The soundtrack was replaced, character names were adjusted and changed, 67 episodes worth of content were turned into 53 thanks to cuts, and some notable censorship jobs would even turn HELL into HFIL. Dragon Ball Z‘s first 53 episodes might have been a bit rocky in comparison to modern anime dubbing practices. Did you ever rock the dragon? Nearly two decades ago, Dragon Ball Z made its first splash on American shores in syndication, soon followed by its legendary Toonami run.
