Original subtitles

20th Anniversary Commemorative Rebroadcast

Akira Toriyama's Original Cut

Planning

Matsuzaki Yoko

Morishita Kozo

Original Author

Toriyama Akira

Published by Shueisha

Producers

Seino Masato

Kimura Kyotaro

Obara Kohei

Music

Yamamoto Kenji

Opening Theme

Ending Theme

Composition

Arrangement

Vocals

Lyrics

Composition

Arrangement

Vocals

Lyrics

Yoshimoto Yumi

Iwasaki Takafumi

Kyoda Sei'ichi

Tanimoto Takayoshi

Mori Yuriko

Iwasaki Takafumi

Kyoda Sei'ichi

Tanimoto Takayoshi

Production Manager

Kazama Atsunori

Production Coordination

Production

Toei

Fuji TV

Toei Animation

Kakarot, huh?

Just another lower-class warrior child...

We'll send him to one of the frontier planets.

He's no good to us here.

I suppose not.

On Planet Vegeta,

a baby boy cries out for the first time.

Little could he know, high in the skies above,

both his father and his home world are under threat by a fearsome enemy...

Frieza!

Frieza!

– Oh, he's come out... – It's Frieza!

– Lord Frieza! – He's joining the battle...

It all comes down to this...

My fate... Planet Vegeta's, Kakarot's...

And, yes...

yours too, Frieza.

We settle it here!

What the–?

Ka... Kaka... Kakarot...

Kakarot!

Kakarot, my son...

You must succeed where I have failed...

One day, you must rise up to avenge the Saiyans of Planet Vegeta...

Redeem the pride of our race!

So it came to be, that this child from a faraway planet fell to Earth...

Oh dear...!

I can't very well leave you out here all on your own...

And thanks to the kindness of a stranger,

he would make this new world his home.

I think I'll call you... Goku!

This–is where the story of Goku begins!

The years passed, and the baby Goku grew to be a strong, healthy boy.

But his life would be forever changed when he met a girl named Bulma,

and joined her on her quest to find the Dragon Balls–

seven magic orbs that when gathered together,

would call forth the dragon Shenron to grant a single wish.

Goku met many new friends in his travels,

and honed his skills as a pupil of the great martial artist, Master Roshi–

skills that were continually put to the test,

as he was forced to defend himself and his friends

against a host of dangerous opponents.

Goku's toughest test came when he faced the powerful villain, King Piccolo.

But the help of the sage Korin allowed Goku

to tap into vast reserves of still-hidden strength.

In the battle that followed,

the true extent of Goku's otherworldly powers was revealed,

and with a mighty charge,

King Piccolo's quest for world domination

came crashing to a halt.

However–with his dying breath,

King Piccolo had time to hatch one final scheme...

And three years later,

Piccolo Junior appeared before a grown-up Goku,

looking to avenge his father, and resume his evil plans.

Another epic battle ensued,

and though the two were almost equally matched,

in the end, the new Piccolo still could not withstand Goku's might.

Five years have passed since that fateful day.

Goku married his childhood sweetheart, Chi-Chi,

and the two have enjoyed a quiet life together,

while the world remained at peace...

until now.

Prologue to Battle!

The Return of Goku!

Gohan!

It's lunchtime!

Gohan!

This one oughta do it.

Gohan, where are you!

Goku!

I'm glad you're back.

Have you seen Gohan? I've got lunch ready.

Well what are we waiting for? I'm starving.

Did you even hear what I said? I asked you where your son is!

Huh? I dunno. I thought he was with you.

He must've snuck off to play when I wasn't looking.

You two should eat soon or you'll be late for Master Roshi's.

Okay, I'll go look for him.

He hasn't been gone long. I doubt he's wandered too far.

Right. Don't worry, I'll find him.

Don't take long!

You're a pretty bird.

Hi, my name's Gohan. Nice to meet you.

Aw...! Don't go!

Mommy! Daddy! Help!

Gohan!

Dad! Here... I'm here!

Just hang on...!

Don't worry, I'll get you out!

Hold on!

There, almost–!

– Daddy! – Gohan!

Daddy!

Gohan!

Gohan!

Help, Daddy...!

I don't like it up here! I'm scared!

I can't get down...! Daddy...!

