Dragon Ball Z Kai
TV-142009•26m•7.5/10
Sci-Fi & FantasyAnimationAction & AdventureComedy
Ratings
🎬TMDb
7.5/10(801)
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?
Production
Toei Animation
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 5, 2009
Last Aired
June 28, 2015
Networks
Fuji TV
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku!
Air date: 2009-04-05
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?
E2
The Enemy Is Goku's Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors!
Air date: 2009-04-12
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!
E3
A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Desperate Attack!
Air date: 2009-04-19
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.
E4
Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!
Air date: 2009-04-26
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!
E5
Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!
Air date: 2009-05-03
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.
E6
The End of Snake Way! King Kai's Bizarre Test!
Air date: 2009-05-10
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.
E7
The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!
Air date: 2009-05-17
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!
E8
Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner than Expected!
Air date: 2009-05-24
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?
E9
Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!
Air date: 2009-05-31
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!
E10
Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!
Air date: 2009-06-07
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.
E11
Will Goku Make It in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!
Air date: 2009-06-14
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!
E12
Farewell, Piccolo! Goku's Furious Counterattack!
Air date: 2009-06-21
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!
E13
The Power of the Kaio-Ken! Goku vs. Vegeta!
Air date: 2009-06-28
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!
E14
An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta's Terrible Transformation!
Air date: 2009-07-05
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!
E15
Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb!
Air date: 2009-07-12
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.
E16
Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan!
Air date: 2009-07-19
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!
E17
Dawn of a Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope Is Piccolo's Homeland!
Air date: 2009-08-02
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!
E18
The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!
Air date: 2009-08-09
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.
E19
A Powerful New Foe! Frieza, Ruler of the Universe!
Air date: 2009-08-16
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!
E20
The Rebellion Against Frieza! Vegeta's Burning Ambition!
Air date: 2009-08-23
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!
E21
Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekians' All-Out Attack!
Air date: 2009-08-30
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.
E22
Dodoria's Terrifying Chase! A Truth Revealed to Vegeta!
Air date: 2009-09-06
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!
E23
Vegeta's Covert Maneuvers! A Tragic Assault on the Namekians!
Air date: 2009-09-13
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!
E24
Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!
Air date: 2009-09-20
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.
E25
Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension!
Air date: 2009-09-27
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.
E26
The Scheme Is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon!
Air date: 2009-10-04
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!
Cast
Masako Nozawa
Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)
Joji Yanami
Narrator (voice)
Mayumi Tanaka
Krillin (voice)
Ryo Horikawa
Vegeta (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
Piccolo (voice)
Hiromi Tsuru
Bulma (voice)
Naoko Watanabe
Chi-Chi (voice)
Takeshi Kusao
Trunks (voice)
Toru Furuya
Yamcha (voice)
Masaharu Sato
Master Roshi (voice)
Hikaru Midorikawa
Tenshinhan (voice)
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