Original subtitles

20th Anniversary Commemorative Rebroadcast

Akira Toriyama's Original Cut

Last time, on Dragon Ball Z Kai...

Piccolo and Goku joined forces

to defeat the Saiyan warrior Raditz.

But their victory was short-lived.

Already, a new threat to the Earth is fast-approaching...

And unless some way to counter

the coming Saiyan invasion can be found,

Goku's sacrifice will have been in vain.

The preparations begin, now.

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

Run in the Afterlife, Goku!

The One Million Mile Snake Way!

I bet Goku and the others

are having the time of their lives

over at Master Roshi's right about now.

I do hope Gohan's getting along with everybody.

What am I thinking? I worry too much.

He's such a well-behaved little boy.

I wish I could have gone with them.

Gohan!

Dad, welcome back!

Hello Chichi! I brought a few things for Gohan.

Hey! Gohan, Grandpa's here!

Come out and see all the new toys you have!

Oh, Dad!

Goku...! Goku...!

Please, you can't be dead!

Goku...

Come on, wake up!

He's gone...

I can't believe our Goku is actually gone!

Goku...! Goku...!

He disappeared!

Hmm... Figures... This is Kami's doing.

I can't think of anyone else capable of such a thing.

He's probably come up with some sort of meddling plan,

just like always...

I wonder what he's up to.

Well, if Goku isn't safe with the Guardian of Earth,

he's not safe anywhere.

All the same, we need to start gathering up

the other other six Dragon Balls so we can

wish Goku back to life right away.

Yeah...

But we're gonna need all the help we can get.

And of course, Yamcha's out

running around who knows where!

Well, you're the one who chased 'im off.

Say that reminds me, I've been curious about something.

How did Goku's brother manage to track him down so quickly?

With that device he's wearing...

Attached to his face...

Apparently, it reads "power levels"

and tracks their location.

Huh...?

Come here, Krillin.

Yeah...

Hold this.

Okay...

Now see if you can get that thing off his face for me.

Huh...?

Yeah, sure, whatever...

but if he so much as twitches, I'm out of here.

Hmm...

Huh... Well that's good.

It looks like it's still got power, at least.

Wow, this is some cutting edge stuff!

It's a little banged up, but I think

I may be able to do something with it.

You really think so...? That's awesome, Bulma!

Well, I haven't actually fixed it yet.

I'll need some time to figure it out first.

But if I can get it working, we can use it to find Yamcha,

and Tien, and all the others.

In any case, I think we should head back home.

You can work there.

Yeah, right...

I guess there's not much else we can do here.

Kay... we'll get you guys back to Roshi's place,

then I'm gonna go start looking for the Dragon Balls.

What are your plans in the meantime, Piccolo?

Just like a lizard's tail!

You should start looking for the Dragon Balls immediately.

Wherever Goku is now,

he'll still need you to wish him back to life.

But... you can leave Goku's son with me.

I'll be taking him from here.

What are you going to do with him?

How powerful that boy becomes depends almost entirely

on whether or not he receives the proper training.

One year from now, two more Saiyans will arrive on Earth.

When that day comes, we'll need him to be ready.

There is little time and much to learn.

So for the next year, he's with me.

Whoa, you're really serious aren't you?

A year? Don't you need a parent's signature for that?

Yeah, a form or something...

Let's see... Goku's gone,

but I guess we could ask Chichi.

Look! I don't have time for this nonsense!

I'm not asking for your permission!

I'm taking the boy with me, by force if I have to!

Heh...

Once the year is up and his training is complete

I'll bring him back, but not a day before.

When you wish Goku back to life, tell him he can

look forward to seeing his son again when we return.

Whoa... This is bad... Really bad... Isn't it?

Gohan's gonna die.

Or worse, he's gonna turn out like Piccolo!

And that is why this young man stands before you today.

To make this one request.

All he asks is to be trained.

On his behalf, I beg you

to allow him to call upon King Kai for guidance.

Hmm...

Goku, huh? I'm looking at his file,

and it's certainly impressive...

So let me get this straight...

even though this friend of yours

is a shoe-in to get into Heaven,

he still wants to risk Snake Way

just to meet with King Kai for training?

Yes, sir.

Hey... So this is the place everybody comes

when they die, isn't it?

That's right.

Aliens, too?

Yes... Every living being, human or not, comes here

to be judged and learn where they will spend their afterlife.

Yo...! Did a big guy named Raditz

show up here a little bit before us?

Hmm...?

Goku! You do not address King Yemma with a 'yo!'

Yeah, I remember him.

Says here he was your older brother.

Now he's on his way to Hell. Go figure...

He give you any trouble?

He certainly did...

Well, tried...

But I knocked some sense into him and he settled down.

Wow! And Raditz was tough...!

You must be really strong!

Hey... Maybe I oughta stick around

and train with the Big Guy!

Shhh... Keep your voice down!

You must show King Yemma the proper respect!

Oh...

Just keep quiet...!

Trust me, King Kai is much stronger!

