The 10 Best Dragon Ball Z Episodes, Ever

DBZ is one of the most influential anime ever, so picking is tricky!

Sean Aitchison Published July 5, 2023 |

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It’s hard to overstate the impact, popularity and appeal of Dragon Ball Z. Across every manga chapter, every episode, every character trait, battle trope, etc., you’ll find something that has influenced the Shonen series that came after it, all the way up to modern day manga and anime. Dragon Ball Z is a cultural cornerstone, a masterwork that many have analyzed before, finding its best episodes and why they stand among the others. I’m certainly not the first to narrow down the best episodes of Dragon Ball Z, but I hope to capture all of the aspects that make it great, from the battles, to the buildup and climax of drama and everything in between.