Anime · TV series · 1989

Dragon Ball Z

Name: Dragon Ball Z
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural
Released: April 26, 1989

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A 291-episode television series from Toei Animation, broadcast April 26, 1989 to January 31, 1996. Episodes run about 24 minutes. Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy.

The template every action anime since has either followed or argued with. Its pacing is indefensible and its silhouettes are perfect.

Where to watch Shop Dragon Ball Z

01 — The record

Format: TV series
Status: Completed
Episodes: 291 · about 24 min each
Broadcast: April 26, 1989 – January 31, 1996
Studio: Toei Animation
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural
Season: Spring 1989

02 — Where to watch

Where to watch

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03 — Elsewhere

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04 — Who made it

Characters and credits

Characters

Gokuu SonMainVoice (JP): Masako Nozawa
VegetaMainVoice (JP): Ryou Horikawa
PiccoloMainVoice (JP): Toshio Furukawa
Gohan SonMainVoice (JP): Masako Nozawa
KuririnMainVoice (JP): Mayumi Tanaka
Pu’arSupportingVoice (JP): Naoko Watanabe
BulmaSupportingVoice (JP): Hiromi Tsuru
Majin BooSupportingVoice (JP): Kouzou Shioya

Production

ADR Script (English) Mike McFarland
ADR Director (English) Mike McFarland
ADR Script (English) Chuck Huber
ADR Script (English) John Burgmeier
ADR Director (English) Christopher Sabat
ADR Script (English) Eric Vale

05 — Related records

Other versions and continuations

Separate works that share this story. They are listed rather than merged, because a sequel, a recap film and a remake are three different things and only one of them is this page.