Dragon Ball Z

ドラゴンボールゼット

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

1989–1996 26 min 9 Seasons 291 Episodes

The Saiyans have returned...

★ 8.4 / 10 4,910 ratings
AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
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Dragon Ball Z

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Synopsis

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

About

Dragon Ball Z premiered on April 26, 1989. It falls under the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure genres. The series has aired across 9 seasons and 291 episodes. with each episode running approximately 26 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on January 31, 1996.

Why viewers enjoy Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure elements. This combination of Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Dragon Ball Z was animated by Fuji Television Network, Toei Animation, Toei Company, and broadcast on Fuji TV.

Critical reception

Dragon Ball Z holds a rating of 8.4 out of 10 based on 4,910 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Dragon Ball Z include: competition, cyborg, martial arts, android, friendship, sequel, alien, end of the world. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

  • Masako Nozawa

    Masako Nozawa

  • Ryo Horikawa

    Ryo Horikawa

  • Toshio Furukawa

    Toshio Furukawa

  • Mayumi Tanaka

    Mayumi Tanaka

  • Naoki Tatsuta

    Naoki Tatsuta

  • Joji Yanami

    Joji Yanami

  • Naoko Watanabe

    Naoko Watanabe

  • Hirotaka Suzuoki

    Hirotaka Suzuoki

  • Miki Ito

    Miki Ito

  • Hiroko Emori

    Hiroko Emori

Production credits

Direction
Daisuke Nishio · Shigeyasu Yamauchi · Yoshihiro Ueda
Writing
Akira Toriyama · Takao Koyama · Neil Bligh

Release dates

Premiered

April 26, 1989

Last aired

January 31, 1996

Seasons & episodes

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Season1

Saiyan Saga

April 26, 1989·39episodes

After years of peace since the defeat of Piccolo Daimaoh, Goku now lives peacefully with his wife, Chi-Chi, and their son, Gohan. But everything changes when a mysterious warrior called Raditz arrives on Earth, revealing that he is Goku's brother and that they both belong to the warrior race of the Saiyans, a brutal people who conquer planets.

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Season2

Namek Saga

March 14, 1990·35episodes

While Goku recovers from injuries suffered during battle with the Saiyans, his friends begin their perilous quest for the Namekian Dragon Balls. Awaiting their arrival on Planet Namek is the powerful Ginyu Force – and the vile monster Frieza!

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Season3

Frieza Saga

January 30, 1991·33episodes

All seven Namekian Dragon Balls have been assembled, and the dragon Porunga has been summoned. Goku and his loyal friends must stop Frieza from making his wish for immortality. To defeat this monstrous foe – a Super Saiyan must emerge!

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Season4

Androids Saga

September 18, 1991·32episodes

After peace returns to Earth with the defeat of Freeza, a new danger approaches. A mysterious young man called Trunks appears from the future and warns Goku and the Z Warriors about the imminent arrival of two powerful androids created by the scientist Dr. Gero, a former member of the Red Ribbon Force who seeks revenge against Goku. The androids called 17 and 18 wiped out almost all of humanity in Trunks' future.

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Season5

Cell Saga

May 20, 1992·26episodes

As the battle with the Androids rages on, a fierce evil rises from the shadows: the monster known as Cell. Dr. Gero’s heinous creation is the ultimate weapon, a fighting machine built from the genetic material of the greatest warriors ever to walk the Earth!

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Season6

Cell Games Saga

November 25, 1992·29episodes

Humanity nears extinction as Cell achieves his deadly perfect form! Eager to display his new power, the monster proposes a tournament. If Earth produces a worthy challenger, whether be it Goku or Mr. Satan, mankind will be spared. But if not – death comes to all!

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Season7

World Tournament Saga

July 28, 1993·25episodes

In the seven years since Cell’s defeat, life on Earth has returned to normal. But now, the time has come for a new World Martial Arts Tournament. Goku returns from Other World to challenge Mr. Satan for his title – and to guard against the arrival of a new evil!

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Season8

Majin Buu Saga

March 9, 1994·34episodes

The evil wizard Babidi embarks on a quest for vengeance, seeking to fulfill his father's thwarted dreams of universal domination. Supreme Kai enlists Goku and the Z-Fighters to stop Babidi and his vile minions, but a deadly new threat emerges – Majin Vegeta!

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Season9

Kid Buu Saga

February 1, 1995·38episodes

Majin Buu's rampage continues, and the only hope of defeating this terrifying foe is the Fusion Technique. For this desperate plan to succeed, two fierce rivals, Goku and Vegeta, must combine their powers in a heroic attempt to stop Majin Buu once and for all!

Themes & topics

Keywords associated with this title by the community.

  • competition
  • cyborg
  • martial arts
  • android
  • friendship
  • sequel
  • alien
  • end of the world
  • anthropomorphism
  • tournament
  • dragon
  • based on manga
  • fighting
  • combat
  • super power
  • shocking
  • shounen
  • anime

Network

Fuji TV

Frequently asked questions

When did Dragon Ball Z premiere?

Dragon Ball Z premiered on April 26, 1989.

How many seasons does Dragon Ball Z have?

Dragon Ball Z has 9 seasons and 291 episodes in total.

What genre is Dragon Ball Z?

Dragon Ball Z is classified under Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure.

What networks did Dragon Ball Z air on?

Dragon Ball Z aired on Fuji TV.

Is Dragon Ball Z finished?

Yes, Dragon Ball Z concluded its run on January 31, 1996.

How long is each episode of Dragon Ball Z?

Each episode of Dragon Ball Z runs for approximately 26 minutes.

Where is Dragon Ball Z from?

Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime production.

What is the TMDB rating of Dragon Ball Z?

Dragon Ball Z holds a rating of 8.4 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.