Dragon Ball Z, which began airing in 1989, follows Son Goku as a grown warrior defending Earth from increasingly powerful threats. The saga expands Goku's world, revealing his Saiyan heritage and introducing allies and foes like Raditz, Vegeta, Frieza, and the Androids as battles span planets and galaxies. Through epic showdowns and transformative power-ups, the series cemented its status as a landmark in anime.

Dragon Ball Z, which began airing in 1989, follows Son Goku as a grown warrior defending Earth from increasingly powerful threats. The saga expands Goku's world, revealing his Saiyan heritage and introducing allies and foes like Raditz, Vegeta, Frieza, and the Androids as battles span planets and galaxies. Through epic showdowns and transformative power-ups, the series cemented its status as a landmark in anime.