Five years after the events of Dragon Ball, martial arts expert Gokuu is now a grown man married to his wife Chi-Chi, with a four-year old son named Gohan. While attending a reunion on Turtle Island with his old friends Master Roshi, Krillin, Bulma and others, the festivities are interrupted when a humanoid alien named Raditz not only reveals the truth behind Gokuu's past, but kidnaps Gohan as well.
With Raditz displaying power beyond anything Gokuu has seen before, he is forced to team up with his old nemesis, Piccolo, in order to rescue his son. But when Gokuu and Piccolo reveal the secret of the seven mystical wish-granting Dragon Balls to Raditz, he informs the duo that there is more of his race, the Saiyans, and they won’t pass up an opportunity to seize the power of the Dragon Balls for themselves.
These events begin the saga of Dragon Ball Kai, a story that finds Gokuu and his friends and family constantly defending the galaxy from increasingly more powerful threats. Bizarre, comical, heartwarming and threatening characters come together in a series of battles that push the powers and abilities of Gokuu and his friends beyond anything they have ever experienced.
Great news for this guide! Dragon Ball Kai is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 97 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Dragon Ball Kai.
Episodes of Dragon Ball Kai (97)
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Episodes
Aired
Type
1
Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku!
04/05/2009
CANON
2
The Enemy Is Goku's Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors!
04/12/2009
CANON
3
A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Desperate Attack!
04/19/2009
CANON
4
Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!
04/26/2009
CANON
5
Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!
05/03/2009
CANON
6
The End of Snake Way! King Kai's Bizarre Test!
05/10/2009
CANON
7
The Battle With Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!
05/17/2009
CANON
8
Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner Than Expected!
05/24/2009
CANON
9
Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!
05/31/2009
CANON
10
Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!
06/07/2009
CANON
11
Will Goku Make It in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!
06/14/2009
CANON
12
Farewell, Piccolo! Goku's Furious Counterattack!
06/21/2009
CANON
13
The Power of the Kaio-Ken! Goku vs. Vegeta!
06/28/2009
CANON
14
An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta's Terrible Transformation!
07/05/2009
CANON
15
Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb!
07/12/2009
CANON
16
Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan!
07/19/2009
CANON
17
Dawn of a Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope Is Piccolo's Homeland!
08/02/2009
CANON
18
The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!
08/09/2009
CANON
19
A Powerful New Foe! Frieza, Ruler of the Universe!
08/16/2009
CANON
20
The Rebellion Against Frieza! Vegeta's Burning Ambition!
08/23/2009
CANON
21
Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekians' All-Out Attack!
08/30/2009
CANON
22
Dodoria's Terrifying Chase! A Truth Revealed to Vegeta!
09/06/2009
CANON
23
Vegeta's Covert Maneuvers! A Tragic Assault on the Namekians!
09/13/2009
CANON
24
Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!
09/20/2009
CANON
25
Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension!
09/27/2009
CANON
26
The Scheme Is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon!
10/04/2009
CANON
27
A Touch-and-Go Situation! Gohan, Protect the Four-Star Ball!
10/11/2009
CANON
28
The Countdown to Battle Begins! Enter, the Ginyu Force!
10/18/2009
CANON
29
First Up for the Ginyu Force! Guldo's Time Freeze!
10/25/2009
CANON
30
The Nightmare Recoome! Come Out and Play, Vegeta!
11/01/2009
CANON
31
Goku Arrives at Last! Take Down the Ginyu Force!
11/08/2009
CANON
32
The Star Player Appears! Ginyu vs. Goku!
11/15/2009
CANON
33
Full Power, Goku! Captain Ginyu's Desperate Attack!
11/22/2009
CANON
34
Surprise! Goku Is Ginyu and Ginyu Is Goku?!
11/29/2009
CANON
35
Goku's Comeback! Call Forth Porunga!
12/06/2009
CANON
36
Frieza Closes In! Mighty Porunga, Grant Our Wish!
12/13/2009
CANON
37
A Nightmare Transformation! Frieza's Power Level: One-Million?!
12/20/2009
CANON
38
Frieza Bares His Fangs! Gohan's Overwhelming Attack!
12/27/2009
CANON
39
Piccolo Reborn! Frieza's Second Transformation!
01/10/2010
CANON
40
Frieza's Final Transformation! The Ultimate Nightmare Begins!
01/17/2010
CANON
41
The Moment of Truth Approaches! Goku Back in Action!
01/24/2010
CANON
42
Defeat Frieza, Goku! The Tears of the Proud Saiyan Prince!
01/31/2010
CANON
43
Goku vs. Frieza! The Super Showdown Begins!
02/07/2010
CANON
44
A Boundary-Pushing Brawl! Goku, Frieza, and Ginyu Again?!
02/14/2010
CANON
45
Kaio-ken Times Twenty! An All-Or-Nothing Kamehame-Ha!
02/21/2010
CANON
46
The Final Trump Card! Goku's Ultimate Spirit Bomb!
