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! 🚀

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.

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.

Season 2: Tournament Saga

Goku begins his martial arts training under Master Roshi and competes in the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament.

Season 3: Red Ribbon Army Saga

Goku faces the Red Ribbon Army, a powerful organization searching for the Dragon Balls.

Season 4: General Blue Saga

Goku and his friends encounter General Blue, an elite officer of the Red Ribbon Army.

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.

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