Dragon Ball Z(1989)
The Saiyans have returned...
Synopsis
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)
Mayumi Shou
Chi-Chi (voice)
Toru Furuya
Yamcha (voice)
Tomiko Suzuki
Marron (voice)
Mami Koyama
Lunch (voice)
Shin Aomori
Kibit (voice)
Kohei Miyauchi
Master Roshi (voice)
Seasons
Saiyan Saga
39 episodes · 1989
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.
Namek Saga
35 episodes · 1990
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!
Frieza Saga
33 episodes · 1991
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!
Androids Saga
32 episodes · 1991
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.
Cell Saga
26 episodes · 1992
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!
Cell Games Saga
29 episodes · 1992
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!
World Tournament Saga
25 episodes · 1993
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!
Majin Buu Saga
34 episodes · 1994
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!
Kid Buu Saga
38 episodes · 1995
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!
Dragon Ball Z — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z?+
Dragon Ball Z is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Dragon Ball Z come out?+
Dragon Ball Z was first aired in 1989.
How many seasons of Dragon Ball Z are there?+
Dragon Ball Z has 9 seasons and 291 episodes in total.
Who stars in Dragon Ball Z?+
Dragon Ball Z stars Masako Nozawa, Ryo Horikawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka and Naoki Tatsuta.
Is Dragon Ball Z worth watching?+
Dragon Ball Z holds a 8.4/10 rating from 5,032 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of animation, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure.
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