Dragon Ball on Cartoon Network India: The Definitive Guide
List of All Dragon Ball Episodes aired on Cartoon Network India
For Indian anime fans, Dragon Ball franchise holds a special status. Whether you grew up watching Goku’s adventures on Toonami or just discovered the series, the return of the original Dragon Ball on Cartoon Network India was a major event.
The original 1986 Dragon Ball series received a brand new Hindi dub for its 2024 revival on CN India. The series also received regional dubbing in other Indian languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam for the first time. With Cartoon Network India refocusing on anime, this marks a significant revival for this classic anime in India after a decade.
In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Dragon Ball’s revival on CN India, so let’s dive in! 🚀
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History of Dragon Ball on Cartoon Network India
Previous Broadcast & Hiatus (2009-2010)
Dragon Ball first aired on Cartoon Network India around 2009–2010 in Hindi dub (along with English feed). However, the series did not fully air, as the broadcast went on an indefinite hiatus, leaving many fans disappointed.
During the 2010s, the presence of anime on Cartoon Network India started declining with a shift towards more homegrown animation. So most of the time slots were dedicated to Indian produced animation, with the rest occupied by a handful of Western cartoons.
Post-Pandemic Anime Resurgence (2020s)
The 2020s witnessed a revival of anime on Cartoon Network India, driven by the post-pandemic anime boom in the country. Leading the resurgence were titles like Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Z Kai, My Hero Academia, and One Piece, featuring arcs such as Land of Wano and East Blue.
With anime becoming a major focus again, Dragon Ball 1986 series made its full-fledged return in 2024, now supported by a more structured approach to dubbing and airing.
Revival, Hindi Re-Dub & Multi-Language Expansion (2024)
This latest airing of Dragon Ball on Cartoon Network India wasn’t a re-run of the 2009 dub—it’s a completely renewed broadcast with a brand-new Hindi dub. Possible Key reasons for the re-dub include:
- The original Hindi dub was incomplete due to the show’s early hiatus.
- Cartoon Network India adopted a new voice cast for anime in the 2020s, already used in Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball Kai.
- The 2024 version includes regional language dubs—Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, which were not available in 2009–2010 run.
With this revamped release, Dragon Ball reached a broader Indian audience than ever before.
TV Schedule & Broadcast History (2024 Run)
After a decade of absence, Dragon Ball 1989 series was revived on Cartoon Network India with a fresh Hindi dub, alongside Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam versions. The series premiered on August 25, 2024, following a weekly Sunday broadcast schedule of 2:00 PM.
Below is the complete broadcast history and airdates for all Dragon Ball seasons aired on Cartoon Network India after the 2024 revival.
| Season & Story Arc | Release Date (CN India) | TV Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1: Emperor Pilaf Saga | Premiere Date: Aug 25, 2024 Date Ended: Sep 08, 2024 | Sundays, 2:00 PM |
| Season 2: Tournament Saga | Premiere Date: Sep 15, 2024 Date Ended: Sep 29, 2024 | Sundays, 2:00 PM |
| Season 3: Red Ribbon Army Saga | Premiere Date: Oct 06, 2024 Date Ended: Oct 27, 2024 | Sundays, 2:00 PM |
| Season 4: General Blue Saga | Premiere Date: Oct 27, 2024 Date Ended: Nov 10, 2024 | Sundays, 2:00 PM |
List of Dragon Ball Episodes aired on Cartoon Network India
Season 1: Emperor Pilaf Saga
The first season introduces Goku’s early adventures, his first encounters with Bulma, Yamcha, Master Roshi, and the legendary Dragon Balls.
| No. | No. in Season | Episode Title | Original Airdate (Japan) | Indian Air Date (Cartoon Network) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | The Secret of the Dragon Balls | Feb 26, 1986 | Aug 25, 2024 |
| 02 | 02 | The Emperor’s Quest | Mar 05, 1986 | Aug 25, 2024 |
| 03 | 03 | The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi | Mar 12, 1986 | Aug 25, 2024 |
| 04 | 04 | Oolong the Terrible | Mar 19, 1986 | Aug 25, 2024 |
| 05 | 05 | Yamcha the Desert Bandit | Mar 26, 1986 | Aug 25, 2024 |
| 06 | 06 | Keep an Eye on the Dragon Balls | Apr 02, 1986 | Sep 01, 2024 |
| 07 | 07 | The Ox King on Fire Mountain | Apr 09, 1986 | Sep 01, 2024 |
| 08 | 08 | The Kamehameha Wave | Apr 16, 1986 | Sep 01, 2024 |
| 09 | 09 | Boss Rabbit’s Magic Touch | Apr 23, 1986 | Sep 01, 2024 |
| 10 | 10 | The Dragon Balls are Stolen! | Apr 30, 1986 | Sep 08, 2024 |
| 11 | 11 | The Penalty is Pinball | May 07, 1986 | Sep 08, 2024 |
| 12 | 12 | A Wish to the Eternal Dragon | May 14, 1986 | Sep 08, 2024 |
| 13 | 13 | The Legend of Goku | May 21, 1986 | Sep 08, 2024 |
Season 2: Tournament Saga
Goku begins his martial arts training under Master Roshi and competes in the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament.
