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Dragon Ball Z · Episode 20

The Saiyan Legend Reborn! Goku's Roots 

Aired Wednesday, September 20, 1989 · 24 min

Vegeta Saga arc · episode 14 of 29Dragon Ball Z arcs in order →

Opening: “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” by Hironobu KageyamaEnding: “Dete Koi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!”

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Opening
~0:00–2:05 (2m 5s)
Ending
~22:50–24:28 (1m 38s)

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Synopsis

After Goku completes the first phase of his special martial arts training King Kai instructs him to bash Gregory with a hammer. Easier said than done. After an exhaustive chase, King Kai tells the story of the Saiyan race. Inspired, Goku resumes his training and eventually manages to put the hammer to Gregory.

Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.

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Dragon Ball Z episode 20 FAQ

When does Dragon Ball Z episode 20 come out?

Dragon Ball Z episode 20 aired on Wednesday, September 20, 1989.

What time does Dragon Ball Z episode 20 release?

Kitsu has the date but not a broadcast time for this episode. Japanese TV anime typically air in the evening or late night JST.

Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z episode 20?

Dragon Ball Z streams on Crunchyroll, Hulu. Availability depends on your region.

Which arc is Dragon Ball Z episode 20 in?

Episode 20 is part of the Vegeta Saga arc, which runs from episode 7 to 35.

What are the opening and ending of Dragon Ball Z episode 20?

The opening is “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” by Hironobu Kageyama. The ending is “Dete Koi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!”. Every Dragon Ball Z opening and ending is listed on the openings & endings page.