Dragon Ball Z Season 1

Synopsis

The Saiyans are coming! These ruthless, intergalactic villains carved a path of destruction across the galaxy, and now they’re headed for Earth. The evil Saiyan warlord Vegeta will not rest until he’s seized the wish-granting powers of the Dragon Balls for himself. Goku vs. Vegeta! The battle of all battles begins now!

Main Cast

Masako Nozawa

Son Goku / Gohan / Goten

Age : 87 | Popularity : 12%

Masako Nozawa

Goku / Gohan / Gotten

Age : 87 | Popularity : 12%

Ryou Horikawa

Vegeta

Age : 66 | Popularity : 15%

Toshio Furukawa

Piccolo

Age : 77 | Popularity : 7%

Mayumi Tanaka

Krillin

Age : 69 | Popularity : 7%

Hiromi Tsuru

Bulma / Bulla

Age : 57 | Popularity : 23%

Naoki Tatsuta

Oolong

Age : N/A | Popularity : 5%

Ryusei Nakao

Freeza

Age : 73 | Popularity : 15%

Episodes

Episode 1

26 April 1989 - The New Threat

Goku’s quiet life with his family and friends is about to be interrupted. A new threat - a powerful and sinister alien - is on its way to Earth.

Episode 2

03 May 1989 - Reunions

Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on Roshi’s island, where Goku introduces his son to all of his old friends. The smiles quickly fade, however, as an unexpected visitor - Raditz - lands on the island.

Episode 3

10 May 1989 - Unlikely Alliance

Raditz has kidnapped Gohan, and unless Goku agrees to join the sinister Saiyan, he may never see his son again! All hope is not lost, however, as a second visitor arrives, and Goku forges an unlikely alliance!

Episode 4

17 May 1989 - Piccolo's Plan

Piccolo may have a way to stop Raditz - the Makankosappo! There’s only one problem. He needs time to gather energy for the blast, which means Goku must fight Raditz alone!

Episode 5

24 May 1989 - Gohan's Rage

Gohan unleashes a mighty attack that not even Radtiz can resist! But as quickly as his power appears, it vanishes. When Raditz prepares to strike back, Goku must make the ultimate sacrifice to save his son!

Episode 6

07 June 1989 - No Time Like the Present

Piccolo takes Gohan into the wild for a harsh training program. Meanwhile, Goku embarks on a new adventure in the next world, as he travels the endless Snake Way to reach the legendary King Kai!

Episode 7

14 June 1989 - Day 1

Gohan begins his first day of Piccolo’s training. Alone in the wilderness, he must quickly learn to take care of himself. But that isn’t easy when he’s tired, hungry - and being chased by bloodthirsty dinosaurs!

Episode 8

21 June 1989 - Gohan Goes Bananas!

Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!

Episode 9

28 June 1989 - The Strangest Robot

To escape a pack of wild animals, Gohan ventures into an ancient cave, where he meets an old Capsule Corp robot. The robot has lived alone in the cave for over 30 years, and he’s not happy to have visitors!

Episode 10

05 July 1989 - A New Friend

Gohan’s wilderness adventure continues, as he makes a new dinosaur friend! He’s happy to finally have some company until he’s harshly reminded that not all dinosaurs are friendly!

Episode 11

12 July 1989 - Terror on Arlia

On planet Arlia, Vegeta and Nappa become prisoners of the tyrant king who rules the planet. After a brief scuffle with the monster Yeddy, the Arlians realize that the two Saiyans are more than they can handle.

Episode 12

19 July 1989 - Global Training

Gohan spends his day tormenting a T-Rex. Across the planet, Tien and Chiaotzu find their training interrupted by Launch. Meanwhile, Goku tries to find King Kai on Snake Way.

Episode 13

26 July 1989 - Goz and Mez

Goku encounters two giant ogres who want nothing more than to use the hero as a play toy! If he can defeat their challenges, the ogres vow to show him the way back to Snake Way.

Episode 14

02 August 1989 - Princess Snake

Back on Snake Way, Goku comes across a house he believes might belong to King Kai! Unfortunately, the dwelling is inhabited by Princess Snake, and she’ll do anything to keep Goku as her prisoner forever!

Episode 15

09 August 1989 - Dueling Piccolos

Piccolo flies off the handle during his fight with Raditz and splits in two! Meanwhile, Gohan decides to take a raft across the sea to visit his mother, gets caught in a storm, and suddenly remembers that he can’t swim!

Episode 16

16 August 1989 - Plight of the Children

Gohan finds shelter with a gang of orphans living on the run from meddling adults. The group’s leader hatches a plan to take the kids to a safer hiding place, but when the police show up everything goes wrong!

Episode 17

30 August 1989 - Pendulum Room Peril

Earth’s top warriors visit Kami’s Pendulum Room where the past, present, and future co-exist. After a trip back in time, they realize they’ll need to train harder to stand a chance against the approaching Saiyans.

Episode 18

06 September 1989 - The End of Snake Way

Gohan continues training, but a full moon causes the young Saiyan to rampage out of control! Meanwhile, Goku makes it to the end of Snake Way only to mistake a friendly ape named Bubbles for King Kai!

