Storyline

The adventures of Earth's martial arts defender, Son Goku, continue with a new family and the revelation of his alien origins. Now Goku and his allies must defend the planet from an onslaught of new extraterrestrial enemies.

First Aired

1989-04-26
Last Aired

1996-01-31
Creator

Akira Toriyama
Genre

Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Seasons

9
Episodes

291
Status

Ended
Language

日本語
Network

Fuji TV

Keywords:

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1. The New Threat

Goku’s quiet life with his family and friends is about to be interrupted. A new threat - a powerful an...More

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.Less

25mins 1989-04-26

2. Reunions

Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on Roshi’s island, where Goku introduces his son to all of his old fri...More

Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on Roshi’s island, where Goku introduces his son to all of his old friends. The smiles quickly fade, however, as an unexpected visitor - Raditz - lands on the island.Less

25mins 1989-05-03

3. Unlikely Alliance

Raditz has kidnapped Gohan, and unless Goku agrees to join the sinister Saiyan, he may never see his s...More

Raditz has kidnapped Gohan, and unless Goku agrees to join the sinister Saiyan, he may never see his son again! All hope is not lost, however, as a second visitor arrives, and Goku forges an unlikely alliance!Less

25mins 1989-05-10

4. Piccolo's Plan

Piccolo may have a way to stop Raditz - the Makankosappo! There’s only one problem. He needs time to g...More

Piccolo may have a way to stop Raditz - the Makankosappo! There’s only one problem. He needs time to gather energy for the blast, which means Goku must fight Raditz alone!Less

25mins 1989-05-17

5. Gohan's Rage

Gohan unleashes a mighty attack that not even Radtiz can resist! But as quickly as his power appears, ...More

Gohan unleashes a mighty attack that not even Radtiz can resist! But as quickly as his power appears, it vanishes. When Raditz prepares to strike back, Goku must make the ultimate sacrifice to save his son!Less

25mins 1989-05-24

6. No Time Like the Present

Piccolo takes Gohan into the wild for a harsh training program. Meanwhile, Goku embarks on a new adven...More

Piccolo takes Gohan into the wild for a harsh training program. Meanwhile, Goku embarks on a new adventure in the next world, as he travels the endless Snake Way to reach the legendary King Kai!Less

25mins 1989-06-07

7. Day 1

Gohan begins his first day of Piccolo’s training. Alone in the wilderness, he must quickly learn to ta...More

Gohan begins his first day of Piccolo’s training. Alone in the wilderness, he must quickly learn to take care of himself. But that isn’t easy when he’s tired, hungry - and being chased by bloodthirsty dinosaurs!Less

25mins 1989-06-14

8. Gohan Goes Bananas!

Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s gru...More

Korin wants Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu to report for special training! Meanwhile, Gohan’s grueling training causes him to undergo a shocking transformation!Less

25mins 1989-06-21

9. The Strangest Robot

To escape a pack of wild animals, Gohan ventures into an ancient cave, where he meets an old Capsule C...More

To escape a pack of wild animals, Gohan ventures into an ancient cave, where he meets an old Capsule Corp robot. The robot has lived alone in the cave for over 30 years, and he’s not happy to have visitors!Less

25mins 1989-06-28

10. A New Friend

Gohan’s wilderness adventure continues, as he makes a new dinosaur friend! He’s happy to finally have ...More

Gohan’s wilderness adventure continues, as he makes a new dinosaur friend! He’s happy to finally have some company until he’s harshly reminded that not all dinosaurs are friendly!Less

25mins 1989-07-05

11. Terror on Arlia

On planet Arlia, Vegeta and Nappa become prisoners of the tyrant king who rules the planet. After a br...More

On planet Arlia, Vegeta and Nappa become prisoners of the tyrant king who rules the planet. After a brief scuffle with the monster Yeddy, the Arlians realize that the two Saiyans are more than they can handle.Less

25mins 1989-07-12

12. Global Training

Gohan spends his day tormenting a T-Rex. Across the planet, Tien and Chiaotzu find their training inte...More

Gohan spends his day tormenting a T-Rex. Across the planet, Tien and Chiaotzu find their training interrupted by Launch. Meanwhile, Goku tries to find King Kai on Snake Way.Less

