Original subtitles

20th Anniversary Commemorative Rebroadcast

Akira Toriyama's Original Cut

Last time on Dragon Ball Z Kai...

Gohan's intense physical training with Piccolo continued,

as the young warrior was pushed to the edge of his limits

by Piccolo's punishing attacks.

Meanwhile, Tien, Yamcha,

and the rest of the Earth's fighters also

prepared for the Saiyans' arrival,

honing their skills under the watchful eye of Kami himself.

In Other World,

Goku continued to master King Kai's special

Kaio Ken technique, a skill enabling him

to multiply his strength and speed in short bursts.

But will the efforts of the Earth's fighters

be enough to save their world from the coming Saiyan invasion?

The moment of truth is at hand, today!

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

Shenron Appears!

The Saiyans Arrive Sooner Than Expected!

Well, this is it...

The last day of your training with me.

I wish we had another month to hone your comedic skills,

but other than that... I've taught you all

you'll need to know to succeed.

Why don't we review what you've learned...?

Just to be sure.

Bubbles, you're up first.

Ready... Go!

Point eight seconds...!

You've broken the record!

Next...! Gregory!

Right! Heh heh!

And ready go...

Wa-hoo!

See ya sucker...

One point two seconds?

That's unbelievable!

Cool...! Next?

Okay... next up...

What say we test your skills with the Spirit Bomb!

Alright. Let's do it!

Hey...! How'm I doin' so far, King Kai?

Mmm... very good...

Now get ready!

Try to track the super speed of this brick...

Hold off until it's out of sight.

Super speed, go!

That's the idea... yeah.

Matter of fact, that was pretty amazing...

I never would have believed anyone could master the

Spirit Bomb technique in such a short time.

Thanks, I've been practicing.

Of course... I explained this before...

but it's important for you

to remember how the Spirit Bomb technique works.

Only then can you use it correctly.

Essentially, it pulls a small sliver of energy

from the grass, trees, people, animals;

every living thing on the planet... even the air.

It pools that energy

and releases it in one giant burst.

Yeah, it's a pretty awesome technique alright.

Even here... on a planet as small

as the one we're on... you see what it's capable of.

You can only imagine how powerful

it will be on Earth,

which has so many more life forms to draw from.

Not to mention the energy

you'll be able to pull from the sun...

But you should be careful–

The raw power of your Spirit Bomb

could easily become too much for you to control alone...

One slip and you'll destroy your home and all the friends

you're fighting to protect.

For that reason... promise me...

don't use it unless you absolutely have to...

And even then, just use it once...

Understand?

You're the boss...

Plus with everything else you've taught me...

I probably won't even need it!

I'm afraid we don't have much time left to

put the final touches on your training...

The Saiyans should arrive on Earth

in around twenty-four hours.

What've I done?

Whoa... Hey... Done what?

Um... So... Uh...

Don't lose your head, but I may have forgotten to

factor in how long it would take you to get back home.

But... I thought you were gonna send me back home... right...?

Can't you just teleport me there or something?

Y'mean...

I've gotta take Snake Way all the way back...?

It took me six months to get here!

I can't make it by tomorrow!

No... but you're faster now,

and it won't take you as long...

Maybe two days at most, and I'll have Kami

meet you at the end to take you the rest of the way.

No...! I don't have two days!

They're almost there now...!

Everybody is gonna die!

Quit being such a baby...!

I messed up. Don't you think I feel bad enough already?

Huh?

Now... It's important we get in touch with your friends

back on Earth... and fast...!

Tell them to bring you back to life immediately!

How...? I know you don't have a phone...

unless I missed it...

There's no phone!

Now listen carefully...!

You're going to put your hand on my back...

think as hard as you can...

and your friends should hear you.

Really...?

Yes...

Here...?

That's fine. Now hurry and think!

Hey, Master Roshi!

It's me, Goku!

If you can hear me, say something, okay?

Please...!

Are you there, old timer?

You've been a naughty girl, haven't you?

Master Roshi! Master Roshi!

Eh, eh?

Goku...? Is that you...?

Where are you?

Hey, it's him! He can really hear me!

I'm here with King Kai.

Kami sent me to him–

he's who I've been training with for the past six months.

He's helping me talk to you with my thoughts

'cause I'm still here in Other World.

Oh... Okay...

How's it going with the Dragon Balls...?

Have you guys found all seven yet?

We sure have...!

Had them for a while now...

We didn't rest until we had them all,

in case you were ready to come back early.

That's great news!

Okay, I need you to do me a favor:

use the Dragon Balls to summon Shenron

and wish me back to life as soon as you can, okay?

The Saiyans are close and moving fast.

They'll be there tomorrow!

Tomorrow? Impossible!

They can't be here tomorrow!

It hasn't been a year yet!

They're not supposed to get here for another month!

Looks like things have changed.

Now listen, I don't have time to explain,

but I'm gonna be a little late.

Just stall as long as you can, okay?

Not so hard, Goku!

You're suffocating me!

Oh...! Sorry about that!

We can bring you back right away.

You say you've been training...?

That's great!

We've all been working hard, too.

So how's it going?

You think you're ready to take on the Saiyans?

Uh huh...

Absolutely!

Oh, what a relief!

Hearing that makes me feel a good ten pounds lighter!

Uh-oh... You think he's okay...?

It's not a good sign when old people start

talking to themselves in the bathroom.

That's weird, even for him.

Listen up...!

Get the Dragon Balls ready to go!

We don't have much time!

That was neat...!

Thanks, King Kai...!

I can't believe I got through to him!

Easy as pie!

I get to be alive again!

