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How to Watch Dragon Ball Z (and the Entire Franchise) in Order
May 20, 2025
My anime experience began with the first episode of Sailor Moon. But Dragon Ball Z on Cartoon Network is the first TV show I remember watching religiously, and the only one I ever demanded that my parents tape for me if I wasn't going to be home after school. If you're a fan of action anime, chances are you've seen the show at some point in your life. If not, you owe the success of Naruto and One Piece to Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise.
I can't overstate the cultural moment this show touched off for me, and other young kids, when the show debuted in the mid-90s. Now, it feels like every anime has signature techniques, a rival character like Vegeta, and unlockable power-ups. However, despite being one of the longest-running anime franchises, easy access to the full library is difficult to find on streaming services.
The Dragon Ball media empire has spawned five anime series, multiple Original Video Animations (OVAs), over 20 films, countless video games, and even a live action film (that we all wish we could forget). Some of it is streaming on Crunchyroll or Hulu, but not everything is readily watchable (or even available in English, if you prefer the dubs). And if you want to watch everything in order? Get ready to do some home work. Here's how I plan to watch it all.
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