| No. | No. in Season | Episode Title | Original Airdate (Japan) | Indian Air Date (Cartoon Network) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 01 | Goku’s Rival | May 28, 1986 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| 15 | 02 | Look Out for Launch | Jun 04, 1986 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| 16 | 03 | Find That Stone! | Jun 11, 1986 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| 17 | 04 | Milk Delivery | Jun 18, 1986 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| 18 | 05 | The Turtle Hermit Way | Jun 25, 1986 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| 19 | 06 | The Tournament Begins | Jul 02, 1986 | Sep 22, 2024 |
| 20 | 07 | Elimination Round | Jul 09, 1986 | Sep 22, 2024 |
| 21 | 08 | Smells Like Trouble | Jul 16, 1986 | Sep 22, 2024 |
| 22 | 09 | Quarterfinals Begin | Jul 23, 1986 | Sep 22, 2024 |
| 23 | 10 | Monster Beast Giran | Jul 30, 1986 | Sep 29, 2024 |
| 24 | 11 | Krillin’s Frantic Attack! | Aug 06, 1986 | Sep 29, 2024 |
| 25 | 12 | Danger From Above | Aug 13, 1986 | Sep 29, 2024 |
| 26 | 13 | The Grand Finals | Aug 20, 1986 | Sep 29, 2024 |
| 27 | 14 | Number One Under the Moon? | Aug 27, 1986 | Sep 29, 2024 |
| 28 | 15 | The Final Blow | Sep 03, 1986 | Sep 29, 2024 |
Season 3: Red Ribbon Army Saga
Goku faces the Red Ribbon Army, a powerful organization searching for the Dragon Balls.
| No. | No. in Season | Episode Title | Original Airdate (Japan) | Indian Air Date (Cartoon Network) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 01 | The Roaming Lake | Sep 10, 1986 | Oct 06, 2024 |
| 30 | 02 | Pilaf and the Mystery Force | Sep 17, 1986 | Oct 06, 2024 |
| 31 | 03 | Wedding Plans? | Sep 24, 1986 | Oct 06, 2024 |
| 32 | 04 | The Flying Fortress — Vanished! | Oct 01, 1986 | Oct 06, 2024 |
| 33 | 05 | The Legend of a Dragon | Oct 08, 1986 | Oct 06, 2024 |
| 34 | 06 | Cruel General Red | Oct 15, 1986 | Oct 13, 2024 |
| 35 | 07 | Cold Reception | Oct 22, 1986 | Oct 13, 2024 |
| 36 | 08 | Major Metallitron | Oct 29, 1986 | Oct 13, 2024 |
| 37 | 09 | Ninja Murasaki is Coming! | Nov 05, 1986 | Oct 13, 2024 |
| 38 | 10 | Five Murasakis | Nov 12, 1986 | Oct 13, 2024 |
| 39 | 11 | Mysterious Android No. 8 | Nov 19, 1986 | Oct 20, 2024 |
| 40 | 12 | Horrifying Buyon | Nov 26, 1986 | Oct 20, 2024 |
| 41 | 13 | The Fall of Muscle Tower | Dec 03, 1986 | Oct 20, 2024 |
| 42 | 14 | The Secret of Dr. Flappe | Dec 10, 1986 | Oct 20, 2024 |
| 43 | 15 | A Trip to the City | Dec 17, 1986 | Oct 20, 2024 |
| 44 | 16 | Master Thief, Hasky | Dec 24, 1986 | Oct 27, 2024 |
| 45 | 17 | Danger in the Air | Jan 07, 1987 | Oct 27, 2024 |
Season 4: General Blue Saga
Goku and his friends encounter General Blue, an elite officer of the Red Ribbon Army.
| No. | No. in Season | Episode Title | Original Airdate (Japan) | Indian Air Date (Cartoon Network) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 01 | Bulma’s Bad Day | Jan 14, 1987 | Oct 27, 2024 |
| 47 | 02 | Kame House — Found! | Jan 21, 1987 | Oct 27, 2024 |
| 48 | 03 | Deep Blue Sea | Jan 28, 1987 | Oct 27, 2024 |
| 49 | 04 | Roshi Surprise | Feb 04, 1987 | Nov 03, 2024 |
| 50 | 05 | The Trap is Sprung | Feb 11, 1987 | Nov 03, 2024 |
| 51 | 06 | Beware of Robot | Feb 18, 1987 | Nov 03, 2024 |
| 52 | 07 | The Pirate Treasure | Feb 25, 1987 | Nov 03, 2024 |
| 53 | 08 | Blue, Black and Blue | Mar 04, 1987 | Nov 03, 2024 |
| 54 | 09 | Escape From Pirate Cave | Mar 11, 1987 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| 55 | 10 | Penguin Village | Mar 18, 1987 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| 56 | 11 | Strange Visitor | Mar 25, 1987 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| 57 | 12 | Arale vs. Blue | Apr 08, 1987 | Nov 10, 2024 |
What’s Next for Dragon Ball on Cartoon Network India?
With the successful return of Dragon Ball on Cartoon Network India, the big question is: What comes next?
Will Cartoon Network Air the Full Series?
So far, only the first four seasons (up to the General Blue Saga) have been aired in the 2024 broadcast. This covered the first 57 episodes out of Dragon Ball’s total 153 episodes.
However, there’s a strong possibility that the remaining episodes—Season 5 onward—will also be broadcast. This is based on Cartoon Network India’s current track record, which includes:
- Revival of the Dragon Ball franchise with series like Dragon Ball Z Kai and Dragon Ball Super on the channel in the 2020s.
- Broadcast of 6+ seasons of My Hero Academia (2023-2024).
- Broadcast of One Piece starting from East Blue Saga (Season 1), after the conclusion of One Piece: Wano Arc.
These key factors strongly suggest the possibility that new episodes of Dragon Ball will return on CN India in the near future. We will update this article as more details get announced.