02/28/2010
CANON
47
Awaken, Legendary Warrior! Goku the Super Saiyan!
03/07/2010
CANON
48
The Angry Super Saiyan! Goku Throws Down the Gauntlet!
03/14/2010
CANON
49
Avenge the Fallen, Goku! Countdown to the Planet's Destruction!
03/21/2010
CANON
50
Full Power Frieza! Shenron, Grant Our Wish!
03/28/2010
CANON
51
Goku's Furious Roar! A Last-Minute Wish!
04/04/2010
CANON
52
Duel on a Vanishing Planet! The Final Showdown!
04/11/2010
CANON
53
Goku's Final Attack! Countdown to Planet Namek's Destruction!
04/18/2010
CANON
54
Goku Vanishes Into Space! Welcome Home, Super Warriors!
04/25/2010
CANON
55
There Is Planet Earth, Father! Frieza and King Cold Strike Back!
05/02/2010
CANON
56
I Will Defeat Frieza! Another Super Saiyan!
05/09/2010
CANON
57
Welcome Back, Goku! Confessions of the Mysterious Youth, Trunks!
05/16/2010
CANON
58
Goku's New Move, Instant Transmission! The Three-Year Training Session Begins!
05/23/2010
CANON
59
Undetectable Monsters! The Androids Appear!
05/30/2010
CANON
60
The Unbeatable Enemy Within! Goku vs. Android 19!
06/06/2010
CANON
61
No Victory for Android 19! Enter Super Vegeta!
06/13/2010
CANON
62
Piccolo's Assault! Android 20 and the Twisted Future!
06/20/2010
CANON
63
The Hunt for Doctor Gero! Discover the Hidden Laboratory!
06/27/2010
CANON
64
Number 17 and Number 18! The Androids Awaken!
07/11/2010
CANON
65
A Sweet Face and Super Power? Android 18 vs. Vegeta!
07/18/2010
CANON
66
The Time for Reunification Has Come! Piccolo's Unshakeable Resolve!
08/01/2010
CANON
67
Another Time Machine?! Bulma Uncovers a Mystery!
08/08/2010
CANON
68
The Monster Goes into Motion... Strike of the Super Namekian!
08/15/2010
CANON
69
I Am Your Brother! The Monster With Goku's Energy!
08/22/2010
CANON
70
The Dizzying Deception and the Daring Escape! Defeat the Android Cell!
08/29/2010
CANON
71
The Hunt for Cell Is On! Goku, Back in Action!
09/05/2010
CANON
72
Break the Super Saiyan Barrier! Into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber!
09/12/2010
CANON
73
The Super Namekian Powers Up! Piccolo vs. Android 17!
09/19/2010
CANON
74
Run Android 17! Piccolo's All-or-Nothing Struggle!
09/26/2010
CANON
75
Power Unknown! Android 16 Breaks His Silence!
10/03/2010
CANON
76
Tien's Desperate Attack! Save Your Friends, Goku!
10/10/2010
CANON
77
Beyond Super Saiyan! Vegeta Confronts the Monster Cell!
10/17/2010
CANON
78
Cell on the Verge of Defeat! Krillin, Destroy Android 18!
10/24/2010
CANON
79
The Battle Turns for the Worst... Cell Attacks Android 18!
10/31/2010
CANON
80
The Tables Are Turned! Witness the Power of Perfection!
11/07/2010
CANON
81
Vegeta's Final Push! Defeat the Invincible Cell!
11/14/2010
CANON
82
The Strongest Super Saiyan! Trunks' Power Unleashed!
11/21/2010
CANON
83
Cell Invades the Airwaves! Announcing, "The Cell Games!"
11/28/2010
CANON
84
Training Complete! Goku Sizes Up the Competition!
12/05/2010
CANON
85
The Truce is Broken! The Defense Force Strikes Back at Cell!
12/12/2010
CANON
86
A New Guardian! The Return of the Dragon Balls!
12/19/2010
CANON
87
Mr. Satan Takes the Stage! The Curtain Rises on the Cell Games!
12/26/2010
CANON
88
Showdown! Cell vs. Goku!
01/09/2011
CANON
89
Battle at the Highest Level! Goku Goes All Out!
01/16/2011
CANON
90
The Opening Round Is Concluded! Goku's Moment of Decision!
01/23/2011
CANON
91
Get Angry, Gohan! Release Your Hidden Power!
01/30/2011
CANON
92
Tears For An Android! Gohan's Inner Rage Bursts Forth!
02/06/2011
CANON
93
Unleash the Warrior Within! Gohan Takes the Offensive!
02/13/2011
CANON
94
Perfection's End! A Fury Beyond Super Saiyan!
02/20/2011
CANON
95
A Hero's Sacrifice! Last Chance to Save the World!
03/06/2011
CANON
96
Combine Your Strength! The Final Kamehame-Ha!
03/20/2011
CANON
97
A Bittersweet Victory! Until We Meet Again!
03/27/2011
CANON
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