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Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z

S1 · E1

IMDB:

8.4
Dragon Ball Z

Released

4/26/1989

Duration

0h 26m

Genre

Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Country

Japan

Cast

Masako Nozawa, Ryo Horikawa, Toshio Furukawa

Overview

Now happily married and with a son, martial arts champion Goku must defend Earth from a series of extraterrestrial invaders bent on destruction.

Episodes

The New ThreatEP 1Available

The New Threat

25m8.0

Goku’s quiet life with his family and friends is about to be interrupted. A new threat - a powerful and sinister alien - is on its way to Earth.

ReunionsEP 2Available

Reunions

25m8.3

Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on Roshi’s island, where Goku introduces his son to all of his old friends. The smiles quickly fade, however, as an unexpected visitor - Raditz - lands on the island.

Unlikely AllianceEP 3Available

Unlikely Alliance

25m8.2

Raditz has kidnapped Gohan, and unless Goku agrees to join the sinister Saiyan, he may never see his son again! All hope is not lost, however, as a second visitor arrives, and Goku forges an unlikely alliance!

Piccolo's PlanEP 4Available

Piccolo's Plan

25m8.7

Piccolo may have a way to stop Raditz - the Makankosappo! There’s only one problem. He needs time to gather energy for the blast, which means Goku must fight Raditz alone!

Gohan's RageEP 5Available

Gohan's Rage

25m8.9

Gohan unleashes a mighty attack that not even Radtiz can resist! But as quickly as his power appears, it vanishes. When Raditz prepares to strike back, Goku must make the ultimate sacrifice to save his son!

No Time Like the PresentEP 6Available

No Time Like the Present

25m8.3

Piccolo takes Gohan into the wild for a harsh training program. Meanwhile, Goku embarks on a new adventure in the next world, as he travels the endless Snake Way to reach the legendary King Kai!

Day 1EP 7Available

Day 1

25m8.2

Gohan begins his first day of Piccolo’s training. Alone in the wilderness, he must quickly learn to take care of himself. But that isn’t easy when he’s tired, hungry - and being chased by bloodthirsty dinosaurs!

Gohan Goes Bananas!EP 8Available

Gohan Goes Bananas!

25m8.3

Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!

The Strangest RobotEP 9Available

The Strangest Robot

25m7.7

To escape a pack of wild animals, Gohan ventures into an ancient cave, where he meets an old Capsule Corp robot. The robot has lived alone in the cave for over 30 years, and he’s not happy to have visitors!

A New FriendEP 10Available

A New Friend

25m7.1

Gohan’s wilderness adventure continues, as he makes a new dinosaur friend! He’s happy to finally have some company until he’s harshly reminded that not all dinosaurs are friendly!

Terror on ArliaEP 11Available

Terror on Arlia

25m7.0

On planet Arlia, Vegeta and Nappa become prisoners of the tyrant king who rules the planet. After a brief scuffle with the monster Yeddy, the Arlians realize that the two Saiyans are more than they can handle.

Global TrainingEP 12Available

Global Training

25m7.5

Gohan spends his day tormenting a T-Rex. Across the planet, Tien and Chiaotzu find their training interrupted by Launch. Meanwhile, Goku tries to find King Kai on Snake Way.

Goz and MezEP 13Available

Goz and Mez

25m8.1

Goku encounters two giant ogres who want nothing more than to use the hero as a play toy! If he can defeat their challenges, the ogres vow to show him the way back to Snake Way.

Princess SnakeEP 14Available

Princess Snake

25m7.8

Back on Snake Way, Goku comes across a house he believes might belong to King Kai! Unfortunately, the dwelling is inhabited by Princess Snake, and she’ll do anything to keep Goku as her prisoner forever!

Dueling PiccolosEP 15Available

Dueling Piccolos

25m7.5

Piccolo flies off the handle during his fight with Raditz and splits in two! Meanwhile, Gohan decides to take a raft across the sea to visit his mother, gets caught in a storm, and suddenly remembers that he can’t swim!

Plight of the ChildrenEP 16Available

Plight of the Children

25m7.5

Gohan finds shelter with a gang of orphans living on the run from meddling adults. The group’s leader hatches a plan to take the kids to a safer hiding place, but when the police show up everything goes wrong!

Pendulum Room PerilEP 17Available

Pendulum Room Peril

25m7.9

Earth’s top warriors visit Kami’s Pendulum Room where the past, present, and future co-exist. After a trip back in time, they realize they’ll need to train harder to stand a chance against the approaching Saiyans.

The End of Snake WayEP 18Available

The End of Snake Way

25m8.3

Gohan continues training, but a full moon causes the young Saiyan to rampage out of control! Meanwhile, Goku makes it to the end of Snake Way only to mistake a friendly ape named Bubbles for King Kai!

Defying GravityEP 19Available

Defying Gravity

25m8.2

The intense gravity of King Kai’s planet makes Goku’s training difficult, but when he learns that the Saiyans are used to extreme fighting conditions, Goku is inspired to give it his all. Will it be enough?

Goku's AncestorsEP 20Available

Goku's Ancestors

25m8.2

After Goku struggles to bash Gregory with a hammer, King Kai inspires him with the story of the Saiyan race - and offers to train him personally! Will it be enough to stop the looming Saiyan invasion?

Counting DownEP 21Available

Counting Down

25m8.2

Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. There’s only one day left before the Saiyans arrive. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return!

