Dragon Ball Z Introduction
Never has there been a dark force so strong and so powerful as the Saiyans. With nothing left to conquer on their own planet, the mighty Saiyan's sweep across the universe leaving a path of destruction...
... and now they've come to earth.
Dragon Ball Z is the story of Goku, his son Gohan and a handful of friends who battle for the Earth and all that's good against the deadly forces of the most incredible warrior race of all time and space. Wariors so awesome that they only have to send one of their kind to destroy entire planets.
The story unfolds as Raditz, a Saiyan who reveals that he is Goku's older brother arrives and interrupts the great peace. The ensuing battle moves mountains, uproots river and even changes the Earth's weather patterns.
In the end, Goku sacrifices his own life to ensure the end of Raditz and the safety of Earth. But before Raditz passes on, he reveals that a force of even more powerful Saiyans are coming to Earth.
So now, friends, allies and former enemies must band together to prepare for the invasion. Their best hope rests in their quest to gather the Dragon Balls and wish Goku, the only one even remotely powerful enough to stand against the mighty Saiyans, back to life... if they have enough time. That's all that's standing between the Saiyans and the Earth's total destruction.
Dragon Ball Z has some of the most evil of evil beings, fierce warriors, awesome fighting techniques and wise master of all time. The amazing characters, which critics have hailed as some of the most creative and vivid in any media today, were created by the genius of Akira Toriyama.
The constant struggle of good versus evil is played out is exotic lands and remarkable planets as the essence of human nature is brought to light. The determination and frailties, the good and the evil, the humor and quirkiness of the human race are all brought out in this epic saga.
Dramatic battles, good-natured humor and touching moments are carefully blended in a story which touches all age groups.
