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Goku Returns as a New Threat Emerges on Earth
Apr 5, 2009The narrative opens with a flashback detailing the destruction of Planet Vegeta by Frieza and Goku’s childhood on Earth. Five years have passed since Goku defeated Piccolo at the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, during which he married Chi-Chi and fathered a son named Gohan. Goku and Gohan travel to Master Roshi’s island to reunite with friends. Meanwhile, a strange spacecraft crashes on Earth, releasing a man in battle armor who uses an eye apparatus to detect powerful life forms. This stranger attacks Piccolo but departs to find a stronger target. At Kame House, Goku introduces Gohan to Roshi, Krillin, and Bulma. The stranger arrives, surprising the group by revealing a monkey-like tail similar to Goku’s former appearance.
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Raditz Reveals He Is Goku's Brother and the Secret of the Saiyan Warriors
Apr 12, 2009A stranger introduces himself as Raditz, claiming to be Goku's older brother. Goku has no memory of this due to childhood brain damage from a fall. Raditz explains they belong to an alien race called the Saiyans and are among the last four survivors. He demands Goku help exterminate Earth's population, taking Gohan hostage when Goku refuses. Piccolo appears and offers assistance in defeating Raditz. Goku accepts, and they pursue Raditz to his crashed space pod. During the confrontation, Raditz reveals he is not impressed by their strength and warns that the other two remaining Saiyans are even more powerful than he is.
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Goku and Piccolo attempt a desperate coordinated attack against Raditz that results in mutual destruction.
Apr 19, 2009Goku and Piccolo realize they cannot defeat Raditz directly, so they devise a plan where Goku distracts the enemy while Piccolo charges a powerful energy blast. The strategy fails when Raditz tricks Goku by grabbing his tail, leading to Raditz torturing him. Enraged by his father's suffering, Gohan unleashes hidden power and strikes Raditz in the chest. Seizing the opening, Goku restrains Raditz from behind, allowing Piccolo to fire his Makankosappo, which kills all three combatants. Before dying, Raditz warns that other Saiyans will reach Earth within a year. Bulma, Krillin, and Master Roshi arrive at the scene to witness Goku's death.
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Goku travels the million-mile Snake Way in the Other World while Piccolo trains Gohan.
Apr 26, 2009Kami escorts Goku’s body to the Other World, where he arranges for Goku to traverse the million-mile Snake Way to reach King Kai. King Kai intends to teach Goku advanced fighting techniques so he will be strong enough to face the incoming Saiyans upon re-animation. On Earth, Bulma takes Raditz’s scouter to repair it and locate Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, and Chiaotzu. Piccolo takes custody of Gohan to train him for the Saiyan arrival. Krillin fails to inform Chi-Chi of Goku’s death and Gohan’s kidnapping. Piccolo reveals Goku’s fate to Gohan, who doubts his own power. To demonstrate Gohan’s hidden strength, Piccolo throws him at a rock, which Gohan destroys reflexively.
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Gohan’s Moonlit Transformation and the Group’s Training Summons
May 3, 2009Gohan undergoes survival training alone on a mountain, where viewing the full moon triggers his transformation into a Great Ape. Piccolo intervenes by destroying the moon to prevent further transformations for all Saiyans and removes Gohan’s tail before departing for his own training. Simultaneously, Bulma repairs a scouter while Yajirobe delivers a summons to Krillin. The message instructs Krillin, along with Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu, to report to Kami’s Lookout for training. This sequence establishes the immediate aftermath of Gohan’s uncontrolled power surge and sets the stage for the remaining Z Fighters to gather and prepare for upcoming challenges under the guidance of their allies.
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Goku Reaches King Kai's Planet and Faces a Humorous Training Challenge
May 10, 2009Six months after the full moon incident, Gohan has improved his wilderness survival skills and begins martial arts training with Piccolo. Meanwhile, Goku arrives at the end of Snake Way and meets King Kai on a small planet with ten-times Earth's gravity. To begin training, Goku must make King Kai laugh. After succeeding, he is tasked with catching the master's pet monkey, Bubbles. The intense gravity makes this pursuit difficult, but Goku remains persistent and refuses to give up on the challenge.
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Goku Masters Ten Times Gravity and Learns Kaio-ken from King Kai
May 17, 2009After three weeks, Goku finally catches Bubbles and completes his second challenge by striking Gregory, the flying grasshopper, with a large mallet. This success allows him to fully master the planet's gravity. King Kai then teaches Goku his signature technique, the Kaio-ken. Meanwhile, on Earth, Gohan concludes his training with Piccolo. The remaining Z Fighters finish their training with Kami and subsequently go their separate ways.
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Goku Masters Spirit Bomb as Saiyans Arrive Early
May 24, 2009King Kai tests Goku’s Spirit Bomb ability, which succeeds, but warns against using it on Earth. Goku agrees to reserve it for emergencies. Upon completing training, Goku learns the Saiyans will arrive sooner than anticipated, and King Kai realizes he failed to account for Goku’s travel time back to Earth. Goku urgently requests resurrection via telepathy. On Earth, Master Roshi, Bulma, and Oolong summon Shenron to grant the wish. Goku then begins his return journey along Snake Way, expecting a faster trip due to his enhanced strength, speed, and new techniques. The following day, Vegeta and Nappa land on Earth to search for the Dragon Balls.
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Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!
May 31, 2009Vegeta and Nappa arrive on Earth, destroying Metro East before heading to Piccolo and Gohan’s training island. Krillin joins them, and Piccolo discovers he is a Namekian from the planet Namek. Nappa plants seeds to create six Saibamen. Tien, Chiaotzu, and Yamcha arrive to fight. Vegeta orders the Saibamen to use full power. Tien defeats his opponent, but Vegeta destroys the Saibaman for holding back. Yamcha then fights a Saibaman in Krillin’s place. The creature latches onto Yamcha and self-destructs, killing him instantly.
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Tien Loses His Arm and Chiaotzu Sacrifices Himself Against Nappa
Jun 7, 2009Nappa proves to be a formidable opponent for the Z Fighters, resulting in Tien losing his arm during the assault. In a desperate move, Chiaotzu attaches himself to Nappa’s back and uses a kamikaze technique, but Nappa remains unharmed. Grief-stricken by this loss, Tien attacks with his Tri-Beam technique, which also fails and leads to his death from exhaustion. With three fighters down, the remaining team can only hope for Goku’s arrival, expected in three hours. The Saiyans mock the idea that a new fighter could change the battle until Krillin mentions Goku’s special training. Intrigued by the prospect of facing a strengthened Goku, Vegeta grants a three-hour reprieve to wait for his arrival.
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Goku Arrives Late as Saiyans Reveal Their Dragon Ball Plans
Jun 14, 2009The battle against the Saiyans resumes after Goku misses the three-hour deadline. He eventually reaches the end of Snake Way, is teleported to Earth by Kami, and flies to the fight on the Nimbus Cloud. Vegeta detects his arrival and superior power level, ordering Nappa to eliminate the remaining Z Fighters, including Piccolo. The Saiyans explain they came to Earth to seize the Dragon Balls, information gained from monitoring Raditz. They plan to later use the Namekian Dragon Balls on Planet Namek to wish for immortality. When Gohan attacks Nappa, the enraged Saiyan fires a ki blast at him. Piccolo leaps in front of Gohan at the last second to shield him from the attack.
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Goku's Furious Counterattack After Piccolo's Death
Jun 21, 2009Piccolo perishes from Nappa's ki blast, causing Kami's death and the destruction of Earth's Dragon Balls. Goku arrives at the battlefield just in time to save Gohan and Krillin. He heals them using a Senzu bean from Korin before engaging Nappa in battle. Despite Nappa's strength, he proves no match for Goku's new power level. Recognizing this disparity, Vegeta orders Nappa to step down and decides to enter the fight himself.
