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1. Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
With the help of the powerful Dragonballs, a team of fighters led by the saiyan warrior Goku defend the planet earth from extraterrestrial enemies.
Stars: Doc Harris, Christopher Sabat, Scott McNeil, Sean Schemmel
Votes: 148,174
2. Dragon Ball Z (1989–1996)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of Earth's martial arts defender, Son Goku, continue with a new family and the revelation of his alien origins. Now Goku and his allies must defend the planet from an onslaught of new extraterrestrial enemies.
Stars: Jôji Yanami, Kyle Hebert, Masako Nozawa, Sean Schemmel
Votes: 88,005
3. Dragon Ball (1986–1989)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Son Gokû, a fighter with a monkey tail, goes on a quest with an assortment of odd characters in search of the Dragon Balls, a set of crystals that can give its bearer anything they desire.
Stars: Masako Nozawa, Jôji Yanami, Brice Armstrong, Stephanie Nadolny
Votes: 66,308
4. Dragon Ball (1995–2003)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Dragon Ball tells the tale of a young warrior by the name of Son Goku, a young peculiar boy with a tail who embarks on a quest to become stronger and learns of the Dragon Balls, when, once all 7 are gathered, grant any wish of choice.
Stars: Brice Armstrong, Steve Olson, Stephanie Nadolny, Zoe Slusar
Votes: 65,278
5. Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009–2015)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Goku is settled with his family and is living in peace. Unfortunately, his peaceful time is momentary as a visitor crashes into the planet claiming to be his brother.
Stars: Masako Nozawa, Jôji Yanami, Sean Schemmel, Doc Morgan
Votes: 24,710
6. Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)
Not Rated | 68 min | Animation, Adventure, Music
A continuation of the story told in the Daft Punk music videos "One More Time," "Aerodynamic," "Digital Love," and "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger."
Directors: Daisuke Nishio, Hirotoshi Rissen, Leiji Matsumoto, Kazuhisa Takenouchi | Stars: Romanthony, Thomas Bangalter
Votes: 15,591
7. Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (1990)
Not Rated | 60 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A group of aliens visit Earth to plant the Tree of Might, a plant that grants cosmic power by draining the Earth's life force.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Masako Nozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Tôru Furuya, Hirotaka Suzuoki
Votes: 8,570
8. Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992)
Not Rated | 45 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
Cooler has resurrected himself as a robot and is enslaving the people of New Namek. Goku and the gang must help.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Ryô Horikawa
Votes: 8,496
9. Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (1991)
Not Rated | 47 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Frieza's older brother Cooler travels to Earth to take revenge against Goku for Frieza's defeat on planet Namek.
Director: Mitsuo Hashimoto | Stars: Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Naoki Tatsuta
Votes: 8,295
10. Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989)
Unrated | 41 min | Animation, Short, Action
Gohan is kidnapped by Garlic Jr.'s men so he can have Gohan's Dragon Ball to grant him immortality. Goku and his friends try to stop Garlic Jr. and save the world.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Hiromi Tsuru, Mayumi Tanaka
Votes: 7,981
11. Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992)
TV-PG | 46 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
The death of Dr. Gero at the hands of Androids 17 and 18 prompts the activation of Androids 13, 14, and 15. They try to kill Goku, who fights them with the help of Trunks, Piccolo, Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Takeshi Kusao
Votes: 7,880
12. Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990)
Not Rated | 59 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Z-Fighters must stop a mad scientist out to take over the world.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Hiromi Tsuru
Votes: 7,308
13. Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991)
Not Rated | 43 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
A Super Namekian named Lord Slug comes to invade Earth and only Goku can stop him .
Director: Mitsuo Hashimoto | Stars: Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Hiromi Tsuru
Votes: 6,607
14. Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Animation, Action, Drama
The tale of Bardock, the father of Goku, and his rebellion against his master the mighty Frieza.
Directors: Mitsuo Hashimoto, Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Masako Nozawa, Kazuyuki Sogabe, Yûko Mita, Takeshi Watabe
Votes: 6,242 | Gross: $0.54M
15. Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 47 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In a dark future where the Androids have taken over Earth, Gohan and his student Trunks are the last defense against these deadly killing machines.
Directors: Yoshihiro Ueda, Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Masako Nozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Hiromi Tsuru, Ryô Horikawa
Votes: 6,126
16. Halo Legends (2010 Video)
PG-13 | 120 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The universe of the Halo video game series is expanded in seven short animated films from Japan's greatest anime directors and studios.
