Play Dragon Ball Kai - Saiyajin Raishuu (JP)(NRP) Online

Dragon Ball Kai: Saiyajin Raishuu was a 2009 Nintendo DS game from Bandai Namco that came out during the handheld's peak, a time when developers were still figuring out how to best use the dual screens for action. It's a side-scrolling brawler that adapts the Saiyan Saga, so you're mostly dealing with Raditz, Nappa, and Vegeta.

You control Goku, and later other Z Fighters, moving through levels packed with Saibamen and minor villains. The main goal is to beat the stage boss, which usually involves a one-on-one fight. Signature mechanics include charging your ki meter by holding a button to unleash stronger special moves and engaging in touch screen mini-games during dramatic beam struggles. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty can spike during boss fights, demanding quick reflexes to dodge and counter. It feels like a condensed, hands-on version of the anime's big moments.