Dragon Ball Z Kai, a remastered and condensed version of the original Dragon Ball Z anime, premiered on Japanese television, marking a significant revival and update of the classic series.
The English dubbed version of Dragon Ball Z Kai began airing, bringing the series to a wider international audience and renewing interest in the franchise outside Japan.
The final episode of Dragon Ball Z Kai aired in Japan, concluding the remastered series and its retelling of the original Dragon Ball Z storyline with improved animation and sound.
The announcement of the Dragon Ball Z Kai Blu-ray release allowed fans to own the remastered series with enhanced video and audio quality.
Raditz, a Saiyan warrior and Goku's brother, arrives on Earth revealing Goku's extraterrestrial origin and demands that he join the Saiyan conquest.
Two Saiyan warriors, Vegeta and Nappa, arrive on Earth seeking the Dragon Balls, leading to a fierce battle with Earth's defenders.
Frieza pursues the Namekian Dragon Balls to achieve immortality, clashing with Goku and his allies.
During the legendary battle against Frieza, Goku achieves the Super Saiyan transformation for the first time.
Goku defeats Frieza, ending his reign of terror and saving Namek from destruction.
Androids created by Dr. Gero begin attacking Earth, signaling a new threat to the planet.
The bio-engineered Cell emerges, seeking to absorb Androids to achieve his perfect form and destroy the Earth.
During the Cell Games, Gohan ascends to Super Saiyan 2, decisively defeating Cell and saving Earth.
The Z Fighters engage Majin Buu in multiple battles, culminating in the use of the Spirit Bomb to defeat him.