Directors: Frank O'Connor, Shinji Aramaki, Hideki Futamura, Toshiyuki Kanno, Tomoki Kyôda, Kôichi Mashimo, Yasushi Muraki, Daisuke Nishio, Mamoru Oshii, Kôji Sawai, Hiroshi Yamazaki, Keiichi Sugiyama, Takahiro Tanaka | Stars: Jessie James Grelle, Brittney Karbowski, Luci Christian, David Matranga
Votes: 5,970
17. Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986)
TV-PG | 50 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Goku and his friends must stop King Gurumes from destroying the city for blood rubies and gathering the seven Dragon Balls.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Masako Nozawa, Hiromi Tsuru, Naoki Tatsuta, Naoko Watanabe
Votes: 3,493
18. Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (1987)
TV-14 | 45 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Goku and Krillin want to be trained in the martial arts by the great Master Roshi. The only way he will agree to train them is if they go to Devil's Castle to find the Sleeping Princess, who is being held prisoner by Count Lucifer, and bring her back to his island.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Masako Nozawa, Tôru Furuya, Mami Koyama, Mayumi Tanaka
Votes: 2,807
19.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Transformed at Last
(1999)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When Frieza strikes at Goku's friends, he undergoes a raging, radical transformation.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Sean Schemmel, Stephanie Nadolny, Sonny Strait, Christopher Sabat
Votes: 2,475
20.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
The Arrival of Raditz
(1996)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After five years of peace, a new threat is coming for Goku and his friends, Goku's evil brother Radditz.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Terry Klassen, Lalainia Lindbjerg
Votes: 1,857
21.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Zarbon Transformed
(1997)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Zarbon reveals his ferocious transformation to Vegeta; Krillin and Dende continue their journey to the eldest Namek; Goku trains under 50 times normal gravity; Tien, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu attempt to catch Bubbles as Piccolo meditates.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Peter Kelamis, Terry Klassen, Brian Drummond, Andrew Francis
Votes: 1,756
22.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Goku vs. Vegeta... a Saiyan Duel!
(1997)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Goku decides to take on mighty Vegeta all by himself! The two appear evenly matched, but both are hiding their true strength. The epic battle is underway - which mighty warrior will claim victory?
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Terry Klassen, Brian Drummond
Votes: 1,724
23.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
The World's Strongest Team
(1996)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Goku and Piccolo fight Radditz.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Lalainia Lindbjerg, Terry Klassen
Votes: 1,673
24.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Explosion of Anger
(1999)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Now a Super Saiyan, Goku begins his fight against Frieza.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Sean Schemmel, Stephanie Nadolny, Linda Young, Chris Forbis
Votes: 1,667
25.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
The End of Vegeta
(1999)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
With Goku recovered and on his way to the battlefield, the end of Vegeta is getting even more close.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Sean Schemmel, Stephanie Nadolny, Sonny Strait, Christopher Sabat
Votes: 1,653
26.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Goku... Super Saiyan?
(1998)
TV-PG | Animation, Action, Adventure
After Goku revives Gohan, Krillin, and Vegeta with Senzu beans and gets updated on the situation, he topples Recoome with a single blow, stunning Jeice and Burter; Dr. Briefs and Chi-Chi contact Bulma.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Peter Kelamis, Saffron Henderson, Terry Klassen, Brian Drummond
Votes: 1,637
27.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Gohan's Hidden Powers
(1996)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After the encounter with Raditz, Goku realises he doesn't stand a chance. Only with an unlikely alliance does he have a fighting shot.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Scott McNeil, Jason Gray-Stanford
Votes: 1,625
28.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Goku's Unusual Journey
(1996)
TV-Y7-FV | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In the hands of Goku, Raditz is doing all he can to escape. But Piccolo uses his Special Beam Cannon and blasts Goku and Radditz, Goku to to an another dimension, thus starting his journey to Snake Way.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Lalainia Lindbjerg, Terry Klassen
Votes: 1,622
29.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
The Battle Ends
(1997)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
On the verge of victory, Vegeta is defeated and brought to death. What will be his ultimate fate?
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Terry Klassen, Brian Drummond
Votes: 1,619
30.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Frieza Defeated!!
(1999)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Frieza lashes out in a blind rage, launching a reckless volley of energy attacks. In the face of Goku's superior power, the evil tyrant's greatest fear has finally been realized: defeat at the hands of a Super Saiyan!
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Sean Schemmel, Stephanie Nadolny, Christopher Sabat, Linda Young
Votes: 1,589
31.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Trump Card
(1999)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The DBZ warriors are in shock that Frieza survived the Kamehameha Attack when Goku powered up to 20 times Kaioken. Goku is exhausted and has used about 90% percent of energy while Frieza ... See full summary »
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Sean Schemmel, Stephanie Nadolny, Sonny Strait, Christopher Sabat
Votes: 1,588
32.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Nappa... The Invincible?
