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Episodes
The Arrival of Raditz The Arrival of Raditz
After five years of peace, a new threat is coming for Goku and his friends, Goku's evil brother Radditz.
September 13, 1996
The World's Strongest Team The World's Strongest Team
Goku and Piccolo fight Radditz.
September 20, 1996
Gohan's Hidden Powers Gohan's Hidden Powers
After the encounter with Raditz, Goku realises he doesn't stand a chance. Only with an unlikely alliance does he have a fighting shot.
September 27, 1996
Goku's Unusual Journey Goku's Unusual Journey
In the hands of Goku, Raditz is doing all he can to escape. But Piccolo uses his Special Beam Cannon and blasts Goku and Radditz, Goku to to an another dimension, thus...
October 10, 1996
Gohan's Metamorphosis Gohan's Metamorphosis
Gohan continues his training in the wild as the other Z warriors go to Kami's to prepare for the Saiyans.
October 11, 1996
Gohan Makes a Friend Gohan Makes a Friend
Gohan helps an injured dinosaur and they become friends. Goku continues his journey along snake way and the others gather at Kami's.
October 18, 1996
Trouble on Arlia Trouble on Arlia
Gohans training is starting to pay off. The Saiyans stop on a planet and wreak havoc.
October 25, 1996
Home for Infinite Losers Home for Infinite Losers
Goku has fallen off snake way and meets two ogres who say they know how to get back to snake way, but he has to win a race first.
November 1, 1996
Princess Snake's Hospitality Princess Snake's Hospitality
Goku runs along snake way and meets Princess Snake. The Z warriors begin their training at Kami's.
November 8, 1996
Escape from Piccolo Escape from Piccolo
Gohan meets orphans and helps them out, then he makes his way home.
September 14, 1998
Showdown in the Past Showdown in the Past
Gohan and Piccolo start their training together. The Z warriors enter the pendulum room where they fight two Saiyans in the past.
November 15, 1996
The End of Snake Way The End of Snake Way
Goku reaches King Kai's planet. Gohan and Piccolo continue training until Gohan's tail grows back.
January 3, 1997
A Fight Against Gravity... Catch Bubbles! A Fight Against Gravity... Catch Bubbles!
Goku is struggling to move under the gravity of King Kai's planet when King Kai shows up. Goku begins his training by trying to catch a monkey named Bubbles.
January 10, 1997
The Legend of the Saiyans The Legend of the Saiyans
King Kai tells Goku about his ancestors and Goku begins his second task of hitting Gregory on the head with a heavy hammer.
January 17, 1997
A Black Day for Planet Earth A Black Day for Planet Earth
The Saiyans arrive on Earth. Master Roshi uses the Dragon Balls to resurrect Goku, but he must get to Earth fast.
January 24, 1997
The Battle Begins... Goku Where Are You? The Battle Begins... Goku Where Are You?
The Saiyans find Piccolo and Gohan then plant six Saibamen to fight for them.
February 1, 1997
The Saibamen Strike The Saibamen Strike
The gang take on the Saibamen in the fight for the planet.
February 8, 1997
Nappa... The Invincible? Nappa... The Invincible?
Nappa begins his assault on the Z Warriors who can't seem to stop him.
February 15, 1997
Tien Goes All Out!! Tien Goes All Out!!
The fight with Nappa continues as the gang continues to fall before his onslaught.
February 22, 1997
Time's Up! Time's Up!
Piccolo, Gohan, and Krillin do their best to stop the Saiyans from finding the Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Goku rushes back to Earth on the Flying Nimbus, armed with more...
April 12, 1997
The Return of Goku The Return of Goku
Piccolo makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Gohan from the rampaging Saiyans. Just when all seems lost, Goku returns to Earth with an incredible new level of power...
April 19, 1997
Goku Strikes Back Goku Strikes Back
Locked in battle with the Saiyans, Goku gives Nappa a brutal demonstration of the training he received from King Kai. Broken and defeated, Nappa must now face the...
April 26, 1997
Goku vs. Vegeta... a Saiyan Duel! Goku vs. Vegeta... a Saiyan Duel!
Goku decides to take on mighty Vegeta all by himself! The two appear evenly matched, but both are hiding their true strength. The epic battle is underway - which...
May 3, 1997
Vegeta... Saiyan Style! Vegeta... Saiyan Style!
Vegeta and Goku continue trading brutal blows, but the action intensifies when Vegeta reveals the secret power of the Saiyans: the ability to transform into a giant,...
May 10, 1997
Stop Vegeta Now! Stop Vegeta Now!
