Dragon Ball Z (1989)
Dragon Ball Z is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
The verdict
Dragon Ball Z ranked near the top of that week's Japanese series crop. It carries an 8.4/10 on TMDB across 5,011 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 26 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
Is it worth starting?
This is 9 seasons deep — Japanese animation with sci-fi & fantasy threaded through. With 5,011 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 8.4/10 that holds up over 5,011 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Now happily married and with a son, martial arts champion Goku must defend Earth from a series of extraterrestrial invaders bent on destruction.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~26 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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