Dragon Ball Z — All Theme Songs

2 Openings · 1 Endings

Dragon Ball Z Opening Themes

OP 1Eps 1–199

"CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA"

by Hironobu Kageyama

About the artist: Hironobu Kageyama is a veteran J-pop artist who became the face of Dragon Ball music. CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA is one of the most recognisable anime songs in history, beloved by multiple generations.
Fan reception:: One of the most famous anime songs worldwide. Performed live at Dragon Ball concerts globally. Reprised in Dragon Ball Super and Z: Kakarot.
OP 2Eps 200–291

"We Gotta Power"

by Hironobu Kageyama

About the artist: Kageyama's second opening replaced CHA-LA during the Cell and Buu arcs, matching the series' darker tone.
Fan reception:: Well-received but always compared to its predecessor. Appreciated in retrospect for matching the Cell arc's intensity.

Dragon Ball Z Ending Themes

ED 1Multiple

"De De Mouse"

by Various

About the artist: DBZ rotated through numerous ending themes reflecting different emotional tones across its run.
Fan reception:: The endings collectively provided emotional contrast to the action-heavy episodes.

Dragon Ball Z Theme Song — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dragon Ball Z opening theme song?

The first Dragon Ball Z opening theme is "CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA" by Hironobu Kageyama, playing during Eps 1–199. One of the most famous anime songs worldwide. Performed live at Dragon Ball concerts globally. Reprised in Dragon Ball Super and Z: Kakarot.

Who sings "CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA" from Dragon Ball Z?

"CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA" is performed by Hironobu Kageyama. Hironobu Kageyama is a veteran J-pop artist who became the face of Dragon Ball music. CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA is one of the most recognisable anime songs in history, beloved by multiple generations.

What episodes does "CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA" play in Dragon Ball Z?

"CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA" by Hironobu Kageyama is the Dragon Ball Z Opening 1, playing during Eps 1–199.

Who sings "We Gotta Power" from Dragon Ball Z?

"We Gotta Power" is performed by Hironobu Kageyama. Kageyama's second opening replaced CHA-LA during the Cell and Buu arcs, matching the series' darker tone.

What episodes does "We Gotta Power" play in Dragon Ball Z?

"We Gotta Power" by Hironobu Kageyama is the Dragon Ball Z Opening 2, playing during Eps 200–291.

What is the Dragon Ball Z ending theme song?

The first Dragon Ball Z ending theme is "De De Mouse" by Various, playing during Multiple. The endings collectively provided emotional contrast to the action-heavy episodes.

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