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Dragon Ball Complete Timeline

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  • Tôru Furuya, Kôhei Miyauchi, Masako Nozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Naoki Tatsuta, Hiromi Tsuru, and Naoko Watanabe in Dragon Ball (1986)

    1. Dragon Ball

    1986–1989153 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.5 (72K)
    A naive but strong boy named Goku sets off to find seven mystical Dragon Balls, sparking a wild adventure filled with martial arts, quirky allies, strange foes, and a journey of growth across a fantastical world.
    StarsMasako NozawaJôji YanamiBrice Armstrong
    The Original series.
  • Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986)

    2. Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

    198650mTV-PG
    6.7 (3.9K)
    Goku and his friends must stop King Gurumes from destroying the city for blood rubies and gathering the seven Dragon Balls.
    DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruNaoki Tatsuta
    NON CANON; a completely different story, where the same characters have different roles fighting a new villain.
  • Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (1987)

    3. Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle

    198745mTV-14
    6.5 (3.2K)
    Goku and Krillin want to be trained in the martial arts by the great Master Roshi. The only way he will agree to train them is if they go to Devil's Castle to find the Sleeping Princess, who is being held prisoner by Count Lucifer, and bring her back to his island.
    DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaTôru FuruyaMami Koyama
    NON CANON; A direct sequel to Curse of the Blood Rubies.
  • Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure (1988)

    4. Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure

    198848mTV-14
    6.8 (3K)
    Goku and Krillin are invited to participate in a martial arts tournament taking place in the country of Mifan, where a desperate emperor needs help.
    DirectorKazuhisa TakenouchiStarsMasako NozawaMami KoyamaTôru Furuya
    NON CANON; A direct sequel to Sleeping Princes in Devil's Castle.
  • Don Brown, Toshio Furukawa, Akira Kamiya, Stephanie Nadolny, Masako Nozawa, Christopher Sabat, Sean Schemmel, and Kenji Utsumi in Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989)

    5. Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

    198941mUnratedShort
    6.7 (8.5K)
    Gohan is kidnapped by Garlic Jr.'s men so he can have Gohan's Dragon Ball to grant him immortality. Goku and his friends try to stop Garlic Jr. and save the world.
    DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaHiromi Tsuru
    Takes place before the beginning of Dragon Ball Z or Dragon Ball Z Kai.
  • Dragon Ball Z (1989)

    6. Dragon Ball Z

    1989–1996291 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.8 (96K)
    The adventures of Earth's martial arts defender, Son Goku, continue with a new family and the revelation of his alien origins. Now Goku and his allies must defend the planet from an onslaught of new extraterrestrial enemies.
    StarsJôji YanamiKyle HebertMasako Nozawa
    A continuation of Dragon Ball (1986 TV Series)

    It contains the following sagas:
    Saiyan Saga: ep. 001-035
    Frieza Saga: ep. 036-107
    Garlick Jr Saga: ep. 108-117
    Androids Saga: ep. 118-139
    Cell Saga: ep. 140-165
    Cell Games Saga: ep. 166-194
    Majin Buu Saga: ep. 195- 287
    Peaceful World Saga: 288-291
  • Dragon Ball Z (1996)

    7. Dragon Ball Z

    1996–2003277 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.8 (162K)
    With the help of the powerful Dragonballs, a team of fighters led by the saiyan warrior Goku defend the planet earth from extraterrestrial enemies.
    StarsDoc HarrisChristopher SabatScott McNeil
  • Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990)

    8. Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

    199059mNot Rated
    6.6 (7.8K)
    The Z-Fighters must stop a mad scientist out to take over the world.
    DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi Tanaka
    Takes place between the Saiyan and Frieza Sagas

    Between ep. 035-036 of Z
  • Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (1990)

    9. Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might

    19901hNot Rated
    6.7 (9.2K)
    A group of aliens visit Earth to plant the Tree of Might, a plant that grants cosmic power by draining the Earth's life force.
    DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaTôru Furuya
    Takes place between the Saiyan and Frieza Sagas

    Between ep. 035-036 of Z
  • Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991)

    10. Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

    199143mNot Rated
    6.5 (7.1K)
    A Super Namekian named Lord Slug comes to invade Earth and only Goku can stop him .
    DirectorMitsuo HashimotoStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi Tanaka
    While unclear, as it was produced after the Frieza saga, it seems to take place between the Saiyan and Frieza Sagas as Goku yet doesn't have the ability to become a Super Saiyan.

    Between ep. 035-036 of Z
  • Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990)

    11. Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku

    199048mNot RatedTV Movie
    7.8 (6.8K)
    The tale of Bardock, the father of Goku, and his rebellion against his master the mighty Frieza.
    DirectorsMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaKazuyuki SogabeYûko Mita
    This prequel takes place before the original Dragon Ball, but mentions characters from the Frieza saga, so should be watched after that.

    Between ep. 107-108 of Z
  • Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (1991)

    12. Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge

    199147mNot Rated
    7.0 (9K)
    Frieza's older brother Cooler travels to Earth to take revenge against Goku for Frieza's defeat on planet Namek.
    DirectorMitsuo HashimotoStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi Tanaka
    Takes place between the Androids and Cell Sagas.

    Between ep. 139-140 of Z
  • Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992)

    13. Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler

    199245mNot Rated
    6.9 (9.1K)
    Cooler has resurrected himself as a robot and is enslaving the people of New Namek. Goku and the gang must help.
    DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi Tanaka
    Takes place directly after Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge.
  • Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992)

    14. Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!