Hey...

What was that... Kami of the Earth?

What... ah...

You shouldn't talk that way about someone

who can send you to Hell!

Ahh... You heard that?

You must have the devil's own ears, sir!

The devil himself...! Appropriate, huh?

Huh... Kami, you think you're funny, don't you?

No...?

Fine... If you want it that badly...

Take Snake Way to King Kai.

Ahh... Thank you, Your Greatness!

I'll summon a guide for you.

Just go right outside and wait.

Thanks!

However...!

If you fall off of Snake Way,

I don't want you to come crying back to me.

Uhh... Okay...

Goku... Have a safe journey.

This will be a most challenging year for you.

Well... I'm not sure what you mean by that,

but if this King Kai is as strong as you say he is,

then I'm sure it'll be worth the trip!

See you soon! And say hey to Mr. Popo for me!

Bye!

The Earth has drawn the attention of some of

the most despicable beings the universe has to offer.

If something isn't done soon,

we could find ourselves in a lot of trouble.

What can we do?

We could try to wish our enemies away...

But even the great Shenron might be powerless

against their tremendous strength.

Goku is the greatest warrior the Earth has ever known,

yet to these Saiyans

he's nothing more than an inconvenience.

I wonder if King Kai's instruction will even help.

Until Goku returns, it seems Gohan is our best hope.

He's young though... and there's so little time.

That's enough! Go home...! I have work to do!

Forgive me, Your Greatness! Of course you're busy!

I'll just be getting out of your way now. Goodbye!

Terribly sorry for the wait...

But don't you worry,

I'll get you to the head of the Snake Way before you know it!

You're in good hands with me.

Whoa...

So Snake Way is very long and extremely treacherous.

What kind of shape are you in? Good...?

Me? No... I mean, I was pretty healthy when I was alive.

But I don't think so now that I'm dead...

Hey... What's King Kai like? You've met him before, right?

Oh, sure... Lots of times...

He's surprisingly down to Earth considering he rules

over every other deity in this region of the universe.

He must be strong! I can't wait!

I don't suppose we could get away with

not telling Chichi about this?

Krillin...!

Why don't you go over there and break the bad news?

She likes you.

Me...?

Why do I have to go?

I just hope she's familiar with the phrase

'don't kill the messenger.'

Here we are! Snake Way.

Exit to your left. Watch your step.

Huh...?

Whoa! So this is Snake Way, huh?

Yes indeed...

What am I supposed to do now?

Just start walking!

You'll want to take Snake Way all the way to the very end.

That's where you'll find King Kai.

Sure is long, huh?

Yes... In fact, according to legend,

Snake Way is about a million miles from end to end.

A million miles...?

Has anyone ever made it the whole way?

Only one in the last hundred million years...

It was the Great King Yemma himself,

if my memory serves me... Yes...

The big guy from before...?

Well... I guess if there's one person

who's already made it all the way to the end,

then I might be able to manage it, too.

It's possible.

But please be careful not to fall off into the clouds.

Hell lies beneath those clouds,

and once you go there, you can never come back.

Really. Wow.

Oh, hey! What do I eat?

Maybe I should'a packed a lunch or something.

Oh, I'm sure you'll be fine. Think of it this way:

You're already dead,

so the chances of you dying of starvation are slim at best.

Oh yeah!

Bye!

Wait, I almost forgot! I've got a favor to ask you.

Yes?

Well... Do you know who Fortuneteller Baba is?

Yes, sir.

She comes by to say hello once in a while.

Okay, great...!

Think you could tell her something for me...?

Tell her I need her to go see Master Roshi

and give him an important message.

I want him to know that whatever happens...

he can't bring me back for a year...

Let's see if I have all this...

Don't... bring Goku back to life...

You said Master Roshi, right?

I guess I should get started.

So the only real trick is to not fall off the snake, right?

Right... That would be bad.

That'll be a breeze! Woo-hoo!

I'm sorry, ma'am...

But... your husband, Goku... is dead... Sorry.

Not bad, but it might be a little blunt...

I'm sorry... but I have terrible news.

I... I hate to have to tell you this,

but Goku has gone to his eternal rest.

Then again... he is coming back to life...

That's it! Say it with a smile...!

Goku is dead,

but he is coming back to life pretty soon...

so you don't have to worry about it... Okay?

Hi, Krillin!

Chi-chi! Hi!

Isn't it a lovely afternoon?

I knew I heard somebody mumbling to themselves.

What's wrong?

Wrong...? Why would anything be wrong?

Well, something is...

but it'll be fine soon...

Hmm...?

Hey, Krillin...! How's things...? Good?

Yes, sir. I'm okay...

Thank you. It's nice of you to ask.

I figured you'd still be with Goku. Everyone alright...?

See... about that... Thing is...

Goku's kinda... d... d...

What?

Goku's... d... d... d...

D...?

Go on...

D... 'Don't worry about me,' he says... He's fine!

He's fine? Really... He's gonna be late, right?