(1997)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Nappa begins his assault on the Z Warriors who can't seem to stop him.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Scott McNeil, Terry Klassen
Votes: 1,577
33.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Ginyu Assault
(1999)
TV-PG | 26 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When Goku proves too much for Burter and Jeice to handle on their own, Jeice retreats in search of reinforcements. Now, the real test for Goku and his newly-acquired powers is about to begin as Captain Ginyu enters the fight!
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Sean Schemmel, Sonny Strait, Christopher Sabat, Tiffany Vollmer
Votes: 1,575
34.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
The Return of Goku
(1997)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Piccolo makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Gohan from the rampaging Saiyans. Just when all seems lost, Goku returns to Earth with an incredible new level of power and confronts the invaders.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Terry Klassen, Scott McNeil
Votes: 1,568
35.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Stop Vegeta Now!
(1997)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
As Vegeta turns into a gargantuan ape, Goku makes a terrifying revelation.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Terry Klassen, Brian Drummond
Votes: 1,567
36.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Gohan's Metamorphosis
(1996)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Gohan continues his training in the wild as the other Z warriors go to Kami's to prepare for the Saiyans.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Lalainia Lindbjerg, Terry Klassen
Votes: 1,562
37.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Keep the Chance Alive
(1999)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Goku's Last Attack on Frieza.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Sean Schemmel, Stephanie Nadolny, Sonny Strait, Christopher Sabat
Votes: 1,560
38.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Vegeta... Saiyan Style!
(1997)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Vegeta and Goku continue trading brutal blows, but the action intensifies when Vegeta reveals the secret power of the Saiyans: the ability to transform into a giant, planet-destroying ape!
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Terry Klassen, Brian Drummond
Votes: 1,560
39.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Trouble on Arlia
(1996)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Gohans training is starting to pay off. The Saiyans stop on a planet and wreak havoc.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Scott McNeil, Brian Drummond
Votes: 1,559
40.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Incredible Force!
(1999)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
As the battle between Goku and Captain Ginyu rages on, Gohan and Krillin steal the unguarded Dragon Balls from Frieza's ship. It's a race against time, and our heroes must unlock the power of the Dragon Balls before it's too late!
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Sean Schemmel, Stephanie Nadolny, Sonny Strait, Christopher Sabat
Votes: 1,557
41.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Gohan Makes a Friend
(1996)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Gohan helps an injured dinosaur and they become friends. Goku continues his journey along snake way and the others gather at Kami's.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Lalainia Lindbjerg, Terry Klassen
Votes: 1,553
42.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Goku Strikes Back
(1997)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Locked in battle with the Saiyans, Goku gives Nappa a brutal demonstration of the training he received from King Kai. Broken and defeated, Nappa must now face the ferocious wrath of Vegeta!
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Terry Klassen, Brian Drummond
Votes: 1,553
43.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
The Ultimate Battle
(1999)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Filled with anguish and rage, Goku begins his battle with Frieza.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Sean Schemmel, Stephanie Nadolny, Sonny Strait, Christopher Sabat
Votes: 1,549
44.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
A Black Day for Planet Earth
(1997)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Saiyans arrive on Earth. Master Roshi uses the Dragon Balls to resurrect Goku, but he must get to Earth fast.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Scott McNeil, Terry Klassen
Votes: 1,545
45.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Princess Snake's Hospitality
(1996)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Goku runs along snake way and meets Princess Snake. The Z warriors begin their training at Kami's.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Scott McNeil, Ellen Kennedy
Votes: 1,545
46.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
The Battle Begins... Goku Where Are You?
(1997)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Saiyans find Piccolo and Gohan then plant six Saibamen to fight for them.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Terry Klassen, Scott McNeil
Votes: 1,542
47.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
The Saibamen Strike
(1997)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The gang take on the Saibamen in the fight for the planet.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Lalainia Lindbjerg, Terry Klassen
Votes: 1,542
48.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Home for Infinite Losers
(1996)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Goku has fallen off snake way and meets two ogres who say they know how to get back to snake way, but he has to win a race first.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Scott McNeil, Ward Perry
Votes: 1,541
49.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Frieza Approaches
(1999)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Goku astounds Captain Ginyu with his amazing new powers, but the Captain still has a few tricks up his sleeve! Meanwhile, Frieza arrives at the home of the Eldest Namek and begins a battle with the noble warrior, Nail!
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Sean Schemmel, Stephanie Nadolny, Sonny Strait, Christopher Sabat
Votes: 1,538
50.
Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
Episode:
Tien Goes All Out!!
(1997)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The fight with Nappa continues as the gang continues to fall before his onslaught.
Director: Daisuke Nishio | Stars: Ian James Corlett, Saffron Henderson, Terry Klassen, Scott McNeil
Votes: 1,536