Dragon Ball Z · Episode 44
A Tough New Enemy! Freeza, Emperor of the Universe
Aired Saturday, September 27, 1997 · 24 min
Namek Saga arc · episode 9 of 32Dragon Ball Z arcs in order →
Opening: “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” by Hironobu KageyamaEnding: “Dete Koi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!”
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- ~22:50–24:27 (1m 37s)
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Synopsis
After fleeing from the wicked aliens, Bulma, Krillin and Gohan arrive on the planet Namek. But they are not alone. Vegeta is right behind in his own space pod. To make matters worse, the dreaded Frieza is already on the planet, and he has three of the Dragon Balls!
Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.
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Dragon Ball Z episode 44 FAQ
When does Dragon Ball Z episode 44 come out?
Dragon Ball Z episode 44 aired on Saturday, September 27, 1997.
What time does Dragon Ball Z episode 44 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 44?
Dragon Ball Z streams on Crunchyroll, Hulu. Availability depends on your region.
Which arc is Dragon Ball Z episode 44 in?
Episode 44 is part of the Namek Saga arc, which runs from episode 36 to 67.
What are the opening and ending of Dragon Ball Z episode 44?
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.