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Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime series produced by Toei Animation and a sequel to the 1986 Dragon Ball series. It continues the adventures of Son Goku as an adult while also paralleling the life of his son Gohan. Son Goku typically defends the Earth from villains like Vegeta, Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu. The series is followed by Dragon Ball GT and then Dragon Ball Super.

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Both Dragon Ball FighterZ and Xenoverse 2 manage to cross another impressive milestone, with both games celebrating this accomplishment.

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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4 Has to Give One of Goku's Biggest Mentors Their Time in the Spotlight

DBZ has no shortage of characters to use in fighting games like Budokai Tenkaichi 4, but one notable hero has been absent since the beginning.

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A potential new detail about the next Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC leaks online, teasing more story content similar to the Bardock expansion.

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Fans' hopes for Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4 are sky-high, and these are features that should be included to meet those expectations.

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