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Series Overview[]

Color Saga Episodes Toonami Premiere Toonami Finale
Saiyan Saga 18 November 8, 2014 April 4, 2015
Frieza Saga 36 April 11, 2015 January 23, 2016
Android Saga 25 January 30, 2016 July 23, 2016
Cell Saga 19 July 30, 2016 December 17, 2016
Majin Buu Saga 42 January 7, 2017 November 18, 2017
Evil Buu Saga 27 December 2, 2017 June 23, 2018

Saiyan Saga (2009)[]

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01 01 "Prologue to Battle! The Return of Goku!" April 5, 2009 May 24, 2010 November 8, 2014
The series begins with a flashback of the destruction of Planet Vegeta at Frieza's hands, and Goku's growing up on Earth, as depicted in the original Dragon Ball. With no new battles to fight, Goku has been living a quiet life in the countryside with his wife Chi-Chi and their 4-year-old son Gohan. While at a reunion at Master Roshi’s with his friends, Goku is visited by a warrior from space who refers to Goku as Kakarot. Who is this mystery warrior and why does he have a tail?
02 02 "The Enemy is Goku's Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors" April 12, 2009 May 24, 2010 November 15, 2014
The mystery warrior reveals himself as Goku's older brother Raditz and tells Goku of his Saiyan history. Noticing Gohan is also a Saiyan, Raditz kidnaps him in hopes of Goku joining him. Piccolo visits Goku and the two form an uneasy alliance in order to defeat Raditz. With the help of the Dragon Radar, they arrive at the location Raditz is holding Gohan hostage and begin their fight with Raditz. After hitting Goku and Piccolo with a quick attack, he then informs them that there are two more Saiyans that are much stronger than him. Can Goku and Piccolo win?
03 03 "A Life or Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Desperate Attack!" April 19, 2009 May 25, 2010 November 22, 2014
The battle against Raditz continues with Raditz effortlessly beating both Goku and Piccolo. Piccolo reveals to Goku that he has developed a new technique that can help them defeat the Saiyan, the Makankōsappō, but he needs Goku to distract Raditz while he charges the attack. After seeing his father injured in battle, Gohan breaks out of Raditz’s space pod and attacks his “uncle,” severely injuring him. With Goku holding Raditz in place, Piccolo hits both of them with his new attack. Before dying, Raditz reveals that two more Saiyans, Vegeta and Nappa, will be arriving on Earth in a year. The episode ends with Goku passing away.
04 04 "Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way" April 26, 2009 May 25, 2010 November 29, 2014
Kami takes Goku along with his body to the afterlife. Bulma takes Raditz's scouter in order to repair it and find Yamcha and Tien. Piccolo takes Gohan into his custody and flies off, intending to train the boy in martial-arts. In the after-life, Kami arranges for Goku to be allowed to travel to King Kai's planet via the snake road. While Goku starts his journey along the road, Krillin unsuccessfully attempts to tell Chi Chi of her husband's death and her son's kidnapping. Meanwhile, Piccolo tells Gohan of his father's fate and demonstrates to Gohan the power that the boy possesses by throwing him at a rock, which Gohan destroys reflexively.
05 05 "Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan" May 3, 2009 May 26, 2010 January 3, 2015
Gohan's survival training begins. After a length of time spent alone on a mountaintop, Gohan sees the moon, which causes him to transform into a Great Ape. Rather than let him rampage unchecked, Piccolo destroys the moon, making any further transformations impossible, and removes his tail, before leaving to begin his own training. Meanwhile, Bulma repairs the scouter, and Yajirobe delivers a summons to Krillin, telling him that he, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien and Chiaotzu are all to report to Kami's Lookout for training.
06 06 "The End of Snake Way! King Kai's Bizarre Test!" May 10, 2009 May 26, 2010 January 10, 2015
Six months have passed. Gohan passes his survival training and starts his training under Piccolo. Meanwhile, Goku has arrived at the end of the Snake Way, meeting King Kai. He realizes that the gravity of King Kai's planet is 10 times that of planet Earth, thus he needs to get used to it. Back on Earth, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu and Yajirobe begin their training with Kami. Back on King Kai's planet, in order for Goku to train under the master, he must attempt to make him laugh. After Goku succeeds in making him laugh, King Kai tells him to catch his monkey, Bubbles. Having Bubbles run around the planet, Goku must run on the planet with 10 times his normal weight.
07 07 "The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!" May 17, 2009 May 27, 2010 January 17, 2015
Three weeks have passed and Goku successfully manages to capture Bubbles. Meanwhile on Earth, Gohan continues to train progressively with Piccolo. Back on King Kai's planet, King Kai gives Goku another task: Hit the speedy insect Gregory with a mallet. Two weeks later, Goku manages to hit Gregory. Back on Earth, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu and Yajirobe have completed their training with Kami. They then go their separate ways to prepare for the Saiyans' arrival. Now Goku starts his real training with King Kai, but will it be enough to beat the Saiyans that are getting closer to Earth by the minute?
08 08 "Shenron Appears! The Saiyans Arrive Sooner than Expected!" May 24, 2009 May 27, 2010 January 24, 2015
The Saiyans have almost reached Earth and as the Z Fighters finish training, King Kai realizes he has made a fatal error… he forgot to include the time it would take for Goku to return to Earth following his training. Meaning that it will take Goku 2 days to return to Earth and with the Saiyans arriving tomorrow things are looking bleak. After telling his friends to summon the Eternal Dragon, Shenron, Goku is wished back to life and begins his journey back down Snake Way. The next day, the Saiyans land on Earth and announce their arrival with the destruction of East City!
09 09 "Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!" May 31, 2009 June 1, 2010 January 31, 2015
The Saiyans have arrived on Earth and set out to find the strongest power levels on the planet. The remaining Z Fighters gather to meet the threat and are greeted by a challenge. If they can beat the Saibamen then they will take on the Saiyans themselves! The Z Fighters agree and start the “game." Yamcha is determined to fight and apparently manages to defeat one of the Saibamen until it gathers the last of its strength and detonates, killing them both! A furious Krillin swears revenge.
10 10 "Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!" June 7, 2009 June 2, 2010 February 7, 2015
After the Saibamen are defeated, Nappa faces off against the Z Fighters and proves to be a formidable opponent. During his fight with Tien, Tien loses his arm. In an act of desperation, Chiaotzu attaches himself to Nappa's back and sacrifices himself using a kamikaze technique, but Nappa is unharmed. Grief stricken by Chiaotzu's sacrifice, Tien uses his Tri-Beam technique on Nappa, but this also fails, and Tien dies of exhaustion as a result. After hearing of Goku’s training, an intrigued Vegeta issues a three-hour reprieve to wait for Goku to arrive.
11 11 "Will Goku Make it in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!" June 14, 2009 June 3, 2010 February 14, 2015
Goku fails to arrive within the three-hour reprieve and the battle with the Saiyans recommences. Goku finally reaches the end of the Snake Way and rushes to reach the battlefield. Sensing Goku's impending arrival, Vegeta decides to find the Dragon Balls on Namek instead, and orders Nappa to kill the remaining Z Fighters. Nappa fires a massive energy blast at Gohan, but Piccolo jumps in the way at the last second to shield Gohan from the blast.
12 12 "Farewell, Piccolo! Goku's Furious Counterattack!" June 21, 2009 June 7, 2010 February 21, 2015
Piccolo dies from Nappa's energy blast, resulting in Kami's death and the destruction of Earth's Dragon Balls. Goku finally arrives at the battlefield just in time to save Gohan and Krillin. Goku engages Nappa in battle and it quickly becomes clear that the mighty Nappa is no match for Goku's new level of power. Realizing this, Vegeta finally decides to step into the fight.
13 13 "The Power of the Kaio-Ken! Goku vs. Vegeta!" June 28, 2009 June 8, 2010 February 28, 2015
Nappa steps down from his fight with Goku and sets his sights on Gohan and Krillin. Goku manages to stop Nappa by critically injuring him with his new Kaio-ken technique. Rendered completely useless to fight, Nappa is destroyed by Vegeta. Goku, who doesn't want his friends' corpses caught in the upcoming battle with Vegeta, talks Vegeta into switching locations for their fight. After they arrive at their destination, they begin their battle. Vegeta appears to have the upper hand in strength and speed, even against Goku's Kaio-ken. Realizing this, Goku decides to triple the power of the Kaio-ken. But will it be enough to take down Vegeta?
14 14 "An All-Out Kamehame-Ha! Vegeta's Terrible Transformation!" July 5, 2009 June 9, 2010 March 7, 2015
Goku, now using the Kaio-ken x3, begins beating up Vegeta. However, using this much power puts a lot of strain on Goku's body. Enraged that he is being outclassed by a low-level Saiyan soldier such as Goku, Vegeta attempts to destroy the Earth with his Galick Gun attack. But Goku manages to stop it with a combination of the Kaio-ken x4 and the Kamehameha blast. In a last ditch effort to beat Goku, Vegeta transforms into a Great Ape using a “Power Ball” in place of the full moon. With Vegeta now ten times stronger, does Goku have even the slightest chance of winning?
15 15 "Goku on the Ropes! Pin Your Hopes on the Spirit Bomb!" July 12, 2009 June 10, 2010 March 14, 2015
With Vegeta as a Great Ape, Goku decides that only a Spirit Bomb (the other new special attack he learned from King Kai) will be able to defeat him. Goku manages to gather enough energy for the Spirit Bomb, but he fails to use it on Vegeta due to Vegeta's increased power. Vegeta crushes nearly every bone in Goku's body until Gohan and Krillin return to help Goku. Krillin attempts to cut off Vegeta's tail, but Vegeta's enhanced hearing allows him to prevent that. All of a sudden, Vegeta's tail unexpectedly gets cut off by Yajirobe, who's been hiding all this time and Vegeta reverts back to normal. Gohan starts to fight Vegeta to protect Goku. Meanwhile, Goku lends Krillin all the energy he gathered for the Spirit Bomb so he can use it on Vegeta. Will Krillin succeed?
16 16 "Defeat the Invincible Vegeta! Work a Miracle, Gohan!" July 19, 2009 June 14, 2010 March 21, 2015
Krillin throws the Spirit Bomb at Vegeta and misses but Gohan rebounds it back at Vegeta, however, he survives the attack. Gohan's tail suddenly grows back and he transforms into a Great Ape. Vegeta cuts Gohan's tail off in mid-air, but Gohan falls and lands on him. Vegeta tries to escape in his spaceship, but Krillin takes Yajirobe's sword and prepares to finish him off.
17 17 "Dawn of the Fierce Battle! The Star of Hope is Piccolo's Homeland!" August 2, 2009 June 15, 2010 March 28, 2015
Before Krillin deals the final blow to Vegeta, Goku intercedes. He asks Krillin to allow Vegeta to live, as he wishes to train harder and challenge him again. Krillin reluctantly agrees and Vegeta leaves Earth. Master Roshi, Bulma, Chi-Chi and Korin fly to where Goku, Gohan and Krillin are. They gather the bodies of their deceased friends and set off to the hospital. Krillin informs them that Kami is a Namekian, and that the planet Namek should have more inhabitants able to create Dragon Balls. After brainstorming on how to get there in a reasonable amount of time, they realize that Nappa's capsule is still a working vessel and Bulma decides to run it through some tests and see if it's still viable.
18 18 "The Ship Resting in Yunzabit! Time to Blast Off for Planet Namek!" August 9, 2009 June 16, 2010 April 4, 2015
Goku, Krillin and Gohan are in the hospital recovering from the battle with Vegeta. Their friends and family come visit. When the television is turned on, they see a report about Nappa's space pod. Bulma, thinking she's pressed the button that will have it fly towards them, instead self-destructs the pod. Before everyone gives up hope, Mr. Popo arrives, and tells them that he knows of another spaceship. It's the Namekian ship that Kami used to come to earth when he was a boy. Bulma reluctantly agrees to inspect it with Mr. Popo and they realize the craft is voice-activated in the native Namekian language. Bulma converts the language to English in a few weeks and Gohan and Krillin decide to accompany her on her journey to Namek in search for the Dragon Balls.