He sure is! That's it!

But actually... he... won't be coming back.

Goku said he isn't coming back?

No...! Well, yes, he will be back real soon.

Well? Is Goku coming back home or not?

Start making sense!

Wha...

Now, now... Why don't we all step inside?

Come on,

I'm sure you're dying to get off your feet.

Alright... I've let you sleep long enough, kid.

Now wake up! It's time to start your training.

We have to talk. Get out of the water.

You're not my Daddy! Where are you, Daddy?

Daddy! Daddy, come here! I'm scared, Daddy!

Aaahhh! Daddy...!

Where are you?

Spoiled little brat...!

We don't have time for this!

Shut up...! If you don't stop that crying,

I'll snap you in half!

Now listen up...

I'm only going to say this once.

First... your 'Daddy' was killed today.

Huh...?

You remember some of what happened, don't you?

In order to defeat the man who took you,

Your father sacrificed himself.

Quick! Your attack! Do it! Do it now!

Do it!

Right!

Makankosappo!

No... He can't be...

Stop...! Stop, right now...!

I already warned you what would happen if you cried again!

Heh...

Now I'm sure your father

already told you about the Dragon Balls at some point.

His friends are currently trying to gather all seven

in the hopes of bringing him back to life.

However, that is their mission; not ours...

Your father and I were able

to defeat the man who kidnapped you.

But before he died,

he alerted two other Saiyans who will reach Earth in one year.

And we have reason to believe

they are even stronger than he was.

If that's true, even Goku can't stop them.

Not even if I were to help him...

But if you can be trained,

your strength may give us the edge we need.

But... I don't...! I couldn't...! I'm too little.

I don't even know how to fight!

That's enough...

I can see that you're blind to your potential.

Though you may not believe it...

you are incredibly strong.

But you're still in need of training.

And so it's my job to help you find that strength.

But I can't. I'm not as strong as you think!

You want me to prove it?

Hey, hey...

–Okay... –What are you doing?

Stop it! Put me down!

Lemme go! Lemme go! Lemme go! Daddy! Somebody! Help me!

Do it! Release your power!

Let's see what you've got!

Huh...?

What the...? How did he...?

Unbelievable...!

He's more powerful than I could've imagined!

I'm not sure how I feel about this.

To think I'm about to train the child

who's likely to become my greatest adversary.

I must be losing my mind.

W-Wait... I didn't do that, did I?

That's right. It's time you realized your power.

It appears your strength is closely linked to your emotions.

You can't maintain it. Which isn't very convenient...

We'll never defeat the Saiyans

unless we correct it. And of course, we will.

Huh...?

We're going to turn you into

the greatest warrior this world has ever known.

Got that?

Yes, sir. It's just...

I don't wanna learn how to fight.

'Cuz... I wanna study hard and be a scholar.

Heh...

Maybe you will...

But you'll have plenty of time for

scholarly things once we're done defeating the Saiyans.

We only have a year to prepare you

to defend the planet with us.

You don't want everyone on Earth to die, do you?

No, but... I'm scared.

Stop your whining!

Unless you want me to kill you right now!

We don't have time for this! Your training has begun!

Shut up and take off your tunic!

Fine... I'll do it... But just till Daddy's back,

then I want him to teach me to fight instead of you.

Ha! That's too bad.

Your dad may be powerful,

but I doubt he'd be an effective teacher.

He doesn't have any gift for commanding respect.

Which is why his son turned out to be

such a snot-nosed brat.

Huh...?

Oh, man...! That really took a lot out of me.

Guess I'll just have to go on foot...

And so, as his son prepares to face

Piccolo's rigorous training back on Earth,

Goku has begun his own perilous journey

to reach the end of Snake Way!

The race is on... Next Dragon Ball Z Kai...

Script

Koyama Takao

Terui Keiji

Series Composition

Sado Kazutaka

Caramel Mama

Voice Performances

Son Goku

Son Gohan

Kuririn

Nozawa Masako

Tanaka Mayumi

Voice Performances

Bulma

Piccolo

Chi-Chi

Gyumao

Serpentine

Road Guide

Tsuru Hiromi

Furukawa Toshio

Watanabe Naoko

Gouri Daisuke

Oda Yuusei

Voice Performances

Turtle Hermit

God

Narration

Satou

Masaharu

Aono

Takeshi

Yanami

Jouji

“Dragon Ball Z” Directors

Takenouchi

Kazuhisa

Hashimoto

Mitsuo

Okazaki

Minoru

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

Asakura

Minami

Kobayashi

Nobuhiro

Director

Nowatari Yasuhiro

Hey, it's me, Goku!

I wonder how my boy, Gohan, is doing?

Daddy, I miss you so much!

Hey, is that a full moon? I've never seen one before.

It's pretty...

No! It's just as Goku's brother said!

If the kid transforms the same way the other Saiyans do...?

Next time on Dragon Ball Z Kai:

Look at the moon...! It's so big and round...!

Wilderness Survival!

A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!