Dragon Ball Z[c] 

is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation. Part of

the Dragon Ball media franchise, it is the sequel to the 1986 Dragon Ball anime series and adapts
the latter 325 chapters of the original Dragon Ball manga series created by Akira Toriyama, which
ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1988 to 1995. The series aired in Japan on Fuji TV from April
1989 to January 1996 and was later dubbed for broadcast in at least 81 countries worldwide.[6]
Dragon Ball Z continues the adventures of Son Goku in his adult life as he and his companions
defend the Earth against villains including aliens (Vegeta, Frieza), androids (Cell), and magical
creatures (Majin Buu). At the same time, the story parallels the life of his son, Gohan, as well as the
development of his rivals, Piccolo and Vegeta.
Due to the success of the anime in the United States, the manga chapters making up its story were
initially released by Viz Media under the Dragon Ball Z title. The anime's popularity has also
spawned numerous media and merchandise that has come to represent the majority of content
within the Dragon Ball franchise. Dragon Ball Z remains a cultural icon through numerous
adaptations and re-releases, including a remastered broadcast titled Dragon Ball Z Kai.[d]
Dragon Ball Z has since been followed by two sequel series: Dragon Ball GT (1996–1997)
and Dragon Ball Super (2015–2018).