Frieza Saga (2009-2010)[]

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19 01 "A Powerful New Foe! Frieza, Ruler of the Universe!" August 16, 2009 June 17, 2010 April 11, 2015
While on their journey to Namek, Gohan and Krillin practice image training. Meanwhile, Vegeta has landed on Planet Frieza No. 79, and after being revived, heads to Namek to collect the Dragon Balls once Kui tells him Frieza is currently there. After 30 days aboard Kami's old spaceship, Bulma, Krillin and Gohan arrive on Namek. Bulma uses her scouter and notices that four of the seven Dragon Balls are together already. They then notice Vegeta's space pod fly overhead and land in the distance, along with a second space pod shortly after. Once on Namek, Vegeta isn't too thrilled to discover that Zarbon and Dodoria are also accompanying Frieza.
20 02 "The Rebellion Against Frieza! Vegeta's Burning Ambition!" August 23, 2009 June 21, 2010 April 18, 2015
Frieza continues to collect the Namekian Dragon Balls, while Vegeta slaughters Kui. Meanwhile, Krillin and Gohan battle more of Frieza's minions, but not before they destroy the spaceship they used to reach the planet. Back on Earth, Goku fully recovers thanks to Korin's new batch of Senzu beans, and he prepares to journey to Namek to assist his son and friends.
21 03 "Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekians' All-Out Attack!" August 30, 2009 June 22, 2010 April 25, 2015
Goku arrives at the Capsule Corporation where Dr. Brief has prepared a spaceship for him to travel to Namek in six days, as well as train. Goku begins to train at 20-times Earth's gravity as he takes off for Namek. Meanwhile, the Namekians begin to fight back against Frieza's men, however Zarbon proves too powerful. Discovering that their people are being located via their scouters, the Namekians destroy the scouters. Dodoria filled with rage, rushes into the fray to make the locals regret the day they ever crossed Frieza.
22 04 "Dodoria's Terrifying Chase! A Truth Revealed to Vegeta!" September 6, 2009 June 23, 2010 May 2, 2015
Krillin and Gohan save a young Namekian boy from Dodoria's attack. The three fly away and manage to hide from the pursuing Dodoria, who is soon after attacked by Vegeta. The two fight briefly until Dodoria begs for his life, offering to tell Vegeta the true story of his home planet's destruction. Vegeta releases Dodoria from his grip, and Dodoria reveals that it was Frieza who destroyed Planet Vegeta out of fear for the Saiyan race's potential. Vegeta is furious at being lied to and being used by Frieza, and kills a fleeing Dodoria.
23 05 "Vegeta's Covert Maneuvers! A Tragic Assault on the Namekians!" September 13, 2009 June 24, 2010 May 9, 2015
Vegeta, using his new earthbound abilities, senses Gohan, Krillin and Dende in the distance. Gohan and Krillin lower their energy enough to avoid being detected further, but Dende doesn't know how. Before Vegeta can home in on Dende's power, a giant Namekian fish appears, giving Vegeta the thought that the fish is what he detected. He later comes across a village of 20 or so Namekians, and demands to be given the Dragon Ball. When the elder Namek of the village denies him the Dragon Ball, Vegeta slays all the Nameks and finds the dragon ball in one of the huts. He then proceeds to throw it in a nearby lake so that Frieza and his men cannot find it. He then proceeds to look for the remaining stray Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Krillin and Gohan realize that Vegeta is about to head to the Grand Elder of Namek's spire, so they fly to that location.
24 06 "Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!" September 20, 2009 June 28, 2010 May 16, 2015
Krillin and Dende continue their trek toward the Grand Elder's hut, while Vegeta begins battling Frieza's right-hand man Zarbon. Vegeta appears to be winning when Zarbon reveals a transformation that powers him up immensely, shifting the battle in his favor. Meanwhile, King Kai tells Goku that Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu and Piccolo have arrived at his world to receive training, as Goku did when he died. After learning that Frieza is the tyrant terrorizing Planet Namek, King Kai warns Goku to avoid fighting Frieza at all costs.
25 07 "Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension!" September 27, 2009 June 29, 2010 May 23, 2015
Krillin and Dende arrive at the the Grand Elder's location and are greeted by Nail, one of the strongest Namekians. The Grand Elder speaks with them about the Dragon Balls, his ailing health, and his Namekian children’s need for help. He reads Krillin's past through Telepathy where he learns of the history of Kami, of how Piccolo is the evil shed from Kami in order for Kami to become a god. He also learns that Krillin's intentions are pure and that he has dormant power, which he then awakens. Krillin's power increases dramatically and he asks the Grand Elder if Gohan can have his dormant power awakened, to which the Elder replies yes. Meanwhile, Zarbon reports to Frieza that he defeated Vegeta, even though he didn't find his corpse. Frieza condemns him when he thinks Vegeta has a Dragon Ball hidden, so he sends Zarbon to look for it. Zarbon finds an injured Vegeta alive and puts him in a rejuvenation chamber inside Frieza's spaceship.
26 08 "The Scheme Is Shattered! Vegeta Strikes Back at Zarbon!" October 4, 2009 June 30, 2010 May 30, 2015
After recovering from his injuries, Vegeta immediately escapes from Frieza's captivity, destroys his spaceship's engine, and steals his five Dragon Balls in the process. Krillin arrives back at Bulma's Capsule House with the Grand Elder's Dragon Ball. Unfortunately, Vegeta and Zarbon followed him, and quickly take to battling to decide who will be taking it. Meanwhile, Gohan heads toward the village Vegeta attacked, discovering that there is still a Dragon Ball there. Eventually, Zarbon (even in his powered-up state) is killed by Vegeta.
27 09 "A Touch-and-Go Situation! Gohan, Protect the Four-Star Ball!" October 11, 2009 July 1, 2010 June 6, 2015
Krillin surrenders his Dragon Ball to Vegeta after Zarbon is killed, knowing he doesn't stand a chance against Vegeta. While returning to his stashed Dragon Balls, Vegeta senses Gohan. Gohan also senses Vegeta, so he masks his energy and hides his newly found Dragon Ball. Vegeta eventually coaxes Gohan out but doesn't see the hidden Dragon Ball. Thinking he has all seven balls, Vegeta lets Gohan live and takes off. After returning to the nearby Namekian lake, Vegeta realizes Gohan had taken his hidden Dragon Ball and goes berserk. Meanwhile, Frieza is informed that the Ginyu Force, an elite fighting team, will be arriving shortly, bringing much needed state-of-the art scouters as well as extensive fighting strength. In space, Goku continues his training within his spaceship, now enduring 100-times Earth's gravity.
28 10 "The Countdown to Battle Begins! Enter, The Ginyu Force!" October 18, 2009 July 7, 2010 June 13, 2015
Krillin takes Gohan to see the Grand Elder to have his inner power released. However, Vegeta senses them while they are flying toward the tower, and confronts them. Nail informs the trio of a powerful evil force approaching the planet. Vegeta knows it is the Ginyu Force, Frieza's five most elite henchmen. Reluctantly, Gohan and Krillin agree to ally with Vegeta to use the Dragon Balls to make Vegeta immortal so that he can defeat the Ginyu Force, and Frieza, more easily. Krillin, Gohan and Vegeta rush to retrieve the Dragon Ball which Gohan had left with Bulma (who wonders why Vegeta stole the Dragon Ball) and meanwhile, the Ginyu Force lands on the planet and meets up with Frieza. In space, Goku completes his intense gravity training on the way to Namek and discovers his results are much more impressive than he anticipated.
29 11 "First Up for the Ginyu Force! Guldo’s Time Freeze!" October 25, 2009 July 8, 2010 June 20, 2015
Vegeta, Krillin and Gohan race to the remaining five Dragon Balls that Vegeta had hidden, in an attempt to grant Vegeta the wish of eternal life in order to stand a chance against the Ginyu Force. The Ginyu Force beats them there, and with speed and a time freeze, swipe the two remaining balls. Captain Ginyu takes all seven Dragon Balls to Frieza, and allows the other members to play Rock-Paper-Scissors to decide who gets to fight who. Recoome wins a fight with Vegeta and Guldo wins a fight with Krillin and Gohan. Krillin and Gohan fight Guldo first. After realizing that they are no easy match for him, Guldo paralyzes the two with his ESP-based "time freeze" technique. Vegeta, however, kills Guldo before any harm is done to the Earthlings, so Recoome decides he's next to fight. Meanwhile, Goku is ten minutes away from landing on Namek.
30 12 "The Nightmare Recoome! Come Out and Play, Vegeta!" November 1, 2009 July 14, 2010 June 27, 2015
Vegeta begins battling Recoome, the big brute of the Ginyu Force. While the Saiyan prince manages to get in a few good blows, ultimately Recoome doesn't seem to be suffering any damage. Gohan and Krillin enter battle after Vegeta becomes too badly injured to continue fighting, but quickly find themselves similarly beaten and outclassed by the hulking Ginyu Force member. Elsewhere, Frieza attempts to use the Dragon Balls but nothing happens, prompting him to leave Ginyu to guard the balls while he himself goes to look for Namekians to tell him how to activate the Dragon Balls so he can use a wish to become immortal. Just when all seems lost in Vegeta, Krillin and Gohan's fight with Recoome, Goku's spaceship finally touches down on Planet Namek.
31 13 "Goku Arrives At Last! Take Down the Ginyu Force!" November 8, 2009 July 15, 2010 July 11, 2015
Goku enters the battle after giving Senzu beans to Krillin, Gohan and Vegeta, and things quickly take a turn for the better. Recoome, charging up a deadly attack, is defeated by a single blow from Goku. Jeice and Burter leap into battle trying a variety of techniques - none of which have the least bit of effect on Goku. Burter is knocked out by a few swift attacks from Goku, as Jeice stares in awe at his latest opponent - having never faced someone so powerful. Vegeta comes to suspect that Goku has become the first "Super Saiyan" in over 1000 years, but has difficulty accepting the idea that a "low-class" Saiyan like Goku could become a Super Saiyan more easily than an elite warrior like himself.
32 14 "The Star Player Appears! Ginyu vs. Goku!" November 15, 2009 July 21, 2010 July 18, 2015
Goku tells Jeice to take the beaten Recoome and Burter and leave the planet forever. Jeice flees to Captain Ginyu and tells him what has happened. Ginyu has Frieza's men bury the Dragon Balls then sets out with Jeice towards Goku. Meanwhile, Vegeta kills Burter and then Recoome. Also, Krillin and Gohan realize that Frieza is heading towards the Grand Elder in order to obtain the password to summon the Namekian Dragon. Shortly after this, Ginyu and Jeice arrive to battle Goku. Goku tells Krillin and Gohan to leave. Vegeta tricks Goku and flies away, leaving Goku to fight alone. Goku and Captain Ginyu fight, and after a while Ginyu asks Goku to release his true power. Goku abides and begins to power up via the Kaio-ken.
33 15 "Full Power, Goku! Captain Ginyu’s Desperate Attack!" November 22, 2009 July 22, 2010 July 25, 2015
Goku powers up to his maximum level, which is far greater than Ginyu expected. Meanwhile, the Grand Elder unlocks Dende's hidden powers and sends him off to meet the Earthlings - the Elder has realized the Earth warriors do not know how to use the Namekian Dragon Balls - and Nail begins battling Frieza to stall for time while Dende travels. While Frieza is clearly the stronger of the two, he is surprised at Nail's ability to regenerate lost limbs. Gohan and Krillin rescue Bulma from a dinosaur attack, and take the Dragon Radar to find where Frieza stashed the Dragon Balls. After realizing he is no match for Goku, Ginyu makes the strange move of wounding himself and firing a strange beam at Goku.
