10 Stories Worth Revisiting From Dragon Ball Z
1. Goku and Gohan’s Training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber
The “Hyperbolic Time Chamber” used by Goku and Gohan to quickly train for the upcoming battle against the androids. Living in the chamber for a year, they both become Super Saiyans and increase their power enough to defeat the androids and restore peace on Earth. The experience also helps establish a stronger bond between father and son.
2. Piccolo’s Redemption
Piccolo, the former nemesis of Goku, goes through an interesting arc in Dragon Ball Z. After being defeated by Goku, he changes his ways, and teams up with him against a greater enemy. What’s more, he even trains Gohan like a father when Goku sacrificed himself to save Earth from Cell. It's even more impressive when we see him give up his own life to save Gohan from Cell.
3. Frieza’s Defeat
The galactic tyrant Frieza was an incredibly powerful villain who readily wrecked the Z Fighters upon his arrival. After a long, grueling fight Goku eventually catches up with him, and with the help of his friends, is able to outmatch the tyrant in a dramatic battle. This was one of the most iconic battles in Dragon Ball Z and remains an unforgettable moment to this day.
4. Vegeta’s Transformation
Vegeta was once a villain, but Goku’s infectious courage eventually inspires him to join the good side and fight alongside him. His inner development is evident when he willingly sacrifices himself to save Goku’s life and take on the power of Majin Buu. In the end, he pays an ultimate price, proving himself an important part of the team.
5. Gohan’s Display of Courage
Gohan was once a scared, timid young boy, but when faced with the threat of Cell, he musters up a ton of courage in order to save his friends and the world. His fight against Cell became an iconic moment as he utilizes all his strength to put an end to the monstrous android.
6. The Arrival of Super Saiyan 3
When faced with the power of Majin Buu, Goku resuscitates himself and other Z Fighters by using the Dragon Balls and consequently attains the form of Super Saiyan 3. Watching him transform into this legendary form was one of the most unforgettable moments and demonstrations of Goku’s power in Dragon Ball Z.
7. Vegeta vs. Majin Buu
Another great moment in Dragon Ball Z is when Vegeta fights Majin Buu with all his might. Despite being vastly overpowered, his valor becomes evident as he fights for not only his own life, but also the well-being of his family and friends. Unfortunately, he ends up losing his life, but this moment will forever remain unforgettable.
8. Goku’s Return
The makers of DBZ weren’t shy about using the Dragon Balls for their storylines, and Goku’s resurrection was the most powerful example of this. Goku’s return after sacrificing himself was one of the highlights of the series, reminding us to never give up hope.
9. The Fusion Dance
Creative solutions were employed in Dragon Ball Z to fight powerful enemies, and the Fusion Dance was no exception. The Fusion Dance was used to combine two Saiyans into a stronger fighter, and the result was always spectacular.
10. The Defeat of Kid Buu
The final defining moment in Dragon Ball Z was all about teamwork. Goku and Vegeta’s battle against Kid Buu could’ve ended in disaster had it not been for the power of the universal spirit bomb. Together, Goku and Vegeta’s heroic fight inadvertently leads to the restoration of peace on Earth.