In honor of the 20th anniversary of the beloved anime series Dragon Ball Z, a reimagined edition titled Dragon Ball Z Kai was launched. Toei Animation produced this version with the aim of revitalizing Z by streamlining many of its original elements and revising the script.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Dragon Ball Z Kai via streaming services such as Crunchyroll & Hulu.
Is Dragon Ball Z Kai available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Dragon Ball Z Kai is available to watch via streaming on Crunchyroll & Hulu.
Dragon Ball Z Kai is an upgraded version of the original anime featuring new graphics and audio, rather than a remake. In order to appeal to a younger audience, Dragon Ball Z Kai underwent significant alterations, such as the removal of unnecessary episodes and a reworking of the dialogue. In the anime, Goku is content and peacefully residing with his family. Sadly, his period of calm is short-lived since a visitor who claims to be his brother crashes into the planet.
It stars the voices of Masako Nozawa, Jôji Yanami, and Sean Schemmel
Watch Dragon Ball Z Kai streaming via Crunchyroll
Dragon Ball Z Kai is available to watch on Crunchyroll. Based in Coppell, Texas, Crunchyroll, LLC, it is an American entertainment firm that specializes in the distribution and licensing of anime, motion pictures, and television shows.
You can watch via Crunchyroll by following these steps:
- Go to CrunchyRoll.com
- Choose your payment plan:
- $7.99 per month (Fan)
- $9.99 per month (Mega Fan)
- $14.99 per month (Ultimate Fan)
- Enter your personal information and select ‘Create Account’
The Crunchyroll Fan plan lets users stream the service’s entire library ad-free, watch new episodes shortly after they air in Japan, and read digital manga.
The Mega Fan plan offers the same service but also lets users stream on up to four devices at a time, allows offline viewing, and provides a $15 discount off $100+ purchases in the Crunchyroll Store every three months.
The Ultimate Fan plan offers all of the above on up to six devices at once, $25 off Crunchyroll Store purchases over $100 every three months, free shipping on all purchases, and an exclusive “swag bag” after 12 months of subscribing.
Watch Dragon Ball Z Kai streaming via Hulu
Dragon Ball Z Kai is available to watch on Hulu. Hulu is an American subscription streaming service owned by The Walt Disney Company. It launched on October 29, 2007.
You can watch via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
- Choose a plan:
- $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (With Ads)
- $17.99 per month (No Ads)
Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
Dragon Ball Z Kai’ synopsis is as follows:
“Rejoin Goku and his friends in a series of cosmic battles! Toei has redubbed, recut, and cleaned up the animation of the original 1989 animated series. The show’s story arc has been refined to better follow the comic book series on which it is based. The show also features a new opening and ending. In the series, martial artist Goku, and his various friends, battle increasingly powerful enemies to defend the world against evil. Can Earth’s defender defeat demons, aliens, and other villains?”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
