Dragon Ball Z

Name: Dragon Ball Z
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Released: 1989-04-26
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Masako Nozawa, Ryo Horikawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Naoki Tatsuta

ENDED9 Seasons291 Episodes★ 8.4

Dragon Ball Z is an animated series on Fuji TV that ran from 1989 to 1996, ending after 9 seasons and 291 episodes.

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NetworkFuji TV

First AiredApr 26, 1989

Last AiredJan 31, 1996

GenreAnimation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Runtime26 min

Original Titleドラゴンボールゼット

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

ProductionFuji Television Network, Toei Animation, Toei Company

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

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Cast

Masako Nozawa

Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)

Ryo Horikawa

Vegeta (voice)

Toshio Furukawa

Piccolo (voice)

Mayumi Tanaka

Krillin / Uranai Baba (voice)

Naoki Tatsuta

Oolong / Karin (voice)

Ryusei Nakao

Freeza (voice)

Joji Yanami

Dr. Briefs (voice)

Naoko Watanabe

Puar / Chi-Chi (voice)

Hirotaka Suzuoki

Tien Shinhan (voice)

Miki Ito

Android 18 (voice)

Yuko Minaguchi

Videl, Pan (voice)

Hiroko Emori

Mama / Chaozu / Bulma / Bulla (voice)

Seasons & Episodes9 seasons · 291 episodes

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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!

E1The Evil of Men

Feb 1, 199526m★ 7.9

When Mr. Satan inspires Majin Buu to give up his evil ways, it seems the professional pretender has really saved the world! But when a deranged madman suddenly spoils Buu’s good mood, the pink terror goes on another rampage!

E2Buu Against Buu

Feb 8, 199526m★ 7.3

The Battle of the Buus begins as Majin Buu fights his evil counterpart! The good Buu gets a taste of his own medicine when he’s turned into chocolate! Evil Buu gobbles him up, and a horrible transformation takes place! Who is this radical new Buu?

E3Empty Planet

Feb 15, 199526m★ 7.3

When the new and improved Majin Buu makes a surprise visit to the Lookout to challenge Gotenks, every second becomes a test of survival! And where are Trunks and Goten during the chaos that erupts?... Sound asleep, of course!

E4Time Struggle

Feb 22, 199526m★ 8.0

Before he can unleash his fury on the remaining Z-Fighters, Majin Buu is coaxed into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Inside, Trunks and Goten are training diligently, but will they have enough time to perfect their new moves before Majin Buu arrives?

E5Super Moves of Gotenks

Mar 1, 199526m★ 7.7

The long awaited rematch between Majin Buu and Gotenks begins! But when Gotenks’ fighting techniques come up short, he is forced to improvise - resulting in some of the craziest attack moves ever!

E6Trapped in Forever

Mar 8, 199526m★ 8.0

The battle between Gotenks and Majin Buu rages on inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. On the outside, family and friends wait anxiously for Gotenks and Piccolo to reappear. Can they successfully defeat Majin Buu and make it out alive?

E7Feeding Frenzy

Mar 15, 199526m★ 8.0

Powered by his insatiable hunger, Majin Buu escapes the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, leaving Piccolo and Gotenks trapped inside. Krillin and the gang are forced to fight the monster on their own. Will Buu finally make a meal out of the good guys?

E8Gotenks Is Awesome!

Mar 22, 199526m★ 7.4

Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks continues his fight with Majin Buu, and the Lookout is caught in the crossfire! As Gotenks turns up the power, so does Majin Buu - and by the time it’s over, one of them will be in way over his head!

E9Unlucky Break

Apr 26, 199526m★ 7.6

Gohan continues his training on the World of the Kais. Meanwhile, Gotenks briefly takes the upper hand in the battle with Majin Buu before his techniques begin to fall apart. Will Gohan be ready in time to step in and finish the fight?

E10A Whole New Gohan

May 3, 199526m★ 7.9

When Gotenks’ fusion unravels, it appears the end has finally come for Goten and Trunks. But just as things seem their worst, Gohan descends on the scene with his newly awakened powers! Finally, the tables are turning on Majin Buu!

