Dragon Ball Z English Sub & Dub

About Dragon Ball Z

Here is what Dragon Ball Z is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and fantasy anime by Toei Animation (1989). The premise: Five years after winning the World Martial Arts tournament, SON-Goku is now living a peaceful life with his wife and son. This changes, however, with the arrival of a mysterious enemy named Raditz who presents himself as Goku's long-lost brother.

Further in, he reveals that Goku is a warrior from the once formidable but now virtually extinct Saiyan race, whose homeworld was completely annihilated. When he was sent to Earth as a baby, Goku's sole purpose was to conquer and destroy the planet; but after suffering amnesia from a head injury, his violent and savage nature changed. With his failed attempt at forcibly recruiting Goku as an ally, Raditz warns Goku's allies of a new threat that's rapidly approaching Earth—one that could plunge Earth into an intergalactic conflict and cause the heavens.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Dragon Ball Z looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Viewers rate it 8.2/10, which signals strong word of mouth. Released in 1989, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.