8
Relations
Sequel4
Side Story26
Dragon Ball Daima
Dragon Ball Super
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock, The Father of Goku
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn
Dragon Ball Z: Gather Together! Goku's World
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans
Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
Dragon Ball: Nihon Ijin Taishou - Saikyou no Ijin wa Dare?
Dragon Ball: Yo! The Return of Son-Goku and Friends!!
Looking Back at it All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show!
Alt. Version2
Character6
Dragon Ball Z x Kao
Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special
Kyutai Panic Adventure Returns!
Kyutai Panic Adventure!
One Piece
Vegeta Super Yasaijin ni Narou-hen
Recommendations
10 recommendations
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Toriko
Fist of the North Star
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes is Dragon Ball Z?
Dragon Ball Z consists of 291 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 24 minutes.
Is Dragon Ball Z finished or ongoing?
Dragon Ball Z is a finished series that originally began airing in the spring of 1989. It concluded its run after completing its 291-episode arc.
Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z online?
You can stream Dragon Ball Z on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
What is the correct watch order for Dragon Ball Z?
Dragon Ball Z is the second entry in a seven-part franchise. You should watch the prequel Dragon Ball first to understand the context of the story before starting this series.
Who directed Dragon Ball Z and which studio produced it?
The series was produced by the studio Toei Animation. It was directed by Nishio, Daisuke.
What should I watch after finishing Dragon Ball Z?
If you enjoyed the series, you might consider watching its sequel, Dragon Ball GT. Other popular anime often enjoyed by fans of this title include One Piece, Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files, and Naruto.
Is Dragon Ball Z based on a manga?
Yes, the series is based on the work of Toriyama, Akira. It follows the story of Gokuu as he discovers his origins as a Saiyan.
Who are the main characters in Dragon Ball Z?
The story follows the journeys of Son, Gokuu, along with his allies and family including Vegeta, Son, Gohan, Piccolo, and Kuririn.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- 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
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