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Dragon Ball Z Kai: Season 4

20 episodes Premiered Oct 24, 2010 Updated Oct 17, 2026

In the fourth season of Dragon Ball Z Kai, the ongoing conflict involving the Androids intensifies as a new threat emerges from the shadows. The narrative centers on the arrival of Cell, a monster described as a formidable fighting machine. This antagonist is identified as a creation of Dr. Gero, engineered specifically to serve as an ultimate weapon. According to the provided documentation, Cell is constructed using

Previously on Dragon Ball Z Kai

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Goku and his friends are engaged in a series of cosmic battles.
  • ⚡ The series follows a refined narrative arc based on the original comic book series.
  • ⚡ The story features the ongoing conflict involving the Androids.
  • ⚡ Dr. Gero is established as a creator of advanced fighting machines.
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Season overview

In the fourth season of Dragon Ball Z Kai, the ongoing conflict involving the Androids intensifies as a new threat emerges from the shadows. The narrative centers on the arrival of Cell, a monster described as a formidable fighting machine. This antagonist is identified as a creation of Dr. Gero, engineered specifically to serve as an ultimate weapon. According to the provided documentation, Cell is constructed using the genetic material harvested from the most powerful warriors to have ever walked the Earth. As this entity rises, Goku and his allies must confront the implications of this biological weapon. The season continues the series' focus on cosmic battles, maintaining the refined narrative arc established in previous installments of the production. This iteration of the story remains faithful to the original comic book series, featuring cleaned-up animation and a recut structure designed to streamline the viewing experience. The stakes are defined by the presence of this genetically enhanced adversary, which poses a significant challenge to the safety of the planet and the survival of the protagonists as they engage in these high-stakes confrontations.

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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S4·E4 Core

Vegeta's Final Push! Defeat the Invincible Cell!

Nov 14, 2010 · 26 min

Vegeta, still willing to fight on, tries his best in his latest powered up form to take on Cell. But with the villain literally at the peak of perfection, can anyone stand a chance

S4·E7 Core

Training Complete! Goku Sizes up the Competition!

Dec 5, 2010 · 26 min

Goku and Gohan finally emerge from the Room of Spirit and Time. However, sensing Cell's current strength, he is still unsure as to whether he is able to defeat him in his current s

S4·E9 Core

A New Guardian! The Return of the Dragon Balls!

Dec 19, 2010 · 26 min

With Kami and Piccolo having fused together, the Earth's dragon balls no longer exist. Knowing this, Goku travels to New Namek in search of someone to create new dragon balls.

S4·E11 Core

Showdown! Cell vs. Goku!

Jan 9, 2011 · 26 min

Following the humiliating match of Hercule vs. Cell, the much anticipated battle has finally arrived: Goku vs. Cell.

S4·E12 Core

Battle at the Highest Level! Goku Goes All Out!

Jan 16, 2011 · 26 min

Goku shows the fruits of his training, giving everything he has to fight Cell who wants nothing more than a good tournament between him and every willing fighter.

S4·E14 Mytharc

Get Angry, Gohan! Release Your Hidden Power!

Jan 30, 2011 · 26 min

Goku makes the decision to forfeit his match, leaving the fate of the entire Earth to his reluctant son - Gohan, confident that he has surpassed everyone in strength, Cell included

S4·E15 Core

Tears for An Android! Gohan's Inner Rage Bursts Forth!

Feb 6, 2011 · 26 min

With some unexpected help from Mr. Satan, Artificial Human 16 is able to give Gohan the necessary push to transcend the Super Saiyan level that others before him failed to reach.

S4·E17 Core

Perfection's End! A Fury, Beyond Super Saiyan!

Feb 20, 2011 · 26 min

Gohan, having absolutely no qualms over killing the Cell Juniors has moved on to Cell itself, willing to drag on the fight as long as possible if only to make Cell suffer that much

S4·E18 Core

A Hero's Sacrifice! Last Chance to Save the World!

Mar 6, 2011 · 26 min

Cell has been driven to his breaking point, willing to detonate himself to destroy the rest of the planet. Gohan is at odds with himself as to what to do until his father steps in

S4·E19 Mytharc

Combine Your Strength! The Final Kamehame-ha!

Mar 20, 2011 · 26 min

Gohan can't help but feel helpless in front of the newly revitalized Cell. However, some words of encouragement from the heavens give Gohan the strength to fire one last kamehameha

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