25mins 1989-07-19

13. Goz and Mez

Goku encounters two giant ogres who want nothing more than to use the hero as a play toy! If he can de...More

Goku encounters two giant ogres who want nothing more than to use the hero as a play toy! If he can defeat their challenges, the ogres vow to show him the way back to Snake Way.Less

25mins 1989-07-26

14. Princess Snake

Back on Snake Way, Goku comes across a house he believes might belong to King Kai! Unfortunately, the ...More

Back on Snake Way, Goku comes across a house he believes might belong to King Kai! Unfortunately, the dwelling is inhabited by Princess Snake, and she’ll do anything to keep Goku as her prisoner forever!Less

25mins 1989-08-02

15. Dueling Piccolos

Piccolo flies off the handle during his fight with Raditz and splits in two! Meanwhile, Gohan decides ...More

Piccolo flies off the handle during his fight with Raditz and splits in two! Meanwhile, Gohan decides to take a raft across the sea to visit his mother, gets caught in a storm, and suddenly remembers that he can’t swim!Less

25mins 1989-08-09

16. Plight of the Children

Gohan finds shelter with a gang of orphans living on the run from meddling adults. The group’s leader ...More

Gohan finds shelter with a gang of orphans living on the run from meddling adults. The group’s leader hatches a plan to take the kids to a safer hiding place, but when the police show up everything goes wrong!Less

25mins 1989-08-16

17. Pendulum Room Peril

Earth’s top warriors visit Kami’s Pendulum Room where the past, present, and future co-exist. After a ...More

Earth’s top warriors visit Kami’s Pendulum Room where the past, present, and future co-exist. After a trip back in time, they realize they’ll need to train harder to stand a chance against the approaching Saiyans.Less

25mins 1989-08-30

18. The End of Snake Way

Gohan continues training, but a full moon causes the young Saiyan to rampage out of control! Meanwhile...More

Gohan continues training, but a full moon causes the young Saiyan to rampage out of control! Meanwhile, Goku makes it to the end of Snake Way only to mistake a friendly ape named Bubbles for King Kai!Less

25mins 1989-09-06

19. Defying Gravity

The intense gravity of King Kai’s planet makes Goku’s training difficult, but when he learns that the ...More

The intense gravity of King Kai’s planet makes Goku’s training difficult, but when he learns that the Saiyans are used to extreme fighting conditions, Goku is inspired to give it his all. Will it be enough?Less

25mins 1989-09-13

20. Goku's Ancestors

After Goku struggles to bash Gregory with a hammer, King Kai inspires him with the story of the Saiyan...More

After Goku struggles to bash Gregory with a hammer, King Kai inspires him with the story of the Saiyan race - and offers to train him personally! Will it be enough to stop the looming Saiyan invasion?Less

25mins 1989-09-20

21. Counting Down

Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. There’s ...More

Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. There’s only one day left before the Saiyans arrive. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return!Less

25mins 1989-09-27

22. The Darkest Day

Vegeta and Nappa mark their arrival with the destruction of an entire city! When the Z-Fighters confro...More

Vegeta and Nappa mark their arrival with the destruction of an entire city! When the Z-Fighters confront them, the heroes must face an onslaught of Saibamen under the command of the Saiyans.Less

25mins 1989-10-11

23. Saibamen Attack!

Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan stand face to face with the sinister Saiyans and their diabolical henchmen...More

Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan stand face to face with the sinister Saiyans and their diabolical henchmen. The villains have already proven terrifyingly powerful. Can Earth’s heroes hold out until Goku arrives?Less

25mins 1989-10-18

24. The Power of Nappa

Enraged over the loss of Yamcha, Krillin unleashes a powerful attack that destroys the maniacal Saibam...More

Enraged over the loss of Yamcha, Krillin unleashes a powerful attack that destroys the maniacal Saibamen once and for all. Now Earth’s defenders must battle the Saiyans themselves - starting with Nappa.Less

25mins 1989-10-25

25. Sacrifice

Chiaotzu sacrifices himself to save his friends from Nappa, but when the smoke clears, the villain sti...More

Chiaotzu sacrifices himself to save his friends from Nappa, but when the smoke clears, the villain still stands! Luckily, Tien has one trick left that could forever silence the Saiyan warrior!Less