E11Search for Survivors

May 17, 199526m★ 7.9

After being dominated on the battlefield, Majin Buu blows himself up in a desperate attempt to destroy Gohan! But is this just a ploy? Gohan seems to think so! Is Majin Buu plotting an ambush or simply trying to buy a little time?

E12Majin-Buu Transforms

May 24, 199526m★ 7.9

Majin Buu reappears, ready for battle, but rather than continue his fight against Gohan, Buu stages a clever deception to absorb Gotenks and Piccolo. With the wisdom of Piccolo and the power of Super Saiyan Gotenks, Buu transforms into “Super Buu!”

E13The Old Kai's Weapon

May 31, 199526m★ 7.9

After absorbing Piccolo and Gotenks, Majin Buu’s powers have increased exponentially! Armed with some new tricks, Majin Buu is poised for global destruction. Now that Gohan is alone and weakening, is there anyone who can stop the monster?

E14Ready to Fuse?

Jun 7, 199526m★ 8.1

Goku watches helplessly from Other World as Majin Buu sets his sights on Gohan. Luckily the Old Kai reveals a secret source of power that could save the day. Is Goku ready to bond with his son and put an end to Majin Buu’s reign of terror?

E15Union of Rivals

Jun 28, 199526m★ 8.1

After Majin Buu absorbs Gohan, Goku’s plan to join forces with his son is ruined. But an unlikely ally arrives on the scene—Vegeta! Will the Saiyan Prince put aside his differences and agree to merge with Goku?

E16Meet Vegito

Jul 5, 199526m★ 8.4

The bodies of Goku and Vegeta join to form a new Saiyan warrior. The monster Majin Buu is impressed by the strength of his new opponent, but refuses to take him seriously. Will Majin Buu’s arrogance be his undoing?

E17Rip in the Universe

Jul 12, 199526m★ 8.0

The newly-formed Saiyan warrior Super Vegito matches Majin Buu punch for punch. But the monster’s new opponent stirs up an uncontrollable anger within the very heart of the beast. Will Majin Buu’s frenzy mean the end of planet Earth?

E18Vegito... Downsized

Jul 19, 199526m★ 7.4

The battle rages on between Vegito and Majin Buu! The Super Saiyan Combo seems to have the fight well in hand. But is Vegito tempting fate by toying with Buu? What terrible tricks does the wily, pink monster still have up his sleeve?

E19The Incredible Fighting Candy

Jul 26, 199526m★ 7.4

Having been reduced to a coffee-flavored candy, it seems nothing can stop Vegito from being consumed by the evil Majin Buu. But when the gumdrop fights back, Buu realizes that the battle is far from over!

E20The Innards of Buu

Aug 2, 199526m★ 7.5

When Majin Buu absorbs Vegito, the fused Saiyan separates into Goku and Vegeta once again. Deep within the villain, they reveal their plan to rescue Gohan and the others. Can the duo survive the digestive process and carry out their mission?

E21Mind Trap

Aug 9, 199526m★ 7.5

Dangers abound as Goku and Vegeta continue their search for Gohan and inside of Majin Buu’s body! After meeting some disgusting bedfellows, they finally find what they’re looking for as they enter Majin Buu’s head!

E22Deadly Vision

Aug 16, 199526m★ 7.6

Goku and Vegeta reunite the others only to be attacked by Majin Buu! The showdown proves that fighting Buu inside his own head is a mind-bending experience. Can Goku and Vegeta survive in this twisted house of horrors where all is Buu?

E23Evil Kid Buu!

Aug 23, 199526m★ 7.7

When Super Buu’s body begins to mutate once again, Goku and Vegeta have to get out fast! But what awaits them should they manage to escape? What will the insidious Buu turn into next?

E24End of Earth

Sep 6, 199526m★ 7.9

After the cords of attachment to the roly-poly Buu are cut by Vegeta, Majin Buu should mutate into a much weaker form. But instead he gets even stronger! This baffles everyone but Kibito Kai, who discloses Majin Buu's bizarre history!

