Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009– )
"Dragon ball Kai: Doragon bôru Kai" (original title)

Stars:

Masako Nozawa, Jôji Yanami, Mayumi Tanaka

Cast

Series cast summary:
Masako Nozawa	...	Son Gohan (98 episodes, 2009-2011)
Jôji Yanami	...	Narration (97 episodes, 2009-2011)
Mayumi Tanaka	...	Krillin (90 episodes, 2009-2011)
Sean Schemmel	...	Goku (80 episodes, 2009-2011)
Doc Morgan	...	Narrator (80 episodes, 2009-2011)
Colleen Clinkenbeard	...	Gohan (78 episodes, 2009-2011)
Christopher Sabat	...	Vegeta (77 episodes, 2009-2011)
Ryô Horikawa	...	Vegeta (76 episodes, 2009-2011)
Sonny Strait	...	Krillin (74 episodes, 2009-2011)
Toshio Furukawa	...	Piccolo (67 episodes, 2009-2011)
Hiromi Tsuru	...	Bulma (63 episodes, 2009-2011)
Monica Rial	...	Bulma (58 episodes, 2009-2011)
Hikaru Midorikawa	...	Tenshinhan (57 episodes, 2009-2011)
Tôru Furuya	...	Yamcha (46 episodes, 2009-2011)
Terri Doty	...	Additional Voices (46 episodes, 2009-2011)
John Burgmeier	...	Tien (41 episodes, 2009-2011)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

brawl | superhero | hero | martial arts master | kung fu classic | 

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

5 April 2009 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Dragon Ball Z Kai

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fuji TV, Toei Animation

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Even though she inherited the roles of Puar and Chiaotzu in the games, this is Brina Palencia's first time being involved in a Dragon Ball related anime.

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Goofs

The animators (correctly) remembered to correct Vegeta's color scheme prior to his arriving on Earth, however they failed to correct the color of Nappa's armor in these episodes. Likewise, Vegeta still appears miscolored during a flashback story told by Raditz.

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Crazy Credits

New commercial bumpers/eyecatchers were animated for this incarnation of the series as well.

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Connections

Edited from Dragon Ball Z (1989)

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Soundtracks

"Yeah! Break! Care! Break!"
Performed by Takayoshi Tanimoto
English version performed by Jerry Jewell (uncredited)
First ending theme

User Reviews

An unstoppable, action-packed saga.

There are many famous anime out there and among the most dominant is none other than the Dragonball saga. While the first series simply titled "Dragonball" went for a somewhat more comedic route, this second series went all-out with the action and drama. Even though the franchise was not intended for kids, even the edited versions of this show were a ton of fun. get ready to power up because this is Dragonball Z Kai.

What's unique about the second series is that you get to learn much more about the vague origins of characters like Goku and Piccolo. The storyline is more intricate and the action scenes are a lot more intense (and I mean literally planet-shaking intense). Things get really brutal and everything in sight gets blown away. I love that crap! It makes us all look forward to the next action scenes. Some of the characters are a load of fun too, like the ever awesome Piccolo and the delightfully despicable Vegeta, their personalities and interactions with other characters stealing the show. The villains are pretty cool as well like the sadistic Frieza and the menacing Cell, who instill terror into even the bravest of warriors.

What I really like about this series is how dark it gets. In the original manga and the Japanese uncut versions of the show, things get really violent. Even edited, it gets dark with the serious dilemmas and numerous deaths that go around, which makes it more appealing to adults. I guess shows that go this route tend to be pretty successful like that.

My only real problems (and they're not really a big deal) is some odd/exaggerated moments and a lot of the screaming. Other than that, this is one of the best action/adventure series and anime I have ever seen. This show is sure to give you one hell of a punch and it's guaranteed to bring out the super saiyan in you. Check it out. KAMEHAME-HA!!!