Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime series produced by Toei Animation and a sequel to the 1986 Dragon Ball series. It continues the adventures of Son Goku as an adult while also paralleling the life of his son Gohan. Son Goku typically defends the Earth from villains like Vegeta, Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu. The series is followed by Dragon Ball GT and then Dragon Ball Super.

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Release Date
1989 - 1996
Network
Fuji TV
Directors
Daisuke Nishio, Shigeyasu Yamauchi, Osamu Kasai
Writers
Akira Toriyama, Neil Bligh, Hiroshi Toda, Katsuyuki Sumisawa, Aya Matsui, Keiji Terui, Reiko Yoshida, Toshiki Inoue
Franchise(s)
Dragon Ball
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    Masako Nozawa
    Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)
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    Ryo Horikawa
    Vegeta (voice)

Seasons
9
Number of Episodes
291
Studio
Toei Animation
Based On
Manga
Creator
Akira Toriyama
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Dragon Ball: Will Vegeta's Brother Ever Appear in the Main Series?

Very few people are aware of Prince Vegeta's younger brother. Will he ever appear in the main series?

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Dragon Ball Players With Hundreds of Hours Are Still Confused About Beam Clashes

Despite having hundreds of hours of play in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, some players are still unsure about how the beam clash mechanic works.

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Dragon Ball: How Trunks And Goten Can Be Made Important Again

Of all the Z-Fighters, Trunks and Goten have been notably missing from action, so here's how they can be made important again!

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Dragon Ball: Is Ultra Instinct An Overrated Transformation?

Ultra Instinct is the signature transformation of Dragon Ball Super, but some think that it's overrated, so is this a fair assessment?

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Dragon Ball: Why Ultra Ego Vegeta vs. Full Power Super Saiyan Broly Is Closer Than You Think

Many believe that the answer to Ultra Ego Vegeta vs. Broly's strongest form is clear, but here's why it's closer than you think!

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Dragon Ball: What Other Villains Should be Brought Back?

Dragon Ball is no stranger to fan service in the form of bringing back characters, so these villains could be brought back too!

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Dragon Ball: Toyotarou Has Revealed The Roster For The Future Of The Franchise

Though the future of Dragon Ball Super remains uncertain, Toyotarou has revealed the main characters upon the series' return!

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Dragon Ball: How Broly Can End Up Being The Strongest Hero In The Series

Broly has always had some of the greatest potential in the series, and here is how he can end up being the strongest of them all!

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Dragon Ball: Where Will The Story Go When It Comes Back?

Dragon Ball Super has unfortunately been on an indefinite hiatus, but this is likely the direction the series will go in when it eventually returns!

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Dragon Ball: Broly Is One Of The Strongest Heroes, So Will He Unlock A Divine Technique?

Broly is already one of the series' strongest characters, so could he eventually unlock a Divine Technique like Goku and Vegeta?

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Dragon Ball Super Season 2 May Be The Best Part Of The Entire Franchise

The Dragon Ball Super anime has been on an indefinite hiatus for years, but its return could be the greatest part of the franchise!

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July 17 Will Be a Big Day for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot reveals the release date for its next major update, giving fans something new to look forward to for the game.

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Dragon Ball: Goku Is No Longer The Strongest, And That's A Good Thing

Goku has always led the power scaling conversation in Dragon Ball until recently, so let's look at why this is a good thing!

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Dragon Ball: These Heroes May Die At The End Of The Series, And Here's Why

Many fans state that death has lost all meaning in Dragon Ball, which is why the end of the series may end in a meaningful sacrifice!

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Dragon Ball: Toyotarou Confirms These Characters To Be On The Same Level Of Strength

With the release of Dragon Ball Super Volume 24, the mangaka of the series, Toyotarou, confirms the five strongest heroes!

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Another Nintendo Switch 2 Game Leaks via Age Rating

One of the best-selling games of 2024 is reportedly coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, according to a recently surfaced age rating.

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Dragon Ball: How Perfect Cell Can Be Brought Back Into The Series, Explained

A closer look at how Perfect Cell could be brought back into Super and how he could work with the current power scaling of the series!

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10 Best Dragon Ball Characters, Ranked

Dragon Ball's Goku, Gohan, Bulma, and Vegeta are among the most iconic anime characters ever, and they are all great.

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Dragon Ball Super Is Set To Return With The Greatest Story Arc So Far

Dragon Ball Super's return is greatly anticipated by fans of the franchise, and here's how its return could be the best thing ever!

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8 Most Intelligent Martial Artists In Anime

Martial artists in anime have often mastered their bodies, but fewer have mastered their minds. These are the most intelligent fighters in anime.