The Dragon Ball Z manga series, written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama, began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine in Japan.
The Dragon Ball Z anime television series premiered on Fuji TV in Japan, marking the beginning of the show's broadcast run.
Dragon Ball Z started airing in the United States with an English dubbed version, significantly expanding the show's international fanbase.
Dragon Ball Z Kai, a remastered and condensed version of the original Dragon Ball Z anime, began airing in Japan.