Goku’s long-lost brother arrives on Earth, revealing Goku's true identity as a named Kakarot. The Ultimate Sacrifice:
Goku returns to life just in time, easily defeating Nappa. This sets up the iconic showdown between Goku and the Saiyan Prince, Vegeta. The battle pushes Goku to use Kaio-ken x4, culminating in a legendary beam struggle between Goku's Kamehameha and Vegeta's Galick Gun . dragon ball z season 1 archive
– The beginning of one of the most famous rivalries in anime history. The battle pushes Goku to use Kaio-ken x4,
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The first season of Dragon Ball Z
Goku arrives just in time to save Gohan and Krillin, effortlessly defeating Nappa with the Kaio-ken. Vegeta executes his weakened comrade, setting the stage for one of anime's most legendary battles. Goku pushes his body past its limits, using a Kaio-ken x4 to overpower Vegeta’s Galick Gun with a Kamehameha. Vegeta transforms into a Great Ape, crushing Goku. Ultimately, Gohan, Krillin, and Yajirobe intervene. Yajirobe cuts off Vegeta's tail, and Gohan lands on the Saiyan Elite in his own falling Great Ape form. A battered Vegeta attempts to escape, but Goku convinces Krillin to spare his life, hoping for a future rematch. Key Episode Guide and Milestones Episode Range Key Events Major Debuts The Raditz Conflict Goku’s heritage revealed; Goku dies. Gohan, Raditz, Power Scouters Episodes 7–21 The Training Gap Gohan survives the wild; Goku walks Snake Way. King Kai, Bubbles, Princess Snake Episodes 22–35 The Saiyan Invasion The Z Fighters fall; Goku fights Vegeta. Vegeta, Nappa, Saibamen Episodes 36–39 The Aftermath Recovery in the hospital; the plan for Namek. Briefs family spaceship tech Production, Censorship, and Localization History