    199246mTV-PG
    7.0 (8.5K)
    The death of Dr. Gero at the hands of Androids 17 and 18 prompts the activation of Androids 13, 14, and 15. They try to kill Goku, who fights them with the help of Trunks, Piccolo, Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan.
    DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi Tanaka
    Takes place between the Androids and Cell Sagas.

    Between ep. 139-140 of Z
  • Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993)

    15. Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks

    199347mNot RatedTV Movie
    7.8 (6.6K)
    In a dark future where the Androids have taken over Earth, Gohan and his student Trunks are the last defense against these deadly killing machines.
    DirectorsYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi Tsuru
    Takes place in the alternate future where the Androids rule the world, before Trunks decides to go back to the past. Can be seen as early as between the Androids and Cell Sagas.

    Between ep. 139-140 of Z
  • Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993)

    16. Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan

    19931h 12mTV-PG
    7.4 (13K)
    Goku, Vegeta, and the rest of the Dragon Team search for the fabled Legendary Super Saiyan, a destructive, all-powerful warrior.
    DirectorShigeyasu YamauchiStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi Tanaka
    Takes place between the Cell and Cell Games Sagas.

    Between ep. 165-166 of Z
  • Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (1993)

    17. Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

    199359mVideo
    6.7 (1.5K)
    Dr. Raichi, a survivor of the Tuffle race that was eliminated from Planet Vegeta by the Saiyans, is trying to take revenge on the surviving Saiyans by killing them and Earth's population. Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, Trunks, and Vegeta must find and destroy generators emitting deadly Destron Gas before all life on Earth is extinguished, then find Raichi and stop him.
    DirectorShigeyasu YamauchiStarsHisao EgawaToshio FurukawaRyô Horikawa
    Takes place directly after the events of the movie Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan.
  • Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound (1993)

    18. Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound

    199350mTV-PG
    7.1 (7.6K)
    Bojack is a demon who was freed from prison when King Kai's planet was destroyed. Now, without his father Goku by his side, can Gohan save the Earth?
    DirectorYoshihiro UedaStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi Tanaka
    Takes place between the Cell and Buu Sagas.

    Between ep. 194-195 of Z
  • Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming (1994)

    19. Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

    199448mTV-PG
    6.5 (6.8K)
    After seven years went by, Gohan grows up during the time around Goten's birth. Goku died and when Goten cries, Broly regains life and the Z warriors must stop him again.
    DirectorShigeyasu YamauchiStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaTakeshi Kusao
    Takes place at the beginning of the Majin Buu Saga.

    Between ep. 209-210 of Z
  • Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly (1994)

    20. Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly

    199447mTV-PG
    5.8 (6.3K)
    Broly is cloned by Lord Jaguar, who plans to pit him and other bio-warriors against Mr. Satan in an attempt to expose him as a fraud. Goten, Trunks, Kriilin and Android 18 must stop the new Bio-Broly.
    DirectorYoshihiro UedaStarsMasako NozawaTakeshi KusaoDaisuke Gôri
    It is a direct sequel to the previous movie, Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming .
  • Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995)

    21. Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

    199551mPG
    7.6 (13K)
    The universe is thrown into dimensional chaos as the dead come back to life. Now Goku and Vegeta must track down the cause of this uproar.
    DirectorShigeyasu YamauchiStarsMasako NozawaRyô HorikawaTakeshi Kusao
    Events occur after the defeat of Buu.

    Between ep. 287-288 of Z
  • Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (1995)

    22. Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon

    199552mTV-PG
    7.4 (10K)
    The Z-fighters find themselves in the middle of another extraterrestrial conflict, which includes a sword-wielding warrior named Tapion, a wizard and an enormous monster named Hirudegarn.
    DirectorMitsuo HashimotoStarsMasako NozawaTakeshi KusaoMayumi Tanaka
    Events occur after the defeat of Buu, between the Kid Buu and Peaceful World sagas.

    Between ep. 287-288 of Z
  • Dragon Ball: The Path to Power (1996)

    23. Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

    19961h 20mUnrated
    7.2 (3.1K)
    Goku and friends go to an adventure searching for the legendary Dragon Balls, as they fight against the Red Ribbon army.
    DirectorShigeyasu YamauchiStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruNaoki Tatsuta
    NON CANON; A re-telling of the original Dragon Ball anime series.
  • Dragon Ball GT (1996)

    24. Dragon Ball GT

    1996–199765 epsTV-PGTV Series
    6.8 (31K)
    After Goku is made a kid again by the Black Star Dragon Balls, he goes on a journey to get back to his old self.
    CreatorAkira ToriyamaStarsElise BaughmanAndrew ChandlerMasako Nozawa
    NON CANON; continuation to Dragon Ball Z (1989 TV Series)
  • Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy (1997)

    25. Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy

    19971h 5mTV-PGTV Movie
    6.4 (3.1K)
    Goku Jr. is the great-great-grandson of the legendary warrior Goku, but unlike his predecessor he's not a brave fighter. He's constantly picked on by school bullies--his grandmother Pan sees this and is worried, but even though Goku Jr. is not a strong and powerful saiyan, he has a kind heart, and Pan loves him. When Pan gets sick, Goku Jr. realizes that he must do something if he doesn't want to lose her. Then he remembers about the legends of the Dragon Balls. It was told that they grant a wish to the bearer, and Goku Jr. needs a magical wish more than ever, so he sets out to find the dragon ball that his grandmother told him about.
    DirectorOsamu KasaiStarsMasako NozawaTôru FuruyaMiki Itô
    NON CANON; A continuation to Dragon Ball GT

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