Dragon Ball Z Kai on Cartoon Network India: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu – Complete Guide Dragon Ball Z Kai in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam dubs Broadcast History on Cartoon Network India.
Dragon Ball Z Kai premiered on Cartoon Network India in 2023, bringing the iconic franchise back to Indian television in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. As a remastered version of Dragon Ball Z, the series features improved visuals and a faster-paced story with reduced filler.
This post serves as a complete guide to Dragon Ball Z Kai on Cartoon Network India, covering its broadcast history, TV schedule, episode guide, and multi-language dub availability in India.
Table of Contents
About Dragon Ball Z Kai
Dragon Ball Z Kai is a remastered version of Dragon Ball Z, produced by Toei Animation and based on the manga by Akira Toriyama. Originally released in Japan between 2009 and 2015, the series was created to commemorate the franchise’s anniversary with updated visuals and improved pacing.
Unlike the original Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Z Kai removes most of the anime-original filler and closely follows the manga storyline, resulting in a more streamlined viewing experience. The series covers the same major story arcs, from the arrival of the Saiyans to the final battle with Majin Buu.
Dragon Ball Z Kai on Cartoon Network India – Overview
Dragon Ball Z Kai was first announced for Indian television in February 2023 during Comic Con Mumbai, where Cartoon Network India revealed that the series would air on the channel in the summer lineup.
The anime officially premiered on April 16, 2023, marking the first-ever broadcast of the remastered series on Cartoon Network India. It aired in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, making it one of the most widely localized Dragon Ball broadcasts in India.
Cartoon Network India has been home to the Dragon Ball franchise since the early 2000s, when Dragon Ball Z first aired in English on the Toonami block. The series later expanded into Hindi dubs during the mid-to-late 2000s, along with broadcasts of the original Dragon Ball (1986).
The 2023 premiere of Dragon Ball Z Kai came as part of a broader revival of anime on Indian television, following the success of Dragon Ball Super in 2022. Unlike earlier broadcasts, Dragon Ball Z Kai featured a complete run in multiple Indian languages, airing all 167 episodes.
Phase 1: Initial Broadcast (Season 1–3)
Airdate: Apr 16, 2023 – Jul 23, 2023
Story Arcs: Saiyan, Frieza, and Androids sagas.
Aired on Sundays at 1:00 PM.
Phase 2: Expanded Weekend Run (Season 4–7)
Airdate: Aug 05, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
Story Arcs: Cell Games, World Tournament, Majin Buu, and final sagas.
This shift coincided with the premiere of My Hero Academia in September 2023.
TV Schedule & Airdates on Cartoon Network India
Dragon Ball Z Kai on Cartoon Network India aired on a weekly afternoon slot at 1:00 PM, with the schedule evolving across different phases of its broadcast, airing multiple episodes in each telecast.
Season (Poster)
Season / Arc
Date Released (First Episode)
Date Finished (Last Episode)
Schedule (IST)
Saiyan Saga
Apr 16, 2023
Apr 30, 2023
Sunday 1:00 PM
Frieza Saga
May 07, 2023
Jun 11, 2023
Sunday 1:00 PM
Androids Saga
Jun 18, 2023
Jul 23, 2023
Sunday 1:00 PM
Cell Games Saga
Aug 05, 2023
Aug 13, 2023
Sat & Sun 1:00 PM
World Tournament Saga
Aug 19, 2023
Sep 03, 2023
Sat & Sun 1:00 PM
Majin Buu Saga
Sep 09, 2023
Sep 30, 2023
Saturday 1:00 PM
Evil Buu Saga
Oct 08, 2023
Nov 12, 2023
Sunday 11:00 AM
Dragon Ball Z Kai Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada Dubs
Dragon Ball Z Kai aired on Cartoon Network India in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, with all language options available simultaneously through the channel’s multi-audio feed. This marked an expansion from the earlier 2022 rollout of Dragon Ball Super on CN India, which was limited to Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs.
