Dragon Ball is one of the greatest classic anime franchises that has not only contributed to the Japanese culture but has spread the growth of manga and anime globally.
The anime carefully and sincerely adapts the entire manga written by Akira Toriyama. The increasing popularity of the Dragon Ball gave rise to various sequels like DBZ, DBZ Kai, DB GT, and DB Super.
This anime series has many fun and adventurous arcs that highlight the characters’ growth.
The first installment, Dragon Ball, has 21 filler episodes and a low filler percentage of 14%. Dragon Ball Z has 39 fillers that make 13% of the episodes to be filler.
Dragon Ball Kai has only 2 filler episodes, which makes it have only 1% of filler. The entirety of Dragon Ball GT is filler. Finally, Dragon Ball Super has only 14 filler episodes, and 11% of the series is filler.
The Dragon Ball series has a low filler percent in all its parts (except for DB GT) so, you can skip them all if you absolutely despise fillers.
However, some of the fillers are genuinely entertaining and worth your time!
1. Dragon Ball Filer List
- Canon: 1-28, 34-41, 43, 46-78, 84-126, 133-148
- Partial Canon: 29, 42, 44
- Filler: 30-33, 45, 79-83, 127-132, 149-153
| Episode No. | Title | Air Date | Watch Link |
| 30 | Pilaf and the Mystery Force | 1986-09-17 | Funimation |
| 31 | Wedding Plans? | 1986-09-24 | Funimation |
| 32 | The Flying Fortress – Vanished! | 1986-10-01 | Funimation |
| 33 | The Legend of a Dragon | 1986-10-08 | Funimation |
| 45 | Danger in the Air | 1987-01-07 | Funimation |
| 79 | Terror and Plague | 1987-09-16 | Funimation |
| 80 | Goku vs. Sky Dragon | 1987-09-23 | Funimation |
| 81 | Goku Goes to Demon Land | 1987-09-30 | Funimation |
| 82 | The Rampage of InoShikaCho | 1987-10-07 | Funimation |
| 83 | Which Way To Papaya Island? | 1987-10-14 | Funimation |
| 127 | Quicker Than Lightning | 1988-09-21 | Funimation |
| 128 | Secret of the Woods | 1988-09-28 | Funimation |
| 129 | The Time Room | 1988-10-12 | Funimation |
| 130 | Goku’s Doll | 1988-10-19 | Funimation |
| 131 | Walking Their Own Ways | 1988-10-26 | Funimation |
| 132 | Hotter than Lava | 1988-11-02 | Funimation |
| 149 | Dress in Flames | 1989-03-15 | Funimation |
| 150 | The Fire-Eater | 1989-03-22 | Funimation |
| 151 | Outrageous Octagon | 1989-04-05 | Funimation |
| 152 | Mystery of the Dark World | 1989-04-12 | Funimation |
| 153 | The End, The Beginning | 1989-04-19 | Funimation |
Which Dragon Ball Fillers Can You Skip?
- Pilaf and the Mystery Force (Episode 30)
- Wedding Plans? (Episode 31)
- The Flying Fortress – Vanished! (Episode 32)
- The Legend of a Dragon (Episode 33)
- Danger in the Air (Episode 45)
- Terror and Plague (Episode 79)
- Quicker than Lightning (Episode 127)
- Secret of the Woods (Episode 128)
- Goku’s Doll (Episode 130)
- Hotter than Lava (Episode 131)
- Dress in Flames (Episode 132)
Dragon Ball Z Filer List
- Canon: 1-8, 17-38, 45-99, 101, 103-107, 118-123, 126-169, 172-173, 175-194, 200-201, 205-228, 230-250, 252-273, 275-286, 289-291
- Partial Canon: 11, 204, 229, 251, 287
- Filler: 9-10, 12-16, 39-44, 100, 102, 108-117, 124-125, 170-171, 174, 195-199, 202-203, 274, 288
| Episode No. | Title | Air Date | Watch Link |
| 9 | The Strangest Robot | 1989-06-28 | Funimation |
| 10 | A New Friend | 1989-07-05 | Funimation |