34 16 "Surprise! Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku!?" November 29, 2009 July 28, 2010 August 1, 2015
The beam Ginyu fires at Goku causes the two of them to switch bodies. Goku is now trapped in Ginyu's wounded body. Krillin and Gohan arrive at Frieza's ship and dig up the Dragon Balls. Ginyu, in Goku's body, and Jeice arrive back at the ship as well, but when Ginyu tries to power up his level is only 23,000, far less than the 180,000 level Goku had before the body switch. Realizing that great strength requires unity of mind and body, Goku (in Ginyu's body) arrives and shouts to Krillin and Gohan that they can easily defeat Ginyu. Vegeta kills Jeice and boasts that he is close to becoming a Super Saiyan.
35 17 "Goku’s Comeback! Call Forth Porunga!" December 6, 2009 July 29, 2010 August 8, 2015
After killing Jeice, Vegeta sets his sights on Ginyu (still in Goku's body). Vegeta effortlessly pummels Ginyu, and an attempt by Ginyu to switch into Vegeta's body is thwarted by Goku who intercepts the beam, sending Ginyu and Goku back to their respective original bodies. Ginyu tries again to switch with Vegeta, but Goku, although wounded by Krillin and Gohan attacking his body when it was taken over by Ginyu, throws a Namekian frog in the path, resulting in Ginyu switching into the frog's body.

With the Ginyu Force completely defeated, Vegeta places Goku in another rejuvenation chamber inside Frieza's spaceship, and gives battle armor to Krillin and Gohan. Krillin leaves to find the Grand Elder to learn the appropriate summoning ritual for the Namekian Dragon Balls. Krillin meets up with Dende on the way over, as Dende had been heading for the Earth team already. It is revealed that the summoning has to be done in the Namekian language, so Dende will act as the translator to summon the dragon and request the wishes. Meanwhile, Nail continues to fight Frieza to stall for the time needed for Dende to reach Krillin and Gohan. Nail eventually reveals this to Frieza after realizing he will never last if he continues; the enraged tyrant immediately charges back towards his spaceship to try to regain control of the Dragon Balls. Krillin, Gohan and Dende take advantage of the fact that Vegeta is napping, and take the Dragon Balls away from the ship and successfully summon Porunga, the Eternal Dragon of Namek.

36 18 "Frieza Closes In! Mighty Porunga, Grant Our Wish!" December 13, 2009 September 6, 2010 August 15, 2015
Krillin and Gohan discover that although the Namekian Dragon Balls can grant three wishes, they can resurrect only one person per wish, unlike the Earth's Dragon Balls. After consulting with their dead friends via King Kai's telepathic abilities, they use the first wish to revive Piccolo, which also brings Kami and the Earth's Dragon Balls back. They then use the second wish to teleport Piccolo to Namek so he can assist them in their fight with Frieza, but they are not specific enough in their wish; as a result Piccolo is indeed transported to Namek, but ends up quite a distance away from his friends and the imminent battle with Frieza. At this point Vegeta awakens and learns he's been duped. He speeds angrily to where Porunga is hovering over Namek and almost attacks Krillin and Gohan until they tell him there is still one wish left; after some debate it is decided to let Vegeta use the wish to become immortal, as it seems to be the only possible way to defeat Frieza. Dende speaks the wish, but just before it can be granted, the Grand Elder dies and the Namekian Dragon Balls become useless; Porunga disintegrates and the balls turn to plain stone. Just as Vegeta thinks his luck couldn't get any worse, Frieza finally arrives, and is not happy at all that his own plans for immortality have been thwarted.
37 19 "A Nightmare Transformation! Frieza's Power Level-One Million!?" December 20, 2009 October 20, 2010 August 22, 2015
Piccolo arrives on Planet Namek following being resurrected and wished there. He begins rushing towards the battlefield, and along the way encounters an ailing Nail, on the brink of death. Piccolo reluctantly performs Namekian fusion with Nail, which increases his power substantially, and begins rushing back to the battlefield. Meanwhile, Frieza, after battling the Earthlings and Vegeta in his first form, transforms to his second form following some goading from Vegeta - and this increases the tyrant's power level to over a million. With his increased power, Frieza charges at Krillin in the air, impaling him on one of his horns.
38 20 "Frieza Bares His Fangs! Gohan's Overwhelming Attack" December 27, 2009 October 21, 2010 August 29, 2015
After impaling Krillin, Frieza slings him into the water. Gohan rushes to rescue his friend, but his path is blocked by the tyrant. Gohan's rage from seeing a friend in pain gets the better of him, and he immediately starts unloading on Frieza, much to Vegeta's surprise; Vegeta had never seen how strong emotion dramatically increases Gohan's power levels. As Gohan knocks Frieza out of the air, Dende saves Krillin from drowning and heals him - this was one of his hidden powers that the Grand Elder had unlocked. Frieza charges towards Gohan to get his revenge, only to be blasted in the back by Vegeta - which, to the Saiyan prince's disappointment, does absolutely nothing. Frieza begins thrashing Gohan, but is rescued by the healed Krillin, who distracts the tyrant with numerous attacks and escapades - buying just enough time for Dende to heal Gohan. Unfortunately, it becomes clear that Frieza outclasses them all, so the three warriors begin blasting him with everything they've got. Once again, it has no effect, but as they are about to charge him in their moment of desperation, Piccolo finally arrives on the battlefield, announcing that he will be the one to win the battle.
39 21 "Piccolo Reborn! Frieza's Second Transformation" January 10, 2010 October 27, 2010 September 12, 2015
Fortified by his combining with Nail, Piccolo begins battling Frieza - and surprisingly manages to hold his own. The two exchange blows pretty evenly for a good portion of the fight. Piccolo eventually realizes Frieza slightly holds the upper hand, so Piccolo removes his weighted training clothing and begins winning against the tyrant. Frieza finds himself backed into a corner, so he decides it is best to transform again to fight Piccolo. Becoming his grotesque, ugly third form, Frieza once again gains the upper hand and begins obliterating Piccolo with a rapid finger beam blast. Gohan rushes to rescue his mentor, and when Krillin tries to follow suit, Vegeta stops him - revealing to Krillin that he may have a strategy that will allow him to defeat the tyrant.
40 22 "Frieza's Final Transformation: The Ultimate Nightmare Begins" January 17, 2010 October 28, 2010 September 19, 2015
Frieza dodges Gohan's attack but quickly finds himself on the receiving end once again - the young half Saiyan unleashes a massive energy blast that even the tyrant himself has difficulty deflecting. Frieza then decides to transform to his fourth form - the final and most powerful. Vegeta's plan to defeat Frieza involves having himself mortally wounded and then being healed by Dende - which the Saiyan prince achieves by having Krillin shoot an energy blast through his chest. Vegeta has realized that each time a Saiyan is badly injured, his power level will increase substantially after he is healed. Vegeta lowers his shields to allow Krillin's attack to succeed, and Krillin proceeds to deliver a devastating blow to Vegeta. What nobody realizes is that Dende has no interest in healing Vegeta; Dende runs from Vegeta and instead heals Piccolo, who eventually convinces him to heal Vegeta as well. Frieza eventually reaches his final form, and immediately kills Dende with his Death Beam attack - having witnessed his healing abilities while transforming, Frieza realizes this may be the key to defeating the others. Krillin, Gohan and Piccolo go on the attack but the tyrant dodges every single attack they throw his way. Vegeta watches them fight from a hill, preparing to charge up to his newfound power level as Gohan finds himself on a direct collision course with another one of Frieza's blasts.
41 23 "The Moment of Truth Approaches! Goku Back in Action!" January 24, 2010 November 3, 2010 September 26, 2015
Vegeta intervenes, using his newfound power and speed to rescue Gohan from Frieza's blast. While Gohan is grateful, Vegeta tells him he doesn't care about him as a person and only did it as a demonstration of his abilities - now that he has declared himself a Super Saiyan. The Saiyan prince powers up to unbelievable levels of strength, which leave Gohan, Krillin and Piccolo in awe - but no matter how much he powers up, and how many deadly attacks he dishes out, Frieza dodges and deflects everything. Vegeta quickly finds himself on the wrong end of the tyrant's attacks, and is quickly beaten once he realizes he has not actually achieved Super Saiyan status. Gohan attempts to help but is stopped by Piccolo, who claims Gohan wouldn't be able to do anything anyway. However, just as all hope seems lost, Goku completes his recovery in the rejuvenation chamber at Frieza's spaceship and finds his power has once again increased beyond his expectations.
42 24 "Defeat Frieza, Goku! The Tears of the Proud Saiyan Prince!" January 31, 2010 November 4, 2010 October 3, 2015
Vegeta is no match for Frieza and is quickly incapacitated. Piccolo, Gohan and Krillin are forced to stand idly by while Frieza continues to thrash the Saiyan prince. However, Goku finally arrives at the battlefield and confronts the tyrant. Surprisingly, Frieza finds Goku's appearance very familiar (as Goku resembles his father Bardock, who was the first to be killed by Frieza when he destroyed Planet Vegeta). When Vegeta mocks Frieza, claiming that Goku is the "real" Super Saiyan, the tyrant blasts his Death Beam at Vegeta through the heart, giving him just seconds to live. Before his death, Vegeta informs Goku that Frieza was responsible for the destruction of the Saiyan planet and the entire Saiyan race. Vegeta begs Goku to defeat the tyrant and avenge their people, and even sheds true tears, which greatly moves Goku. Goku then makes a grave and buries Vegeta, before setting his sights on Frieza himself and vowing that he will defeat the merciless tyrant.
43 25 "Goku vs. Frieza! The Super Showdown Begins!" February 7, 2010 November 10, 2010 October 10, 2015
The epic battle between Goku and Frieza begins, and Goku quickly proves to be more of a challenge than Frieza thought. The two exchange powerful blows and discover their levels of strength are nearly equal. As Goku and Frieza attempt to one-up each other, Gohan, Krillin and Piccolo back away to watch the battle from a safe distance, while Yamcha, Tien and Chiaotzu watch from King Kai's planet in the Other World. At one point during the battle, Goku is able to take advantage of Frieza's inability to sense another's energy, but Frieza counters this by trapping Goku in an exploding ball of energy that nearly kills him. However, Piccolo claims that even after all this, neither Goku nor Frieza is fighting at full power just yet.
44 26 "A Boundary-Pushing Brawl! Goku, Frieza, and Ginyu Again?" February 14, 2010 November 11, 2010 October 17, 2015
Goku and Frieza's battle continues, with the two pretty evenly exchanging blows. However Goku is in for a shock when he discovers the tyrant has only been using a small amount of his total power. Frieza then boosts his power up to 50%, and Goku is quickly overwhelmed, even with the use of the Kaio-ken x10. Meanwhile, Bulma meets the frog Ginyu, and Ginyu steals her body, leaving Bulma in the frog form. Ginyu heads for the battlefield; Bulma has managed to accompany him and both soon arrive at the battlefield where Goku and Frieza are continuing to duke it out - with Goku quickly outclassed by the powered-up tyrant.
45 27 "Kaio-Ken Times Twenty! An All-Or-Nothing Kamehame-Ha!" February 21, 2010 November 17, 2010 October 24, 2015
Ginyu tries to steal Piccolo's body, but is foiled by Gohan who throws the frog body containing Bulma's personality back in the way, putting Bulma back in her own body and once again trapping Ginyu in the frog body. Meanwhile, Goku continues to be thrashed by Frieza. However, he sees a vision of how Frieza could destroy everyone he loves - and as a result, he uses the Kaio-ken x20 alongside a massive Kamehameha blast against Frieza. However, even this is not enough to defeat the tyrant, and the use of the Kaio-ken x20 severely weakens Goku. He then has another vision, this time of Vegeta and other Saiyans of the past, reminding him that should he fail, Frieza will finally succeed in exterminating the entire Saiyan race. Motivated once again, Goku stands his ground as Frieza lunges at him.
