Dragon Ball Z Kai: Season 1
Dragon Ball Z Kai season 1 is a re-edited and re-dubbed version of the original 1989 animated series Dragon Ball Z. The series is based on the original plot outlines written by Akira Toriyama. It follows the story of Goku and his friends as they engage in a series of cosmic battles. The season begins with Goku living peacefully with his wife Chi-Chi and their son Gohan, but their lives are disrupted by the arrival of
Season overview
Dragon Ball Z Kai season 1 is a re-edited and re-dubbed version of the original 1989 animated series Dragon Ball Z. The series is based on the original plot outlines written by Akira Toriyama. It follows the story of Goku and his friends as they engage in a series of cosmic battles. The season begins with Goku living peacefully with his wife Chi-Chi and their son Gohan, but their lives are disrupted by the arrival of Raditz, a mysterious warrior who reveals that he is Goku's brother and a member of the Saiyan warrior race. The series is a part of the Dragon Ball Z franchise, which was remastered and re-edited by Toei. The season is a continuation of the original series and sets the stage for the events that unfold in the subsequent seasons.
Episode Guide
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Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku!
Apr 5, 2009 · 26 min
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
The Enemy Is Goku's Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors!
Apr 12, 2009 · 26 min
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
A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Desperate Attack!
Apr 19, 2009 · 26 min
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 Saiya
Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!
Apr 26, 2009 · 26 min
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
Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!
May 3, 2009 · 26 min
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 s
The End of Snake Way! King Kai's Bizarre Test!
May 10, 2009 · 26 min
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
The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!
May 17, 2009 · 26 min
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 l
Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner than Expected!
May 24, 2009 · 26 min
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 s
Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!
May 31, 2009 · 26 min
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,
Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!
Jun 7, 2009 · 26 min
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 b
Will Goku Make It in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!
Jun 14, 2009 · 26 min
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 ZFig
Farewell, Piccolo! Goku's Furious Counterattack!
Jun 21, 2009 · 26 min
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
The Power of the Kaio-Ken! Goku vs. Vegeta!
Jun 28, 2009 · 26 min
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 ve
An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta's Terrible Transformation!
Jul 5, 2009 · 26 min
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 b
Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb!
Jul 12, 2009 · 26 min
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
Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan!
Jul 19, 2009 · 26 min
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 enoug
Dawn of a Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope Is Piccolo's Homeland!
Aug 2, 2009 · 26 min
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 falle
The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!
Aug 9, 2009 · 26 min
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
A Powerful New Foe! Frieza, Ruler of the Universe!
Aug 16, 2009 · 26 min
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 th
The Rebellion Against Frieza! Vegeta's Burning Ambition!
Aug 23, 2009 · 26 min
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
Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekians' All-Out Attack!
Aug 30, 2009 · 26 min
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 slaugh
Dodoria's Terrifying Chase! A Truth Revealed to Vegeta!
Sep 6, 2009 · 26 min
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!
Vegeta's Covert Maneuvers! A Tragic Assault on the Namekians!
Sep 13, 2009 · 26 min
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
Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!
Sep 20, 2009 · 26 min
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
Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension!
Sep 27, 2009 · 26 min
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 Friez
The Scheme Is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon!
Oct 4, 2009 · 26 min
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 wand