25mins 1989-11-01

26. Nappa's Rampage

Vegeta has called a halt to the fighting, and Nappa uses the time to go on a rampage! Meanwhile, Goku ...More

Vegeta has called a halt to the fighting, and Nappa uses the time to go on a rampage! Meanwhile, Goku reaches the end of Snake Way and races to rejoin his friends - but is he already too late?Less

25mins 1989-11-08

27. Nimbus Speed

Piccolo, Gohan, and Krillin do their best to stop the Saiyans from finding the Dragon Balls. Meanwhile...More

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 power than ever before!Less

25mins 1989-11-22

28. Goku's Arrival

Piccolo makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Gohan from the rampaging Saiyans. Just when all seems los...More

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 and confronts the invaders.Less

25mins 1989-11-29

29. Lesson Number One

Locked in battle with the Saiyans, Goku gives Nappa a brutal demonstration of the training he received...More

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 ferocious wrath of Vegeta!Less

25mins 1989-12-06

30. Goku vs. Vegeta

Goku decides to take on mighty Vegeta all by himself! The two appear evenly matched, but both are hidi...More

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 mighty warrior will claim victory?Less

25mins 1989-12-13

31. Saiyan Sized Secret

Vegeta and Goku continue trading brutal blows, but the action intensifies when Vegeta reveals the secr...More

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, planet-destroying ape!Less

25mins 1989-12-20

32. Spirit Bomb Away!

Goku feels the brunt of Vegeta’s fully-realized Saiyan power! Earth’s greatest hero is left with no ch...More

Goku feels the brunt of Vegeta’s fully-realized Saiyan power! Earth’s greatest hero is left with no choice except to use the Spirit Bomb. If his attack fails, he may find himself completely doomed!Less

25mins 1990-01-17

33. Hero in the Shadows

With Goku caught in the clutches of the giant ape Vegeta, Krillin attacks with his Destructo Disk! Whe...More

With Goku caught in the clutches of the giant ape Vegeta, Krillin attacks with his Destructo Disk! When his effort falls short, an unlikely hero steps out of the shadows!Less

25mins 1990-01-24

34. Krillin's Offensive

Goku passes the power of the Spirit Bomb to Krillin, who - with King Kai’s guidance - launches the bom...More

Goku passes the power of the Spirit Bomb to Krillin, who - with King Kai’s guidance - launches the bomb at Vegeta. The Saiyan is sent flying into the sky, but is the evil warrior really gone for good?Less

25mins 1990-01-31

35. Mercy

Vegeta is crushed beneath the full weight of Gohan’s giant ape form! With the Saiyan battered and defe...More

Vegeta is crushed beneath the full weight of Gohan’s giant ape form! With the Saiyan battered and defeated, Krillin moves to finish the Saiyan with a final blow - but Goku has other plans.Less

25mins 1990-02-07

36. Picking Up The Pieces

The gang mourns the loss of Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo. With Kami gone, Earth’s Dragon Balls ...More

The gang mourns the loss of Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo. With Kami gone, Earth’s Dragon Balls have disappeared. Will the surviving heroes find a way to wish their fallen friends back to life?Less

25mins 1990-02-14

37. Plans for Departure

Bulma accidentally destroys the Saiyan spaceship! Luckily, Mr. Popo reveals the existence of another s...More

Bulma accidentally destroys the Saiyan spaceship! Luckily, Mr. Popo reveals the existence of another ship that may be able to reach Namek. Can they find it in time, and will the old ship still work if they do?Less

25mins 1990-02-21

38. Nursing Wounds

Goku, Krillin, and Gohan prepare for the return of the Saiyans. Meanwhile, Bulma and Mr. Popo search f...More

Goku, Krillin, and Gohan prepare for the return of the Saiyans. Meanwhile, Bulma and Mr. Popo search for a second spaceship capable of transporting her to Planet Namek.Less

25mins 1990-02-28

39. Friends or Foes?

Gohan, Bulma, and Krillin blast off for Planet Namek in search of the magic Dragon Balls, but their jo...More

Gohan, Bulma, and Krillin blast off for Planet Namek in search of the magic Dragon Balls, but their journey quickly turns chaotic when they encounter a bizarre situation in the vacuum of space!Less