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Saiyan Saga – Dragonball Z Kai

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Goku and his friends fight to save the Earth from the last remaining members of an alien race. The Saiyans are heading to Earth intent on taking over the planet and Goku, the world's strongest fighter, prepares for battle against Saiyan warlord Prince Vegeta and his minions.

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Charles Solomon Los Angeles Times 10/22/2018
The visuals have been reformatted for wider screens, and the dialogue re-recorded in a better translation. The accelerated pace energizes Kai, making it funnier and more exciting than the original. Go to Full Review Lara Brown Starburst 02/22/2019
9/10
Benefits from the cutting of a lot of filler side stories that really did little to add to the series as a whole, only making this version that little bit more enjoyable. Go to Full Review James Brusuelas Animation World Network 02/22/2019
Slow is not an adjective I would use to describe Dragon Ball Z Kai. It drags you in, pins you down, and makes you drink the kool aid. Go to Full Review Diva Velez TheDivaReview.com 02/22/2019
Thrilled to have this stripped-down, streamlined version of one of the greatest anime series ever made. Go to Full Review David Hogan Anime UK News 02/22/2019
9/10
Voice wise, "Kai" continues to impress on both fronts... The English dub is, unlike the dub of Z, very accurate and consistent. Go to Full Review Emily Ashby Common Sense Media 10/22/2018
3/5
Although the modern version streamlines the extremely complicated plot of Dragon Ball Z, it will still take viewers a handful of episodes to fully grasp the story. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael W 07/14/2023 Honestly, it was cringe. I prefer the orginal DragonballZ dub. Shouldn't try to fix something that isn't broken. The original was 100% better. See more 05/07/2021 This is how the show should have been from the beginning. See more 02/04/2021 Dragon Ball Z Kai did a phenomenal job of retelling the original story of Dragon Ball Z. See more 11/19/2018 Although it removed a lot of the mystery it is a great remaster See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Yoko Matsuzaki

Creator

Kōzō Morishita

Creator

Masako Nozawa

Son Goku

Hiromi Tsuru

Bulma

Mayumi Tanaka

Krillin

Tôru Furuya

Yamcha

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 5, 2009 Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku! Goku, a legendary warrior, encounters a foe from out of this world. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 12, 2009 The Enemy Is Goku's Brother! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors! Goku and Piccolo are forced into an uneasy alliance when Raditz abducts Gohan and announces his plans to conquer Earth. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 19, 2009 A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Desperate Attack! Goku and Piccolo are unable to land a death blow in their battle against Raditz. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 26, 2009 Run in the Afterlife! The One Million Snake Way! Goku must fight to survive in the afterlife; Gohan endures his punishment as a student in the house of Piccolo. Details Episode 5 Aired May 3, 2009 Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan! Piccolo tries to toughen up Gohan with wilderness survival training; Yajirobe summons Earth's strongest fighters to Kami's lookout. Details Episode 6 Aired May 10, 2009 The End of Snake Way! King Kai's Bizarre Test! Gohan makes slow progress under the watchful eye of Piccolo; Goku struggles with the gravity of his training under King Kai. Details Episode 7 Aired May 17, 2009 The Battle With Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock! Goku must prove himself worthy of King Kai's training; Gohan takes a beating from his monstrous master. Details Episode 8 Aired May 24, 2009 Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner Than Expected! Goku completes his training and is eager to return to Earth; Master Roshi uses the Dragon Balls to summon Shenron. Details Episode 9 Aired May 31, 2009 Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen! The Saiyans arrive on Earth; Vegeta and Nappa unleash the gruesome Saibamen. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 7, 2009 Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-beam! Krillin's attack wipes out the Saibamen; the Z-Fighters are powerless against the Saiyan warlords. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 14, 2009 Will Goku Make It in Time? Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes! Piccolo hatches a desperate plan to prolong the battle until Goku's arrival; Vegeta orders Nappa to dispose of the remaining Z-Fighters. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 21, 2009 Farewell Piccolo! Goku's Furious Counterattack! Goku arrives in time to save Gohan and Krillin; Prince Vegeta steps in. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 28, 2009 The Power of the Kaio-Ken! Goku vs. Vegeta! The stage is set for a final showdown between Vegeta and Goku. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 5, 2009 An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta's Terrible Transformation! Vegeta unleashes his inner ape on Goku; Goku must use the mighty Spirit Bomb to defeat the beast. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 12, 2009 Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb! While Goku lies exhausted on the field of battle, Gohan and Krillin take aim at Vegeta's only weakness. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 19, 2009 Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan! Krillin and Gohan team up to blast Vegeta with a Spirit Bomb; Gohan undergoes a transformation. Details Episode 17 Aired Aug 2, 2009 Dawn of a Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope Is Piccolo's Homeland! The Z-Fighters must find a way to resurrect their friends who died while stopping the Saiyan invasion. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 9, 2009 The Ship Is Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek! Bulma accidentally blows up the remaining Saiyan spaceship; Mr. Popo and Bulma travel to the ends of the Earth. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 16, 2009 A Powerful New Foe! Frieza, Ruler of the Universe! Bulma suffers from space boredom; Vegeta recovers from his injuries; Frieza has a head start on tracking down the magic Dragon Balls. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 23, 2009 The Rebellion Against Frieza! Vegeta's Burning! Gohan and Krillin fight with Frieza's henchmen; Vegeta heads for a showdown with Cui. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 30, 2009 Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekians' All-Out Attack! Goku blasts off in a brand new spaceship; Krillin and Gohan watch in horror as Frieza's men slaughter innocent Namekians. Details Episode 22 Aired Sep 6, 2009 Dodoria's Terrifying Chase! A Truth Revealed to Vegeta! Gohan and Krillin risk their lives to save a young Namekian; Vegeta learns about the destruction of his home planet. Details Episode 23 Aired Sep 13, 2009 Vegeta's Covert Maneuvers! A Tragic Assault on the Namekians! Vegeta begins his search for the two remaining Dragon Balls; Krillin and Dende set out to warn the eldest Namekian. Details Episode 24 Aired Sep 20, 2009 Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation! King Kai warns Goku telepathically to stay away from Frieza; Zarbon's power is increased by a simple transformation. Details Episode 25 Aired Sep 27, 2009 Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension! The eldest Namekian unlocks the full force of Krillin's dormant power; Frieza calls for reinforcements. Details Episode 26 Aired Oct 4, 2009 The Scheme Is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon! Vegeta attempts to steal the Dragon Balls from Frieza; Krillin wanders into a fight. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Yoko Matsuzaki, Kōzō Morishita
Network
FUJIJP
Rating
TV-Y7
Genre
Kids & Family, Action, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Apr 5, 2009