Episode 19

13 September 1989 - Defying Gravity

The intense gravity of King Kai’s planet makes Goku’s training difficult, but when he learns that the Saiyans are used to extreme fighting conditions, Goku is inspired to give it his all. Will it be enough?

Episode 20

20 September 1989 - Goku's Ancestors

After Goku struggles to bash Gregory with a hammer, King Kai inspires him with the story of the Saiyan race - and offers to train him personally! Will it be enough to stop the looming Saiyan invasion?

Episode 21

27 September 1989 - Counting Down

Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. There’s only one day left before the Saiyans arrive. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return!

Episode 22

11 October 1989 - The Darkest Day

Vegeta and Nappa mark their arrival with the destruction of an entire city! When the Z-Fighters confront them, the heroes must face an onslaught of Saibamen under the command of the Saiyans.

Episode 23

18 October 1989 - Saibamen Attack!

Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan stand face to face with the sinister Saiyans and their diabolical henchmen. The villains have already proven terrifyingly powerful. Can Earth’s heroes hold out until Goku arrives?

Episode 24

25 October 1989 - The Power of Nappa

Enraged over the loss of Yamcha, Krillin unleashes a powerful attack that destroys the maniacal Saibamen once and for all. Now Earth’s defenders must battle the Saiyans themselves - starting with Nappa.

Episode 25

01 November 1989 - Sacrifice

Chiaotzu sacrifices himself to save his friends from Nappa, but when the smoke clears, the villain still stands! Luckily, Tien has one trick left that could forever silence the Saiyan warrior!

Episode 26

08 November 1989 - Nappa's Rampage

Vegeta has called a halt to the fighting, and Nappa uses the time to go on a rampage! Meanwhile, Goku reaches the end of Snake Way and races to rejoin his friends - but is he already too late?

Episode 27

22 November 1989 - Nimbus Speed

Piccolo, Gohan, and Krillin do their best to stop the Saiyans from finding the Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Goku rushes back to Earth on the Flying Nimbus, armed with more power than ever before!

Episode 28

29 November 1989 - Goku's Arrival

Piccolo makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Gohan from the rampaging Saiyans. Just when all seems lost, Goku returns to Earth with an incredible new level of power and confronts the invaders.

Episode 29

06 December 1989 - Lesson Number One

Locked in battle with the Saiyans, Goku gives Nappa a brutal demonstration of the training he received from King Kai. Broken and defeated, Nappa must now face the ferocious wrath of Vegeta!

Episode 30

13 December 1989 - Goku vs. Vegeta

Goku decides to take on mighty Vegeta all by himself! The two appear evenly matched, but both are hiding their true strength. The epic battle is underway - which mighty warrior will claim victory?

Episode 31

20 December 1989 - Saiyan Sized Secret

Vegeta and Goku continue trading brutal blows, but the action intensifies when Vegeta reveals the secret power of the Saiyans: the ability to transform into a giant, planet-destroying ape!

Episode 32

17 January 1990 - Spirit Bomb Away!

Goku feels the brunt of Vegeta’s fully-realized Saiyan power! Earth’s greatest hero is left with no choice except to use the Spirit Bomb. If his attack fails, he may find himself completely doomed!

Episode 33

24 January 1990 - Hero in the Shadows

With Goku caught in the clutches of the giant ape Vegeta, Krillin attacks with his Destructo Disk! When his effort falls short, an unlikely hero steps out of the shadows!

Episode 34

31 January 1990 - Krillin's Offensive

Goku passes the power of the Spirit Bomb to Krillin, who - with King Kai’s guidance - launches the bomb at Vegeta. The Saiyan is sent flying into the sky, but is the evil warrior really gone for good?

Episode 35

07 February 1990 - Mercy

Vegeta is crushed beneath the full weight of Gohan’s giant ape form! With the Saiyan battered and defeated, Krillin moves to finish the Saiyan with a final blow - but Goku has other plans.

Episode 36

14 February 1990 - Picking Up The Pieces

The gang mourns the loss of Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo. With Kami gone, Earth’s Dragon Balls have disappeared. Will the surviving heroes find a way to wish their fallen friends back to life?

Episode 37

21 February 1990 - Plans for Departure

Bulma accidentally destroys the Saiyan spaceship! Luckily, Mr. Popo reveals the existence of another ship that may be able to reach Namek. Can they find it in time, and will the old ship still work if they do?

Episode 38

28 February 1990 - Nursing Wounds

Goku, Krillin, and Gohan prepare for the return of the Saiyans. Meanwhile, Bulma and Mr. Popo search for a second spaceship capable of transporting her to Planet Namek.

Episode 39

07 March 1990 - Friends or Foes?

Gohan, Bulma, and Krillin blast off for Planet Namek in search of the magic Dragon Balls, but their journey quickly turns chaotic when they encounter a bizarre situation in the vacuum of space!

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Art	Art Direction	Daisuke Nishio
Visual Effects	Character Designer	Minoru Maeda
Writing	Writer	Akira Toriyama Neil Bligh
Sound	Sound	Bruce Faulconer Shuki Levy
Production	Producer	Kouzou Morishita Gen Fukunaga
Department	Role	Name

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