-13movie- -2sp- -4ova- -dbnl- - Ws-jump Free - Dragon Ball Z -01-291-

Original Video Animations (OVAs) in the DBZ universe are rare and often strange. The inclusion of four OVAs implies a comprehensive deep dive into the franchise's obscure corners. This typically includes titles like Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (the rare footage often sought by completists), Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! , and Episode of Bardock . These are the "lost episodes" of the franchise, varying in quality but invaluable for historical completion.

Complete Order/Timeline for Episodes/Movies/Specials? : r/dbz Original Video Animations (OVAs) in the DBZ universe

Dragon Ball Z Timeline Explained | All Movies 1 - 13 & OVAs Part 3 Son Goku and His Friends Return

Most are tied to Weekly Shōnen Jump events (see “WS-Jump” below). Complete Order/Timeline for Episodes/Movies/Specials

: These are the original 13 theatrical films released during the era. They feature iconic non-canon villains like -2Sp- (Special Episodes)

The first segment, -01-291- , refers to the original broadcast run of Dragon Ball Z . Unlike modern seasonal anime, DBZ ran continuously from April 1989 to January 1996.