Oh, daddy! It was so scary!

There was this bird, and then it flew away,

and then I fell,

and the log spun, and the water...

How did you get way up here?

Did... you jump?

What...? Oh...

Uh... I dunno...

Well, c'mon...

What do you say we get you home, huh...?

Your mom was worried about you...

And don't forget, I'm taking you to meet my old teacher today, too.

Okay...

Whew, boy...

I guess that should just about do it.

Hmm?

What in... the heck... was that...?

A-A meteor...? A UFO?

Huh-uh, That's no meteor... but what is it?

Who– Who are you...?

What do you want?

You have a power level of only five. Hah, pitiful.

Stay back! Don't come any closer...!

I... I'll shoot! I mean it!

Hmph... It's a race of utter weaklings.

There's someone with a decent power level...

4880.

Where are you, Kakarot?

Wha–... What is this... power I'm sensing...?

It can't be... Goku?

Who's that?

You're not Kakarot.

What do you want?

Who are you...?

You have some business with me?

No, I was just looking for someone.

Then unless you're in a hurry to die...

keep moving.

Well aren't you the feisty one...

Ah-h... And I see why.

Power Level: 322...

That's almost respectable...

Almost.

It's still nothing compared to me.

Why you–I should kill you where you stand!

Do you have any idea who you're talking to?

Does it matter?

What's wrong with him?

He can't be that powerful, can he...?

Guess there's only one way to find out...

You call that an attack?

Pathetic.

Although...

it is effective at kicking up dust.

You finished? That all you've got...?

In that case, why don't I show you one of my moves?

A new signal...

It looks like another strong power level...

It's that way...

12,909 and closing...

It's a big one...

certainly the biggest power level on this puny planet.

This is it... It must be Kakarot!

Who... was that...?

He's miles away, and I still can't stop trembling...

Hello in there! Guess who!

Hey, hey hey!

Bulma!

Yep...! I got your invitation, so here I am!

Ah, good! I wasn't sure you'd make it...!

It's been way too long, huh?

I miss this place...

Hasn't changed a bit!

Well, don't be such a stranger...

You don't always have to wait for an invitation, you know.

Here.

I brought you some goodies.

Aw, that's sweet.

But you didn't have to go to all that trouble.

I mean, you could just give me a sample of those other goodies...

I see you still can't take a joke!

And I see you're still a dirty old creep!

Oh yeah, that reminds me– where's Yamcha?

Thought he'd be with you.

Yamcha, that jerk...?

How should I know?

He can be out chasing every girl in the city for all I care!

I'm done with him!

I didn't even tell him we were getting together today!

But who needs that guy...! Right...?

We can still have fun without him!

Guess nothings changed with those two, either.

Nope, guess not.

Anyway, why isn't Launch here?

Oh, she's long gone.

She went chasing after Tien Shinhan five years ago.

Very good.

This power level is moving fast.

Hey, look– we're here!

Master Roshi's house!

Hello?

I-Is that...?

Goku!

Hey!

Hi!

Uh... so who's the kid?

Yeah, what gives...? Are you babysitting him for somebody?

He's my son!

Yours, Goku?

Yep, that's right. Crazy, huh?

Come on, say hi.

Um... Hello.

– Good to meet'cha. – Right. Hello.

Hello to you, little guy.

His name is Gohan.

Gohan, eh...? I see...!

So you named him after your dear old grandpa, did ya?

Uh-huh.

I have to admit, this is some surprise.

I honestly didn't think you had it in you, Goku!

He's so cute...

So... how old are you?

1... 2– I'm 4, miss.

Wow, aren't you the little gentleman.

Sure he's yours?

Well, he gets that from Chi-Chi.

So tell us some more about yourself, Gohan.

What do you wanna be when you grow up?

I'm gonna be a great scholar.

Oh...!

You–You don't say...

A tail?

Uh-huh!

Just like I used to have, remember?

Oh yeah, that's right...

So, uh, Goku...

Have you noticed anything, I don't know, strange about your boy?

Whaddaya mean?

For example, does he start acting "different" when he sees a full moon, or anything?

Sees a full moon?

No... but we go to bed pretty early.

Why d'you ask?

Never mind!

It's nothing, it's nothing!

He sure takes after you in the looks department, Goku.