With the addition of Malayalam and Kannada, Dragon Ball Z Kai helped establish a standard five-language anime broadcast format on Cartoon Network India. This approach was later continued across other titles such as My Hero Academia, One Piece: East Blue Saga, and One Piece: Land of Wano, making multi-language accessibility a consistent part of the channel’s anime lineup.
Dragon Ball Z Kai Episode Guide (Cartoon Network India)
This is the complete episode guide for Dragon Ball Z Kai based on its broadcast on Cartoon Network India in 2023.
Season 1: Saiyan Saga
Dragon Ball Z Kai – Official Trailer (Cartoon Network India)
Ep. No.
No. in Season
Episode Title
Original Airdate
CN India Airdate
01
01
Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku!
Apr 05, 2009
Apr 16, 2023
02
02
The Enemy Is Goku`s Older Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors!
Apr 12, 2009
Apr 16, 2023
03
03
A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo`s Desperate Attack!
Apr 19, 2009
Apr 16, 2023
04
04
Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!
Apr 26, 2009
Apr 16, 2023
05
05
Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan!
May 03, 2009
Apr 16, 2023
06
06
The End of Snake Way! King Kai`s Bizarre Test!
May 10, 2009
Apr 16, 2023
07
07
The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku`s Race Against the Clock!
May 17, 2009
Apr 16, 2023
08
08
Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner Than Expected!
May 24, 2009
Apr 23, 2023
09
09
Yamcha`s Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!
May 31, 2009
Apr 23, 2023
10
10
Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien`s Screaming Tri-Beam!
Jun 07, 2009
Apr 23, 2023
11
11
Will Goku Make It in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!
Jun 14, 2009
Apr 23, 2023
12
12
Farewell, Piccolo! Goku`s Furious Counterattack!
Jun 21, 2009
Apr 23, 2023
13
13
The Power of the Kaio-Ken! Goku vs. Vegeta!
Jun 28, 2009
Apr 23, 2023
14
14
An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta`s Terrible Transformation!
Jul 05, 2009
Apr 30, 2023
15
15
Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb!
Jul 12, 2009
Apr 30, 2023
16
16
Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan!
Jul 19, 2009
Apr 30, 2023
17
17
Dawn of a Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope Is Piccolo`s Homeland!
Aug 02, 2009
Apr 30, 2023
18
18
The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!
Headlong Rush Into Catastrophe! A One-Hour Time Limit!
Dec 28, 2014
Oct 08, 2023
144
04
Training Complete! You’re Finished Now, Majin Buu!
Jan 11, 2015
Oct 08, 2023
145
05
Eliminating Buu with Ghosts: A Knockout Kamikaze Attack!
Jan 18, 2015
Oct 08, 2023
146
06
Gotenks’ Ace in the Hole! Transformation! Super Gotenks 3!
Jan 25, 2015
Oct 08, 2023
147
07
On a Roll! Buu-Buu-Volleyball!
Feb 01, 2015
Oct 15, 2023
148
08
Thanks for Waiting, Everyone! A Reborn Gohan Heads for Earth!
Feb 08, 2015
Oct 15, 2023
149
09
Buu Overwhelmed! Ultimate Gohan’s Super Power!
Feb 15, 2015
Oct 15, 2023
150
10
Buu’s Sinister Scheme: Gotenks Is Absorbed
Mar 01, 2015
Oct 15, 2023
151
11
The Elder Kai’s Brainstorm! Return to Life, Goku!
Mar 15, 2015
Oct 15, 2023
152
12
Miracles Happen Once… Will Goku and He Make the Ultimate Combination?
Mar 22, 2015
Oct 22, 2023
153
13
Invincible! The Ultimate Warrior Vegito
Mar 29, 2015
Oct 22, 2023
154
14
Buu’s Ace in the Hole! The Warriors Are Absorbed!
