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Dragon Ball Z

What is dragon ball z?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Title Dragon Ball Z[2]
Type Japanese anime television series[2]
Franchise Dragon Ball[2]
Creator of source manga Akira Toriyama[2]
Japan premiere April 1989[2]
Japan end date January 1996[2]

Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime television series and the direct sequel to Dragon Ball, based on Akira Toriyama's manga. It follows adult Son Goku and his allies defending Earth from powerful villains.

Context

Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime television series and the direct sequel to Dragon Ball, based on Akira Toriyama's manga. It aired in Japan from April 1989 to January 1996 [2]. The story follows Son Goku as an adult, with his allies defending Earth from powerful enemies [2]. The series was dubbed and released internationally, becoming a global phenomenon [1].

Documented claims

  • Dragon Ball Z is the direct sequel to Dragon Ball. [2]
  • The series focuses on Goku and his companions defending Earth against villains. [2]

Questions and answers

Is Dragon Ball Z officially over?

Yes, Dragon Ball Z ended its original run in Japan in January 1996 [2].

Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z in Canada?

The sources do not specify where to watch Dragon Ball Z in Canada.

How to watch Dragon Ball in order?

The sources do not provide a viewing order for the Dragon Ball series.

What was the original Dragon Ball Z?

The original Dragon Ball Z was a Japanese anime television series that premiered in April 1989 and ended in January 1996 [2].

Sources

  1. Dragon Ball Z | Kai, Super, GT, Creator, Manga, Anime, & ... — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Dragon Ball Z — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment