Looking to experience the entire Dragon Ball story from beginning to end? This guide organizes every major saga, movie, special, and manga-only storyline into a clear chronological viewing order.
Dragon Ball
Emperor Pilaf Saga
Dragon Ball: Episodes 1–13 | Release date: 2/26/86, English: 1990
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies | Release date: 12/20/86, English: 9/24/96
Movie · Non-canon
A move version of the Emperor Pilaf Saga.
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle | Release date: 7/18/87, English: 1998
Movie · Non-canon
21st Tenkaichi Budokai Saga
Dragon Ball: Episodes 14–28 | Release date: 5/28/86, English: 9/6/01
Red Ribbon Army Saga
Dragon Ball: Episodes 29–68 | Release date: 9/10/86, English: 2/11/02
Dragon Ball: The Path to Power | Release date: 3/4/96, English: 4/29/03
Movie · Non-canon
A move version of the Emperor Pilaf and Red Ribbon Army sagas.
Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure | Release date: 7/9/88, English: 2/27/01
Movie · Non-canon
A movie version of the 21st Tenkaichi Budokai and Red Ribbon Army sagas.
General Blue Saga
Dragon Ball: Episodes 69–83 | Release date: 7/8/87, English: 11/14/02
Commander Red Saga
Dragon Ball: Episodes 84–89 | Release date: 10/21/87, English: 12/5/02
Fortuneteller Baba Saga
Dragon Ball: Episodes 90–101 | Release date: 12/2/87, English: 12/13/02
Tien Shinhan Saga
22nd Tenkaichi Budokai
Dragon Ball: Episodes 102–122 | Release date: 2/24/88, English: 9/1/03
King Piccolo Saga
Dragon Ball: Episodes 123–133 | Release date: 8/17/88, English: 10/7/03
Piccolo Jr. Saga
23rd Tenkaichi Budokai
Dragon Ball: Episodes 134–153 | Release date: 11/16/88, English: 10/27/03
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone | Release date: 7/15/89, English: 11/25/97
Movie · 1989 · Non-canon
Raditz Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 1–6 | Release date: 4/26/89, English: 9/13/96
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Episodes 1–3 | Release date: 4/5/09, English: 5/24/10
Vegeta Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 7–35 | Release date: 6/14/89, English: 10/11/96
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Episodes 4–20 | Release date: 4/26/09, English: 5/25/10
Dragon Ball Z: The World’s Strongest | Release date: 3/10/90, English: 5/27/98
Movie · Non-canon
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might | Release date: 7/7/90, English: 3/17/98
Movie · Non-canon
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug | Release date: 3/19/91, English: 8/7/01
Movie · Non-canon
Namek Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 36–74 | Release date: 2/14/90, English: 9/13/97
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Episodes 21–31 | Release date: 8/30/09, English: 6/22/10
Captain Ginyu Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 75–91 | Release date: 1/23/91, English: 9/21/99
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Episodes 32–35 | Release date: 11/15/09, English: 7/21/10
Frieza Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 92–107 | Release date: 5/22/91, English: 10/13/99
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Episodes 36–54 | Release date: 12/13/09, English: 9/6/10
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku | Release date: 10/17/90, English: 11/21/00 (VHS)
TV special · Non-canon
Episode of Bardock | Release date: 12/17/11, English: No verified official English dub
Special · Non-canon
The World of Dragon Ball Z | Release date: May 2000 (originally produced in English)
Garlic Jr. Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 108–117 | Release date: 9/18/91, English: 4/8/00
Non-canon filler
Trunks Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 118–125 | Release date: 11/27/91, English: 9/4/00
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Episodes 55–58 | Release date: 5/2/10, English: 2/17/11
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks | Release date: 2/24/93, English: 10/24/00
TV special
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler’s Revenge | Release date: 7/21/91, English: 1/22/02
Movie · Non-canon
Android Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 126–139 | Release date: 2/5/92, English: 9/14/00
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Episodes 59–67 | Release date: 5/30/10, English: 3/8/11
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler | Release date: 3/7/92, English: 8/13/02
Movie · Non-canon
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! | Release date: 7/11/92, English: 2/4/03
Movie · Non-canon
Dragon Ball Z Summer Vacation Special | Release date: 8/3/92, English: No official English dub
Imperfect Cell Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 140–152 | Release date: 5/20/92, English: 10/4/00
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Episodes 68–75 | Release date: 8/15/10, English: 6/23/11
Perfect Cell Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 153–165 | Release date: 8/19/92, English: 10/23/00
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Episodes 76–82 | Release date: 10/10/10, English: 7/27/11
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan | Release date: 3/6/93, English: 8/26/03
Movie · Non-canon
Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans | Release date: 7/23/93 (first OVA episode), English: No official English dub
