The Kid Buu Saga is a saga of episodes from Dragon Ball Z. It is the first part of the final saga of the series and the last half of Season Nine produced by Toei Animation, based from the penultimate volumes of the Dragon Ball manga series by Akira Toriyama.
The saga deals with Kid Buu the final form of Majin Buu. This version of Kid Buu resembles a small Super Buu. Kibito-shin reveals that this is the original state of Majin Buu. This saga aired in Japan from August 1995 to December 1995. The first English airing of the series was on Cartoon Network where FUNimation Entertainment's dub of the series ran from November 2002 to March 2003. The episodes also aired in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, and the Republic of Ireland.
The 30th Anniversary timeline splits the final four episodes, set after the ten-year gap containing Dragon Ball Super, into a separate Peaceful World Saga. This saga is part of U.S. season nine.
Episode 276 / 261 – August 23, 1995 / November 19, 2002
出口はどこだ！？崩れるブウから脱出; Deguchi wa Doko Da!? Kuzureru Buu kara Dasshutsu; Where is the Exit?! Escape From a Collapsing Buu
EVIL KID BUU!
When Super Buu's body begins to mutate once again, Goku and Vegeta have to get out fast! But what awaits them if they manage to escape? What is the insidious Buu turning into now?
(No Episode Aired – August 30, 1995; Took a break for the relay of a soccer program)
Episode 277 / 262 – September 6, 1995 / March 17, 2003
地球消滅！！ブウ邪悪への逆変身; Chikyuu Shoumetsu!! Buu Jaaku e no Gyakuhenshin; Earth Disappears!! Buu's Reverse-Transformation of Evil
END OF EARTH
After the chords of attachment to the roly-poly Buu are severed by Vegeta, Majin Buu is expected to mutate into a much weaker form. But instead he gets even stronger! This baffles everyone but Kibito Kai, who discloses Majin Buu's bizarre history! And who is the first victim of this new, demonic Buu?? Mother Earth herself!
Episode 278 / 263 – September 13, 1995 / March 18, 2003
ブウ来襲！！界王神界で決着だ; Buu Raishuu!! Kaioushinkai de Ketchaku da; Buu's Assault!! A Conclusion in the Kaioshin Realm
TRUE SAIYANS FIGHT ALONE
With the Earth erased from existence, Majin Buu goes on a manhunt for Goku and Vegeta that leaves a string of destroyed worlds in its wake. But when Buu's search leads him to the Great Kai Planet, Goku and Vegeta draw the line! The Super Saiyans lure Buu away by raising their power levels and disclosing their whereabouts, thus setting the stage for the battle of all battles!
Episode 279 / 264 – September 20, 1995 / March 19, 2003
未来をつかめ！！宇宙をかけた大決戦; Mirai o Tsukame!! Uchuu o Kaketa Daikessen; Seize the Future!! A Decisive Battle With the Universe at Stake
BATTLE FOR THE UNIVERSE BEGINS
With Majin Buu on the scene and ready to fight, Kibito Kai is stunned to see Goku and Vegeta playing a game of "rock, paper, scissors"! Rather than use the Fusion Technique to join their powers, the duo has decided to fight Buu one at a time. First up is Goku, the lucky winner...or has his luck just run out?
(No Episode Aired – September 27, 1995; Broadcasting paused for the airing of a Variety Special)
No Episode Aired – October 4, 1995
ＤＢＺ 極限バトル！！三大超サイヤ人; Kyokugen Batoru!! San Dai Suupaa Saiya-jin; Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyan
SUPER ANDROID 13!
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ＤＢＺ 復活のフュージョン！！悟空とベジータ; Fukkatsu no Fyuujon!! Gokuu to Bejiita; Rebirth of Fusion!! Goku and Vegeta
FUSION REBORN
(No Episode Aired – October 11, 1995; Broadcasting was suspended for a special program)
Episode 280 / 265 – October 18, 1995 / March 20, 2003
ベジータ脱帽！！悟空おまえがＮｏ．１だ; Bejiita Datsubou!! Gokuu Omae ga Nanbaa Wan da; Vegeta Takes Off His Hat!! Goku, You are No. 1
VEGETA'S RESPECT
When Super Saiyan 3 Goku collapses from exhaustion, Vegeta has to step in and fight. But in no time, Vegeta himself is felled! And just as Majin Buu is about to deliver the death blow, a rejuvenated Goku rejoins the fight and saves him. Astounded by his greatness, the Saiyan Prince pays a moving tribute to his long-time rival!