That's right... Now, while we wait for your friends

to get those Dragon-thingies ready...

let's do something about that

raggedy training outfit of yours.

Whaddya say?

Really?

Watch!

Ding!

Hey...! Thanks...! It's really light!

I thought you might appreciate that...

But it's not just light,

it's made of incredibly strong fabric...

It can even repel minor attacks...

Wash it in cold...

Thank you, King Kai!

You're the greatest!

And the turtle mark...!

You put it right where it was before...!

Man...! I was worried you were gonna stick me in

some silly getup like yours!

But I won't be embarrassed to be seen in this!

You're welcome.

Anyway!

I hope they wish me back to life soon!

I think you'll agree that the mark on the back

gives it an extra touch of pizzaz!

Yeah!

Stand your ground...!

You have to counterattack...!

Don't just evade!

Fine!

Are you alright?

I may have gotten a little carried away there.

You're not gonna die on me, are you?

No fair... You promised you

wouldn't use your eye beams thing.

And what if I did...?

You can never trust your enemy, especially in a fight!

Yeah...? Well...

But you're not the enemy.

Now...! Shenron... Come forth...

It got so dark...!

It's still the middle of the afternoon!

Hands off, creep!

This... never gets... any easier!

You who have gathered the seven Dragon Balls...

Speak your wish, now.

Okay... so... What if... we wished for Shenron

to destroy the Saiyans before they even got here...?

That way we wouldn't have to even fight 'em!

What kind of stupid idea is that...?

What about Goku? You want him to just stay dead?

No...! That's not what I meant!

I figured it'd be easier.

Besides, we can always

bring Goku back next time, right?

You have requested an impossible wish.

I was created by the Guardian of Earth, Kami.

I cannot grant a wish that exceeds his power.

Well, in that case,

forget about the Saiyans and just bring Goku back.

Very well, Old One. It shall be done.

It would seem Goku's resurrection

is under way.

But that can only mean one thing...

The Saiyans will reach the Earth sooner than we expected!

Huh?

Oh yes...! Your halo has disappeared...!

That means you're alive!

Woo-hoo!

There's no time to lose!

Right!

Remember...

The Saiyans are as evil as they are powerful!

Don't underestimate them!

You can't let your guard down, not even for a second!

And try not to end up back here!

Next time it's forever!

I'll do my best...

Thanks, Gregory...

I know the Dragon Balls can't bring me back to life twice...

so... I guess I'm just gonna have to win!

Thanks again for everything you've done for me, King Kai...

I'll visit next time I'm dead...

I hope it's not for a while, though!

Bubbles... Gregory.

So long guys!

Ba-bye.

Ya-hoo!

I wouldn't have believed someone with his

level of strength existed...

or that someone could have such a pure heart

if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes...

We're not likely to run into anyone like him again.

Goku's even stronger than you now, isn't he?

No...

Stronger or not,

he'll never be able to compete with my comedy.

I mean, did you hear those jokes of his?

Do they even hold a candle to mine?

Oh, shut up, Bubbles...

Just shut up.

I still can't believe how light these clothes are!

This is awesome!

I feel like I'm really having to concentrate just to

keep from floating off into space!

Woo-hoo...!

Wait a sec!

This is no time to be goofing off...

I've got to hurry!

Even as Goku began his return

along the million-mile Snake Way,

elsewhere, the Saiyans' year-long journey

across the galaxy was nearing its end.

And the following day– at 11:43 A.M.–

terror... descended upon the Earth.

Dad...? I'm hungry.

Oh, I guess it is about time for lunch...

Whoa...! What was that?

Walter... I'm scared!

Did–Did you see that?

I don't believe it!

It just fell right out of the sky!

What in the heck is that thing?

How am I supposed to know?

It came out of nowhere! Should we call someone?

There's one over here, too!

Is that a man?

It sure is...

And he looks pretty mean!

Look out!

Please...! Someone get help!

This is bad!

Well... it seems the Saiyans are here.

And they're stronger than we are... aren't they?

Tien... I'm scared!

Dammit...

They aren't supposed to be here yet!

They're a month early!

The Saiyans ought to be getting there about now.

I've got to hurry!

Hold on, guys...!

I'm coming!

At long last, the day of reckoning has come!

The Saiyans have arrived...!

The fight for the survival of Earth begins–

next Dragon Ball Z Kai!

Script

Terui Keiji

Series Composition

Sado Kazutaka

Caramel Mama

Voice Performances

Son Goku

Son Gohan

Nozawa Masako

Voice Performances

Bulma

Piccolo

Oolong

Tenshinhan

Chiaotzu

Vegeta

Nappa

Tsuru Hiromi

Furukawa Toshio

Tatsuta Naoki

Midorikawa Hikaru

Emori Hiroko

Horikawa Ryou

Inada Tetsu

Voice Performances

Turtle Hermit

Bubbles

Gregory

Shen Long

Kaio

Satou

Masaharu

Fujimoto

Takahiro

Numata

Yuusuke

Utsumi

Kenji

Yanami

Jouji

“Dragon Ball Z” Directors

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

Maruo

Megumi

Kobayashi

Nobuhiro

Director

Nowatari Yasuhiro

Hey, it's me, Goku!

What in the heck are those weird-looking little things?

They're called "Saibamen."

I think they're kinda like plants.

But they sure don't look very friendly.

I hate to interrupt daddy-son time,

but we have work to do!

Come on, Gohan, back to your training!

You have to be ready for anything!

Next time on Dragon Ball Z Kai:

Careful, Yamcha!

Those things are mean!

Yamcha's Struggle!

The Terrible Saibamen!