OVA · Non-canon
Cell Games Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 166–194 | Release date: 11/25/92, English: 11/9/00
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Episodes 83–98 | Release date: 11/28/10, English: 10/26/11
Looking Back at It All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show! | Release date: 12/31/93, English: No official English dub
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound | Release date: 7/10/93, English: 8/17/04
Movie · Non-canon
Great Saiyaman Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 195–209 | Release date: 7/28/93, English: 9/10/01
Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters: Episodes 99–105 | Release date: 4/6/14, English: 1/7/17
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – Second Coming | Release date: 3/12/94, English: 4/5/05
Movie · Non-canon
World Tournament Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 210–219 | Release date: 12/15/93, English: 9/28/01
Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters: Episodes 106–114 | Release date: Not aired in Japan (international-only episode 106), English: 2/26/17
Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly | Release date: 7/9/94, English: 9/13/05
Movie · Non-canon
Babidi Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 220–231 | Release date: 3/9/94, English: 10/12/01
Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters: Episodes 115–122 | Release date: 6/8/14, English: 4/30/17
Majin Buu Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 232–253 | Release date: 7/6/94, English: 11/5/01
Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters: Episodes 123–140 | Release date: 8/10/14, English: 7/9/17
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn | Release date: 3/4/95, English: 3/28/06
Movie · Non-canon
Fusion Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 254–275 | Release date: 2/1/95, English: 10/14/02
Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters: Episodes 141–155 | Release date: 12/14/14, English: 12/2/17
Kid Buu Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 276–287 | Release date: 8/23/95, English: 11/19/02
Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters: Episodes 156–165 | Release date: 4/19/15, English: 3/31/18
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon | Release date: 7/15/95, English: 9/12/06
Movie · Non-canon
Dragon Ball Daima
Daima Saga
Dragon Ball Daima: Episodes 1–20 | Release date: 10/11/24, English: 11/10/24 (theatrical premiere)
Dragon Ball Special
Hey! Son Goku and Friends Return! | Release date: 9/21/08, English: No official English dub
Special · Non-canon
Dragon Ball Super
Battle of Gods Saga
Dragon Ball Super: Episodes 1–14 | Release date: 7/5/15, English: 1/7/17
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods | Release date: 3/30/13, English: 8/5/14
Movie
A movie version of the Battle of Gods Saga.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus | Release date: 10/11/26, English:
Movie
A movie retelling of the Battle of Gods Saga.
Resurrection ‘F’ Saga
Dragon Ball Super: Episodes 15–27 | Release date: 10/18/15, English: 4/22/17
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ | Release date: 4/18/15, English: 8/4/15
Movie
A movie version of the Resurrection ‘F’ Saga.
Universe 6 Saga
Dragon Ball Super: Episodes 28–41 | Release date: 1/24/16, English: 8/5/17
Slice-of-Life Filler
Dragon Ball Super: Episodes 42–46 | Release date: 5/8/16, English: 12/2/17
Non-canon filler
“Future” Trunks Saga
Dragon Ball Super: Episodes 47–76 | Release date: 6/12/16, English: 1/20/18
Universe Survival Saga
Dragon Ball Super: Episodes 77–131 | Release date: 2/5/17, English: 8/25/18
Dragon Ball Super: Broly | Release date: 12/14/18, English: 12/13/18 (premiere screening)
Movie
Dragon Ball Super Manga
Moro Saga
Dragon Ball Super: Chapters 42–67 | Release date: 11/21/18
Manga only
Granolah the Survivor Saga
Dragon Ball Super: Chapters 68–87 | Release date: 1/21/21
Manga only
Super Hero Saga: Part 1
Dragon Ball Super: Chapters 88–93 | Release date: 12/21/22
Manga only
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero | Release date: 6/11/22, English: 8/19/22
Movie
Super Hero Saga: Part 2
Dragon Ball Super: Chapters 94–104 | Release date: 6/21/23
Manga only
End of Dragon Ball Z
Peaceful World Saga
Dragon Ball Z: Episodes 288–291 | Release date: 1/10/96, English: 2/25/03
Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters: Episodes 166–167 | Release date: 6/21/15, English: 6/16/18
Dragon Ball GT
Dragon Ball GT is generally treated as a separate, non-canon continuation.
Black Star Dragon Balls Saga
Dragon Ball GT: Episodes 1–16 | Release date: 2/7/96, English: 2/5/05
Non-canon
Baby Saga
Dragon Ball GT: Episodes 17–40 | Release date: 6/26/96, English: 11/14/03
Non-canon
Super 17 Saga
Dragon Ball GT: Episodes 41–47 | Release date: 3/12/97, English: 7/10/04
Non-canon
Shadow Dragon Saga
Dragon Ball GT: Episodes 48–64 | Release date: 6/11/97, English: 8/28/04
Non-canon
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero’s Legacy | Release date: 3/26/97, English: 11/16/04
TV special · Non-canon
Super Dragon Ball Heroes
Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Episodes 1–51 | Release date: 7/1/18, English: No official English dub
Non-canon promotional anime
