Dragon Ball Z Kai
Season 1
TV-14
88%78%
In February of 2009, Toei Animation announced that as an honor to 20 years of Dragon Ball Z, they will begin the production of a renewed DragonBall Z, named Dragon Ball Kai. This new anime chronicles the plot of DBZ and consists of parts from the original anime which are edited to a better quality and with new voices. Toei Animation also confirmed that the plot of DBK will be closer to manga style.
Where to Watch Season 1
26 Episodes
- Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku!
E1Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku!The episode begins telling the story of Goku up to the present of the series. The episode goes on to introduce his son Gohan, named after Goku's grandfather. Although a stranger appears in a space pod in search of someone by the name of Kakarot. Who is he, and who is Kakarot? - The Enemy Is Goku's Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors!
E2The Enemy Is Goku's Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors!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 can defeat the Saiyan on their own! - A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Desperate Attack!
E3A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Desperate Attack!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 Saiyan, but it may be too little, too late. - Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!
E4Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!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 in the house of Piccolo! - Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!
E5Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!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 strongest fighters to Kami's Lookout. - The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!
E7The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!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 living, Gohan takes a beating from his monstrous master! - Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner than Expected!
E8Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner than Expected!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 stop the Saiyans? - Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!
E9Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!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, Yamcha picks a fight that could be his last! - Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!
E10Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!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 battle. Goku's return is their only hope for survival. - Will Goku Make It in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!
E11Will Goku Make It in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!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 ZFighters starting with Gohan! - Farewell, Piccolo! Goku's Furious Counterattack!
E12Farewell, Piccolo! Goku's Furious Counterattack!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 steps in to finish the fight himself! - An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta's Terrible Transformation!
E14An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta's Terrible Transformation!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 beast is the mighty Spirit Bomb! - Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb!
E15Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb!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 have a chance to escape with their lives. - Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan!
E16Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan!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 enough for Gohan to undergo a transformation of his own! - Dawn of a Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope Is Piccolo's Homeland!
E17Dawn of a Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope Is Piccolo's Homeland!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 fallen, Krillin has a plan! - The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!
E18The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!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 Earth’s end for a closer look. - A Powerful New Foe! Frieza, Ruler of the Universe!
E19A Powerful New Foe! Frieza, Ruler of the Universe!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 the magic Dragon Balls! - The Rebellion Against Frieza! Vegeta's Burning Ambition!
E20The Rebellion Against Frieza! Vegeta's Burning Ambition!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 power level under wraps! - Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekians' All-Out Attack!
E21Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekians' All-Out Attack!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 slaughter innocent Namekians. - Vegeta's Covert Maneuvers! A Tragic Assault on the Namekians!
E23Vegeta's Covert Maneuvers! A Tragic Assault on the Namekians!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 of the horror headed his way! - Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!
E24Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!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 increase Zarbon’s power. - Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension!
E25Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension!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 Frieza to call for reinforcements. - The Scheme Is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon!
E26The Scheme Is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon!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 wander into a dogfight he can’t survive!
