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Dragon Ball Z Kai

Dragon Ball Z Kai
★ 7.5/10•2009•26m•TV-14•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Animation•Action & Adventure
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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?

Yasuhiro Nowatari · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime26m
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 5, 2009

Episodes

Episode 1 - Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku!E126m

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?

Apr 5, 2009

Episode 2 - The Enemy Is Goku's Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors!E226m

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!

Apr 12, 2009

Episode 3 - A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Desperate Attack!E326m

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.

Apr 19, 2009

Episode 4 - Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!E426m

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!

Apr 26, 2009

Episode 5 - Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!E526m

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.

May 3, 2009

Episode 6 - The End of Snake Way! King Kai's Bizarre Test!E626m

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.

May 10, 2009

Episode 7 - The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!E726m

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!

May 17, 2009

Episode 8 - Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner than Expected!E826m

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?

May 24, 2009

Episode 9 - Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!E926m

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!

May 31, 2009

Episode 10 - Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!E1026m

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.

Jun 7, 2009

Episode 11 - Will Goku Make It in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!E1126m

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!

Jun 14, 2009

Episode 12 - Farewell, Piccolo! Goku's Furious Counterattack!E1226m

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!

Jun 21, 2009

Episode 13 - The Power of the Kaio-Ken! Goku vs. Vegeta!E1326m

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!

Jun 28, 2009

Episode 14 - An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta's Terrible Transformation!E1426m

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!

Jul 5, 2009

Episode 15 - Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb!E1526m

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.

Jul 12, 2009

Episode 16 - Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan!E1626m

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!

Jul 19, 2009

Episode 17 - Dawn of a Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope Is Piccolo's Homeland!E1726m

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!

Aug 2, 2009

Episode 18 - The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!E1826m

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.

Aug 9, 2009

Episode 19 - A Powerful New Foe! Frieza, Ruler of the Universe!E1926m

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!

Aug 16, 2009

Episode 20 - The Rebellion Against Frieza! Vegeta's Burning Ambition!E2026m

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!

Aug 23, 2009

Episode 21 - Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekians' All-Out Attack!E2126m

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.

Aug 30, 2009

Episode 22 - Dodoria's Terrifying Chase! A Truth Revealed to Vegeta!E2226m

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!

Sep 6, 2009

Episode 23 - Vegeta's Covert Maneuvers! A Tragic Assault on the Namekians!E2326m

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!

Sep 13, 2009

Episode 24 - Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!E2426m

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.

Sep 20, 2009

Episode 25 - Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension!E2526m

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.

Sep 27, 2009

Episode 26 - The Scheme Is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon!E2626m

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!

Oct 4, 2009

Actors

Masako Nozawa

Masako Nozawa

Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)

Joji Yanami

Joji Yanami

Narrator (voice)

Mayumi Tanaka

Mayumi Tanaka

Krillin (voice)

Ryo Horikawa

Ryo Horikawa

Vegeta (voice)

Toshio Furukawa

Toshio Furukawa

Piccolo (voice)

Hiromi Tsuru

Hiromi Tsuru

Bulma (voice)

Naoko Watanabe

Naoko Watanabe

Chi-Chi (voice)

Takeshi Kusao

Takeshi Kusao

Trunks (voice)

Toru Furuya

Toru Furuya

Yamcha (voice)

Masaharu Sato

Masaharu Sato

Master Roshi (voice)

Hikaru Midorikawa

Hikaru Midorikawa

Tenshinhan (voice)

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