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Dragon Ball Z
Now happily married and with a son, martial arts champion Goku must defend Earth from a series of extraterrestrial invaders bent on destruction.
- Cast:
- Masako Nozawa, Ryo Horikawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- Fuji TV
Episode guide
Seasons
Namek Saga
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.5Held Captive
1990-03-14 · 25mBulma, Gohan, and Krillin are mistaken for friends of Frieza and taken prisoner by an angry army of children! To regain their freedom and continue on their mission, the gang must convince the kids of their innocence.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.8Look Out Below
1990-03-21 · 25mA near-fatal crash landing turns out to have a silver lining when Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin are rescued by two friendly Namekians who agree to help them locate the seven Dragon Balls.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.0The Search Continues
1990-04-04 · 25mGohan, Krillin, and Bulma continue their search for the Dragon Balls with the help of their new friend Zaacro. Back on Earth, Goku has escaped from the hospital to begin training for his upcoming re-match with Vegeta.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.2A Friendly Surprise
1990-04-11 · 25mAs Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan close in on the last of the Dragon Balls, they uncover a shocking secret about their Namekian friends. Meanwhile, Goku works to build up his strength, and Vegeta sets his sights on revenge!
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.0Brood of Evil
1990-04-18 · 25mBulma, Krillin, and Gohan finally continue their quest to locate all seven Dragon balls. Unfortunately, the gang soon discovers that they aren’t the only ones seeking the magical orbs!
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0Frieza Strikes!
1990-04-25 · 25mKrillin, Gohan, and Bulma are horrified to see Vegeta’s space pod land on Planet Namek, but the Saiyan Prince is the least of their problems. Yet another epically evil villain has come to Namek in search of the Dragon Balls!
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.0Defying Orders
1990-05-02 · 25mWith the odds are rapidly mounting against them, Krillin and Gohan will need some serious help if they hope to recover the Dragon Balls from Frieza and his henchmen.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.1Namek's Defense
1990-05-09 · 25mKrillin and Gohan get their first glimpse of Frieza’s cruelty as the villain unleashes his henchmen upon an unsuspecting Namek village. Frieza wants the fifth Dragon Ball, and he is prepared to learn its location by any means necessary!
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.4The Hunted
1990-05-16 · 25mGohan risks his life to rescue a Namek boy from the clutches of Frieza’s evil henchmen. Now Gohan and Krillin have an even bigger problem on their hands: Dodoria is chasing them, and he won’t stop until he has his revenge!
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.5The Prince Fights Back
1990-05-23 · 25mDodoria’s search for Krillin and Gohan brings him face to face with an unexpected foe - Vegeta! The Saiyan prince has a score to settle with Dodoria, and the time for a final showdown between these two powerful villains has arrived!
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.9Unexpected Problem
1990-05-30 · 25mGoku’s journey to Namek takes an unexpected detour when his spaceship is knocked off course by an asteroid! Goku has to act fast to get his ship back on track because he’s headed straight for the fiery center of a star!
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.0Vegeta has a Ball
1990-06-06 · 25mWith his new abilities, Vegeta quickly tracks down and forcefully acquires another Dragon Ball. Now, there is only one magic orb left to find, and Dende knows who has it - the Eldest Namekian!
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.2The Past and Future
1990-06-20 · 25mKing Kai becomes concerned after learning that Goku is on a collision course with the ruthless Frieza. Meanwhile, back on Planet Namek, the battle between Vegeta and Zarbon has begun!
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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.1Zarbon's Surprise
1990-06-27 · 25mVegeta’s latest battle heats up as Zarbon reveals his true power: the ability to transform into a monstrous beast! With his increased size and strength, Zarbon seems ready to turn the lights out on the Saiyan Prince - permanently!
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Episode 15
★ 8.2Guru's Gift
1990-07-04 · 25mWhen Krillin speaks to the Eldest Namekian, he gets a double surprise! Not only does he receive a Dragon Ball, but the sleeping powers within him are awoken! Will Krillin’s incredible new strength be enough to save his friends?
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Episode 16
★ 8.1Piccolo vs. Everyone
1990-07-18 · 25mYamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu continue training, but their workout gets intense when Piccolo challenges them all to a three-on-one bout! Back on Namek, Frieza’s henchmen try to revive Vegeta in order to obtain the missing Dragon Ball.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 8.0Zarbon's Mission
1990-08-01 · 25mVegeta escapes from the clutches of Frieza, and steals the Dragon Balls in the process! Elsewhere, Goku’s journey through space grows perilous as his ship is caught in a powerful magnetic storm!
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E18
Episode 18
★ 8.2Gohan, the Hunted
1990-08-08 · 25mKrillin returns from his meeting with the Eldest Namekian only to be greeted by a pair of unwelcome visitors: Vegeta and Zarbon! Meanwhile, Gohan discovers the seventh and final Dragon Ball!