The Darkest DayEP 22Available

The Darkest Day

25m8.2

Vegeta and Nappa mark their arrival with the destruction of an entire city! When the Z-Fighters confront them, the heroes must face an onslaught of Saibamen under the command of the Saiyans.

Saibamen Attack!EP 23Available

Saibamen Attack!

25m7.5

Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan stand face to face with the sinister Saiyans and their diabolical henchmen. The villains have already proven terrifyingly powerful. Can Earth’s heroes hold out until Goku arrives?

The Power of NappaEP 24Available

The Power of Nappa

25m8.5

Enraged over the loss of Yamcha, Krillin unleashes a powerful attack that destroys the maniacal Saibamen once and for all. Now Earth’s defenders must battle the Saiyans themselves - starting with Nappa.

SacrificeEP 25Available

Sacrifice

25m8.5

Chiaotzu sacrifices himself to save his friends from Nappa, but when the smoke clears, the villain still stands! Luckily, Tien has one trick left that could forever silence the Saiyan warrior!

Nappa's RampageEP 26Available

Nappa's Rampage

25m8.2

Vegeta has called a halt to the fighting, and Nappa uses the time to go on a rampage! Meanwhile, Goku reaches the end of Snake Way and races to rejoin his friends - but is he already too late?

Nimbus SpeedEP 27Available

Nimbus Speed

25m8.5

Piccolo, Gohan, and Krillin do their best to stop the Saiyans from finding the Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Goku rushes back to Earth on the Flying Nimbus, armed with more power than ever before!

Goku's ArrivalEP 28Available

Goku's Arrival

25m8.7

Piccolo makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Gohan from the rampaging Saiyans. Just when all seems lost, Goku returns to Earth with an incredible new level of power and confronts the invaders.

Lesson Number OneEP 29Available

Lesson Number One

25m8.6

Locked in battle with the Saiyans, Goku gives Nappa a brutal demonstration of the training he received from King Kai. Broken and defeated, Nappa must now face the ferocious wrath of Vegeta!

Goku vs. VegetaEP 30Available

Goku vs. Vegeta

25m8.7

Goku decides to take on mighty Vegeta all by himself! The two appear evenly matched, but both are hiding their true strength. The epic battle is underway - which mighty warrior will claim victory?

Saiyan Sized SecretEP 31Available

Saiyan Sized Secret

25m8.8

Vegeta and Goku continue trading brutal blows, but the action intensifies when Vegeta reveals the secret power of the Saiyans: the ability to transform into a giant, planet-destroying ape!

Spirit Bomb Away!EP 32Available

Spirit Bomb Away!

25m8.4

Goku feels the brunt of Vegeta’s fully-realized Saiyan power! Earth’s greatest hero is left with no choice except to use the Spirit Bomb. If his attack fails, he may find himself completely doomed!

Hero in the ShadowsEP 33Available

Hero in the Shadows

25m8.4

With Goku caught in the clutches of the giant ape Vegeta, Krillin attacks with his Destructo Disk! When his effort falls short, an unlikely hero steps out of the shadows!

Krillin's OffensiveEP 34Available

Krillin's Offensive

25m8.4

Goku passes the power of the Spirit Bomb to Krillin, who - with King Kai’s guidance - launches the bomb at Vegeta. The Saiyan is sent flying into the sky, but is the evil warrior really gone for good?

MercyEP 35Available

Mercy

25m8.7

Vegeta is crushed beneath the full weight of Gohan’s giant ape form! With the Saiyan battered and defeated, Krillin moves to finish the Saiyan with a final blow - but Goku has other plans.

Picking Up The PiecesEP 36Available

Picking Up The Pieces

25m8.3

The gang mourns the loss of Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo. With Kami gone, Earth’s Dragon Balls have disappeared. Will the surviving heroes find a way to wish their fallen friends back to life?

Plans for DepartureEP 37Available

Plans for Departure

25m8.2

Bulma accidentally destroys the Saiyan spaceship! Luckily, Mr. Popo reveals the existence of another ship that may be able to reach Namek. Can they find it in time, and will the old ship still work if they do?

Nursing WoundsEP 38Available

Nursing Wounds

25m8.0

Goku, Krillin, and Gohan prepare for the return of the Saiyans. Meanwhile, Bulma and Mr. Popo search for a second spaceship capable of transporting her to Planet Namek.

Friends or Foes?EP 39Available

Friends or Foes?

25m7.8

Gohan, Bulma, and Krillin blast off for Planet Namek in search of the magic Dragon Balls, but their journey quickly turns chaotic when they encounter a bizarre situation in the vacuum of space!

Cast

Masako Nozawa

Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)

Masako Nozawa

Ryo Horikawa

Vegeta (voice)

Ryo Horikawa

Toshio Furukawa

Piccolo (voice)

Toshio Furukawa

Mayumi Tanaka

Krillin / Uranai Baba (voice)

Mayumi Tanaka

Naoki Tatsuta

Oolong / Karin (voice)

Naoki Tatsuta

Ryusei Nakao

Freeza (voice)

Ryusei Nakao

Joji Yanami

Dr. Briefs (voice)

Joji Yanami

Naoko Watanabe

Puar / Chi-Chi (voice)

Naoko Watanabe

Hirotaka Suzuoki

Tien Shinhan (voice)

Hirotaka Suzuoki

Miki Ito

Android 18 (voice)

Miki Ito

Yuko Minaguchi

Videl, Pan (voice)

Yuko Minaguchi

Hiroko Emori

Mama / Chaozu / Bulma / Bulla (voice)

Hiroko Emori

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