E25True Saiyans Fight Alone

Sep 13, 199526m★ 7.7

With Earth erased from existence, Majin Buu begins his search for Goku and Vegeta, leaving entire worlds destroyed in his wake. But when Buu's hunt leads him to the World of the Kais, Goku and Vegeta draw the line!

E26Battle for the Universe Begins

Sep 20, 199526m★ 7.9

With Majin Buu ready for a fight, Kibito Kai is stunned to see Goku and Vegeta playing a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors! Rather than use the Fusion Technique to join their powers, the duo has decided to fight Buu one at a time!

E27Vegeta's Respect

Oct 18, 199526m★ 8.3

When Super Saiyan 3 Goku collapses from exhaustion, Vegeta enters the fight, but he doesn’t last long! Just as Majin Buu is about to deliver the deathblow, Goku makes a comeback!

E28Minute of Desperation

Nov 1, 199526m★ 8.1

Goku's powers are fading, and he must end the battle before it's too late! Enter Vegeta, who begins a furious battle with Buu to buy Goku the time needed to gather energy. Outclassed by his opponent, can the Saiyan Prince survive!?

E29Old Buu Emerges

Nov 8, 199526m★ 8.0

When Vegeta falls, Mr. Satan steps in to take up the challenge! It appears the wannabe hero has signed his death warrant, but when Buu attempts to attack, the monster is crippled by agony!

E30Earth Reborn

Nov 15, 199526m★ 8.5

As good Majin Buu wages an all-out war against his evil counterpart, Vegeta asks Dende to summon the Dragon on the new Planet Namek. With the good Buu's power dwindling, will Vegeta have enough time to carry out the final phase of his plan?

E31Call to Action

Nov 22, 199526m★ 8.3

Goku awaits the arrival of the Earthlings’ collective energy to vitalize the Spirit Bomb, but the energy isn’t coming! Have the people of the Earth turned a deaf ear to Vegeta’s plea for help at this most critical hour?

E32People of Earth Unite

Nov 29, 199526m★ 8.1

The foolish Earthlings ignore Goku, but when Mr. Satan asks for help, the humans have a change of heart. Will their outpouring of energy arrive in time? Goku can only wait and watch as Vegeta crumbles under the might of Majin Buu!

E33Spirit Bomb Triumphant

Dec 13, 199526m★ 8.4

After the good Buu and Mr. Satan free Vegeta, Goku launches the Spirit Bomb! Unfortunately, the weary Saiyan doesn’t have enough power to deliver the blast, and Buu sends it right back at him! Will Goku be destroyed by his own attack?

E34Celebrations with Majin Buu

Dec 20, 199526m★ 8.2

When Goku and his companions return to Earth after defeating Majin Buu, they are welcomed with open arms. But nobody is happy to see the good Buu! Can Mr. Satan’s pink pal manage to fit into society? Or is he destined to become an outcast?

E35He's Always Late

Jan 10, 199626m★ 8.3

Goku has his hands full guarding four dragon eggs from the dangers of the wild, but even if he can save the baby dragons, he will soon face an even more dangerous peril: an angry Chi Chi!

E36Granddaughter Pan

Jan 17, 199626m★ 7.9

It’s been ten years since the demise of evil Majin Buu, and Earth is once again at peace. Gohan is a scholar. Trunks and Goten are strong, young teenagers! Vegeta and Bulma have a new daughter! And Goku is a grandfather!

E37Buu's Reincarnation

Jan 24, 199626m★ 7.6

A new World Tournament is set to begin! With help from Majin Buu, Goku rigs the drawing so he faces a mysterious fighter in the first round of the finals! Is this timid, little village boy called Uub really as strong as Goku thinks?

E38Goku's Next Journey

Jan 31, 199626m★ 8.1

Uub grows stronger as the battle rages, soon becoming the Saiyan’s equal, but before the match is decided, Goku makes a startling revelation! With his plan revealed, Goku and Uub depart the arena, leaving a stunned crowd in their wake.

About Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure series on Fuji TV. The show first aired on Apr 26, 1989 and currently has 9 seasons and 291 episodes. Dragon Ball Z has ended. It has a rating of 8.4/10 based on 5,058 votes. The cast includes Masako Nozawa, Ryo Horikawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Naoki Tatsuta.