Alternative TitlesEnglish: Dragon Ball Z Synonyms: DBZ, Dragon Ball Z - Japanese Version, Dragonball Z Japanese: ドラゴンボールZ
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Type: TV
Episodes: 291
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 26, 1989 to Jan 31, 1996
Duration:
23 min. per episode Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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SynopsisGoku is back with his new son, Gohan, but just when things are getting settled down, the adventures continue. Whether he is facing enemies such as Frieza, Cell, or Buu, Goku is proven to be an elite of his own and discovers his race, Saiyan and is able to reach Super Saiyan 3 form. He meets many new people, gaining allies and well as enemies, as he still finds time to raise a family and be the happy-go-lucky Saiyan he is. (Source: ANN) |
Related AnimeAdaptation: Dragon Ball Prequel: Dragon Ball Alternative version: Dragon Ball Z (U.S.), Dragon Ball Kai Sequel: Dragon Ball GT Side story: Dragon Ball Z Movie 01: The Deadzone, Dragon Ball Z Movie 02: The World's Strongest, Dragon Ball Z Movie 03: The Tree of Might, Dragon Ball Z Movie 04: Lord Slug, Dragon Ball Z Movie 05: Cooler's Revenge, Dragon Ball Z Movie 06: Return of Cooler, Dragon Ball Z Movie 07: Super Android 13, Dragon Ball Z Movie 08: The Legendary Super Saiyan, Dragon Ball Z Movie 09: Bojack Unbound, Dragon Ball Z Movie 10: Broly - Second Coming, Dragon Ball Z Movie 11: Bio-Broly, Dragon Ball Z Movie 12: Fusion Reborn, Dragon Ball Z Movie 13: Wrath of the Dragon, Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Destroy the Saiyajin, Dragon Ball Z Special 2: The History of Trunks, Dragon Ball Z Special 1: Bardock, The Father of Goku, Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!, Dragon Ball Z - Atsumare! Goku Warudo
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Reviews
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ChrisVarick
121 of 161 people found this review helpful
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291 of 291 episodes seen
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| Overall |
10 |
| Story |
10 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
9 |
| Character |
10 |
| Enjoyment |
10 |
Dragon Ball Z is epic. No doubt this is one of the most popular series that helped spread the art of anime in the world.
The original Dragon Ball was fun, but in DBZ the characters have grown and the maturity is felt throughout the whole series. From the incredible Sayian Saga, an important Frieza Saga and the entertaining Cell Saga to the Grand Finale - Buu Saga, DBZ does not disappoint. It's not all about the fighting, although the series have probably 4-5 battles that should be written in the anime history books. I was always astonished by the character development which is amazing and to emphasize this, I like the example of Vegeta. He was one of the greatest villains at first and one of the greatest heroes in the end. The way Akira Toriyama changed his perspective throughout the storyline and how he did not rush Vegeta's judgement of his surroundings is astounding. Goku's naive greatness and Vegeta's indestructible pride completes, arguably, the single greatest friendship in anime history.
Still not impressed? Just watch the final DBZ battle. It is grand, it is electric, it is emotional and atmospheric. When two of the most beloved fighters, Goku and Vegeta, stand against the mightiest villain in an empty planet, when the last hope is on their shoulders, when the price of failure will erase everything that is worth living for, they look at the situation and smile: this is how life is supposed to be. A man without a challenge is a man who does not live. read more
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Masaaki
44 of 63 people found this review helpful
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291 of 291 episodes seen
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| Overall |
9 |
| Story |
10 |
| Animation |
7 |
| Sound |
8 |
| Character |
10 |
| Enjoyment |
9 |
I started watching Dragonball Z at a very young age and even when I was young I loved it although I didn't know what was going on. I grew up watching the English dub on Cartoon Network and Fell in Love with the Show. Dragonball Z is an Epic Anime with Brilliant Fight scene's and Great Characters.
If you are Looking for a Great Fighting Anime look no further.
I can safely say that Dragonball Z is the King of Fighting Anime.
Dragonball Z is a Fun Anime and also my Favorite!
Story
Dragonball Z is a story about a naive man named Goku trying to be come stronger
but Powerful villains stand in his way and try to take over the world kill him blah blah blah. That is the story in its simplest form.
