This leads to the season’s greatest narrative strength: Gohan. The first season is arguably the "Gohan Show." We watch a toddler forced into a crucible of survival. The filler episodes in the wilderness, often criticized for pacing, serve a vital purpose—they strip away the safety net. We see Gohan evolve from a crying child into a warrior who ultimately strikes the final blow against Vegeta. It is a character arc that is arguably more satisfying than his father’s.

The first season of Dragon Ball Z

: Following the series' massive success on Cartoon Network's Toonami , Funimation redubbed the first 67 episodes with their internal voice cast to maintain consistency with the rest of the series.