46 28 "The Final Trump Card! Goku's Ultimate Spirit Bomb!" February 28, 2010 November 18, 2010 November 7, 2015
Despite his renewed confidence, Goku realizes he still has no chance of victory using direct physical attacks against Frieza, who is still using only 50% of his full power. At this point, Goku decides to use his ultimate technique - the Spirit Bomb. With so little energy from living things left to absorb on Namek, Goku absorbs energy from neighboring worlds as well. Creating a Spirit Bomb of this size takes extensive time and concentration, and Frieza continues to pummel him. Piccolo decides to intervene, taking what energy Gohan and Krillin have left and attacking Frieza to draw attention away from Goku and the Spirit Bomb he is creating. Before Frieza can obliterate Goku with a beam to the forehead, Piccolo stops him with a full-force kick to the head. The now-distracted Frieza goes after Piccolo, whose attacks do nothing to faze him. The Namekian is quickly floored by Frieza as Goku continues charging the Spirit Bomb.
47 29 "Awaken, Legendary Warrior! Goku the Super Saiyan!" March 7, 2010 November 27, 2010 November 14, 2015
Goku completes the Spirit Bomb and hurls it down upon Frieza. The tyrant manages to catch it, but is unable to stop it from exploding on him. The Z Fighters celebrate their apparent victory and start making plans to return to Earth. However, Frieza reappears and, though badly damaged from the Spirit Bomb, he is still powerful enough to take them all out. Frieza fires his Death Beam straight at Goku, but Piccolo jumps in the way and takes the beam to the chest, which knocks him unconscious. Frieza next sets his sights on Krillin and causes Krillin's body to explode from the inside, killing him. Enraged by these sacrifices, Goku undergoes a radical transformation in which his eyes change from black to green, his black hair turns blonde, and his body is surrounded in an aura of golden light. With his powers now greatly enhanced, Goku orders Gohan to take Piccolo to his spaceship, find Bulma and leave Namek while he handles Frieza.
48 30 "The Angry Super Saiyan! Goku Throws Down the Gauntlet!" March 14, 2010 November 27, 2010 November 21, 2015
The transformed Goku renews his battle with Frieza and proves to now be far superior to Frieza's power. Frieza launches several counter-attacks at Goku, but they have no effect at all. As the tyrant stares in awe at his more-powerful opponent, Goku confirms that he has become what Frieza had long secretly feared - a legendary Super Saiyan! In a desperate attempt to defeat Goku, Frieza hurls an attack down upon Namek itself in an effort to destroy the planet and everyone on it.
49 31 "Avenge the Fallen, Goku! Countdown to the Planet's Destruction!" March 21, 2010 December 16, 2010 December 5, 2015
Frieza's attack on Namek detonates the planet's core, and he claims that Namek will explode in five minutes. Super Saiyan Goku is confident that he can defeat Frieza within that time; however, Frieza then decides to power up to 100% of his full power. Much to King Kai's amazement, Goku allows Frieza to reach his full power rather than attacking while Frieza powers up, wishing to defeat the tyrant at his best.
50 32 "Full Power Frieza! Shenron, Grant Our Wish!" March 28, 2010 December 16, 2010 December 12, 2015
As the epic battle between Goku and Frieza rages on the dying Planet Namek, King Kai is informed by Kami on Earth that Mr. Popo has gathered all seven of Earth's Dragon Balls. Upon learning of Shenron's ability to resurrect multiple people despite being limited to one wish per summoning, King Kai asks that they wish back to life all those on Namek who were killed by Frieza and his minions, thus also bringing back the Grand Elder, as well as the Namekian Dragon Balls, which still have one more wish to be used. King Kai plans to use this final wish to teleport everyone on Namek to Earth except for Frieza, leaving the tyrant to be the only one present when Namek explodes. Mr. Popo then summons Shenron and fulfills King Kai's first wish.
51 33 "Goku's Furious Roar! A Last-Minute Wish!" April 4, 2010 February 5, 2011 January 2, 2016
Shenron succeeds in resurrecting everyone killed by Frieza and his henchmen on Namek (minus Krillin), and the Grand Elder and the Namekian Dragon Balls are also brought back. King Kai immediately contacts the Elder and quickly informs him of the situation. The Elder then sends Dende to Porunga in order to use the final wish to teleport everyone on Namek to Earth, except for Frieza. However, Goku requests that he remain on Namek as well, so he can finish Frieza once and for all. Porunga fulfills this wish and teleports everyone to Earth except Goku and Frieza. The two combatants then prepare themselves for the final round before Namek's explosion.
52 34 "Duel on a Vanishing Planet! The Final Showdown!" April 11, 2010 February 9, 2011 January 9, 2016
As the battle continues, it seems neither warrior is going to win before Namek's explosion. However, Goku soon notices that Frieza's power is quickly decreasing, due to his 100% full power taking its toll on his body. Satisfied that he has won, Goku decides to call it quits and begins to depart towards his spaceship. Unable to accept this, Frieza launches a pair of heat-seeking energy disks at Goku. The Super Saiyan manages to avoid this, however, and eventually tricks Frieza into getting sliced in half by his own attack.
53 35 "Goku's Final Attack! Countdown to Planet Namek's Destruction!" April 18, 2010 February 10, 2011 January 16, 2016
On Earth, the Grand Elder dies again, but before his death he gives his power to Moori, one of his eldest sons, making him the new Grand Elder and thereby preserving the power of the Namekian Dragon Balls. Meanwhile on Namek, the dying Frieza begs for mercy from Goku. Despite his better judgement, Goku cannot ignore Frieza's pleas for help and gives the tyrant some of his own energy before departing. However, Frieza lets his pride get the better of him once again and unleashes one final energy blast at Goku, but the Super Saiyan easily repels the blast right back at the tyrant and seemingly destroys Frieza in the process. Goku then attempts to escape in Frieza's spaceship, but is unable to make it take off due to Vegeta destroying its engine earlier. Namek finally explodes and it appears that Goku perishes along with the planet.
54 36 "Goku Vanishes Into Space! Welcome Home, Super Warriors!" April 25, 2010 February 16, 2011 January 23, 2016
Following Namek's destruction, King Kai informs Bulma and the others on Earth of Goku's apparent death, and that even though the Namekian Dragon Balls can resurrect Goku and Krillin, they will be brought back to where Namek used to be and die again in the vacuum of space. However, Vegeta comes up with the idea of using the balls to first bring Goku and Krillin's souls to the Earth's check-in station in the Other World, from where they can be resurrected on Earth. 130 days after their use on Namek, the balls become re-active and the first two wishes are used to successfully revive Krillin; it is revealed that Goku is actually still alive and that he will return to Earth on his own later. Yamcha is then brought back to life with the third wish. Another 130 days later, the Namekian Dragon Balls are used to revive both Tien and Chiaotzu, and are then used to teleport all of the native Namekians to a new planet. The Z Fighters then return to their peaceful lives while waiting patiently for Goku to return.

Android Saga (2010)[]

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55 01 "There Is Planet Earth, Father! Frieza and King Cold Strike Back!" May 2, 2010 February 17, 2011 January 30, 2016
A year has passed and still Goku has not returned to Earth. However, it is revealed that Frieza managed to survive his battle with the Super Saiyan, has been rebuilt into a cyborg by his father King Cold, and is heading towards Earth, intending to exact revenge on Goku. The rest of the Z Fighters gather to defend the Earth from Frieza, despite knowing the odds are against them. However, as soon as Frieza, King Cold, and their army of soldiers arrive on Earth, they are met by a mysterious teenager wielding a sword, who claims that he's come to kill them.
56 02 "I Will Defeat Frieza! Another Super Saiyan!" May 9, 2010 February 23, 2011 February 6, 2016
The mysterious teenager easily takes out Frieza's soldiers, then surprises Frieza by transforming into a Super Saiyan. The evil tyrant attempts to destroy this second Super Saiyan, but has no success. Eventually, the teenager slices Frieza into pieces with his sword, before blasting him away. King Cold tries to defeat the Super Saiyan himself, but is also easily destroyed. After reverting to his normal state, the teenager spots the Z Fighters and claims that Goku will be arriving nearby soon. Despite their skepticism, the Z Fighters agree to join him in awaiting Goku's arrival.
57 03 "Welcome Back, Goku! Confessions of the Mysterious Youth, Trunks!" May 16, 2010 February 24, 2011 February 13, 2016
After three hours of waiting, a space pod crash lands on Earth and Goku emerges from it. There is no time for celebration, however, as the mysterious teenager pulls Goku aside to talk with him in private. After testing Goku's Super Saiyan powers, the teenager reveals that his name is Trunks and that he comes from an apocalyptic future 20 years from the present, as well as that he is the future son of Bulma and Vegeta. He further informs Goku that in three years from now, a pair of deadly androids, built by Doctor Gero of the former Red Ribbon Army, will begin a rampage on Earth and kill all of the Z Fighters, except for Goku, who will have died from a heart virus six months before their assault. Trunks then supplies Goku with a heart antidote made in his future timeline, instructing him to take it when the virus attacks him. Piccolo hears the whole conversation using his special hearing. Goku promises that he and the other Z Fighters will train hard for the next three years to prepare for the androids' assault, and Trunks then returns to the future in his time machine.
58 04 "Goku's New Move, Instant Transmission! The Three-Year Training Session Begins!" May 23, 2010 March 2, 2011 February 20, 2016
At Vegeta's request, Goku explains to the others that he managed to survive Planet Namek's destruction by escaping in one of the Ginyu Force's space pods just seconds before Namek exploded. He further explains that he eventually landed on a planet called Yardrat and was nursed back to health by the friendly inhabitants of the planet. He also reveals that he learned from them a special teleportation technique called Instant Transmission. The Z Fighters then go their separate ways to each begin preparing themselves for the androids' assault. After three years of intense training, they all head off to meet on the island on which Trunks had indicated that the androids would begin their attack.
59 05 "Undetectable Monsters! The Androids Appear!" May 30, 2010 March 8, 2011 February 27, 2016
The Z Fighters gather at the island in anticipation of the androids' attack. However, as the time approaches, the androids are nowhere to be seen. Yajirobe arrives to deliver Korin's new batch of Senzu beans to the others, but as soon as he departs, the androids shoot down his ship and immediately descend into the nearby city before the Z Fighters can get a glimpse of them. Gohan goes to rescue Yajirobe, while the rest of the Z Fighters fly down to the city as well to search out their enemies. After a period of searching, Yamcha becomes the first victim of the androids, after having his energy absorbed by Android 20, and then being impaled. The others arrive just in time to save him, and Goku eventually persuades the androids to move to a new location to fight after a large portion of the city is destroyed.
60 06 "The Unbeatable Enemy Within! Goku vs. Android 19!" June 6, 2010 March 9, 2011 March 5, 2016
As Goku, Piccolo and Tien take the androids to a new location to battle, Krillin revives Yamcha with a Senzu bean. However, once Yamcha reveals the androids' ability to absorb energy, he, Krillin and Gohan head off to warn the others. Meanwhile, it is revealed to Goku that the androids are a result of years of research conducted by Dr. Gero, in which miniature spy robots were used to analyze Goku's fighting techniques and developments in strength, all in an attempt to exact revenge on Goku for destroying the Red Ribbon Army. However, Gero did not analyze Goku during his time on Planet Namek, and thus the androids are unaware of his ability to transform into a Super Saiyan, which Goku gladly demonstrates in front of them. A battle then ensues between Goku and Android 19, and though Goku clearly has the upper hand, he soon appears to be losing energy. Eventually, Goku is seen clutching the left side of his chest, which Gohan immediately recognizes as a symptom of the heart virus that Trunks had warned Goku of. However, the virus is attacking Goku's heart much later than Trunks had predicted. As Goku struggles to stay conscious, #19 prepares to finish the battle by absorbing Goku's remaining energy. Piccolo tries to intervene, however, Android 20 blasts Piccolo with his eye beams, which sends him crashing to the ground.