Now I will review the story. Dragonball Z has Emotional moments, Funny moments,
Really cool fights, Romance and the occasional plot twist.
Dragonball Z story is very enjoyable and will leave you hanging on the edge of your seat or cursing at your TV. The show has allot of Fights and they are Amazing it is what every one wants to see super powerful beings Kicking the Crap into each other.Dragonball Z has quite a bit of Humor as well example: Krillin (not being able to get Girls or getting his but Kicked all the Time) Goku (Food Humor and idiocy)
Vegeta (Goku getting on His nerves).
Although it is My Favorite Anime I will say it does have fillers.
I can safely say not as much as Naruto.
What I liked about the story is the Brilliant fights and it is full of fun Characters.
Art
Dragonball Z art is Good but dated.
I you are planning are planning to watch the series if you are looking for quality I recommend FUNimations new Remastered Box sets. (if you don't mind wide screen).
sound
I will review the sound in two sections Japanese Dub
on the Background Music and the Voice Actors
and then the English Dub.
Japanese Dub
First I will start with the Background Music.
The Japanese Background music Can fit the scenes very well but it sounds very old like a seventy's cheesy Horror movie. What I like about the Japanese Background music is in some scenes the don't and any background Music whilst FUNimation's sound track have music in Every scene.
What I don't Like about the Japanese music is that it can get very annoying.
English Dub
I am reviewing FUNimation's Dub and not ocean Dub or any other Dub so this is purely based on Funi's dub.
Funimation's music fits in really well with the Fight scenes and that is what I like about it, because it makes the fights more dramatic and cooler but when there is no fighting I Hate FUNimation's Music Purely because it doesn't fit the scene's well.
FUNimation Has Done a Brilliant Job when choosing their voice actors. Each Character voice suits them really well.
Character
The Characters in Dragonball Z a truly Unique.
You Have Goku The Naive Hero of the Story
Vegeta The short Tempered Bad Ass
Gohan The son of Goku.
The Characters all fall into Place although there are some useless one's and it would not matter if they are there or not. Goku Learns of Vegeta And Vegeta learns of Goku.
They have such Good Characters and they are not your average heroes .
Enjoyment
Dragonball Z is a Very Fun series very easy to get into.
Overall
Overall I would have to give it a 9/10
Happy Watching
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Recommendations
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They are just alike in many ways..if you liked Dragon Ball Z, you'll love Yuu Yuu Hakusho/Yu Yu Hakusho. They are both great anime's.
Totally Similar!! I watch Yuu Yuu Hakusho first and then watched DBZ.. I said YYH is copy of DBZ.. another friend of mine watched DBZ first and then YYH.. He said DBZ is copy of YYH..
Martial Arts, Shounen, Fighting Tounaments.. Totally similar actually..
If DBZ is the king of fighting anime, then YYH is the prince. Both have incredible characters, faster than the speed of light movement, more energy attacks then you can shake a stick of Pocky at, and more insane battles than you'll know what to do with.
Now, that said, I recommend checking out the anime before you read the manga, especially if you're new to otakudom. The YYH has been known to turn off some readers, but the anime is very crisp considering it was animated over ten years ago.
Similar Shonen style. Lots of action and many of the same devices used throughout both.
Both were pretty much kings of anime in the 90s and pretty much both have awesome villains and heroes
Basically both animes start out as the person not knowing who he is, what he is, and what he can do. Centered around fighting and friends. Both excellent... if you liked one you will 100% like the other.
Uber Energy, After Lifes, Alternate Realms/Worlds, Enemies that reveal themselves conveinently in order of accending power levels, Chris Sabat, Why the hell not?
Yu Yu Hakusho is like a twisted version of Dragon Ball Z. They have plenty of things in common, from fighting to save the planet to a splash of romance to lighten things up.
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Main characters are similar, lots of action, fighting and comedy. Both series place importance on teamwork and friendship. Interesting character designs, same animation studio.
One Piece was inspired by Akira Toriyama's Dragonball Z.
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Opening Theme#1: "Cha-La Head-Cha-La" by Hironobu Kageyama (eps 1-199) #2: "We Gotta Power" by Hironobu Kageyama (eps 200-291)
Ending Theme#1: "Dete Koi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!" by MANNA (eps 1-199) #2: "Boku-tachi wa Tenshi datta" by Hironobu Kageyama (eps 200-291)
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