Apr 05, 2015
Oct 22, 2023
155
15
Rescue Gohan and the Others! Goku and Vegeta’s Infiltration Mission!
Apr 12, 2015
Oct 22, 2023
156
16
Emergency Escape from the Body! Buu’s Retrogression Into Evil!
Apr 19, 2015
Oct 29, 2023
157
17
Earth Destroyed! The Initial Buu’s Nefarious Strike
Apr 26, 2015
Oct 29, 2023
158
18
A Final Showdown at the Summit! Face-Off in the World of the Kais!
May 03, 2015
Oct 29, 2023
159
19
Hang In There, Kakarot! You Are No. 1!
May 10, 2015
Oct 29, 2023
160
20
A One-Minute Match-Up! Vegeta’s Life-Threatening Stall for Time!
May 17, 2015
Nov 05, 2023
161
21
An Inspired Strategy Make Two Wishes Come True!
May 24, 2015
Nov 05, 2023
162
22
Share Your Spirit Energy with Me! I’m Making a Huge Spirit Bomb!
May 31, 2015
Nov 05, 2023
163
23
You Are the Savior of the World! Everybody’s Spirit Bomb Completed!
Jun 07, 2015
Nov 05, 2023
164
24
You Really Are the Greatest, Goku!! The Termination of Majin Buu
Jun 14, 2015
Nov 12, 2023
165
25
Peace Returns! A Time of Rest for the Warriors!
Jun 21, 2015
Nov 12, 2023
166
26
And So, Ten Years Later… A Long-Awaited World Martial Arts Tournament!
Jun 28, 2015
Nov 12, 2023
167
27
Even Stronger! Goku’s Dream Never Ends!
Jun 28, 2015
Nov 12, 2023
NOTES:
Scheduled changed from Saturdays at 1:00 PM to Sundays at 11 AM.
Dragon Ball Z Kai Episodes & Season Breakdown
Dragon Ball Z Kai consists of 167 episodes in its international version, which was the version broadcast on Cartoon Network India. In comparison, the original Japanese broadcast featured 159 episodes, with differences primarily in the later arcs.
As a result, the original 291 episodes of Dragon Ball Z were streamlined into a shorter, more faithful adaptation of the manga. Notably, the World Tournament Saga and Evil Buu Saga have different episode counts between versions:
Saiyan Saga: 18 episodes
Frieza Saga: 36 episodes
Androids Saga: 28 episodes
Cell Games Saga: 16 episodes
World Tournament Saga: 17 episodes (Japan) / 24 episodes (International)
April 5, 2009 – March 27, 2011 (S1-4) April 6, 2014 – June 28, 2015 (S5-7)
Original Network:
Fuji Television
Indian Network:
Cartoon Network India
Indian Run:
Apr 16, 2023 – Jul 23, 2023 (S1-3) Aug 05, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
Languages (India):
Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Comedy
Demographic:
Shounen
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
When did Dragon Ball Z Kai air on Cartoon Network India?
Dragon Ball Z Kai premiered on Cartoon Network India on April 16, 2023, and completed its run on November 12, 2023, covering all 167 episodes.
How many episodes are in Dragon Ball Z Kai?
Dragon Ball Z Kai has 167 episodes in its international version, which was the version broadcast in India. The original Japanese version consists of 159 episodes.
Was Dragon Ball Z Kai fully aired in India?
Yes, all 167 episodes of Dragon Ball Z Kai were aired on Cartoon Network India, making it one of the few anime series to receive a complete television run in India.
What is the difference between Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Z Kai?
Dragon Ball Z Kai is a remastered version of Dragon Ball Z with improved visuals, updated audio, and significantly reduced filler, resulting in a faster-paced and more manga-accurate adaptation.
Mirchi Seth is an anime enthusiast and independent researcher dedicated to uncovering the forgotten History of Anime in India. He's on a mission to document every single anime that has ever aired in the country. He's also the creator behind the Anime Mirchi YouTube channel.
