Dragon Ball Z 

After learning that he is from another planet, a warrior named Goku and his friends are prompted to defend it from an onslaught of extraterrestrial enemies.

Stars:

Doc Harris, Christopher Sabat, Scott McNeil

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Cast

Series cast summary:
Doc Harris	...	Narrator 223 episodes, 1996-2003
Christopher Sabat	...	Piccolo / ... 214 episodes, 1999-2003
Scott McNeil	...	Piccolo / ... 205 episodes, 1996-2003
Sean Schemmel	...	Goku / ... 202 episodes, 1999-2003
Terry Klassen	...	Krillin / ... 199 episodes, 1996-2003
Brian Drummond	...	Vegeta / ... 179 episodes, 1996-2003
Sonny Strait	...	Krillin / ... 171 episodes, 1999-2003
Stephanie Nadolny	...	Gohan / ... 148 episodes, 1997-2003
Don Brown	...	Hercule / ... 136 episodes, 1997-2003
Tiffany Vollmer	...	Bulma / ... 129 episodes, 1999-2003
Dale Kelly	...	Narrator / ... 127 episodes, 1999-2000
Cathy Weseluck	...	Trunks / ... 126 episodes, 1996-2003
Michael Dobson	...	Supreme Kai / ... 123 episodes, 1996-2003
Jillian Michaels	...	Goten / ... 122 episodes, 2000-2003
Kyle Hebert	...	Narrator / ... 121 episodes, 2000-2003
Kirby Morrow	...	Goku / ... 118 episodes, 2000-2003
Ted Cole	...	Yamcha / ... 113 episodes, 1996-2003
Cynthia Cranz	...	Chi-Chi / ... 111 episodes, 1999-2003
Mike McFarland	...	Master Roshi / ... 110 episodes, 1999-2003
Chris Rager	...	Hercule / ... 91 episodes, 2000-2003
Lisa Ann Beley	...	Chi-Chi / ... 91 episodes, 2000-2003

Storyline

In the version that is shown on YTV in Canada, the story begins mid-way through the Dragon Ball Z series. Raditz, Goku's brother has traveled to Earth to find out why Goku has not yet destroyed the planet as he was supposed to do. But while as a baby, Goku was dropped (down a huge cliff) and forgot his real mission. Kakarot, Goku's real name battles his brother Raditzs along with former enemy Piccolo and friend Krillin. Meanwhile, Gohan; Goku's son reveals his hidden powers against Raditz and nearly kills Raditz. However Goku is killed in the end, but Raditz is eventually defeated by Piccolo. Before he dies, he tells them that two evil Saiyans even more powerful then he is, are on route to Earth. The remaining fighters, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu begin their training to battle the evil Saiyans, while Piccolo takes off with Gohan to train him in using his new found power. Meanwhile, Goku has to make his way back on Snake Way to King Kai's where he trains himself in the secret ...

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Plot Keywords:

actor voicing multiple characters | antihero | cult favorite | flight | friend | 

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Taglines:

The Saiyans have returned...

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Genres:

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

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site (Japanese)

Country:

Japan USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

DBZ

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ocean Group, Toei Animation, Toei Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Original Japanese)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Vegeta almost always addresses Goku by his Saiyan birth name, "Kakarot", but has on rare occasions addressed him as "Goku". Vegeta says the name "Goku" only eight times.

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Goofs

The popular line where Nappa asks what Goku's power level is and Vegeta screams "Its over 9000!" and crushes his scouter in the English Dub is actually incorrect. In the Japanese Manga he screams that it is over 8000, not 9000.

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Quotes

Goku: I would rather be a mindless beast, than a heartless monster, like you.
Frieza: Why, you!
[Throws a hard punch at Goku's head, Goku narrowly dodges and throws a hard punch right into his abdomen, making him spit up blood and collapse to his knees]

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Crazy Credits

The show has three openings. The first opening (Saiyan and Frieza Saga) is a montage of the characters and battles, and it features a scene of Nappa and Vegeta walking through fire, and ends with the Z-Fighters assembled, joined by Goku who falls from above wielding his Power Pole (unusual considering he never uses it in Z.) The second intro (Cell Saga) is basically the same, however it eliminates the "Nappa and Vegeta in fire" sequence, and shows a more modern group shot of the Z-Fighters at the end, including Goku becoming a Super Saiyan. The third intro (Buu Saga) is completely different and features a new opening song, with footage of the Z-Fighters as they appear later in the series. The first two intros are accompanied by an end credits scene of Gohan running on a globe, intercut with other footage of Z-Fighters and allies. The third intro has an end credits scene featuring Gohan walking down a sidewalk, looking up to see Goku with angel wings, who drops a feather from them.

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Alternate Versions

There are two versions of the english dub of Dragon Ball Z, one is the edited version which is shown on Cartoon Network, and a uncut version which adds several minutes of footage not seen in the edited version

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Connections

Version of Songoku: The Road to the West (1959)

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Soundtracks

DragonBall Z
(theme song) (English version)
Performed by Faulconer productions
Written and Composed by Faulconer productions
(Broadcast Seasons 4 - 7)

User Reviews

Cool show

Dragonball Z is a great anime series. Unlike a lot of that anime garbage, Dragonball Z has story and cutting edge action. It has everything a good show needs. Good writing, comedy, drama, adventure, suspense and lots of action. There are also a lot of interesting characters. Dragonball Z is worth watching.