61 07 "No Victory for Android 19! Enter Super Vegeta!" June 13, 2010 March 10, 2011 March 12, 2016
Before Android 19 can finish draining Goku's energy, Vegeta finally arrives, saving Goku by kicking the android in the face. Yamcha then escorts Goku back home in order to administer the heart antidote to him. Vegeta faces off with the androids, and much to everyone's surprise, transforms into a Super Saiyan. It is revealed that, whereas Goku's first transformation was triggered by his rage over Frieza's murder of Krillin, Vegeta's was triggered by his rage at simply being unable to surpass Goku. The battle then begins, and it's clear that Vegeta has the edge over #19. Even the android's energy absorption attack proves futile, as Vegeta tears off the android's hands, making it impossible for it to absorb anymore energy from its opponents. As the android runs away in fear, Vegeta launches his Big Bang Attack and finishes the battle, leaving nothing but the android's head intact. Android 20 then escapes into the nearby cliffs, planning to use the terrain to launch a surprise attack on the Z Fighters.
62 08 "Piccolo's Assault! Android 20 and the Twisted Future!" June 20, 2010 March 16, 2011 March 19, 2016
The Z Fighters split up to search the area for Android 20. Frustrated at his enemy's deceptiveness, Vegeta fires a large energy blast at the cliffs, planning to level the area. Seeing this opportunity, #20 emerges from his hiding place, only to absorb Vegeta's blast and run away before Vegeta can catch up. The android then attacks Piccolo from behind and begins to drain his energy, although this is thwarted by Gohan, who senses Piccolo's fading energy and attacks the android. After receiving a Senzu bean, Piccolo then faces off against his attacker, and proves to be more than a match for the android. Meanwhile, Trunks finally returns from the future, and is disturbed to find that the remains of Android 19 are different from the androids that he faced in his own timeline. He then arrives at the current battlefield, and also seems not to recognize Android 20. Realizing that he has no chance of victory, #20 decides to retreat to his laboratory, but not before launching a huge blast that engulfs most of the area - including Bulma's ship, which plummets towards the ground.
63 09 "The Hunt for Doctor Gero! Discover the Hidden Laboratory!" June 27, 2010 March 17, 2011 March 26, 2016
As the dust settles, Android 20 is nowhere to be seen, and it is assumed that he plans to return to the laboratory to awaken Androids 17 and 18 - the androids causing havoc in Trunk's timeline. Meanwhile, Trunks rescues his mother and young self, and berates Vegeta for failing to protect his family. Bulma then reveals that #20 may actually be the androids' creator, Dr. Gero, who has seemingly converted himself into one as well. The group then plan to find the lab and destroy the androids before Gero can activate them. Vegeta also sets off to find the lab, but with the intentions of fighting the androids as a demonstration of his power. Trunks leaves to stop his father, while Piccolo finally unveils the truth of Trunks' origin to the rest of the group. He knew this because he overheard the conversation between Trunks and Goku. Meanwhile, Piccolo, Krillin and Tien split up and search the mountains where Gero's lab is rumored to be located, while Gohan takes Bulma, baby Trunks and Yajirobe home. Meanwhile, Krillin is attacked by the doctor, but is spared when Gero senses Piccolo nearby and escapes.
64 10 "Number 17 and Number 18! The Androids Awaken!" July 11, 2010 May 30, 2011 April 2, 2016
Dr. Gero finally makes it to his laboratory, with Krillin in hot pursuit. Tien, Piccolo, Vegeta, and Trunks soon locate him and break into the lab, although by this point Gero has already awakened Androids 17 and 18. Although initially appearing loyal, the duo demonstrate their independence when #17 destroys Gero's remote, ensuring that he cannot deactivate them should they disobey him, and #18 attempts to activate Android 16 - a fully mechanical model deemed a failure by Gero. #17 then kills Gero, by severing and then crushing his head. In an act of desperation, Trunks launches a large energy blast at the androids, hoping to destroy #16 before he is activated. Although the entire lab is decimated, both androids and #16's pod remain intact, and he is awakened anyway. The trio then decide to carry out their initial orders, and set out to kill Goku. However, their plans are disrupted when Vegeta intervenes, challenging the three androids to a battle. After #16 refuses to fight, #18 steps up to face Vegeta.
65 11 "A Sweet Face and Super Power?! Android 18 vs Vegeta!" July 18, 2010 June 2, 2011 April 9, 2016
Android 18 fights with Super Saiyan Vegeta and wins easily. Super Saiyan Trunks tries to help his father, but is also easily defeated and gets his sword broken in the process. Piccolo and Tien then get beaten down effortlessly by Android 17, while Krillin stays behind and watches the horror, and Android 16 simply observes the nearby birds. After the fight, the androids leave, but before they do #18 kisses Krillin on the cheek.
66 12 "The Time for Reunification Has Come! Piccolo's Unshakeable Resolve!" August 1, 2010 June 9, 2011 April 16, 2016
Krillin feeds the remaining Senzu beans to each of his fallen comrades. Vegeta flies off in anger, having been beaten, while Trunks explains to the others how the androids of the future are different from the ones they just fought. The androids of the present are apparently more powerful, but they seem to be less cruel. There also was not an Android 16 in Trunks' time period. Piccolo then flies off to try to convince Kami to merge with him once again, believing that it is the only way to stop the androids. However, Kami believes that the androids are not entirely evil and that the only reason they fought against the Z Fighters was because the Z Fighters attacked first. Kami then decides to wait and see what happens as Piccolo sits down waiting until Kami agrees to merge with him.
67 13 "Another Time Machine?! Bulma Uncovers a Mystery!" August 8, 2010 June 16, 2011 April 23, 2016
Bulma receives a phone call about one of her company's products from Capsule Corporation. She is sent a photograph of what appears to be Trunks' time machine that he travelled in. Trunks investigates this with the others only to discover that it is the exact time machine that he came in but three years later in his world. He recognizes it because of the word 'Hope' that Bulma wrote on the time machine. Kami realizes that the evil he felt four years ago wasn't the androids but it was the monster that travelled back in the time machine.
68 14 "The Monster Goes into Motion... Strike of the Super Namekian!" August 15, 2010 June 23, 2011 April 30, 2016
Trunks, Gohan and Bulma are investigating the other time machine when Gohan notices a strange shell that has been cast off by an unknown creature. On the way back to her house, Bulma watches a news broadcast about thousands of people in nearby Gingertown who have inexplicably disappeared, as if they simply melted away in their clothes. Kami also watches in horror as the people are killed, and finally decides to merge with Piccolo. After the merging, Piccolo states that he is neither Piccolo nor Kami anymore, but a Namekien "who has long since forgotten his name." He departs from the lookout and arrives at an empty, ghostly-quiet Gingertown, where the monster steps out of the shadows to confront him.
69 15 "I Am Your Brother! The Monster With Goku's Energy!" August 22, 2010 June 30, 2011 May 7, 2016
While staring down Piccolo, the monster pierces the man he'd been dragging and appears to absorb him, leaving only his clothing. The others are confused, claiming that the android is emanating multiple energy readings characteristic of Frieza, Vegeta and Goku. Krillin and Trunks head toward Gingertown, where Piccolo and the monster begin fighting. Piccolo has the advantage, but is surprised when the monster uses Piccolo's own Makankosappo technique on him. The two exchange blows, and then the monster states that Piccolo only has the upper hand because he [the monster] has not yet reached his "perfect form." He then surprises everyone by powering up a Kamehameha and launching it point-blank. Piccolo's dodge leaves him open to the monster's follow-up attack, which he uses to trap Piccolo in a hold and pierce his arm. Piccolo manages to escape, but his left arm has been completely incapacitated. Sensing he has won, the monster states that his name is Cell and reveals that he is another android.
70 16 "The Dizzying Deception and the Daring Escape! Defeat the Android Cell!" August 29, 2010 July 6, 2011 May 14, 2016
Sensing that he has defeated Piccolo, Cell explains that he was created from the cells of Goku, Piccolo, Vegeta and Frieza as a project started by Dr. Gero and continued for 24 years by his computer. Cell furthermore reveals that by absorbing Androids 17 and 18, he will achieve his "Perfect Form," making him "invincible," since Dr. Gero's computer predicted that in his Perfect Form, Cell would be the most powerful being in the known universe. With the androids destroyed in his own timeline, he was forced to travel to the present one in Trunks' time machine, after killing him. Having learned Cell's identity and intentions, Piccolo regenerates his arm and prepares to attack. At this point, Trunks and Krillin arrive, and Cell realizes he has no chance of winning. He surprises everyone by using Tien's Solar Flare technique to blind them, and then flees. Vegeta and Tien arrive, and Piccolo explains everything he's learned. Meanwhile, Cell heads toward Nickytown to absorb more people, until his power exceeds that of the androids'.
71 17 "The Hunt for Cell Is On! Goku, Back in Action!" September 5, 2010 July 7, 2011 May 21, 2016
After Piccolo debriefs everyone on Cell's objective, Vegeta states that he intends to develop a power that surpasses even that of a Super Saiyan. Trunks and Krillin go to Dr. Gero's laboratory, where they discover a set of blueprints for Android 17. In hopes that the prints will allow Bulma and Dr. Briefs to uncover a weakness in the androids, they take the prints before destroying the developing Cell and the rest of the laboratory. Trunks goes to find Vegeta while Krillin delivers the prints to Bulma. Several days go by, during which Piccolo and the others are unable to locate Cell. However, back at the Kame House, Chi-Chi and Master Roshi start hearing thunderous booms on the island and rush to the window to find a fully recovered Goku launching Kamehameha blasts into the horizon. The three share a joyous moment before Goku turns serious and states that he'd fare no better against the androids than Vegeta did. Also like Vegeta, he states his goal of surpassing the level of Super Saiyan.
72 18 "Break the Super Saiyan Barrier! Into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber!" September 12, 2010 July 13, 2011 May 21, 2016
Goku uses his Instant Transmission ability to take Gohan, Vegeta and Trunks with him to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber inside Kami's Lookout. The chamber only has a capacity of two so Goku allows Vegeta and Trunks to go in first. Goku explains a years worth of training in the chamber is actually only one day in the outside world. When Trunks and Vegeta step inside the chamber, all they see is a vast amount of nothingness. While this is going on, the androids arrive at the Kame House and ask for Goku's whereabouts. Piccolo refuses to tell them, which results in a fight between Piccolo and Android 17. Piccolo overpowers #17 and tries to finish him off, but #17 manages to dodge the attack. Back at Kami's Lookout, Vegeta and Trunks are due to be coming out of the time chamber any second now, which will reveal if it is possible to go beyond the level of a Super Saiyan.
73 19 "The Super Namekian Powers Up! Piccolo vs. Android 17!" September 19, 2010 July 14, 2011 June 4, 2016
Bulma is hard at work trying to figure out Dr. Gero's prints. Meanwhile, Piccolo and Android 17 are fighting each other. After #17 gets serious, it turns out that he and Piccolo are evenly matched. Cell senses the two fighting and starts making his way towards them, stating that his power level is now higher than theirs. Krillin, and the others on a nearby island, receive a call from Bulma saying that she has completed the switch to shut down the androids and prepares to deliver it to the others. #17 states that since his stamina and power level will never drop, he will be the victor of the battle. However, Cell arrives at the scene of the battle, leaving Piccolo shocked. Meanwhile, Goku and Gohan are still waiting for Vegeta and Trunks to come out of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
74 20 "Run Android 17! Piccolo's All-or-Nothing Struggle!" September 26, 2010 July 20, 2011 June 11, 2016
At Chi-Chi's suggestion, Krillin leaves the Kame House to intercept Bulma so he can obtain her shut-down device before Cell absorbs Androids 17 and 18. Unwilling to wait helplessly, Tien leaves the Kame House, as well, to help Piccolo on the battlefield. Meanwhile, #17 refuses to heed Piccolo's warnings about Cell, and is quickly defeated. Piccolo tries to ward off Cell, but Cell has become too powerful for him to handle. Cell quickly breaks Piccolo's neck, before blasting him through the chest at point-blank range, and then Cell tosses Piccolo's body into the sea. Then, Cell turns his attention to #17.
