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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 291
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 116 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 26, 1989 – January 31, 1996
- Season
- Spring 1989
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Original creator
- Akira Toriyama
- Music
- Shunsuke Kikuchi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
116h 24m
⚡ 59 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen96%Super Power94%Martial Arts89%Henshin89%Male Protagonist87%Cultivation85%Aliens82%Anthropomorphism79%Space79%Primarily Male Cast73%
TVFINISHED1989 SPRING8.1 / 10 AniList score
Dragon Ball Z
ドラゴンボールZ
Synopsis
Goku is back with his new son, Gohan, but just when things are getting settled down, the adventures continue. Whether he is facing enemies such as Freeza, Cell, or Boo, Goku is proven to be an elite of his own and discovers his race, Saiyan. He meets many new people, gaining allies as well as enemies, as he still finds time to raise a family and be the happy-go-lucky Saiyan he is. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Dragon Ball Z?
Dragon Ball Z has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 71% of 140,283 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 240.7K AniList users who started it, 2.4% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 213.1K have finished it.
At roughly 116 h 24 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 17 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially shounen, super power, martial arts, henshin.
Filler guide
13% filler — 39 skippable episodes
Save hours by skipping non-canon episodes, arc by arc.
Filler skip guide →Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
291 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akira Toriyama
- Series composition
- Takao Koyama
- Music
- Shunsuke Kikuchi
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Dragon Ball (1986)
- Watch next: Dragon Ball GT (1996), Dragon Ball Super (2015), Dragon Ball DAIMA (2024), Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (2026)
- Optional extras: Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone, Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest, Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might, Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug, Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge, Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Cha-La Head-Cha-La” by Hironobu Kageyama · eps 1-199
- OP2“We Gotta Power” by Hironobu Kageyama · eps 200-291
Endings (2)
- ED1“Dete Koi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!” · eps 1-199
- ED2“Boku-tachi wa Tenshi datta” by Hironobu Kageyama · eps 200-291
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Dragon Ball Z FAQ
How many episodes does Dragon Ball Z have?
Dragon Ball Z has 291 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 116 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Dragon Ball Z?
About 116 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 146 days; at one hour a day, about 117 days.
Is Dragon Ball Z finished?
Yes. Dragon Ball Z has finished airing — the final episode aired January 31, 1996.
Is there a season 2 of Dragon Ball Z?
Yes — the story continues in Dragon Ball GT (1996) and Dragon Ball Super (2015) and Dragon Ball DAIMA (2024) and Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (2026).
What should I watch before Dragon Ball Z?
Watch Dragon Ball first — Dragon Ball Z is a direct sequel.
Is Dragon Ball Z based on a manga?
Yes. Dragon Ball Z adapts the manga by Akira Toriyama.
Who animated Dragon Ball Z?
Dragon Ball Z was animated by Toei Animation.
Who sings the opening of Dragon Ball Z?
The opening, "Cha-La Head-Cha-La", is performed by Hironobu Kageyama.
Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z?
Dragon Ball Z is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.