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S1·E1 The New Threat

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
April 26, 1989
Runtime
25 minutes
Director
Daisuke Nishio
Writer
Takao Koyama
Score
8/10 (23 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired April 26, 1989 25 min ★ 8.0/10 · 23 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

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Synopsis

Goku’s quiet life with his family and friends is about to be interrupted. A new threat - a powerful and sinister alien - is on its way to Earth.

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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Dragon Ball Z air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('The New Threat') originally aired on April 26, 1989.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('The New Threat')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 25 minutes.

What happens in Dragon Ball Z Season 1 Episode 1?

Goku’s quiet life with his family and friends is about to be interrupted. A new threat - a powerful and sinister alien - is on its way to Earth....

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