75 21 "Power Unknown! Android 16 Breaks His Silence!" October 3, 2010 July 21, 2011 June 18, 2016
Android 16 decides to enter the fight in order to prevent Cell from reaching his Perfect Form, because Cell's goal is not to kill Goku, but to destroy life. The two fight at an even level, with #16 landing a massive blast on Cell. However, Cell survives and uses the opportunity to absorb Android 17. Cell transforms into his Semi-Perfect Form and gains incredible power, after which #16's attacks prove utterly ineffective. Just when all hope is lost, Tien appears and uses his Tri-Beam technique to hold off Cell so Android 18 can escape.
76 22 "Tien's Desperate Attack! Save Your Friends, Goku!" October 10, 2010 July 27, 2011 June 25, 2016
To Goku and Gohan's great concern, Tien repeatedly fires his Tri-Beam, drastically draining his energy in order to hold Cell down while Androids 16 and 18 escape. Tien eventually runs out of energy and collapses, at the mercy of a furious Cell. Unwillingly to wait idly at Kami's Lookout anymore, Goku teleports down to Tien's aid. While confronting Cell, Goku also notices that Piccolo is still alive and warps them back to the Lookout to give them Senzu beans. Shortly afterward, Trunks and Vegeta emerge from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, stating that they have successfully surpassed the level of Super Saiyan. They leave to confront Cell, while Goku and Gohan prepare to enter the time chamber for their own training. Meanwhile, Cell begins destroying islands in a bid to make #18 show herself.
77 23 "Beyond Super Saiyan! Vegeta Confronts the Monster Cell!" October 17, 2010 July 28, 2011 July 9, 2016
Cell continues to destroy islands until only one remains, the one on which Androids 16 and 18 are hiding. Before he can launch his attack, Vegeta and Trunks arrive as Super Saiyans. After some taunting, Vegeta initiates a transformation that produces a form beyond that of Super Saiyan - evidenced by increased muscle size and an intense golden aura. As an Ascended Super Saiyan, Vegeta makes easy work of Cell while Trunks watches from the sidelines. Meanwhile, Goku and Gohan begin their training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, where Goku states that he will not only make Gohan a Super Saiyan, but that he will make Gohan stronger than even himself.
78 24 "Cell on the Verge of Defeat! Krillin, Destroy Android 18!" October 24, 2010 August 3, 2011 July 16, 2016
Goku continues to train Gohan, who is still trying to achieve the Super Saiyan form. Meanwhile, Vegeta effortlessly pushes Cell around and inflicts significant damage. When Cell uses Vegeta's own Galick Gun to no effect, he realizes that he will not be able to absorb Android 18. Enraged, Cell goes on about how if he was able to absorb #18 then he would become his perfect form and be able to defeat Vegeta easily. He attempts to persuade Vegeta into letting him absorb #18 by appealing to the Saiyan's passion for fighting strong opponents. Not far away, Krillin contemplates whether or not to use the emergency shutdown controller, and he has trouble deciding due to his embarrassing moment with #18 during their first encounter (when she kissed him).
79 25 "The Battle Turns for the Worst... Cell Attacks Android 18!" October 31, 2010 August 4, 2011 July 23, 2016
Krillin decides not to destroy Android 18, and stomps on the controller, which shocks #18. Krillin tells her that now is their chance to get off the island, and that she and Android 16 must leave now. Cell successfully persuades Vegeta to let him find and absorb #18, but Trunks is determined to prevent this and delivers his own beating to Cell. During a break in the action, Cell spots the androids and Krillin, who are distracted by their own awkward meeting. Vegeta attempts to keep Trunks from interfering, forcing Trunks to attack his own father in order to prevent him from allowing Cell to reach his perfect form. While this is going on, Cell is savoring the moment and leisurely going about picking off #16 and Krillin. Despite their best efforts and a sound beating from Trunks, Cell is ultimately able to blind everyone via the Solar Flare, absorb #18, and achieve his Perfect Form.

Cell Saga (2010-2011)[]

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80 01 "The Tables Are Turned! Witness the Power of Perfection!" November 7, 2010 October 10, 2011 July 30, 2016
Gohan asks Goku to be serious in his training, so Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan and fires a Kamehameha on Gohan. Gohan thinks of all the times he has let his friends down and gets angry, resulting into him finally turning into a Super Saiyan himself. Back at the battlefield, Vegeta disregards Cell's Perfect Form as nothing special and he is just the same as before. Meanwhile, Krillin is angry at Cell for absorbing Android 18, so he charges towards Cell and attempts to attack him by using his Kienzan technique, but the attack has no effect whatsoever. Cell then lightly kicks Krillin to one side, leaving him almost dead, but Trunks rushes to his aid and feeds him a Senzu bean, saving him from near death. Vegeta starts his fight with Cell and after a short while he soon realizes Cell's power far exceeds his own. In the background, Krillin and Trunks are talking about how Trunks has hidden his own true power, one even greater than Vegeta's but kept secret from him due to Vegeta's towering pride. Trunks plans to fight Cell when Vegeta is unconscious in order to hide his powers from Vegeta to prevent his father from losing his pride.
81 02 "Vegeta's Final Push! Defeat the Invincible Cell!" November 14, 2010 October 19, 2011 August 6, 2016
Desperate to kill Cell, Vegeta resorts to using his ultimate attack, the Final Flash. Vegeta calculates his attack and avoids destroying the entire Earth and also manages to take off Cell's right arm, but with Piccolo's genes Cell easily regenerates his arm. Cell knocks Vegeta unconscious and Trunks takes this chance to unleash his hidden powers onto Cell. Trunks momentarily lets Cell push him around a little in order to create a chance for Krillin to take the unconscious Vegeta to a safe location. Now that Vegeta is gone, Trunks and Cell can begin their real fight.
82 03 "The Strongest Super Saiyan! Trunks' Power Unleashed!" November 21, 2010 October 20, 2011 August 13, 2016
Trunks powers up to Ultra Super Saiyan, which appears to make him significantly stronger than Vegeta. Trunks and Cell seem to be evenly matched at first, but after a while Trunks' attack cease to hit Cell. Trunks decides to power up even more but he is still unable to connect his attacks to hit Cell. In the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Goku manages to power up to the same bulked-up transformation as Trunks, but decides not to use that form, because in order to achieve that form, even though great power is gained, Goku concludes the decrease in speed is too much - and having power but not being able to hit your opponent is useless, so he decides to focus on mastering his normal Super Saiyan form instead. This turns out to be the same reason why Trunks cannot defeat Cell, and Trunks power level begins to drop due to the strain of maintaining his transformation. Cell learns that Goku is training to defeat him, so in order to waste time he decides to hold his own World Martial Arts Tournament where anyone can enter to fight him.
83 04 "Cell Invades the Airwaves! Announcing, The Cell Games" November 28, 2010 October 26, 2011 August 20, 2016
When Krillin and Vegeta arrive, Trunks informs everyone of the tournament to be held by Cell and Android 16 asks to be taken back to Capsule Corporation where he can be fixed. Bulma also notifies everyone at Kami's Lookout to go there to meet up. After Cell finishes arranging his tournament, he then heads off to a news station to broadcast his message via television announcing details about his tournament, the "Cell Games," and states if that all the warriors lose to him, he will kill every single last human being. Meanwhile Goku and Gohan are still training.
84 05 "Training Complete! Goku Sizes Up the Competition!" December 5, 2010 October 27, 2011 August 27, 2016
The people of Earth are in a panic after Cell's announcement of the Cell Games. Meanwhile, Goku and Gohan finish their training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, and emerged as Full Power Super Saiyans. Goku immediately requests that Mr. Popo prepare a meal and Trunks explains the latest Cell developments. Goku then teleports to the site of the Cell Games and confronts Cell. After returning to the Lookout, Goku announces he and Gohan will not be entering the time chamber again. Instead, for the remaining nine days until the Cell Games, they will train in the real world.
85 06 "The Truce is Broken! The Defense Force Strikes Back at Cell!" December 12, 2010 November 2, 2011 September 10, 2016
As Piccolo completes his training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, and Vegeta takes his place, Goku and Gohan are spending their days relaxing at home. Meanwhile, the Self-Defense Army attempt to launch an offensive strike against Cell, but they are completely wiped out. Hearing about this over the radio, Goku asks Piccolo if it is possible to separate with Kami, so he can use the Dragon Balls to revive all the people Cell killed. Since Piccolo can't separate, Goku theorises that he can convince another Namekian to stay on Earth and create a new set of Dragon Balls, and goes to see King Kai in the Other World so he can find the Namekians.
86 07 "A New Guardian! The Return of the Dragon Balls!" December 19, 2010 November 3, 2011 September 17, 2016
After getting help from King Kai in locating New Namek, Goku travels there via Instant Transmission and explains the situation. The Grand Elder offers Dende to be the new Kami, and Goku takes him back to Earth. Dende revives the Dragon Balls, revealing that they can now grant two to three wishes (depending on how they're used). During the remaining days leading up to the Cell Games, Goku searches for the new balls, Vegeta and the others finish their training, and the martial arts "champion of the world" Mr. Satan announces that he will defeat Cell. On the day of the Cell Games, it is revealed that if the new Dragon Balls are used to revive a mass of people, those who were already revived once (like Goku and Krillin) won't be revived again. Despite the others' concern, Goku remains positive and they all head towards the Cell Games.
87 08 "Mr. Satan Takes the Stage! The Curtain Rises on the Cell Games" December 26, 2010 November 9, 2011 September 24, 2016
As Mr. Satan hypes himself in front of the media, Vegeta, Android 16, Goku and the others arrive at the stage. Mr. Satan insists he goes before him first, though when his students Caroni and Piroshki arrive, he allows them to go first, but they are defeated without Cell needing to move. Mr. Satan tries to intimidate Cell by breaking some tiles and then goes on the attack, but Cell knocks him out of the ring with a single blow, not even bothering to kill him. Cell wishes to take on a proper opponent, and Goku steps into the ring.
88 09 "Showdown! Cell vs. Goku!" January 9, 2011 November 10, 2011 October 1, 2016
Full Power Super Saiyan Goku and Cell begin to fight, and despite putting on an impressive performance, Gohan and Vegeta both realize that neither of them is using their full power yet. Both fighters then raise their power level to their maximum. After a brief battle, Cell begins to attack using techniques 'inherited' from other characters--first Tien's Multi-Form technique, then Piccolo's Makankosappo, and finally Frieza's heat-seeking Kienzan attack. When Goku overcomes each of these techniques, Cell prepares a full-power Kamehameha capable of destroying the Earth. Goku diverts the attack away from the planet by taking to the sky, and then uses the Instant Transmission to escape back to the ring. However, when Cell utilizes his full speed, he becomes to fast for Goku to keep up with him.
89 10 "Battle at the Highest Level! Goku Goes All Out!" January 16, 2011 November 16, 2011 October 8, 2016
The battle between Goku and Cell continues, and Goku begins fighting at his max, with the two fighters reaching a pace that is barely visible to most of the onlookers. The power levels of both fighters are equal, and they land powerful blows on each other. Cell then decides to destroy the tournament ring, ensuring that their battle cannot be ended by a ring out and can continue until one of them either dies or surrenders. The battle becomes even more intense, culminating with Goku flying high into the sky building up a powerful Kamehameha. Cell and everyone else states that Goku is bluffing, since from his position in the sky, such an attack would easily destroy the Earth. Goku then unexpectedly uses his Instant Transmission to warp right in front of Cell, and executes the blast at point-blank range. While the rest of the world celebrates what they believe to be Cell's ultimate defeat, Goku and company watch as Cell's remaining lower half rises and regenerates his missing parts. While the energy of both fighters has depleted considerably, the battle continues on. Although Goku told Cell that Cell had depleted much of his power to regenerate himself, Goku has used up even more of his power, and the battles begins to turn in favor of Cell. Goku then launches a barrage of energy blasts at Cell in a desperate attempt to finish him.
