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.
The remastered Dragon Ball Z DVDs, featuring improved video and sound quality, were released in the United States.
The theatrical release of 'Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods' marked the return of the franchise to new animated movies after many years.
Dragon Ball Z Kai, a remastered and condensed version of the original Dragon Ball Z anime, began airing in Japan.
Raditz comes to Earth searching for his brother Goku (Kakarot) and reveals Goku's Saiyan heritage.
Goku joins forces with former enemy Piccolo to defeat Raditz, leading to Goku's death.
Vegeta and Nappa arrive on Earth, leading to a brutal battle with the Z Fighters including Gohan and Krillin.
Goku trains in the Other World to increase his strength before returning to Earth to fight Vegeta.
The search for the Dragon Balls moves to Planet Namek to wish back those who died in the Saiyan Saga.
Frieza battles the Z Fighters and Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan for the first time after Krillin's death.
After a long and intense battle, Goku defeats Frieza on Planet Namek, which then explodes.
Androids 17 and 18 appear, threatening Earth, beginning the Android Saga.
Cell, an artificial life form, appears and battles the Z Fighters, culminating in the Cell Games where Gohan attains Super Saiyan 2.
The evil wizard Babidi releases Majin Buu, initiating a new threat to Earth.
The final battle against Majin Buu, with Goku defeating Kid Buu using a Spirit Bomb.
Majin Buu is reincarnated as Uub, signaling hope for the future.
