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Dragon Ball Z (1989 – 1996)

1989 • 9 seasons • Animation, Action & Adventure • TV-14
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Dragon Ball Z — World Tournament Saga

25 episodes · Jul 28, 1993

Seven years have passed since the world celebrated Cell’s defeat, and life has settled into a familiar rhythm. But tranquility is about to be disrupted: the next World Martial Arts Tournament is on the horizon. Drawn back from Other World, Goku intends to reclaim his rightful place by challenging Mr. Satan for the championship – but his participation holds a deeper purpose. He senses an approaching darkness, and this tournament might just be the stage where he prepares to face it.

1. Warriors of the Dead
Jul 28, 1993 · 25m · 8.4

News of a martial arts master, the Grand Kai, sparks an immediate urgency in Goku. He sets off without delay to seek a lesson from the esteemed sage. Simultaneously, a formidable alliance has formed: Cell, Frieza, King Cold, and the Ginyu F…

2. Tournament Begins
Aug 11, 1993 · 25m · 7.9

A millennium of training awaits Goku before he may even hope to study under the Grand Kai. Yet fate intervenes when the Kai of the West, South, and East convene to stage an Other World Tournament. This provides him with the opportunity he n…

3. Water Fight
Aug 18, 1993 · 25m · 7.8

The Other World Tournament progresses to the Quarter-Finals, and the contests are truly extraordinary. Goku’s adversary, Arqua, initially seems unremarkable, but the tide shifts abruptly when he floods the arena with water, transforming the…

4. Final Round
Aug 25, 1993 · 25m · 7.8

Goku has reached the final stage of the tournament, poised to confront the warrior Pikkon. Energy crackles and flares as the combatants clash for the championship. When Pikkon unveils a secret akin to Piccolo’s, Goku is compelled to escalat…

5. Goku vs. Pikkon
Sep 1, 1993 · 25m · 8.1

Though a Super Saiyan, could Goku endure Pikkon's astonishing Thunder Flash? And further complicating matters, seven years have elapsed on Earth during his battles in the Other World – meaning Gohan has grown into a teenager.

6. Gohan Goes to High School
Sep 8, 1993 · 25m · 8.0

Gohan’s first day of high school took an unexpected turn when he intervened in a bank robbery, transforming into a Super Saiyan and halting the criminals in their tracks. The city is now abuzz with speculation about this enigmatic "Gold Fig…

7. I Am Saiyaman!
Sep 15, 1993 · 25m · 7.8

Worried about being identified by his peers, Gohan enlists Bulma to create a rapidly deployable superhero suit. With it, he can transform in a heartbeat. Farewell, Gohan; welcome, Saiyaman!

8. Gohan's First Date
Sep 29, 1993 · 25m · 7.6

Gohan had assumed superheroing would be effortless, a simple matter of good deeds and dazzling displays of power. That illusion shatters when a captivating young woman named Angela uncovers his secret. Suddenly, Gohan finds himself facing a…

9. Rescue Videl
Oct 20, 1993 · 25m · 7.7

The Red Shark Gang’s abduction of the mayor and their demand for a confrontation with Mr. Satan brought an unexpected response: Videl stepped forward. Gohan recognized the perilous situation she had undertaken, yet remained bound by the nec…

10. Blackmail
Oct 27, 1993 · 25m · 7.8

Driven by avarice, a circus promoter abducts a baby dinosaur, his eyes fixed solely on the potential profit. He fails to realize that the creature is a cherished companion to the legendary Great Saiyaman.

11. I'll Fight Too!
Nov 3, 1993 · 25m · 8.2

The spotlight shines. The cameras roll. The Great Saiyaman stands on the precipice of fame. Yet this ascent to stardom must be swift, for he carries a weighty announcement – the imminent return of Goku – that he must share with his cherishe…

12. The Newest Super Saiyan
Nov 10, 1993 · 25m · 7.8

As Gohan trains for the approaching tournament, he learns that Goten has already achieved Super Saiyan transformation. Their sparring sessions ignite with energy, but the most significant encounter occurs when Videl finally meets Chichi.

13. Take Flight, Videl
Nov 17, 1993 · 25m · 8.1

As the Tournament drew near, Videl and Goten had a crucial task: they needed to master flight. Meanwhile, far away, Vegeta conducted his own rigorous training. His son, Trunks, was preparing a significant surprise.

14. Gather for the Tournament
Nov 24, 1993 · 25m · 8.6

Videl discovers the ability to fly, while Gohan and Goten refine their Super Saiyan techniques. A distinguished visitor arrives on the island designated for the tournament. How does one address a hero who has been gone for seven years?

15. Camera Shy
Dec 8, 1993 · 25m · 8.6

Sharpner, the star athlete of his high school, learns that his long-standing affection for Videl is directed towards the enigmatic Great Saiyaman. Determined not to lose her attention, Sharpner resolves to undermine the masked hero. He make…

16. The World Tournament
Dec 15, 1993 · 25m · 7.9

The World Martial Arts Tournament commenced with the Junior Division, thirty-five hopefuls eager for victory. However, the initial bouts were largely lighthearted, bordering on comical, until Trunks entered the arena.

17. Trunks vs. Goten
Dec 22, 1993 · 25m · 8.0

Goten and Trunks navigated the Junior Division of the tournament with ease, until they unexpectedly met in the finals. The outcome of this thrilling contest remains uncertain, promising a championship battle of considerable interest.

18. Best of the Boys
Jan 12, 1994 · 25m · 8.0

The final match for the Junior Division World Championship is underway, with Goten and Trunks vying for the coveted title. Victory in this decisive contest will crown a new World Champion. Will Goten's ingenuity prove a match for Trunks's s…

19. Big Trouble, Little Trunks
Jan 19, 1994 · 25m · 8.0

Following his championship victory, Trunks engages in an exhibition bout with Mr. Satan. Will the Champion maintain his standing as the world's mightiest warrior? Simultaneously, two enigmatic individuals make their presence known to Goku.

20. Who Will Fight Who?
Jan 26, 1994 · 25m · 8.5

Disguised as Mighty Mask, Trunks and Gohan slipped into the adult ranks of the tournament. The pairings for the day's contests were announced. The first bout was set: Krillin against Pintar, a man who dwarfed Krillin in size, easily ten tim…

21. Forfeit of Piccolo
Feb 2, 1994 · 25m · 8.6

A gasp rippled through the audience as Piccolo, in a move of bewildering audacity, yielded to his enigmatic adversary before a single blow was exchanged. Following this unexpected display, Videl entered the ring, her gaze fixed on the tower…

22. A Dark and Secret Power
Feb 9, 1994 · 25m · 8.6

Videl enters the arena, poised for a straightforward win against Spopovitch. She unleashes a flurry of strikes upon the hulking man, yet her efforts prove futile. It appears Spopovitch is imbued with an unnatural strength.

23. Videl Is Crushed
Feb 16, 1994 · 25m · 8.6

A wave of dread washed over the arena as Spopovitch, poised for victory, deliberately prolonged the fight, seemingly to inflict further torment upon Videl. The hulking brute showed no sign of relenting; his intent appeared to be nothing les…

24. Identities Revealed
Feb 23, 1994 · 25m · 8.6

As Gohan steps onto the tournament platform, his true identity is revealed, yet a more pressing concern looms. His adversary, Kibito, is fixated on witnessing the warrior's transformation into a Super Saiyan.

25. Energy Drain
Mar 2, 1994 · 25m · 8.6

The moment Gohan undergoes his Super Saiyan transformation, Spopovitch and Yamu seize the opportunity. They activate a peculiar device designed to siphon energy and immediately assail the golden-haired youth.