90 11 "The Opening Round Is Concluded! Goku's Moment of Decision!" January 23, 2011 November 17, 2011 October 15, 2016
Despite everyone's hopes, Goku's barrage of energy blasts fails to destroy Cell when the android activates his energy barrier at the last second. Furthermore, it is clear to the rest of the Z Fighters that Goku has spent the last of his own energy. With all eyes and ears glued to this moment of truth for Goku's mysterious plan, the battle-worn Super Saiyan surprises everyone by surrendering. Adding further shock, he announces that Gohan will be the next and last contestant to fight Cell. Piccolo and Krillin protest this decision, but Gohan agrees and takes Cell on. Gohan impresses everyone with his power--which proves indeed to be on par with Goku's--but nevertheless finds himself on the losing side of the fight against Cell.
91 12 "Get Angry, Gohan! Release Your Hidden Power!" January 30, 2011 November 25, 2011 October 22, 2016
Full Power Super Saiyan Gohan shows no willingness to fight, and tries to convince Cell to end the Cell Games by explaining that if his hidden powers are brought to the surface, he will lose control and kill Cell. Counter to Gohan's intentions, this actually intrigues Cell, who decides to deliberately enrage Gohan by inflicting enough pain to force him to unleash his true strength. After watching Gohan take Cell's punishment, Android 16 intervenes. Taking advantage of the fact that he emits no detectable energy, #16 grabs Cell from behind and declares that he is going to trigger his self-destruct bomb.
92 13 "Tears For An Android! Gohan's Inner Rage Bursts Forth!" February 6, 2011 December 19, 2011 November 5, 2016
To Android 16's surprise, Krillin reveals that Bulma had removed his self-destruct bomb during his repairs. With the risk of setting off the bomb gone, Cell blasts through #16--causing his body to shatter and leaving only his head intact. Cell realizing that Gohan cannot unleash his hidden powers in response to physical pain, he devises a plan to kill Gohan's friends by spawning seven offspring--the 'Cell Juniors'. Only Vegeta, Trunks and Piccolo are able to hold their own against the Cell Juniors, while Krillin, Yamcha, Tien and the fatigued Goku are unable to fight back. Gohan wants to unleash his power, but cannot figure out how. Meanwhile, Android 16's head has Mr. Satan carry him to Gohan. He sympathizes with Gohan's desire not to kill, but encourages him that it is okay to unleash his anger to save those that he loves. Cell crushes #16's head--an action that finally pushes Gohan over the edge, and triggers his transformation into a Super Saiyan 2.
93 14 "Unleash the Warrior Within! Gohan Takes the Offensive!" February 13, 2011 December 20, 2011 November 12, 2016
After witnessing the death of Android 16 at the hands of Cell, Gohan's anger is ignited and causes him ascend to the level of Super Saiyan 2. Cell is excited that the fight will be more interesting, but Gohan is unamused and snatches the stolen Senzu beans from Cell. Gohan then proceeds to take on all of the Cell Juniors, proving himself impervious to their attacks and effortlessly destroying them. He then throws the Senzu beans to Trunks, who distributes them to his injured comrades. Gohan now focuses his attention on Cell, and from the onset of the battle, it is clear that Gohan holds the advantage.
94 15 "Perfection's End! A Fury, Beyond Super Saiyan!" February 20, 2011 December 21, 2011 November 19, 2016
Cell finally unleashes his full power against Gohan, but even at maximum strength his attacks have no effect on the Super Saiyan 2. Gohan cripples Cell with 2 powerful punches, leaving him in shock. Cell resorts to using two heat-seeking Kienzans, but Gohan is able to catch and destroy them. Then, Cell uses his Makankosappo, which Gohan easily deflects, and Cell's Death Beams are absorbed by Gohan. After being easily bested in battle, Cell attempts to destroy Gohan and the Earth with a giant, full-power Kamehameha, but Gohan produces an even stronger wave and reflects Cell's attack with ease. Gohan's attack absorbs Cell's, and the blast eventually overcomes Cell when he fails to deflect it. As the rest of the fighters predict an easy victory, Goku recalls that even in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Gohan displayed strength far beyond that of a normal Super Saiyan, recalling how Gohan had briefly transformed into a Super Saiyan 2 during their training (before passing out). Gohan's attack has also taken off Cell's legs, and parts of his arm and head. Goku then tells Gohan to deliver the finishing blow to Cell, but Gohan insists that Cell must suffer first. Cell regenerated his missing limbs, then utilizes his bulked-up form, but the increase in muscle mass lowers his speed greatly, and as a result none of his attacks connect with Gohan. Gohan counters with a powerful blow to Cell's head, and to his stomach, causing Cell to regurgitate Android #18 and revert back to his Semi-Perfect Form. As the fighters assume that this means victory for Gohan, Cell's body begins to expand to a gigantic size.
95 16 "A Hero's Sacrifice! Last Chance to Save the World!" March 6, 2011 December 22, 2011 November 26, 2016
In a desperate attempt to destroy Earth, Cell begins to self-destruct. With mere seconds left, Goku says goodbye to his son and teleports himself and Cell to King Kai's planet, the only safe place he could think of. Upon arrival, Cell finally explodes, destroying the planet and killing everyone there. As Gohan and the rest of the Z Fighters are left on Earth to grieve, Goku and King Kai realize that Cell hasn't accompanied them to the Other World, and therefore must have survived the explosion. Using Goku's Instant Transmission technique, Cell returns to Earth, where he kills Trunks with a single blast through the chest, using his Full Power Death Beam. Cell then reveals that not only did his nucleus survive the explosion, but he was able to regenerate into his Perfect Form - and thanks to his Saiyan genetics, he is far stronger than ever before (Cell's Super Perfect Form). Enraged by the death of his son, Vegeta unleashes a furious barrage of energy blasts at Cell, but is easily defeated, and is only saved from certain death when Gohan intercepts Cell's blast and takes the full force of the attack. With Gohan injured and his left arm disabled, and nobody left to challenge Cell, Cell prepares one final Kamehameha to destroy Gohan and the Earth once and for all.
96 17 "Combine Your Strength! The Final Kamehame-Ha!" March 20, 2011 December 23, 2011 December 3, 2016
Super Perfect Cell continues to charge his Kamehameha, and reveals that not only has he gathered enough energy to destroy the Earth, but he also now has enough power to destroy the entire solar system with this blast. Cell also reveals that he will be able to teleport away to safety before the blast detonates, allowing him to escape the Earth's destruction unscathed. Meanwhile, Vegeta apologizes to Gohan for his recklessness. As Gohan and the others watch on hopelessly, Goku contacts his son from the Other World via King Kai's telepathy and tells him that even in his injured state he has enough power to defeat Cell. Reinvigorated, Gohan prepares a final, one-handed Kamehameha to repel Cell's blast. As the two warriors struggle to overpower each other, Piccolo, Tien, Yamcha and Krillin bombard Cell with energy blasts in a knowingly futile attempt to help, but are easily repelled. As Goku coaxes Gohan to release his full power against Cell, Vegeta returns to the battlefield and launches one final Big Bang Attack, which temporarily distracts Cell. Seeing the opportunity, Gohan finally releases his full strength, and Goku briefly returns from Other World to help boost Gohan's power. Together, they overpower Cell's blast, obliterating Cell and saving the Earth from destruction. Gohan has won and the Cell Games are finally over.
97 18 "A Bittersweet Victory! Until We Meet Again!" March 27, 2011 January 1, 2012 December 10, 2016
Following Cell's defeat, Gohan and the others return to Kami's Lookout. Mr. Satan however, takes credit for defeating Cell, and the public celebrates Mr. Satan's "victory." At the Lookout, Dende heals Gohan of his injuries and then summons Shenron. The first wish is used to successfully revive everyone killed by Cell, including Trunks. However, Goku cannot be revived, as Shenron has already brought him back to life once before. Dende suggests they can use the Namekian Dragon Balls, but at that moment, Goku contacts them from Other World through King Kai once more. Goku claims that he wishes to remain dead, believing that the Earth will be safer without him attracting anymore villains there. With that, Goku bids his son and friends a final fond farewell. Krillin then asks Shenron to use the second wish to remove the bombs from inside Androids 17 and 18. The Z Fighters go their separate ways, and Gohan informs a heartbroken Chi-Chi of Goku's fate. The next day, Trunks bids farewell to everyone and begins his journey back to the future. As Trunks departs in his time machine, Gohan is seen smiling at his father's spirit in the sky.
98 19 "Peace For the Future! The Spirit of Goku is Forever!" August 2, 2011[n 1]
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February 8, 2013 December 17, 2016
Trunks returns to the future and is reunited with Bulma. As tranquility seems to return, the androids are attacking again. Trunks saves an elderly man from being killed by Androids 17 and 18. Thanks to his training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Trunks easily destroys the two androids. Three years later, Trunks prepares to head back into the past to tell everyone of his victory. However, there is still one more android to stop: Cell, in his Imperfect Form. After a brief fight, Trunks launches Cell into the air and destroys him with ease as well. Peace is finally restored to the future timeline. Back in the present, Goku begins his new "life" in the Other World.

Majin Buu Saga (2014)[]

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99 01 "Seven Years Later! Starting Today, Gohan Is a High School Student" April 6, 2014 January 7, 2017
Seven years following the battle with Cell, Gohan is now a high school student attending Orange Star High School in Satan City. On his way to his first day of school, he comes across a bank robbery in the city and stops it with his Super Saiyan form. As rumors spread about a "Golden-Haired Warrior", Gohan gets to know his new classmate and Mr. Satan's daughter, Videl. After a day of trying not to act suspicious in front of his classmates, Gohan travels to the Capsule Corporation to talk to Bulma about his problem.
100 02 "A New Hero, Great Saiyaman, is Born!" April 13, 2014 January 14, 2017
Gohan approaches Bulma, who gives him a transformation watch to hide his true identity. On his way home, Gohan encounters two people driving recklessly. This is where he comes up with the alias "Great Saiyaman" and scares them into driving more safely on the road. Gohan returns home later that night, where Chi-Chi and Gohan's little brother, Goten, discover that Gohan now has a costume to conceal his identity while fighting crime. The next day, Videl is called in to stop a bus hijacking and handles the criminals, but the bus falls off a cliff as nobody is driving the vehicle. Gohan uses the alias Great Saiyaman once again and pitches in to save Videl and the passengers.
101 03 "Videl's Crisis? Gohan's Urgent Call-out!" N/A[n 2] January 21, 2017
Soon after, Gohan saves the passengers of a plane about to crash and extinguishes a fire that caught fire in a building in the city by destroying a water container. On his way to school, Gohan is chased by Videl in her helicopter, who is trying to find out who is hiding under the mask of Great Saiyaman. Gohan escapes by placing Videl's helicopter on the roof of a building. Both of them arrive to school late, which leads Videl to be even more suspicious of Gohan. Later, kidnappers from the Red Shark gang take the mayor of Satan City hostage. The police warn Videl of the situation. Videl confronts the leader of the gang. Great Saiyaman comes to the rescue, but Videl manages to beat him. Gohan saves the mayor of the city while stopping the attempts of the rest of the gang. Videl learns that Gohan was out of school at the same time. Videl is led to believe that Gohan and Great Saiyaman could really be the same person.
102 04 "A Monster is Taken Away! The Culprit is Great Saiyaman?" N/A[n 2] January 28, 2017
The next day, Gohan learns that Chobi, who is the child of Toto the pterodactyl, has been captured by a circus and put on display. In his attempt to rescue Chobi, Gohan is portrayed as a criminal. Videl pursues Gohan as a suspect. When Chobi's parents attack the city in search of their child, Gohan manages to handle the situation and return Chobi to his parents. Videl discovers the truth that Gohan is Great Saiyaman. Videl blackmails Gohan into participating in the upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament. As Vegeta expresses interest in entering the tournament too, Goku calls out from the Other World and says he will return to Earth for a single day to participate.
