When did Dragon Ball Z begin its Japanese run on Fuji TV?
Dragon Ball Z began its Japanese run on Fuji TV on the 26th of April 1989. The series continued until the 31st of January 1996, spanning five years and 291 episodes.
Common questions about Dragon Ball Z
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who created the title Dragon Ball Z and why was the letter Z chosen?
Akira Toriyama, the creator of the series, requested the title change to mark the conclusion of his original manga run. The letter Z was chosen simply because it was the final letter of the alphabet, signaling the end of a story that had run out of ideas.
What happened to Goku during the battle with Raditz in Dragon Ball Z?
Raditz killed Goku and Krillin with a single strike and kidnapped Gohan to force Goku to kill 100 humans within 24 hours. Goku decided to team up with his arch-enemy Piccolo to defeat Raditz, and the battle ended with Goku restraining Raditz so that Piccolo could hit them with a deadly move called Special Beam Cannon, mortally wounding them both.
How did Goku become a Super Saiyan in the Dragon Ball Z series?
Goku underwent a strange transformation that turned his hair blond, his eyes green, and caused a golden aura to radiate from his body after Frieza murdered Krillin. This rage-fueled transformation allowed Goku to defeat Frieza, who had previously killed Vegeta and Dende.
When was Dragon Ball Z added to the Crunchyroll streaming service?
Dragon Ball Z was added to Crunchyroll in March 2022. This service was acquired by Funimation a year before, which in turn was acquired in 2018 by its current parent company, Sony Pictures Television.