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Series like Dragon Ball Z (1989) Finished Dragon Ball Z and want that feeling again? These are ranked by what it is actually about — its themes, its pacing, the kind of person at the centre of it — rather than the genre it was filed under. Every match says what it shares with Dragon Ball Z, and what it does not.
What did you love about Dragon Ball Z? Pick up to 3, and the matches below will be ranked around them. Optional — leave it blank for the closest overall.
Martial arts tournament Perseverance Fantasy world Shonen Post-apocalyptic landscape Good vs evil Self-improvement Martial arts Your best matches Ranked against what Dragon Ball Z is actually about, not its genre labels.
74% Reverina match Top pick 2009 · Series · Animation · Comedy
Good match
Why it matches Watched for the same thing: superpowered battles and action packed fights Also about perseverance and self-improvement More matches Each with the traits it shares with your pick.
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Built around the same good vs evil and personal growth
Also martial arts and space opera at heart What's different Not built around sacrifice Not really shonen Less violent Why this ranked above the others
Shares more of its specific themes than the others here when ranked against Dragon Ball Z.
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2015 · Series · Animation · Action & Adventure
Good match
Why it matches Watched for the same thing: superpowered battles Also about perseverance and self-improvement Also martial arts at heart Told the same way, epistolary What's different Not really space opera or shonen Not built around sacrifice or personal growth Commitment 1 season · ~50h
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Where it streams Crunchyroll Crunchyroll Amazon Channel Why this ranked above the others
The best-reviewed of the set when ranked against Dragon Ball Z.
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2007 · Series · Animation · Action & Adventure
Good match
Why it matches Also about perseverance and self-improvement Also shonen and martial arts at heart Watched for the same thing: action packed fights Told the same way, epistolary What's different Not really space opera Not built around sacrifice or personal growth Less violent Commitment 20 seasons · ~208h
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Where it streams Hulu Crunchyroll Crunchyroll Amazon Channel Why this ranked above the others
The best-reviewed of the set when ranked against Dragon Ball Z.
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Also set in the same fantasy world Told the same way, epistolary
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