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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Director & writers
Daisuke NishioDirectorTakao KoyamaWriter
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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