| 12 | Global Training | 1989-07-19 | Funimation |
| 13 | Goz and Mez | 1989-07-26 | Funimation |
| 14 | Princess Snake | 1989-08-02 | Funimation |
| 15 | Dueling Piccolos | 1989-08-09 | Funimation |
| 16 | Plight of the Children | 1989-08-16 | Funimation |
| 39 | Friends or Foes? | 1990-03-07 | Funimation |
| 40 | Held Captive | 1990-03-14 | Funimation |
| 41 | Look Out Below | 1990-03-21 | Funimation |
| 42 | The Search Continues | 1990-04-04 | Funimation |
| 43 | A Friendly Surprise | 1990-04-11 | Funimation |
| 44 | Brood of Evil | 1990-04-18 | Funimation |
| 100 | Gohan Returns | 1991-07-24 | Funimation |
| 102 | Duel on a Vanishing Planet | 1991-08-07 | Funimation |
| 108 | The Heavens Tremble | 1991-09-18 | Funimation |
| 109 | Black Fog of Terror | 1991-09-25 | Funimation |
| 110 | Battle in Kami’s Lookout | 1991-10-02 | Funimation |
| 111 | Fight With Piccolo | 1991-10-09 | Funimation |
| 112 | Call For Restoration | 1991-10-16 | Funimation |
| 113 | Suicidal Course | 1991-10-23 | Funimation |
| 114 | Extreme Measures | 1991-10-30 | Funimation |
| 115 | The World Awakens | 1991-11-06 | Funimation |
| 116 | Brief Chance for Victory | 1991-11-13 | Funimation |
| 117 | Krillin’s Proposal | 1991-11-20 | Funimation |
| 124 | Z Warriors Prepare | 1992-01-29 | Funimation |
| 125 | Goku’s Ordeal | 1992-02-05 | Funimation |
| 170 | A Girl Named Lime | 1993-01-13 | Funimation |
| 171 | Memories of Gohan | 1993-01-20 | Funimation |
| 174 | The Puzzle of General Tao | 1993-02-10 | Funimation |
| 195 | Warriors of the Dead | 1993-07-28 | Funimation |
| 196 | Tournament Begins | 1993-08-11 | Funimation |
| 197 | Water Fight | 1993-08-18 | Funimation |
| 198 | Final Round | 1993-08-25 | Funimation |
| 199 | Goku vs. Pikkon | 1993-09-01 | Funimation |
| 202 | Gohan’s First Date | 1993-09-29 | Funimation |
| 203 | Rescue Videl | 1993-10-20 | Funimation |
| 274 | Mind Trap | 1995-08-09 | Funimation |
| 288 | He’s Always Late | 1996-01-10 | Funimation |
Which Dragon Ball Z Fillers Can You Skip?
- The Strangest Robot (Episode 9)
- A New Friend (Episode 10)
- Global Training (Episode 12)
- Goz And Mez (Episode 13)
- Princess Snake (Episode 14)
- Plight Of The Children (Episode 16)
- Pendulum Room Peril (Episode 17)
- Friends Or Foes? (Episode 39)
- Bulma’s Big Day (Episode 60)
- Krillin’s Proposal (Episode 117)
- Goku’s Ordeal (Episode 125)
- Memories Of Gohan (Episode 171)
- Gohan’s First Date (Episode 202)
- The Puzzle Of Tao (Episode 174)
- Blackmail (Episode 204)
- The Evil Of Men (Episode 254)
- He’s Always Late (Episode 288)
Dragon Ball GT Filler List
- Canon: None
- Partial Canon: None
- Filler: 1-65
| Episode No. | Title | Air Date |
| 1 | A Devastating Wish | 1996-02-07 |
| 2 | Pan Blasts Off | 1996-02-14 |
| 3 | Terror on Imecka | 1996-02-21 |
| 4 | The Most Wanted List | 1996-02-28 |
| 5 | Goku vs. Ledgic | 1996-03-06 |
| 6 | Like Pulling Teeth | 1996-03-13 |
| 7 | Trunks, the Bride | 1996-03-20 |
| 8 | Whisker Power | 1996-04-17 |
| 9 | Lord Luud | 1996-04-24 |
| 10 | Dance and Attack | 1996-05-01 |
| 11 | Lord Luud’s Curse | 1996-05-08 |
| 12 | The Last Oracle of Luud | 1996-05-15 |
| 13 | The Man Behind the Curtain | 1996-05-22 |
| 14 | The Battle Within | 1996-06-05 |
| 15 | Beginning of the End | 1996-06-12 |
