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What is the difference between Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Z Kai?

Updated: 4/28/2022

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It is not called "Dragon Ball Z Kai". It's just "Dragon Ball Kai". Dragon Ball Kai is an digitally remastered version of Dragon Ball Z with better graphics, audio, new music and new voice actors. Also, Dragon Ball Kai has a different beginning and end than Dragon Ball Z. In addition (or subtraction), they removed about 200 episodes from Dragon Ball Z for Dragon Ball Kai, making a long 300 episode series into a short 100 episode series.

To prevent any further complication, here is a list of all the generations of Dragon Ball:

Dragon Boy: A short 2 chapter manga based on a book called "Journey to the West". It was Akira Toriyama's original version of Dragon Ball.

Dragon Ball: A remake of Dragon Boy. It was originally a weekly comic in the Weekly Shonen Jumpmagazine. It was later turned into a manga. Not only was this version of Dragon Boy much longer but it was also one of the most popular manga ever created. It not only has a manga but it also has an anime.

Dragon Ball Z: This manga/anime was originally part of Dragon Ball but they separated it from Dragon Balland renamed it "Dragon Ball Z". This generation is the sequel to Dragon Ball.

Dragon Ball GT: This is the sequel to Dragon Ball Z. Dragon Ball GT has a different animation style than Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Dragon Ball GT is unfortunately the shortest series of all generations and it does not have a manga.

Dragon Ball Kai: The digitally remastered version of Dragon Ball Z with a new beginning and an end. They removed a significant amount of episodes as well.

Dragonball Evolution: Dragonball Evolution is a live action movie (that is rumored to soon become a series of movies) that is based on Dragon Ball.

Dragon Ball AF: Dragon Ball AF is a series created by fans. It was originally an April Fools prank ("AF" probably stands for "April Fools") which involved lying to people about a new generation coming out soon. After people waited too long, they no longer has faith in the rumor. Later, fans of Dragon Ball decided to actually make a manga for Dragon Ball AF.
The difference is Kai is a shorter and cleaner verson and remastered in HD

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What are all the Dragon Ball shows?

Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Z Kai, Dragon Ball Kai, Dragon Ball Abridged. V&Y LOVER (VEGETA & YAMCHA)

What series comes after dragonball z Kai?

nothing this is the final series in dragon ball. :( What?? This is wrong.There is much after the Kai story. Dragon Ball Z Kai is just a re-edit of Dragon Ball Z Season 1 - 6.The quick answer is "Dragon Ball Z - Season 7-9" is after Kai. Then after that is Dragon Ball GT.

What episode of Dragon Ball Z Kai does Goku turn Super Saiyan?

Dragon Ball Z Kai episode 47

Which comes first Dragon Ball Z Kai or Dragon Ball Z?

Dragon Ball Z was released first, however the series, in terms of plot are exactly the same. Kai is simply an edited and improved version of Dragon Ball Z.

What is after dragonball z Kai?

Nobody knows yet.dragonballz af - you mean Dragon Ball April Fools? lolTo answer your question. Dragon Ball Z Kai is only an edit of Dragon Ball Z - Season 1- 6. So if watch DBZ Kai, you then have Season 7 - 9 after. (Then Dragon Ball GT after that).

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What is the difference between Dragon Ball Z Kai GT and Dragon Ball Z Kai AF?

DBZ Kai is the Animated series redrawn and remasterd myself would much rather the original dragon ball z and gt is about how goku turns into a child i think

What is the difference between Dragon Ball Z Kai and Dragon Ball Z?

The difference is that kai is made for tv so it has little to no blood no swearing and little non gay action i prefer the origional much much better

Is dragon ball gt before Dragon Ball Z Kai?

No dragon ball gt is after dragon ball z kai after the majin buu saga

What are all the Dragon Ball shows?

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What is the Japanese name of Dragon Ball Z Kai?

There it is known as Dragon Ball Kai.ドラゴンボール改 doragon bo-ru kai

What series comes after dragonball z Kai?

nothing this is the final series in dragon ball. :( What?? This is wrong.There is much after the Kai story. Dragon Ball Z Kai is just a re-edit of Dragon Ball Z Season 1 - 6.The quick answer is "Dragon Ball Z - Season 7-9" is after Kai. Then after that is Dragon Ball GT.

What saga is after Dragon Ball Z Kai?

dragon ball AF

Is there going to be a Dragon Ball Z remake?

yes, there is. It started in february 2009. It is about the same. I dont know the difference, but I know it is called Dragon Ball Kai

Is dragon ball Kai the same as dragon ball af?

no because 1. dragon ball AF doesn't exist. AF stands for "April Fools." 2. dragon ball Kai is DBZ with a different interpretation.

What series come after dragonball z?

nothing this is the final series in dragon ball. :( What?? This is wrong.There is much after the Kai story. Dragon Ball Z Kai is just a re-edit of Dragon Ball Z Season 1 - 6.The quick answer is "Dragon Ball Z - Season 7-9" is after Kai. Then after that is Dragon Ball GT.

What episode of Dragon Ball Z Kai does Goku turn Super Saiyan?

Dragon Ball Z Kai episode 47

Will gohan turn super saiyan in Dragon Ball Z Kai?

If he changed in Dragon Ball Z, then he will in Kai. Kai is simply a shorter repeat of the original DBZ

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