(No Episode Aired – October 25, 1995; Programming was suspended for the Japan Series)
Episode 281 / 266 – November 1, 1995 / March 21, 2003
耐え抜けベジータ！！命がけの１分間; Taenuke Bejiita!! Inochigake no Ippunkan; Pull Through, Vegeta!! One Life-Threatening Minute
MINUTE OF DESPERATION
As his fight against the inexhaustible Buu continues, Goku's powers begin to diminish. The Super Saiyan 3 wants to end the battle before it's too late, but he needs time to gather enough energy to finish the job. Enter Vegeta, who begins a furious battle with Buu to buy Goku the needed time. Totally outclassed, can the Saiyan Prince manage to stay alive?
Episode 282 / 267 – November 8, 1995 / March 24, 2003
サタンをいじめるな！！元祖ブウ復活; Satan o Ijimeru na!! Ganso Buu Fukkatsu; Don't You Pick on Satan!! The Original Buu is Revived
OLD BUU EMERGES
Just as Vegeta is about to breathe his last breath in his heroic but failing effort against Majin Buu, the Champ steps in to take up the challenge! It seems that the would-be-hero has signed his death warrant, but when Buu tries to attack him he becomes crippled with agony! The wicked Buu soon discovers the source of his pain, and it turns out to be a big, pink surprise!
Episode 283 / 268 – November 15, 1995 / March 25, 2003
ベジータの秘策！！神龍と２つの願い; Bejiita no Hisaku!! Porunga to Futatsu no Negai; Vegeta's Secret Plan!! Porunga and the Two Wishes
EARTH REBORN
As the good Majin Buu wages an all out war against his evil counterpart, Vegeta has Dende summon the Dragon on the new Planet Namek. Through the miraculous power of the Dragon Balls, the Earth and its inhabitants are restored to life! But with the good Buu's power rapidly decreasing, will Vegeta have enough time to carry out the final phase of his plan?
Episode 284 / 269 – November 22, 1995 / March 26, 2003
最後の希望！！作るぜでっかい元気玉; Saigo no Kibou!! Tsukuru ze Dekkai Genkidama; A Last Hope!! We'll Make a Huge Genki-dama
CALL TO ACTION
With time running out, Goku desperately awaits the arrival of the Earthlings' collective energy to vitalize the Spirit Bomb. But the energy isn't coming! Why have the people of the Earth turned a deaf ear to Vegeta's plea for help at this most critical hour?
Episode 285 / 270 – November 29, 1995 / March 27, 2003
超感激！！できたぜみんなの元気玉; Choukangeki!! Dekita ze Minna no Genkidama; Ultra Impressive!! The Genki-dama From Everyone is Finished
PEOPLE OF EARTH UNITE
When the people of Earth ignore even Goku's cry for help, it looks like defeat is imminent. But when the World Champion steps in and asks, the skeptical humans have a change of heart. Will their outpouring of energy arrive in time? Goku can only wait and watch in horror as Vegeta, his last defense, crumbles under the might of Majin Buu!
(No Episode Aired – December 6, 1995; Broadcasting was suspended for a soccer relay!)
Episode 286 / 271 – December 13, 1995 / March 28, 2003
やっぱり最強孫悟空！！魔人ブウ消滅; Yappari Saikyou Son Gokuu!! Majin Buu Shoumetsu; Son Goku is Strongest After All!! Majin Buu is Eliminated
SPIRIT BOMB TRIUMPHANT
When the good Buu and Hercule free Vegeta from Majin Buu's grasp, Goku launches the Spirit Bomb! But the weary Saiyan doesn't have enough power to deliver the blast, and Buu sends it right back at him! Will Goku be destroyed by his own attack or can a last second wish to the Dragon save the day?
Episode 287 / 272 – December 20, 1995 / March 31, 2003
戻った平和！！正義の味方魔人ブウ！？; Modotta Heiwa!! Seigi no Mikata Majin Buu!?; Peace Returns!! Majin Buu, Champion of Justice?!
CELEBRATIONS WITH MAJIN BUU
When Goku and his companions return to Earth after defeating Majin Buu, they are welcomed with open arms. But nobody is happy to see the good Buu! Can the Champ's pink pal manage to fit into society? Or is he destined to become an outcast?
(No Episode Aired – December 27, 1995; Took a break for the airing of a year-end Variety Special)