Filler list
If you want to watch Dragon Ball without filler, follow this order:
Dragon Ball (1986-1989) • Watch episodes 1-28, 34-41, 43-78, 84-126, 132-153 • Skip: 29-33, 42, 79-83, 127-131 (filler)
Dragon Ball Z (1989-1996) – Skip & Watch Dragon Ball Z Kai Instead • Instead of DBZ, watch Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009-2015), which removes almost all filler and improves pacing. • Watch Dragon Ball Z Kai (167 episodes total)
Dragon Ball Z: The Final Chapters (Buu Saga Kai, 2014-2015) • Watch Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters (61 episodes) • Alternative: If you prefer DBZ, watch episodes 200-291 (skip fillers).
Dragon Ball Super (2015-2018) • Watch episodes 1-3, 28-76, 88-131 • Skip: 4-27 (watch Battle of Gods and Resurrection F movies instead), 77-87 (mostly filler).
Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018) (canon movie, must-watch)
Dragon Ball Daima (2024, upcoming) (Optional, unknown if fully canon yet)
Alternative Movies to Watch Instead of Some Arcs: • Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (replaces Super episodes 4-14) • Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F (replaces Super episodes 15-27)
This order keeps things streamlined and avoids unnecessary filler. Would you prefer a list of just the episode numbers to watch?