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Five years after winning the World Martial Arts tournament, Gokuu 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 Gokuu's long-lost brother. He reveals that Gokuu is a descendant of the once powerful but now virtually extinct Saiyan race, whose homeworld was annihilated. When he was sent to Earth as a baby, Gokuu's sole purpose was to conquer and destroy the planet; but after suffering amnesia from a head injury, his violent and savage nature changed, and instead was raised as a kind and well-mannered boy, now fighting to protect others.
With his failed attempt at forcibly recruiting Gokuu...
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Where does Dragon Ball Z start in Goku's story?
Dragon Ball Z begins five years after the original Dragon Ball anime, with Goku living with Chi-Chi and their son Gohan. The story changes immediately when Raditz arrives and reveals Goku's Saiyan origin.
How many episodes are in Dragon Ball Z?
The original Japanese Dragon Ball Z anime ran for 291 episodes from 1989 to 1996. Toei Animation produced it for Fuji TV, adapting the later part of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga.
Which major villains define Dragon Ball Z?
The big arcs are built around Vegeta and Nappa, Frieza, the Androids and Cell, then Majin Buu. Those villains introduce the Super Saiyan transformation, fusion, the Cell Games, and the Spirit Bomb finale against Kid Buu.
Should someone watch Dragon Ball Z or Dragon Ball Z Kai?
Dragon Ball Z Kai is the faster recut that removes much of the filler and uses a refreshed presentation. The original Z has the full 1989-1996 TV pacing, music history, and extra anime-only material that many longtime fans remember.
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