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Goku Uses Kaio-Ken Against Vegeta After Nappa's Death
Jun 28, 2009Nappa attempts to target Gohan and Krillin but is disabled by Goku’s new Kaio-ken technique. Vegeta then executes his partner with a ki blast before challenging Goku. Goku sends his friends away to fight undistracted, leading to a clash between the two Saiyans. Vegeta proves significantly stronger than Nappa, forcing Goku to realize that the two-times Kaio-ken is insufficient. To overcome this power gap, Goku breaks his promise to King Kai and risks his life by activating the three-times Kaio-ken.
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Goku Uses Kaio-ken Against Vegeta, Who Transforms Into a Great Ape
Jul 5, 2009Goku activates the three-times Kaio-ken to match Vegeta’s power, leading to a clash between the Galick Gun and Kamehameha. After switching to the four-times Kaio-ken, Goku defeats Vegeta, sending him into space. Seeking a Great Ape transformation to boost his strength, Vegeta creates a fake moon to absorb Blutz Waves. This ritual multiplies his power level by 10 times. Sensing the massive increase in energy, Krillin and Gohan decide to return to assist Goku in the ongoing battle.
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Goku Struggles as Allies Seize Chance to Defeat Great Ape Vegeta
Jul 12, 2009Goku employs Tien's Solar Flare to blind Great Ape Vegeta, buying time to gather energy for a Spirit Bomb. However, Vegeta immediately attacks, crushing Goku and breaking most of his bones. While Gohan and Krillin attempt to devise a plan to sever Vegeta's tail, they fail. Yajirobe then takes advantage of Vegeta's gloating to cut off the tail, forcing the Saiyan to revert to his normal form. Enraged, Vegeta confronts Gohan, who initially hesitates to fight until Goku offers encouragement. Goku then transfers the residual energy from his earlier Spirit Bomb to Krillin, who successfully constructs a new Spirit Bomb to continue the battle.
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Gohan Regains His Tail and Transforms to Defeat Vegeta in the Final Battle
Jul 19, 2009Vegeta assaults Gohan with energy blasts while Krillin targets the Spirit Bomb at him, but the Saiyan Prince dodges the initial throw. Gohan redirects the attack using Goku's advice, leaving Vegeta severely weakened yet alive. As Vegeta prepares to kill the Z Fighters, Gohan’s tail regrows, prompting Vegeta to strike first to prevent a Great Ape transformation. Yajirobe ambushes Vegeta with a sword, inflicting injury, but is quickly overpowered. Following Goku’s guidance, Gohan looks at the artificial moon and transforms into a Great Ape. During the ensuing struggle, Vegeta severs Gohan’s tail mid-air. Gohan falls onto the defeated Saiyan, crushing him near death. As Vegeta attempts to flee in his space pod, Krillin grabs Yajirobe’s sword to deliver the final blow.
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Goku Intervenes to Spare Vegeta as the Group Prepares to Travel to Namek
Aug 2, 2009Goku stops Krillin from killing Vegeta, requesting the chance to fight him again in honorable combat. Krillin agrees, allowing Vegeta to depart Earth. Master Roshi, Bulma, Chi-Chi, and Korin join Goku, Gohan, and Krillin to collect the injured and the deceased. Krillin reveals that Kami is a Namekian and that the planet Namek possesses the ability to create Dragon Balls. The group determines that Nappa’s space pod remains functional and can serve as their transport. Bulma decides to test the vessel to ensure it is viable for the journey.
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The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!
Aug 9, 2009Goku, Krillin, and Gohan recover in the hospital after their battle with Vegeta while friends visit. A TV report about Nappa's space pod leads Bulma to use a remote, accidentally causing the pod to self-destruct. Mr. Popo then reveals the existence of another vessel, the Namekian ship Kami used to reach Earth as a child. Bulma inspects the craft at Yunzabit Heights with him, discovering it is voice-activated in the native Namekian language. After Bulma translates the language to English over several weeks and learns to operate the ship, Gohan and Krillin decide to join her on the journey to Planet Namek to search for the Namekian Dragon Balls.
