Dragon Ball Animation

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Following the popularity of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series, and Toei's success with his previously adapted Dr. Slump series, Toei Animation began to produce an animated adaptation based on the original manga.

Television Series

Dragon Ball
(ドラゴンボール / Doragon Bōru)

Original Run: 26 February 1986 – 19 April 1989 / Episodes: 153 (List of Episodes)

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Dragon Ball Z
(ドラゴンボールＺ / Doragon Bōru Zetto)

Original Run: 26 April 1989 – 31 January 1996 / Episodes: 291 (List of Episodes)

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Dragon Ball GT
(ドラゴンボールＧＴ / Doragon Bōru Jītī)

Original Run: 07 February 1996 – 19 November 1997 / Episodes: 64 (List of Episodes)

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Dragon Ball Kai
(ドラゴンボール改 / Doragon Bōru Kai)

Original Run: 05 April 2009 – 27 March 2011 / Episodes: 97 + 1 Unaired (List of Episodes)

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Television Specials

Dragon Ball Z

A Final, Solitary Battle: The Father of Z-Warrior Son Goku, who Challenged Freeza
(たったひとりの最終決戦〜フリーザに挑んだZ戦士 孫悟空の父〜 / Tatta Hitori no Saishū Kessen ~Furīza ni Idonda Zetto-senshi Son Gokū no Chichi~)

Air Date: 17 October 1990 (Between Dragon Ball Z Episodes 63 & 64)

On Planet Vegeta, a Saiyan named Kakarrot is born. His father Bardock soon obtains the ability to see the future and discovers that Freeza has turned on the Saiyans. Bardock confronts him, but Freeza destroys Planet Vegeta and the Saiyans as Kakarrot is sent off to Earth. And so, the story of Dragon Ball begins...

A Final, Solitary Battle: The Father of Z-Warrior Son Goku, who Challenged Freeza
(絶望への反抗!!残された超戦士・悟飯とトランクス / Zetsubō e no Hankō!! Nokosareta Chō-Senshi · Gohan to Torankusu)

Air Date: 24 February 1993 (Between Dragon Ball Z Episodes 175 & 176)

The artificial humans have left the future in shambles, killing all of the Z Warriors but two... Gohan and Trunks. As the two battle to save the future, Gohan is killed and Trunks finally obtains the power of the Super Saiyan. However, even that isn’t enough to defeat such evil, so the young boy travels to the past in search of hope.

We'll Show You Everything: Forget the Year's Cares with Dragon Ball Z
(全部見せます 年忘れ ドラゴンボールＺ / Zenbu Misemasu Toshi Wasure Doragon Bōru Zetto)

Air Date: 31 December 1993 (Between Dragon Ball Z Episodes 211 & 212)

Goku, who is dead, decides to teleport back to Earth to spend New Years with his family, and while he is there they decide to take a look back at what all had happened in Dragon Ball Z that year (covering the Cell Games and the Ano-yo'ichi Budōkai).

Toriko × One Piece × Dragon Ball Z - Super Collaboration Special!!
(トリコ×ONE PIECE×ドラゴンボールＺ　超コラボスペシャル!! / Toriko × Wan Pīsu × Doragon Bōru Z　Chō-Korabo Supesharu!!)

Air Date: 07 April 2013

A two-part crossover special featuring the three franchises.

Dragon Ball GT

Goku's Side Story! The Proof of his Courage is the Four-Star Ball
(悟空外伝!勇気の証しは四星球 / Gokū Gaiden! Yūki no Akashi wa Sūshinchū)

Air Date: 26 March 1997 (Between Dragon Ball GT Episodes 41 & 42)

One hundred years after Dragon Ball GT, the only surviving character is Pan, who is now an old grandma. After Pan falls ill, Goku Jr. ventures out to Mt. Paozu to find the Dragon Balls. Along with his school friend Pack, he must face evil and his own fears, while learning how to be brave and courageous like his namesake!

Theatrical Films

Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball – The Legend of Shenlong
(ドラゴンボール ・ 神龍の伝説 / Doragon Bōru · Shenron no Densetsu)

Premiered: 20 December 1986 ("Toei Cartoon Festival")

The great King Gurumes is searching for the Dragon Balls in order to put a stop to his endless hunger. A young girl named Pansy who lives in the nearby village has had enough of the treachery and decides to seek Muten Rōshi for assistance. Can our heroes save the village and put a stop to the Gurumes Army?

The Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
(魔神城のねむり姫 / Majin Jō no Nemuri Hime)

Premiered: 18 July 1987 ("Toei Cartoon Festival")

Before Kame-Sen'nin will accept Goku and Kuririn as students, he sends them on a quest to a castle in the far east. There they will find the legendary, and pretty, "Sleeping Princess". Whomever brings back the Sleeping Princess will become his student. The two boys set out, but what devilish demons await them?

A Mystical Great Adventure
(摩訶不思議大冒険 / Makafushigi Dai Bōken)

Premiered: 09 July 1988 ("Toei Cartoon Festival")

The Emperor of Miphan, Chiaotzu, is hosting the next Tenka'ichi Budōkai, but can't find his lost doll, "Ran-Ran". Tsuru-Sen'nin and Tao Pai-pai are searching for the Dragon Balls and promise to use them to locate Ran-Ran, but are actually planning to take over the country. Can Goku and friends save Chiaotzu before it's too late?

The Path to Ultimate Strength
(最強への道 / Saikyō e no Michi)

Premiered: 04 March 1996 ("Toei Anime Fair")

Goku and friends are in search of the Dragon Balls, and so is the ruthless Red Ribbon Army. With his friends lives at stake, Goku takes on the entire Red Ribbon Army. Unfortunately, for Commander Red and his army, Goku is no ordinary boy. Who will win the fight of ultimate strength and obtain all seven Dragon Balls?

Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z – Return My Gohan!!
(ドラゴンボールＺ ・ オラの悟飯をかえせッ!! / Doragon Bōru Zetto · Ora no Gohan o Kaese!!)

Premiered: 15 July 1989 ("Toei Cartoon Festival")

Garlic Jr. gathers the Dragon Balls and wishes for immortality, and in the process he kidnapped Gohan, who had the Four-Star Ball. Garlic Jr. seeks the title of God, after his father was denied previously. Piccolo and Goku must join forces once again to save the Earth, God, and Gohan!

The World's Strongest Guy
(この世で一番強いヤツ / Kono Yo de Ichiban Tsuyoi Yatsu)

Premiered: 10 March 1990 ("Toei Anime Festival")

Oolong steals Bulma's Dragon Radar, and finds that Dr. Kochin has wished for Dr. Uiro's lab to be released from ice. Kame-Sen'nin is soon captured by Dr. Uiro, as he is thought to be the strongest warrior in the world. Goku must defeat friends and foes to save Kame-Sen'nin and the Earth from destruction!

A Super Decisive Battle for Earth
(地球まるごと超決戦 / Chikyū Marugoto Chōkessen)

Premiered: 07 July 1990 ("Toei Anime Fair" / "Akira Toriyama: The World")

The Saiyan warrior, Tullece, and his minions are scouting Earth to locate Kakarrot. His minions plant a seed for the "Tree of Godly Might", which grows very quickly and threatens to destroy the Earth. Goku and friends face off against the Saiyan, but can Goku's new Genki-Dama technique save the Earth?