| 16 | Giru’s Checkered Past | 1996-06-19 |
| 17 | Pan’s Gambit | 1996-06-26 |
| 18 | Unexpected Power | 1996-07-10 |
| 19 | A General Uprising | 1996-07-17 |
| 20 | The Source of Rilldo’s Power | 1996-07-24 |
| 21 | A Secret Revealed | 1996-08-14 |
| 22 | The Baby Secret | 1996-08-21 |
| 23 | Hidden Danger | 1996-08-26 |
| 24 | Discovering the Truth | 1996-09-04 |
| 25 | Baby’s Arrival | 1996-10-16 |
| 26 | Saiyan Hunting | 1996-10-30 |
| 27 | The Attack on Vegeta | 1996-11-06 |
| 28 | A Worldwide Problem | 1996-11-13 |
| 29 | The Fall of The Saiyans | 1996-11-27 |
| 30 | The Game After Life | 1996-12-04 |
| 31 | Collapse From Within | 1996-12-11 |
| 32 | The Return of Uub | 1997-01-08 |
| 33 | The Tail’s Tale | 1997-01-15 |
| 34 | Back in the Game | 1997-01-22 |
| 35 | Goku’s Ascension | 1997-01-29 |
| 36 | The Tuffle Gorilla Attacks! | 1997-02-05 |
| 37 | Old Kai’s Last Stand | 1997-02-12 |
| 38 | Family Bonds | 1997-02-19 |
| 39 | Baby Put to Rest | 1997-02-26 |
| 40 | Piccolo’s Decision | 1997-03-05 |
| 41 | Curtain Call | 1997-03-12 |
| 42 | A Dangerous Union | 1997-04-16 |
| 43 | The Resurrection of Cell and Frieza | 1997-04-23 |
| 44 | 17 Times 2 | 1997-04-30 |
| 45 | Piccolo’s Best Bet | 1997-05-14 |
| 46 | Raising the Stakes | 1997-05-28 |
| 47 | The Greatest Surprise | 1997-06-04 |
| 48 | The Shadow Dragons | 1997-06-11 |
| 49 | The Two-Star Dragon | 1997-06-18 |
| 50 | The Five-Star Dragon | 1997-06-25 |
| 51 | The Six-Star Dragon | 1997-07-09 |
| 52 | The Seven-Star Dragon | 1997-07-09 |
| 53 | Saying Goodbye | 1997-07-16 |
| 54 | The Four-Star Dragon | 1997-07-20 |
| 55 | The Heart of the Prince | 1997-07-30 |
| 56 | The Three-Star Dragon | 1997-08-06 |
| 57 | The One-Star Dragon | 1997-08-13 |
| 58 | Shadow Dragons Unite | 1997-09-24 |
| 59 | Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta | 1997-10-01 |
| 60 | Super Saiyan 4 Fusion | 1997-10-08 |
| 61 | The Limits of Power | 1997-10-15 |
| 62 | Rescue Goku | 1997-10-22 |
| 63 | Universal Allies | 1997-11-12 |
| 64 | Until We Meet Again? | 1997-11-19 |
| 65 | A Hero’s Legacy | 1997-11-26 |
Which Dragon Ball GT Fillers Can You Skip?
Dragon Ball GT is entirely a non-canon installment in the Dragon Ball series. There are only two possible options – watch the entire thing or skip it altogether.
Either way, it won’t affect the main canon plot, so you’re free to choose.
Dragon Ball Kai Filer List
- Canon: 1-6, 9, 12-18, 20-21, 24, 28-30, 35, 39-40, 48-49, 52, 54, 56, 62, 66, 75, 79-80, 99, 108-109, 116, 124, 161
- Partial Canon: 7-8, 10-11, 19, 22-23, 25-27, 31-34, 36-38, 41-47, 50-51, 53, 55, 57-61, 63-65, 67-74, 76-78, 81-98, 100, 102-107, 110-115, 117-123, 125-138, 140-160, 162-164, 166-167
- Filler: 101, 165
| Episode No. | Title | Air Date | Watch Link |
| 101 | Videl’s Crisis? Gohan’s Urgent Call-out! | 2017-01-21 | N/A |
| 165 | Peace Returns! A Time of Rest for the Warriors! | 2018-06-09 | N/A |
Which Dragon Ball Kai fillers can you skip?
- Videl’s Crisis? Gohan’s Urgent Call-out! (Episode 101)
- Peace Returns! A Time of Rest for the Warriors! (Episode 165)
Note: Dragon Ball Z Kai is somewhat like a compact remake of Dragon Ball Z. You can skip the entire series if you wish to since the series is nowhere near DBZ in terms of character growth and overall execution of the story.