So is he strong like you, too?

Well uh...

It's hard to say. It seems like it sometimes.

But I can't give him any martial arts training to find out for sure.

Chi-Chi won't let me!

And... Go...!

Why not...?

1... 2... 3... Go...!

Seems like a waste if you ask me.

I know...

1... 2... 3... Go...!

But Chi-Chi won't budge.

She says the world's been at peace for so long now,

One more! 1... 2... 3... Go...!

there's no reason to teach him how to fight.

I win...!

She says he's got to focus on studying in school.

So, that little firecracker wife of yours turned out to be a real schoolmarm, did she?

Daddy!

Oh, I can't believe I didn't notice this on Gohan's hat...

Is that a Dragon Ball?

Yep! It's the Four-Star Ball...

It was my Grandpa's most prized possession.

I put it on there to remember him by.

I also found the Three-Star and the Six-Star Ball when I was out looking for this one...

I keep them back at home.

Now that takes me back.

We had some crazy times searching for those things, didn't we?

– What's that? – What's wrong?

I... I don't know... Something's coming this way.

Uh... You sure about that?

I don't know...

This power...

I've never sensed anything like it...!

There!

Here it comes!

What the– Who– Who is that?

This is trouble. I can feel it.

So, we finally meet.

You're all grown up.

But I could tell it was you at a glance, Kakarot.

Kaka... what?

My, how you look like our father.

What does that mean?

Wait, hold on a sec...

You know this guy?

Kakarot...!

What the hell have you been doing here all these years...?

Your mission was to terminate every native life form on this planet!

So– why haven't you carried it out?

Uh... Huh?

Now look you...

I don't know who you are, but I think we've heard just about enough.

Time to leave.

Shoo...! Go...!

Or...

since you don't seem to be good at taking a hint...

Maybe you need me to point you in he right direction.

Krillin, get back!

Krillin!

You...!

Who is this stranger with a tail who claims to know Goku?

The truth is revealed–next Dragon Ball Z Kai!

Script

Koyama Takao

Sumisawa Katsuyuki

Series Composition

Sado Kazutaka

Caramel Mama

Voice Performances

Son Goku

Son Gohan

Bardock

Kuririn

Nozawa Masako

Tanaka Mayumi

Voice Performances

Bulma

Piccolo

Chi-Chi

Raditz

Freeza

Tsuru Hiromi

Furukawa Toshio

Watanabe Naoko

Chiba Shigeru

Naoko Ryuusei

Voice Performances

Umigame

Farmer

Freeza's

Underling

Turtle Hermit

Narration

Fujimoto

Takahiro

Sonobe

Kei'ichi

Matsubara

Daisuke

Miyasaka

Shunzou

Satou

Masaharu

Yanami

Jouji

“Dragon Ball Z” Directors

Nishio

Daisuke

Kasai

Osamu

Opening & Ending

Yamamuro

Tadayoshi

Nagamine

Tatsuya

Shida

Naotoshi

Gotou

Yasunori

Editing

Fukumitsu

Shin'ichi

Editing

Assistance

Furushou

Kentarou

(Parsley

Promotion)

Audio Director

Nagasaki

Yukio

Recording

Itou

Mitsuharu

Recording Assistant

Aragaki

Miki

Original

Sound

Effect

Design

Arai Hidenori

Recording

Studio

TAVAC

Music

Collaboration

Yagi

Hitoshi

Kawaguchi

Shintarou

Konishi

Takeo

Miyashita

Reibun

HD Production

Coordination

Assistant Director

Public Relations

Digital

Mastering

HD Editing

Digital

Mastering Coordination

Kadota

Hidehiko

Koyama

Yasunori

Suzuki

Maiko

Horike

Atsuko

Q-TEC

Tsukada

Tetsurou

Maruo

Megumi

Kobayashi

Nobuhiro

Director

Nowatari Yasuhiro

Hey, it's me, Goku!

This guys flies and has a tail?

Who is he?

Remember, Kakarot, your fate...

and the pride of the Saiyans!

Daddy! Save me!

If you ever want to see your son alive again...

I suggest you do as your brother says.

Next on Dragon Ball Z Kai:

Don't miss it!

The Enemy is Goku's Brother!

The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors!