Dragon Ball Z Filler List

Dragon Ball Z Filler List is a guide where we can see chapter by chapter if it is a canonical chapter for the original story, or if it is a filler chapter.

📝 Dragon Ball Z Filler Guide Manga and Anime

With Dragon Ball Z Filler Guide you will be able to know exactly which chapters of Dragon Ball Z are canonical and which are filler, and go directly to the content you are most interested in:

⚠️ Dragon Ball Z Filler List and Order to Watch

Here is the complete list of Dragon Ball Z chapters in order to watch them and with their corresponding filler chapters marked in case you want to skip those non-canonical parts of the story.

#	Title	Type	Airdate
1	The New Threat	Manga Canon	26/04/1989
2	Reunions	Manga Canon	09/05/1989
3	Unlikely Alliance	Manga Canon	10/05/1989
4	Piccolo’s Plan	Manga Canon	17/05/1989
5	Gohan’s Rage	Manga Canon	24/05/1989
6	No Time Like the Present	Manga Canon	07/06/1989
7	Day 1	Manga Canon	14/06/1989
8	Gohan Goes Bananas!	Manga Canon	21/06/1989
9	The Strangest Robot	Filler	28/06/1989
10	A New Friend	Filler	05/07/1989
11	Terror on Arlia	Mixed Canon/Filler	12/07/1989
12	Global Training	Filler	19/07/1989
13	Goz and Mez	Filler	26/07/1989
14	Princess Snake	Filler	02/08/1989
15	Dueling Piccolos	Filler	09/08/1989
16	Plight of the Children	Filler	16/08/1989
17	Pendulum Room Peril	Mixed Canon/Filler	30/08/1989
18	The End of Snake Way	Mixed Canon/Filler	06/09/1989
19	Defying Gravity	Manga Canon	13/09/1989
20	Goku’s Ancestors	Mixed Canon/Filler	20/09/1989
21	Counting Down	Manga Canon	27/09/1989
22	The Darkest Day	Manga Canon	11/10/1989
23	Saibamen Attack!	Manga Canon	18/10/1989
24	The Power of Nappa	Manga Canon	25/10/1989
25	Sacrifice	Manga Canon	31/10/1989
26	Nappa’s Rampage	Manga Canon	08/11/1989
27	Nimbus Speed	Manga Canon	22/11/1989
28	Goku’s Arrival	Manga Canon	29/11/1989
29	Lesson Number One	Manga Canon	06/12/1989
30	Goku vs. Vegeta	Manga Canon	13/12/1989
31	Saiyan Sized Secret	Manga Canon	20/12/1989
32	Spirit Bomb Away!	Manga Canon	17/01/1990
33	Hero in the Shadows	Manga Canon	24/01/1990
34	Krillin’s Offensive	Manga Canon	31/01/1990
35	Mercy	Manga Canon	07/02/1990
36	Picking Up the Pieces	Manga Canon	14/02/1990
37	Plans for Departure	Manga Canon	21/02/1990
38	Nursing Wounds	Manga Canon	28/02/1990
39	Friends or Foes?	Filler	07/03/1990
40	Held Captive	Filler	14/03/1990
41	Friends or Foes?	Filler	21/03/1990
42	The Search Continues	Filler	04/04/1990
43	A Friendly Surprise	Filler	11/04/1990
44	Brood of Evil	Mixed Canon/Filler	18/04/1990
45	Frieza Strikes!	Manga Canon	25/04/1990
46	Defying Orders	Manga Canon	02/05/1990
47	Namek’s Defense	Manga Canon	09/05/1990
48	The Hunted	Manga Canon	16/05/1990
49	The Prince Fights Back	Manga Canon	23/05/1990
50	Unexpected Problem	Manga Canon	30/05/1990
51	Vegeta has a Ball	Manga Canon	06/06/1990
52	The Past and Future	Manga Canon	20/06/1990
53	Zarbon’s Surprise	Manga Canon	27/06/1990
54	Guru’s Gift	Manga Canon	04/07/1990
55	Piccolo vs. Everyone	Manga Canon	18/07/1990
56	Zarbon’s Mission	Manga Canon	01/08/1990
57	Gohan, the Hunted	Manga Canon	08/08/1990
58	Unknown Enemies	Manga Canon	22/08/1990
59	Destination: Guru	Manga Canon	29/08/1990
60	Bulma’s Big Day	Manga Canon	05/09/1990
61	Hidden Power	Manga Canon	12/09/1990
62	New Ally, New Problem	Manga Canon	19/09/1990
63	Guldo’s Mind Binds	Manga Canon	26/09/1990
64	Recoome Unleashed	Manga Canon	24/10/1990
65	Let the Battle Begin	Manga Canon	31/10/1990
66	Goku’s New Power	Manga Canon	07/11/1990
67	A Legend Revealed	Manga Canon	14/11/1990
68	Ginyu Assault	Manga Canon	21/11/1990
69	Incredible Force!	Manga Canon	28/11/1990
70	Frieza Approaches	Manga Canon	05/12/1990
71	Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku	Manga Canon	12/12/1990
72	Calling the Eternal Dragon	Manga Canon	19/12/1990
73	Gohan-Defeat Your Dad!	Manga Canon	16/01/1991
74	Captain Ginyu… The Frog	Manga Canon	23/01/1991
75	Password is Porunga	Manga Canon	30/01/1991
76	Piccolo’s Return	Manga Canon	06/02/1991
77	The Fusion	Manga Canon	13/02/1991
78	Fighting Power: One Million??	Manga Canon	20/02/1991
79	Gohan Attacks	Manga Canon	27/02/1991
80	Piccolo the Super-Namek	Manga Canon	06/03/1991
81	Deja vu	Manga Canon	13/03/1991
82	Frieza’s Second Transformation	Manga Canon	20/03/1991
83	Another Transformation?	Manga Canon	27/03/1991
84	Dende’s Demise	Manga Canon	03/04/1991
85	The Renewed Goku	Manga Canon	10/04/1991
86	The End of Vegeta	Manga Canon	17/04/1991
87	The Ultimate Battle	Manga Canon	24/04/1991
88	Clash of the Super Powers	Manga Canon	01/05/1991
89	Frieza’s Boast	Manga Canon	08/05/1991
90	Bold and Fearless	Manga Canon	15/05/1991
91	Embodiment of Fire	Manga Canon	22/05/1991
92	Trump Card	Manga Canon	29/05/1991
93	Keep the Chance Alive	Manga Canon	05/06/1991
94	Power of the Spirit	Manga Canon	12/06/1991
95	Transformed at Last	Manga Canon	19/06/1991
96	Explosion of Anger	Manga Canon	26/06/1991
97	Namek’s Destruction	Manga Canon	03/07/1991
98	A Final Attack	Manga Canon	10/07/1991
99	Approaching Destruction	Manga Canon	17/07/1991
100	Gohan Returns	Filler	24/07/1991
101	The Last Wish	Manga Canon	31/07/1991
102	Duel on a Vanishing Planet	Filler	07/08/1991
103	Pathos of Frieza	Manga Canon	14/08/1991
104	Frieza Defeated!!	Manga Canon	21/08/1991
105	Mighty Blast of Rage	Manga Canon	28/08/1991
106	Namek’s Explosion… Goku’s End?	Manga Canon	04/09/1991
107	Goku’s Alive!!	Manga Canon	11/09/1991
108	The Heavens Tremble	Filler	18/09/1991
109	Black Fog of Terror	Filler	25/09/1991
110	Battle in Kami’s Lookout	Filler	02/10/1991
111	Fight With Piccolo	Filler	09/10/1991
112	Call For Restoration	Filler	16/10/1991
113	Suicidal Course	Filler	23/10/1991
114	Extreme Measures	Filler	30/10/1991
115	The World Awakens	Filler	06/11/1991
116	Brief Chance for Victory	Filler	13/11/1991
117	Krillin’s Proposal	Filler	20/11/1991
118	Frieza’s Counterattack	Manga Canon	27/11/1991
119	The Mysterious Youth	Manga Canon	04/12/1991
120	Another Super Saiyan?	Manga Canon	11/12/1991
121	Welcome Back Goku	Manga Canon	18/12/1991
122	Mystery Revealed	Manga Canon	15/01/1992
123	Goku’s Special Technique	Manga Canon	22/01/1992
124	Z Warriors Prepare	Filler	29/01/1992
125	Goku’s Ordeal	Filler	05/02/1992
126	The Androids Appear	Manga Canon	12/02/1992
127	A Handy Trick	Manga Canon	19/02/1992
128	Double Trouble for Goku	Manga Canon	26/02/1992
129	Upgrade to Super Saiyan	Manga Canon	04/03/1992
130	The Secret of Dr. Gero	Manga Canon	11/03/1992
131	More Androids?!	Manga Canon	18/03/1992
132	Follow Dr. Gero	Manga Canon	25/03/1992
133	Nightmare Comes True	Manga Canon	01/04/1992
134	Goku’s Assassin	Manga Canon	08/04/1992
135	Deadly Beauty	Manga Canon	15/04/1992
136	No Match for the Androids	Manga Canon	22/04/1992
137	Last Ditch Effort	Manga Canon	29/04/1992
138	Closing In	Manga Canon	06/05/1992
139	Unwelcome Discovery	Manga Canon	13/05/1992
140	Seized with Fear	Manga Canon	20/05/1992
141	The Reunion	Manga Canon	27/05/1992
142	Borrowed Powers	Manga Canon	03/06/1992
143	His Name is Cell	Manga Canon	10/06/1992
144	Piccolo’s Folly	Manga Canon	17/06/1992
145	Laboratory Basement	Manga Canon	24/06/1992
146	Our Hero Awakes	Manga Canon	01/07/1992
147	Time Chamber	Manga Canon	08/07/1992
148	The Monster Is Coming	Manga Canon	15/07/1992
149	He’s Here	Manga Canon	22/07/1992
150	Up to Piccolo	Manga Canon	29/07/1992
151	Silent Warrior	Manga Canon	05/08/1992
152	Say Goodbye, 17	Manga Canon	12/08/1992
153	Sacrifice	Manga Canon	19/08/1992
154	Saiyans Emerge	Manga Canon	26/08/1992
155	Super Vegeta	Manga Canon	02/09/1992
156	Bow to the Prince	Manga Canon	09/09/1992
157	Hour of Temptation	Manga Canon	16/09/1992
158	Krillin’s Decision.	Manga Canon	23/09/1992
159	The Last Defense	Manga Canon	30/09/1992
160	Cell is Complete	Manga Canon	14/10/1992
161	Vegeta Must Pay	Manga Canon	21/10/1992
162	Trunks Ascends	Manga Canon	28/10/1992
163	Saving Throw	Manga Canon	04/11/1992
164	Ghosts from Tomorrow	Manga Canon	11/11/1992
165	The Cell Games	Manga Canon	18/11/1992
166	What is the Tournament?	Manga Canon	25/11/1992
167	The Doomsday Broadcast	Manga Canon	02/12/1992
168	Meet Me in the Ring	Manga Canon	09/12/1992
169	No Worries Here	Manga Canon	16/12/1992
170	A Girl Named Lime	Filler	13/01/1993
171	Memories of Gohan	Filler	20/01/1993
172	A New Guardian	Manga Canon	27/01/1993
173	Dende’s Dragon	Manga Canon	03/02/1993
174	The Puzzle of General Tao	Filler	10/02/1993
175	The Games Begin	Manga Canon	17/02/1993
176	Losers Fight First	Manga Canon	03/03/1993
177	Goku vs. Cell	Manga Canon	10/03/1993
178	Cell’s Bag of Tricks	Manga Canon	17/03/1993
179	No More Rules	Manga Canon	31/03/1993
180	The Fight is Over	Manga Canon	07/04/1993
181	Faith in a Boy	Manga Canon	14/04/1993
182	Gohan’s Plea	Manga Canon	21/04/1993
183	Android Explosion	Manga Canon	28/04/1993
184	Cell Juniors Attack!	Manga Canon	05/05/1993
185	Awakening	Manga Canon	12/05/1993
186	The Unstoppable Gohan	Manga Canon	19/05/1993
187	Cell’s Break Down	Manga Canon	26/05/1993
188	A Hero’s Farewell	Manga Canon	02/06/1993
189	Cell Returns!	Manga Canon	16/06/1993
190	The Horror Won’t End	Manga Canon	23/06/1993
191	Save the World	Manga Canon	30/06/1993
192	Goku’s Decision	Manga Canon	07/07/1993
193	One More Wish	Manga Canon	14/07/1993
194	Free the Future	Manga Canon	21/07/1993
195	Warriors of the Dead	Filler	28/07/1993
196	Tournament Begins	Filler	11/08/1993
197	Water Fight	Filler	18/08/1993
198	Final Round	Filler	25/08/1993
199	Goku vs. Pikkon	Filler	01/09/1993
200	Gohan Goes to High School	Manga Canon	08/09/1993
201	I am Saiyaman!	Manga Canon	15/09/1993
202	Gohan’s First Date	Filler	29/09/1993
203	Rescue Videl	Filler	20/10/1993
204	Blackmail	Mixed Canon/Filler	27/10/1993
205	I’ll Fight Too!	Manga Canon	03/11/1993
206	The Newest Super Saiyan	Manga Canon	10/11/1993
207	Take Flight, Videl	Manga Canon	17/11/1993
208	Gather for the Tournament	Manga Canon	24/11/1993
209	Camera Shy	Manga Canon	08/12/1993
210	The World Tournament	Manga Canon	15/12/1993
211	Trunks vs. Goten	Manga Canon	22/12/1993
212	Best of the Boys	Manga Canon	12/01/1994
213	Big Trouble, Little Trunks	Manga Canon	19/01/1994
214	Who Will Fight Who?	Manga Canon	26/01/1994
215	Forfeit of Piccolo	Manga Canon	02/02/1994
216	A Dark and Secret Power	Manga Canon	09/02/1994
217	Videl Is Crushed	Manga Canon	16/02/1994
218	Identities Revealed	Manga Canon	23/02/1994
219	Energy Drain	Manga Canon	02/03/1994
220	The Wizard’s Curse	Manga Canon	09/03/1994
221	King of the Demons	Manga Canon	16/03/1994
222	Vegeta Attacks	Manga Canon	23/03/1994
223	Next Up, Goku	Manga Canon	13/04/1994
224	Battle Supreme	Manga Canon	20/04/1994
225	Eighteen Unmasks	Manga Canon	27/04/1994
226	Pay to Win	Manga Canon	04/05/1994
227	Heart of a Villain	Manga Canon	18/05/1994
228	The Dark Prince Returns	Manga Canon	25/05/1994
229	Vegeta’s Pride	Mixed Canon/Filler	15/06/1994
230	The Long Awaited Fight	Manga Canon	22/06/1994
231	Magic Ball of Buu	Manga Canon	29/06/1994
232	Buu is Hatched	Manga Canon	06/07/1994
233	The Losses Begin	Manga Canon	13/07/1994
234	The Terror of Mr. Buu	Manga Canon	27/07/1994
235	Meal Time	Manga Canon	03/08/1994
236	The Warrior’s Decision	Manga Canon	17/08/1994
237	Final Atonement	Manga Canon	24/08/1994
238	Evil Lives On	Manga Canon	31/08/1994
239	Find the Dragon Balls	Manga Canon	07/09/1994
240	Revival	Manga Canon	21/09/1994
241	Global Announcement	Manga Canon	28/09/1994
242	Learn to Fuse!	Manga Canon	12/10/1994
243	The Z Sword	Manga Canon	19/10/1994
244	Race to Capsule Corp.	Manga Canon	02/11/1994
245	Super Saiyan 3?!	Manga Canon	09/11/1994
246	Buu’s Mutiny	Manga Canon	16/11/1994
247	The Fusion Dance	Manga Canon	23/11/1994
248	Goku’s Time is Up	Manga Canon	30/11/1994
249	Return to Other World	Manga Canon	07/12/1994
250	Out from the Broken Sword	Manga Canon	14/12/1994
251	Gotenks Is Born	Mixed Canon/Filler	21/12/1994
252	Unlikely Friendship	Manga Canon	11/01/1995
253	I Kill No More	Manga Canon	25/01/1995
254	The Evil of Men	Manga Canon	01/02/1995
255	Buu Against Buu	Manga Canon	08/02/1995
256	Empty Planet	Manga Canon	15/02/1995
257	Time Struggle	Manga Canon	22/02/1995
258	Super Moves of Gotenks	Manga Canon	01/03/1995
259	Trapped In Forever	Manga Canon	08/03/1995
260	Feeding Frenzy	Manga Canon	15/03/1995
261	Gotenks Is Awesome!	Manga Canon	22/03/1995
262	Unlucky Break	Manga Canon	26/04/1995
263	A Whole New Gohan	Manga Canon	03/05/1995
264	Search for Survivors	Manga Canon	17/05/1995
265	Majin-Buu Transforms	Manga Canon	24/05/1995
266	The Old Kai’s Weapon	Manga Canon	31/05/1995
267	Ready to Fuse?	Manga Canon	07/06/1995
268	Union of Rivals	Manga Canon	28/06/1995
269	Meet Vegito	Manga Canon	05/07/1995
270	Rip in the Universe	Manga Canon	12/07/1995
271	Vegito… Downsized	Manga Canon	19/07/1995
272	The Incredible Fighting Candy	Manga Canon	26/07/1995
273	The Innards of Buu	Manga Canon	02/08/1995
274	Mind Trap	Filler	09/08/1995
275	Deadly Vision	Manga Canon	16/08/1995
276	Evil Kid Buu!	Manga Canon	23/08/1995
277	End of Earth	Manga Canon	06/09/1995
278	True Saiyans Fight Alone	Manga Canon	13/09/1995
279	Battle for the Universe Begins	Manga Canon	20/09/1995
280	Vegeta’s Respect	Manga Canon	18/10/1995
281	Minute of Desperation	Manga Canon	01/11/1995
282	Old Buu Emerges	Manga Canon	08/11/1995
283	Earth Reborn	Manga Canon	15/11/1995
284	Call to Action	Manga Canon	22/11/1995
285	People of Earth Unite	Manga Canon	29/11/1995
286	Spirit Bomb Triumphant	Manga Canon	13/12/1995
287	Celebrations with Majin Buu	Mixed Canon/Filler	20/12/1995
288	He’s Always Late	Filler	10/01/1996
289	Granddaughter Pan	Manga Canon	17/01/1996
290	Buu’s Reincarnation	Manga Canon	24/01/1996
291	Goku’s Next Journey	Manga Canon	31/01/1996

🐉 What is Dragon Ball Z: Anime and Manga

Dragon Ball Z is one of the most popular anime series in history. It is also an important part of many people’s childhood, and is still a great series today. Dragon Ball Z is about Goku, who was sent to Earth as a baby and raised by Grandpa Gohan. Goku grows into an adult with superhuman strength and uses his abilities to defend his home planet against evil villains like Vegeta and Frieza. Along the way he meets new friends like Trunks, Krillin, Piccolo and many others who join him in his adventures through space and time.

The story is what makes Dragon Ball Z so great. The plot twists are incredible, and it’s hard to predict exactly what will happen next. If you like action anime and want something to make you think, you should watch this series. You won’t regret it.

🔮Dragon Ball Z Characters

• Goku

Goku, the main character of the series, is a Saiyan (a warrior race) who lives on Earth with his family. He has a tail and is able to transform into a Super Saiyan when he gets angry enough. He is also very strong.

Goku’s family was killed by another Saiyan named Piccolo Daimao, who wanted to rule the world with his minions Tambourine and Drum. Goku had some adventures with Bulma (also an Earthling), Krillin (another human), Yamcha (another human) and Puar before going on adventures without them.

• Vegeta

Vegeta is the prince of the Saiyan race. He was born on Planet Vegeta, and although he was a prince, he was not treated very well by his father King Vegeta. His father didn’t like him because he wasn’t as strong as his brother Tarble (Vegeta’s uncle), or even Goku, who had beaten him in a fight at one point in his childhood.

When Vegeta meets Goku for the first time, he tells him that they should ally so they can rule Earth together after winning the tournament, but when Goku said no thanks to this offer, they became enemies. Although they were enemies at first, later during Dragon Ball Z it seems that they both want peace between them, which makes them allies again, until Frieza arrives back on Earth and tries to destroy everything once more, but luckily they are all teleported thanks to Shenron (the magic dragon) who lived deep inside Mount Paozu, where they all landed after being teleported away from death!

• Broly

Broly is the main antagonist. He is a Saiyan who was abandoned as a baby and raised by Paragus, a former Saiyan Army general. Broly’s power level is so great that even Goku has difficulty fighting him at first.

Broly is one of the most powerful characters in all of Dragon Ball Z; he defeats Goku and Gohan when they team up against him during their initial encounter on the New Planet Vegeta (formerly Earth). The second time they meet, Broly has become “Super” thanks to exposure to multiple doses of Blutz Waves (these waves are emitted by the two meteors that were sent towards the New Planet Vegeta by Cooler). This allows him to power up without limit until his body can’t take it anymore and self-destructs.

In addition to being strong enough to defeat Goku’s Super Saiyan form with ease, Broly also has many powers at his disposal, such as an energy field capable of repelling attacks without harming himself or others within range; teleportation; telekinesis; shockwaves generated by striking solid rock surfaces behind him; rapid regeneration abilities, including growing entire limbs within seconds of being severed through sword/blade slashes, but only when using Blutz wave radiation from meteors in the vicinity; high level of telekinetic control over objects ranging from rocks thrown halfway across battlefields towards opponents during fights that then explode upon contact with something else causing massive explosions across entire regions around him.

• Piccolo

Piccolo is a Namekian and is the strongest warrior on Earth. He is the son of King Piccolo and Queen Piccolo.

Piccolo’s first appearance was in a movie, so he has no special powers like Goku or Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z.

• Gohan

Gohan is the second son of Goku and Chi-Chi. He is half saiyan and half human, making him the first hybrid saiyan. Gohan was trained by his father at a very young age to harness his potential and turn him into a powerful fighting machine, but his true strength comes from the heart and purity of character instilled in him by his mother Chi-Chi and Bulma (his stepmother).

In Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2, Gohan’s power level at 500 years old is more than 20 times that of an average adult Earthling when he was only 11 years old. As Super Saiyan 2 in this video game, Gohan’s power level reaches 80 million units, higher than any other Earthling in history except Goku himself! He also has access to some useful moves, such as the Kamehameha Wave, which can cause serious damage if used correctly without the need for strategy.

• Cell

Cell is Dr. Gero’s latest creation from his computer. Cell has a perfect form and is the strongest enemy in the Dragon Ball Z series. He can regenerate and even revive if he is killed, so he is basically immortal. In addition, Cell is one of the most evil enemies in all of Dragon Ball Z, making him one of the most dangerous characters in this universe.

Finally, because of his incredible power, Cell is one of the most powerful characters to ever appear on TV or film, or anywhere else for that matter.

• Trunks

Trunks is a Saiyan from the future, who travels to the past to warn Goku about a powerful enemy coming for him. Trunks has a sword called the Sword of Hope and can cut through anything or travel through time with it. He also wears a suit that resembles Goku’s orange gi but with sleeves, boots and gloves.

• Krillin

Krillin is a human, but he is also Goku’s best friend. He is a master of martial arts and loves to fight.

• Master Roshi

Master Roshi is a pervert – no, really! He has a reputation for being quite the ladies’ man, and not just because he’s incredibly strong. His charm is undeniable, just look at all the women he has slept with over the years: Bulma, Mai, Puar… the list is endless.

Master Roshi is also one of the strongest warriors on Earth. Don’t let his age fool you; this guy can still pack a punch that would make your jaw drop to your feet if he hit you with it. This martial arts master has been training Goku since our favorite Saiyan was just a baby. And what better teacher for an aspiring warrior than someone who once managed to kill Shenron himself? Master Roshi taught Goku everything from basic fighting moves to advanced techniques like the Kamehameha Wave.

Master Roshi is another character who deserves credit for starting one of the most iconic schools in DBZ: The Turtle School! Since its founding over 200 years ago, this kung fu school has produced some of Earth’s greatest warriors such as King Piccolo or Vegeta himself (although both eventually decided they wanted nothing but destruction).