Dragon Ball Super Filer List
- Canon: 3, 5-14, 18-21, 23-41, 47-49, 51, 53-67, 77, 82-88, 92-93, 96-131
- Partial Canon: 1-2, 89
- Filler: 4, 15, 42-46, 68-70, 73-76
- Anime Exclusive Canon: 16-17, 22, 50, 52, 71-72, 78-81, 90-91, 94-95
| Episode No. | Title | Air Date | Watch Link |
| 4 | Aim for the Dragon Balls! Pilaf Gang in Action! | 2015-08-02 | Crunchyroll |
| 15 | Make a Miracle, Satan the Hero! A Challenge from Outer Space | 2015-10-18 | Crunchyroll |
| 42 | Trouble at the Victory Celebration! Showdown at Last?! Monaka vs. Son Goku | 2016-05-08 | Crunchyroll |
| 43 | Goku’s ‘Ki’ is Out of Control?! Looking After Pan is A Lot of Trouble | 2016-05-15 | Crunchyroll |
| 44 | Seal of Planet Potofu – Secret of the Superhuman Water is Unleashed | 2016-05-22 | Crunchyroll |
| 45 | Vegeta Disappears?! The Threat Of Duplicated Vegeta! | 2016-05-29 | Crunchyroll |
| 46 | Goku vs. Duplicated Vegeta! Who’s Gonna Win?! | 2016-06-05 | Crunchyroll |
| 68 | Come Forth, Shenron! Whose Wish Will Be Granted?! | 2016-11-27 | Crunchyroll |
| 69 | Goku vs. Arale! A Ridiculous Battle Will End The Earth?! | 2016-12-04 | Crunchyroll |
| 70 | Champa’s Challenge! This Time We Fight With Baseball! | 2016-12-11 | Crunchyroll |
| 73 | Gohan’s Misfortune! An Unexpected Great Saiyaman Movie?! | 2017-01-08 | Crunchyroll |
| 74 | For the Ones He Loves! The Unbeatable Great Saiyaman!! | 2017-01-15 | Crunchyroll |
| 75 | Goku and Krillin Back to the Old Training Grounds | 2017-01-22 | Crunchyroll |
| 76 | Defeat These Terrifying Enemies! Krillin’s Fighting Spirit Returns! | 2017-01-29 | Crunchyroll |
Which Dragon Ball Fillers can you skip?
- Aim for the Dragon Balls! Pilaf Gang in Action! (Episode 101)
- Make a Miracle, Satan the Hero! A Challenge from Outer Space (Episode 101)
- Trouble at the Victory Celebration! Showdown at Last?! Monaka vs. Son Goku (Episode 101)
- Goku’s ‘Ki’ is Out of Control?! Looking After Pan is A Lot of Trouble (Episode 101)
- Seal of Planet Potofu – Secret of the Superhuman Water is Unleashed (Episode 101)
- Come Forth, Shenron! Whose Wish Will Be Granted?! (Episode 101)
Super Dragon Ball Heroes Filler List
Canon: None
Partial Canon: None
Filler: None
Anime Exclusive Canon: 1-30
Super Dragon Ball Heroes is promotional animated series for card and video games of the same name. There are 30 episodes in total (episode 30 will release in December, 2020).
The story is based on the video game, Super Dragon Ball Heroes. It features villains from the movies like Bojack and the Turtles. Many elements like time patrol are also added in anime which are inspired by the story of the game.
Although Super Dragon Ball Heroes is not canon with the anime, it creates its own canon timeline within the Dragon Ball universe. There are no fillers in the series as all the events that take place in the anime are directly inspired by the plot in the video game.
Do not skip any episode if you’re watching this installment. Each episode is only 8 minutes long so it’s not worth skipping out on anything.
About Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation.
It is the sequel to Dragon Ball. It adapts the latter 325 chapters of the original 519-chapter Dragon Ball manga series created by Akira Toriyama, which ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1988 to 1995.
Dragon Ball Z follows the adventures of the adult Goku who, along with his companions, defends the earth against an assortment of villains ranging from intergalactic space fighters and conquerors, unnaturally powerful androids, and near indestructible magical creatures.
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2 replies on “Which Dragon Ball Universe Episodes to Skip? Easy Dragon Ball Filler Guide”
For the filler list on Dragon Ball, should I skip episode 79 or 83?
You can skip episode 79: Plague and Terror.