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E19
Episode 19
★ 8.2Unknown Enemies
1990-08-22 · 25mThe Ginyu Force has been dispatched to Planet Namek to help search for the Dragon Balls. Unaware of this new threat, Krillin and Gohan struggle to keep the seventh Dragon Ball from falling into Vegeta’s evil hands.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 7.9Destination: Guru
1990-08-29 · 25mWhile Krillin and Gohan visit the Eldest Namekian, they leave the seventh Dragon Ball their hidden camp. When the Dragon Ball mysteriously disappears, Bulma must embark on a daring underwater adventure to get it back!
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E21
Episode 21
★ 8.1Bulma's Big Day
1990-09-05 · 25mBulma is taken hostage by Frieza’s evil henchmen, who force her to lead them on an underwater quest for the Dragon Balls. Without Gohan and Krillin to save her, she’ll have to outsmart her captors — or wind up sleeping with the fishes!
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E22
Episode 22
★ 8.1Hidden Power
1990-09-12 · 25mKrillin and Gohan complete their journey to Guru’s house, but little do they know, Vegeta is hot on their trail! Can Guru unlock Gohan’s hidden powers in time to hold off the rampaging Saiyan’s wrath?
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E23
Episode 23
★ 8.2New Ally, New Problem
1990-09-19 · 25mThe Ginyu Force has arrived on Planet Namek! Now, Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan must form an uneasy alliance as they stand face to face with five of the fiercest warriors in the universe!
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E24
Episode 24
★ 8.0Guldo's Mind Binds
1990-09-26 · 25mThe battle with the Ginyu Force begins, as Gohan and Krillin launch a barrage of explosive energy blasts at Guldo! The Heroes are rendered helpless by Guldo’s Mind Blind technique, and this time, there is no one to save them!
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E25
Episode 25
★ 7.9Recoome Unleashed
1990-10-24 · 25mThe battle with Guldo may be over, but the real nightmare is just beginning! Recoome, the most massive member of the Ginyu Force, is ready to fight, and even the mighty Vegeta’s attacks have no effect on this monstrous foe!
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Episode 26
★ 8.2Let the Battle Begin
1990-10-31 · 25mWith Krillin and Vegeta both out of commission, only Gohan remains to carry on the fight against Recoome! The young Saiyan must summon every ounce of his strength and courage in order to face this powerful foe.
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E27
Episode 27
★ 8.4Goku's New Power
1990-11-07 · 25mGoku has arrived on Planet Namek, and without a second to lose! Gohan and Krillin are hanging by a thread, held at the mercy of the Ginyu Force! Has Goku’s training in 100-times gravity prepared him to face these powerful foes?
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E28
Episode 28
★ 8.2A Legend Revealed
1990-11-14 · 25mAs Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan look on, Goku easily deflects the attacks of Jeice and Burter, two of the Force’s fiercest warriors. Could Goku have become what Vegeta thought was only a legend: a Super Saiyan?
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E29
Episode 29
★ 8.0Ginyu Assault
1990-11-21 · 25mWhen Goku proves too much for Burter and Jeice to handle on their own, Jeice retreats in search of reinforcements. Now, the real test for Goku and his newly-acquired powers is about to begin as Captain Ginyu enters the fight!
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E30
Episode 30
★ 8.2Incredible Force!
1990-11-28 · 25mAs the battle between Goku and Captain Ginyu rages on, Gohan and Krillin steal the unguarded Dragon Balls from Frieza’s ship. It’s a race against time, and our heroes must unlock the power of the Dragon Balls before it’s too late!
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E31
Episode 31
★ 8.0Frieza Approaches
1990-12-05 · 25mGoku astounds Captain Ginyu with his amazing new powers, but the Captain still has a few tricks up his sleeve! Meanwhile, Frieza arrives at the home of the Eldest Namek and begins a battle with the noble warrior, Nail!
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E32
Episode 32
★ 8.0Goku Is Ginyu and Ginyu Is Goku
1990-12-12 · 25mIn an attempt to save the Elder, Nail fights a hopeless battle against the ruthless Frieza. Meanwhile, finding himself no match for Goku’s superior abilities, Captain Ginyu unleashes his ultimate attack, the Body Switch Technique!
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E33
Episode 33
★ 8.1Calling the Eternal Dragon
1990-12-19 · 25mArmed with the Dragon Radar, Gohan and Krillin recover the seven Dragon Balls from their hiding places. But before they can summon the Eternal Dragon to make their wish, they are confronted by a powerful new enemy - Goku?!
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E34
Episode 34
★ 8.3Gohan, Defeat Your Dad!
1991-01-16 · 25mAfter taking control of Goku’s body, Captain Ginyu turns his attention to Gohan and Krillin! With Goku trapped in the Captain’s broken body, it’s up to Gohan to stop the rampaging Ginyu!
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E35
Episode 35
★ 8.2Captain Ginyu... The Frog
1991-01-23 · 25mAs the bout between Captain Ginyu and Vegeta heats up, Goku summons the last of his strength and tricks his foe into reversing the Body Switch Technique. Now, Goku, Krillin, and Gohan must join forces with Vegeta for the battle with Frieza.
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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)