Dragon Ball Z Episodes __top__ Guide
This guide uses the original Japanese episode numbering (291 total). The original English dub (Ocean/Funimation, 1996–2003) re-edited and renumbered episodes, especially early on. The standard modern numbering (Funimation uncut, DVD/Blu-ray, and streaming like Crunchyroll) follows the original 291. Part 1: The Major Sagas at a Glance DBZ is broken into six main story arcs, each with a distinct villain and tone.
Yes, but it’s widely considered the best filler saga. Great fights and a canon-adjacent feel. Saga 6: Great Saiyaman / World Tournament (Episodes 200–219) Plot Summary: Seven years after Cell, Gohan is a high schooler. He becomes the crime-fighting Great Saiyaman. Goku returns for one day for the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament. This is the calm before Buu. dragon ball z episodes
| Watch After Episode | Movie / Special | Title | Canon? | |---------------------|----------------|-------|--------| | After Ep 21 | Movie 1 | Dead Zone | No (fits before Raditz) | | After Ep 35 | Movie 2 | The World’s Strongest | No | | After Ep 35 | Movie 3 | Tree of Might | No | | After Ep 86 | Movie 4 | Lord Slug | No | | After Ep 107 | Movie 5 | Cooler’s Revenge | No | | After Ep 125 | Movie 6 | Return of Cooler | No | | After Ep 160 | Movie 7 | Super Android 13 | No | | After Ep 194 | TV Special 1 | Bardock – The Father of Goku | Semi-canon (Toriyama liked it) | | After Ep 194 | Movie 8 | Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan | No | | After Ep 194 | Movie 9 | Bojack Unbound | No | | After Ep 219 | Movie 10 | Broly – Second Coming | No | | After Ep 252 | Movie 11 | Bio-Broly | No | | After Ep 291 | Movie 12 | Fusion Reborn | No | | After Ep 291 | Movie 13 | Wrath of the Dragon | No | | After Ep 291 | TV Special 2 | The History of Trunks | Canon to anime (based on manga special) | This guide uses the original Japanese episode numbering
Enjoy your journey through Dragon Ball Z . Whether you’re here for the screaming, the transformations, or the friendship speeches, you now have the ultimate roadmap. Part 1: The Major Sagas at a Glance