Japan Synopsis
ドラゴンボール改「カイ」
Rejoin Goku and his friends in a series of cosmic battles! Toei has redubbed, recut, and cleaned up the animation of the original 1989 animated series. The show's story arc has been refined to better follow the comic book series on which it is based. The show also features a new opening and ending. In the series, martial artist Goku, and his various friends, battle increasingly powerful enemies to defend the world against evil. Can Earth's defender defeat demons, aliens, and other villains?
The 2008–2010 Japan Window
386 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Dragon Ball Z Kai sits at position #92.
Other Titles From Toei Animation
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Dragon Ball Z Kai premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,343 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (71st percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.5 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Sci-Fi & Fantasy productions specifically: #425 of 758 (top 56%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Toei Animation |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 6 / 158 |
| Release Date | April 5, 2009 |
| Official Site | www.toei-anim.co.jp |
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Questions Answered
When did Dragon Ball Z Kai end?
Dragon Ball Z Kai finished its run with its final episode airing on June 28, 2015.
Where did Dragon Ball Z Kai air?
Dragon Ball Z Kai aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.