As Vegeta turns into a gargantuan ape, Goku makes a terrifying revelation.
May 17, 1997
The Battle Ends The Battle Ends
On the verge of victory, Vegeta is defeated and brought to death. What will be his ultimate fate?
May 24, 1997
Directed by
Daisuke Nishio Daisuke Nishio  
Written by
Akira Toriyama Akira Toriyama  
Chris Forbis Chris Forbis  
Takao Koyama Takao Koyama  
Neil Bligh Neil Bligh  
Steven J. Simmons Steven J. Simmons  
Cast
Ian James Corlett Ian James Corlett ... Goku / Master Roshi (26 episodes) (as Jerry J. Todd)
Saffron Henderson Saffron Henderson ... Gohan (26 episodes)
Doc Harris Doc Harris ... Narrator (26 episodes)
Scott McNeil Scott McNeil ... Piccolo / Turtle / Farmer (23 episodes)
Terry Klassen Terry Klassen ... Krillin (22 episodes)
Lalainia Lindbjerg Lalainia Lindbjerg ... Bulma (19 episodes)
Brian Drummond Brian Drummond ... Vegeta (19 episodes)
Rocío Garcel Rocío Garcel ... Bulma (17 episodes)
Laara Sadiq Laara Sadiq ... Chi-Chi (15 episodes)
Cathy Weseluck Cathy Weseluck ... Puar (12 episodes)
Michael Dobson Michael Dobson ... Nappa (11 episodes)
Dave 'Squatch' Ward Dave 'Squatch' Ward ... Ox-King (11 episodes)
Alec Willows Alec Willows ... Man #3 (11 episodes)
Don Brown Don Brown ... King Kai (10 episodes)
Matthew Smith Matthew Smith ... Goz (9 episodes)
Ted Cole Ted Cole ... Yamcha / Murdock (7 episodes)
Elan Ross Gibson Elan Ross Gibson ... Baba (7 episodes)
Jason Gray-Stanford Jason Gray-Stanford ... Raditz (6 episodes)
Dale Wilson Dale Wilson ... Kami (6 episodes)
Ward Perry Ward Perry ... King Yemma (6 episodes)
Alvin Sanders Alvin Sanders ... Mr. Popo (6 episodes)
Doug Parker Doug Parker ... Mez (5 episodes)
Paul Dobson Paul Dobson ... Atla / Greger (4 episodes)
French Tickner French Tickner ... King Moai (voice)
Ellen Kennedy Ellen Kennedy ... Princess Snake (voice)
Tony Sampson Tony Sampson ... Pigero / Man #2 (voice)
Janyse Jaud Janyse Jaud ... Chiko (voice)
Gerard Plunkett Gerard Plunkett ... Scarface (voice)
Produced by
Z. Charles Bolton Z. Charles Bolton  
Justin Cook Justin Cook  
Gen Fukunaga Gen Fukunaga  
Carly Hunter Carly Hunter  
Kôzô Morishita Kôzô Morishita  
Original Music by
Shuki Levy Shuki Levy  
Haim Saban Haim Saban  
Jeremy Sweet Jeremy Sweet  
Ron Wasserman Ron Wasserman  
Additional Info
Premiere: September 13, 1996
DVD Release: February 06, 2007
Blu-ray Release: December 31, 2013
Countries: Japan United States Canada
Distributor: FUNimation Entertainment
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
IMDb

8.8 / 10

Production Companies
Bird Studios (Bird Studio)
Ocean Group (1996)
Toei Animation
Toei Company
Distributors
Cartoon Network
  (1998) (United States) (TV)
Cartoon Network
  (2014) (United States) (TV)
Crunchyroll
  (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray)
FUNimation Entertainment
  (1998) (United States) (VHS)
FUNimation Entertainment
  (1998) (United States) (DVD)
FUNimation Entertainment
  (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray) (video)
Kids' WB
  (2001) (United States) (TV)
Nicktoons Network
  (2010) (United States) (TV)
Pioneer Entertainment
  (1997) (United States) (Saiyan and Namek saga only) (VHS)
Pioneer Entertainment
  (1999) (United States) (Saiyan and Namek saga only) (DVD)
Saban Entertainment
  (United States) (seasons 1 and 2)
The CW Network (The CW)
  (2010) (United States) (Toonzai) (TV)
The CW Network (The CW)
  (2012) (United States) (Vortexx) (TV)
Toonami
  (2014) (United States) (TV)
WNJU
  (1999) (United States) (TV)
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