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Frieza Arrives on Namek as Vegeta Pursues Him for the Dragon Balls
Aug 16, 2009During their month-long trip to Namek, Gohan and Krillin practice image training. Vegeta lands on Planet Frieza No. 79, where Kui informs him that Frieza is on Namek seeking the Dragon Balls. Enraged, Vegeta decides to pursue Frieza to claim the wish himself. After 30 days in Kami's old spaceship, Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan reach Namek. Bulma detects four Dragon Balls grouped together, while Gohan senses evil nearby. They witness Vegeta's space pod land, followed by a second pod. Vegeta learns that Frieza is accompanied by his subordinates Zarbon and Dodoria, which displeases him.
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Vegeta slaughters Kui on Frieza's ship while Goku recovers and prepares for Namek
Aug 23, 2009Frieza continues collecting the Namekian Dragon Balls as Vegeta boards his ship and kills Kui. Krillin and Gohan fight Frieza’s forces, destroying their spaceship in the process. On Earth, Yajirobe brings Korin’s new Senzu beans to Goku at the hospital. Goku eats a bean, fully healing his injuries. He then prepares to travel to Planet Namek himself.
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Goku trains in high gravity while Namekians destroy scouters to evade detection.
Aug 30, 2009Goku reaches Capsule Corporation, where Dr. Briefs provides a spaceship for a six-day journey to Namek. The vessel includes advanced training gear, specifically an artificial gravity device capable of reaching 100-times Earth gravity. Goku starts his regimen at 20-times Earth's gravity before departure. Simultaneously, Namekians resist Frieza’s forces, but Zarbon and Dodoria remain too strong. Realizing their positions are tracked via scouters, the Namekians destroy the devices. Enraged by this act, Dodoria promises to make the locals regret opposing Frieza.
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Dodoria's Terrifying Chase! A Truth Revealed to Vegeta!
Sep 6, 2009Krillin and Gohan rescue a young Namekian boy named Dende from Dodoria's assault. The trio escapes and hides, but Dodoria is soon confronted by Vegeta. After a brief skirmish, Dodoria pleads for his life in exchange for information regarding the destruction of his home planet. Vegeta releases him, and Dodoria confesses that Frieza annihilated Planet Vegeta due to fear of the Saiyan race's potential. Enraged by the deception and realizing he was manipulated, Vegeta executes the fleeing Dodoria.
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Vegeta senses energy without a scouter and destroys a Namekian village for a Dragon Ball
Sep 13, 2009Vegeta has learned to detect ki without a scouter while on Earth. He senses Gohan, Krillin, and Dende, who lower their energy to hide, except Dende. A large Namekian fish distracts Vegeta, who mistakes it for the ki source, revealing his incomplete mastery. He then finds a village of approximately 20 Namekians and demands their Dragon Ball. After the elder refuses, Vegeta kills everyone and retrieves the ball from a hut. He throws it into a nearby lake to prevent Frieza and his forces from locating it. Meanwhile, Dende accompanies Krillin to visit the Grand Elder of Namek.
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Zarbon's Hideous Transformation and the Rebirth of Friends
Sep 20, 2009Krillin and Dende proceed toward the Grand Elder's residence while Vegeta engages Zarbon, Frieza's second-in-command. Although Vegeta initially dominates the fight, Zarbon undergoes a hideous transformation that drastically increases his power, turning the tide against the Saiyan. Concurrently, King Kai telepathically contacts Goku to report that Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and Piccolo have reached his planet in the Other World for training, mirroring Goku's own past preparation. King Kai also reveals that Frieza is the tyrant oppressing Planet Namek. He urgently warns Goku to avoid confrontation, asserting that no warrior possesses sufficient strength to defeat the formidable Frieza.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Dragon Ball Kai have?
- Dragon Ball Kai has 97 episodes.
- When did Dragon Ball Kai come out?
- Dragon Ball Kai came out in 2009.
- Which studio made Dragon Ball Kai?
- Dragon Ball Kai was produced by Toei Animation.
- Who directed Dragon Ball Kai?
- Dragon Ball Kai was directed by Yukio Nagasaki.
- Is Dragon Ball Kai finished?
- Current status of Dragon Ball Kai: Finished.