Rejoin Goku and his friends in a series of cosmic battles! Toei has redubbed, recut, and cleaned up the animation of the original 1989 animated series. The show's story arc has been refined to better follow the comic book series on which it is based. The show also features a new opening and ending. In the series, martial artist Goku, and his various friends, battle increasingly powerful enemies to defend the world against evil. Can Earth's defender defeat demons, aliens, and other villains?
Cast: Masako Nozawa, Joji Yanami, Mayumi Tanaka
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26 episodes
1. Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku!Goku is a legendary warrior and the strongest fighter on the planet, but he's about to encounter a foe from outofthisworld. What brings this new menace to Earth? And what's up with his tail?TV-14CC26minApr 5, 2009
2. The Enemy Is Goku's Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors!When Raditz abducts Gohan and announces his plans to conquer Earth, Goku and Piccolo are forced into an uneasy alliance. The two rivals don't trust each other, but neither of them can defeat the Saiyan on their own!TV-14CC26minApr 12, 2009
3. A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Desperate Attack!Despite the fury of their attacks, Goku and Piccolo are unable to land a death blow in their battle against Raditz. Gohan's unexpected outburst manages to weaken the powerful Saiyan, but it may be too little, too late.TV-14CC26minApr 19, 2009
4. Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!Now that he's dead, Goku must fight to survive in the afterlife, especially during his treacherous trek down Snake Way. Back on Earth, Gohan endures his own punishment as a student in the house of Piccolo!TV-14CC26minApr 26, 2009
5. Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!Piccolo tries to toughen up Gohan with some wilderness survival training, but things get hairy when the young Saiyan sees his first full moon! Meanwhile, Yajirobe summons Earth's strongest fighters to Kami's Lookout.TV-14CC26minMay 3, 2009
6. The End of Snake Way! King Kai's Bizarre Test!As the deadly Saiyan invaders approach Earth, Gohan makes slow, but steady, progress under the watchful eye of Piccolo, and Goku struggles with the "gravity" of his training under King Kai.TV-14CC26minMay 10, 2009
7. The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!To prove himself worthy of King Kai's training, Goku must test his mettle against a fleetfooted monkey and a powerful cricket that's big on respect. Meanwhile, in the land of the living, Gohan takes a beating from his monstrous master!TV-14CC26minMay 17, 2009
8. Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner than Expected!Goku's training under King Kai is finally complete, and he's eager to return to Earth. Master Roshi uses the Dragon Balls to summon Shenron, but will Goku make it back in time to stop the Saiyans?TV-14CC26minMay 24, 2009
9. Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!The Saiyans have arrived, Goku isn't even on the planet, and the overmatched ZFighters represent Earth's last line of defense. When Vegeta and Nappa unleash the gruesome Saibamen, Yamcha picks a fight that could be his last!TV-14CC26minMay 31, 2009
10. Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!Krillin's furious attack wipes out the Saibamen, but the ZFighters are powerless against the Saiyan warlords. One by one, Earth's defenders suffer devastating injuries or fall in battle. Goku's return is their only hope for survival.TV-14CC26minJun 7, 2009
11. Will Goku Make It in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!Piccolo hatches a desperate plan to prolong the battle until Goku's arrival. When Vegeta senses an awesome source of power approaching, he orders Nappa to dispose of remaining ZFighters starting with Gohan!TV-14CC26minJun 14, 2009
12. Farewell, Piccolo! Goku's Furious Counterattack!Goku arrives in time to save Gohan and Krillin, and the resurrected warrior is eager to put the hurt on Nappa. When it becomes clear that Goku is no ordinary fighter, Prince Vegeta steps in to finish the fight himself!TV-14CC26minJun 21, 2009
13. The Power of the Kaio-Ken! Goku vs. Vegeta!The stage is set for a final showdown between Vegeta and Goku. The Saiyan Prince is stronger, faster, and far more ruthless. Goku's only hope for victory is a technique that may very well destroy him!TV-14CC26minJun 28, 2009
14. An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta's Terrible Transformation!Vegeta can’t handle the fury of Goku’s triple Kaio-Ken technique, so the Saiyan warlord unleashes his inner ape. Weakened by his furious onslaught, Goku’s only hope to defeat the beast is the mighty Spirit Bomb!TV-14CC26minJul 5, 2009
15. Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb!As Goku lies exhausted and vulnerable on the field of battle, Gohan and Krillin take aim at Vegeta’s only weakness: his tail! If they can take the ape out of the fight, they might have a chance to escape with their lives.TV-14CC26minJul 12, 2009
16. Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan!Krillin and Gohan team up to blast Vegeta with a Spirit Bomb, but the Saiyan prince refuses to die. Things look bad for the Z-Fighters until Yajirobe distracts the enemy long enough for Gohan to undergo a transformation of his own!TV-14CC26minJul 19, 2009
17. Dawn of a Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope Is Piccolo's Homeland!Vegeta has been defeated, but there’s no time to celebrate. The Z-Fighters must find a way to resurrect the friends who died stopping the Saiyan invasion. Fortunately for the fallen, Krillin has a plan!TV-14CC26minAug 2, 2009
18. The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!Preparations for the journey to Namek hit a snag when Bulma accidentally blows up the remaining Saiyan spaceship. Mr. Popo may know of another vessel, so he and Bulma travel to the Earth’s end for a closer look.TV-14CC26minAug 9, 2009
19. A Powerful New Foe! Frieza, Ruler of the Universe!A bad case of space boredom makes Bulma a pain to share close quarters with, and Vegeta recovers from his injuries only to discover that Frieza has a head start on tracking down the magic Dragon Balls!TV-14CC26minAug 16, 2009
20. The Rebellion Against Frieza! Vegeta's Burning Ambition!Gohan and Krillin beat up on Frieza’s henchmen, but their spaceship is destroyed in the process. Vegeta is headed for a showdown with Cui, and the shrewd Saiyan is keeping his true power level under wraps!TV-14CC26minAug 23, 2009
21. Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekians' All-Out Attack!Goku blasts off in a brand new spaceship specially equipped with a device designed to help increase his strength! On Namek, Krillin and Gohan watch in horror as Frieza’s men slaughter innocent Namekians.TV-14CC26minAug 30, 2009
22. Dodoria's Terrifying Chase! A Truth Revealed to Vegeta!Gohan and Krillin risk their lives to rescue a young Namekian, and Vegeta goes on the rampage after learning the truth about the destruction of his home planet!TV-14CC26minSep 6, 2009
23. Vegeta's Covert Maneuvers! A Tragic Assault on the Namekians!After easily defeating Dodoria, Vegeta begins his violent search for the two remaining Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Krillin and his new friend Dende set out to warn the eldest Namekian of the horror headed his way!TV-14CC26minSep 13, 2009
24. Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!King Kai telepathically "phones" Goku with a warning to stay as far away from Frieza as possible! Back on Namek, Vegeta is shocked to discover how much a simple transformation can increase Zarbon’s power.TV-14CC26minSep 20, 2009
25. Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension!The eldest Namekian unlocks the full force of Krillin's dormant power, so the bald brawler can better protect his Dragon Ball. Elsewhere, a Saiyan-related premonition prompts Frieza to call for reinforcements.TV-14CC26minSep 27, 2009
26. The Scheme Is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon!Vegeta lays it on the line in a daring attempt to steal the Dragon Balls right out from under Frieza’s nose. Krillin’s riding high on a Namekian power surge, but he’s about to wander into a dogfight he can’t survive!TV-14CC26minOct 4, 2009
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Rejoin Goku and his friends in a series of cosmic battles! Toei has redubbed, recut, and cleaned up the animation of the original 1989 animated series. The show's story arc has been refined to better follow the comic book series on which it is based. The show also features a new opening and ending. In the series, martial artist Goku, and his various friends, battle increasingly powerful enemies to defend the world against evil. Can Earth's defender defeat demons, aliens, and other villains?
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Yasuhiro Nowatari
- Created by
- Osamu Nozaki