103 05 "Entering the World Martial Arts Tournament! Goten Shows Off His Explosive Power During Training!" N/A[n 2] February 4, 2017
After Gohan spreads word of the tournament to the other Z Fighters as well as managing to convince Chi-Chi to let him participate himself, Gohan takes a leave of absence from school and begins training with Goten. Gohan is surprised to find that Goten not only possesses great strength, but he is also already capable of transforming into a Super Saiyan even though he has yet to learn how to fly. Videl comes around to have Gohan make good on his promise to teach her how to fly.
104 06 "Gohan the Teacher! Videl's Flying Technique Tutorial" April 20, 2014 February 11, 2017
Gohan starts Videl off with the basics of learning how to control her energy. Within a day, Videl has managed to learn how to float, while Goten has managed to learn how to fly. Following a remark from Gohan, Videl comes back the next day with her hair cut. Videl is determined to learn more from Gohan. Meanwhile, Vegeta is also surprised to find that Trunks is also capable of becoming a Super Saiyan, whose strength is slightly higher than Goten's. Goku trains fiercely in the Other World in anticipation for the tournament.
105 07 "The Dragon Team Fully Assembled! Goku Has Come Back!" April 27, 2014 February 18, 2017
After ten days of training, Videl manages to master flight, finally giving Gohan and Goten the opportunity to resume their training for the tournament. On the day of the tournament, Gohan suggests to Vegeta, Goten and Trunks that they don't use their Super Saiyan forms during the tournament to avoid hassle from the press. Arriving at the island where the tournament will take place, Gohan and the others are greeted by Goku, whom Fortuneteller Baba has granted 24 hours to stay on Earth, allowing him to meet Goten for the first time. Afterwards, the participating fighters register for the tournament, with Goten and Trunks forced to participate in the junior division.
106 08 "Who Is the World's Greatest? The Tournament Preliminaries Begin!" N/A[n 2] February 25, 2017
The preliminary rounds begin. The combatants must hit a punching machine to rank their strength. The Z Fighters effortlessly qualifies for the tournament. Vegeta destroys the machine with a single punch. Afterwards, Goku and the others decide to go and watch the tournament of the juniors division. Before the junior devision begins, the audience is treated to a cinematic retelling of Mr. Satan's "victory" over the Cell Games. Goku and the others are either amused or annoyed at their portrayals in the film, and even Mr. Satan himself is embarrassed.
107 09 "Everyone is Surprised! Goten and Trunks’ Super Battle!!" May 4, 2014 March 4, 2017
While Gohan and Videl wait to take their preliminaries, Goku, Vegeta, and the others go to spectate the junior division, where Goten and Trunks effortlessly progress through each round until they face each other in the final round. The battle gets more and more intense, with Goten and Trunks surprising the audience with advanced techniques.
108 10 "The Junior Champ Is Finally Decided! Who Will Fight Against Mr. Satan?" N/A[n 2] March 11, 2017
While Trunks seems to take more advantage, Goten turns Super Saiyan to free himself from the his opponent's grasp when he was not allowed to do so. Trunks takes on a challenge by trying to beat Goten with only his right arm. The latter also becomes a Super Saiyan and sends an energy ball to hit Goten, which lands on a part of the bleachers. The final juniors divsion match eventually comes to an end, where a sneak attack by Trunks causes Goten to lose by ring out. Trunks wins the battle as well as the juniors division tournament. Trunks will fight Mr. Satan in an exhibition match. Mr. Satan, who watched the fight between the two boys, realizes in horror that they are the sons of the warriors who fought Cell for real. Mr. Satan faces a problem because he has to fight against Trunks. After various attempts to try to get out of the fight, Mr. Satan decides to pretend to lose and have Trunks hold back his attack in order to keep up his public appearance even though Trunks' weakest punch manages to send Mr. Satan flying out of the ring.
109 11 "Restless Foreboding. A Mysterious Warrior Appears!" May 11, 2014 March 18, 2017
During an intermission, Trunks and Goten decide to take out one of the participants (Mighty Mask) and steal his clothes in order take his place in the adult division. Meanwhile, as Goku and the others get something to eat, they encounter a pair of mysterious participants, Shin and Kibito, who Piccolo determine as not being from Earth. As the sixteen qualifying participants gather together to decide the drawings for the first round, Gohan is paired up against Kibito while Goku gets paired up against Vegeta.
110 12 "What Happened, Piccolo? An Unexpected Outcome in the First Round" May 18, 2014 March 25, 2017
As the drawings come to a close, Piccolo is put up against Shin while Android 18 is up against Mr. Satan. After Krillin wins his first match against his opponent, Piccolo and Shin face against each other, but as Piccolo senses an overwhelming power coming from Shin, he decides to forfeit the match before it even begins, feeling Shin's power is far beyond his own.
111 13 "An Eerie Entity, Who Exactly Is Spopovitch?" N/A[n 2] April 1, 2017
Piccolo discovers that Shin is actually the Supreme Kai, through Kibito. For the next match, Videl is opposed to Spopovitch and dominates the fight. But despite the many blows that she carries to him, it runs out quickly and his opponent casts the blows without flinching. Goku realizes that Spopovitch is no longer the same person as in the past and thinks that Videl must abandon the fight. The last time he participated in the tournament, he barely held 5 seconds in front of Mr. Satan. But something has changed in him, which has allowed him to acquire new powers. Seeing his opponent tired, Spopovitch regains the lead over Videl.
112 14 "Videl Battered! Gohan's Fury Reaches Its Limit!" May 25, 2014 April 8, 2017
With Spopovich nearly beating Videl to death, Gohan loses his temper and prepares to storm onto the field, but Spopovich's partner, Yamu, convinces Spopovich to end the fight by pushing Videl out of the ring. With Videl heavily injured, Goku uses his Instant Transmission to get some Senzu beans from Korin.
113 15 "A Creeping Conspiracy! The Target Is Gohan!" N/A[n 2] April 15, 2017
Goku returns from Korin Tower with three Senzu beans and Gohan rushes to the infirmary to give one to Videl, who heals quickly from her wounds thanks to it. For the next match, Gohan must face Kibito, but realizing that he has lost his headscarf, his classmates discover that Great Saiyaman is none other than Gohan. Kibito goads his opponent to turn into a Super Saiyan, which he accepts. The Supreme Kai asks Goku and the others not to intervene, as Yamu and Spopovitch are going to attack Gohan to steal his energy. Their mission accomplished, the two enemies fly away and the Supreme Kai launches in pursuit.
114 16 "The Terrifying Secret of the Majin. The Mastermind Revealed!" June 1, 2014 April 22, 2017
As Goku, Piccolo, Krillin and Vegeta set off to join the Supreme Kai, Kibito uses his unique ability to restore Gohan's energy, before the two of them, along with Videl, set off after the others. Along the way, Supreme Kai and Kibito explain to the others about how an evil mage named Babidi is seeking to revive an evil being known as Majin Buu, who was responsible for the death of four Supreme Kais long ago. To accomplish this, he manipulated Spopovich and Yamu to join the tournament and steal Super Saiyan energy needed to break the seal placed on Buu. Unable to push her flight any further, Videl, coming to understand that Gohan was the one who defeated Cell back then, places her faith in him and returns to the tournament grounds, while Gohan and Kibito catch up to Goku's group. Arriving at the site of a buried spaceship, the Z Fighters lay in watch as Spopovich and Yamu deliver Gohan's energy to Babidi and his partner, Dabura the Demon King.
115 17 "The Nefarious Wizard Babidi and Demon King Dabura's Trap" June 8, 2014 April 29, 2017
Supreme Kai and Kibito warn Goku and the others about the malicious pair, with Dabura being the strongest being of the underworld and Babidi possessing magic powerful enough to sway him to become his henchman. Having obtained the energy from them and deeming them of no further use, Babidi kills Spopovich with his magic while having his other henchman, Pui Pui, kill Yamu. Having detected the presence of the Z Fighters, Babidi and Pui Pui head inside of the ship while Dabura attacks the group, immediately killing Kibito and firing his spit at Krillin and Piccolo, turning them into stone. Learning that they can only unpetrify them by killing Dabura, the remaining fighters chase after him into the ship, despite Supreme Kai's warnings. Upon reaching the first floor, they are confronted by Pui Pui, who informs them they must face several floors before they can reach Babidi at the bottom. The Saiyans, however, don't think much of their opponent and play a game of rock-paper-scissors to decide who should fight him, with Vegeta stepping up against him.
116 18 "Don't Sell Super Saiyans Short! Vegeta and Goku's Full-Bore Power!" June 15, 2014 May 6, 2017
As Vegeta easily outmatches Pui Pui in terms of fighting skill, Babidi changes the stage to match that of the high gravity planet, Zun, where Pui Pui is at his top fighting form. However, this makes no difference to Vegeta, who obliterates his opponent and opens the way to the next floor. Believing the Saiyans to not be underestimated, Babidi sends in his next warrior, Yakon, and changes the stage to that of Planet Ankoku, but even with the aid of pitch black darkness, Yakon is no match for Goku's keen senses. When Goku turns Super Saiyan, however, Yakon uses his ability to consume light and sucks in Goku's energy, turning him back to normal. Rather than finding an alternative way to fight, Goku instead feeds him even more Super Saiyan energy and then overloads him by powering up to Super Saiyan 2 (which he achieved while training in the Other World), causing Yakon to explode and allowing Goku and the others to move onto the next stage.
117 19 Whither Victory? A Battle Royal Championship Match! June 22, 2014 May 13, 2017
As Babidi fears the power of the Saiyans, Dabura decides to face them himself, going inside a meditation chamber to raise his power before his battle. Meanwhile, back at the tournament, Goten and Trunks take a break from their Mighty Mask disguise to get some drinks, barely avoiding having their cover blown. With Goku and the other members still missing, Mr. Satan suggests that a battle royale be held between the remaining contestants: Android 18, "Mighty Mask", Killa, Jewel and himself. As the match begins, Killa and Jewel are quickly dispatched by #18 and the Trunks/Goten combo, who proceed to ignore Mr. Satan and go after each other.
118 20 "Stunning Youngsters! No. 18's Uphill Battle" June 29, 2014 May 20, 2017
As the battle between Android 18 and "Mighty Mask" continues to escalate, #18 struggles to keep up with her opponent's unpredictable moves, but manages to land a critical hit against the pair, knocking them into the center of the stage. Goten and Trunks decide to switch places with Goten now on top, pushing 18 to the point where she starts using energy blasts against them, but she manages to hit back with support from her child. The pair decide to go Super Saiyan and launch a powerful blast at #18, but she manages to dodge it and reveal their true identity, resulting in the pair becoming disqualified, leaving #18 and Mr. Satan as the only remaining fighters. As Goten and Trunks come across Videl upon her return, Dabura emerges from his meditation chamber, ready to face off against Gohan.
119 21 "Enter the Headliner! The Looming Demon King!" July 6, 2014 June 3, 2017
Noticing his complete lack of fighting skill, Android 18 makes a deal with Mr. Satan to let him win the match and maintain his dignity in exchange for twice the price money. Meanwhile, Goten and Trunks, having learned from Videl about the current situation with Majin Buu, become excited and head towards the action to help Gohan and their fathers. Back at the spaceship, Dabura appears before Gohan, deciding to give him a handicap by choosing an arena similar to Earth's environment. As the fight gets underway, both Gohan and Dabura bring out their full power against each other. Despite being hit by some of Dabura's powerful attacks, Gohan refuses to lose against him.
120 22 "A Heart of Evil Awakened; Vegeta, Prince of Destruction" July 13, 2014 June 10, 2017
As the battle between Gohan and Dabura continues, Vegeta's impatience to settle things with Goku catches the attention of Dabura, who decides to abandon the fight and report to Babidi. Learning that Vegeta still retains a lot of evil in his heart, Babidi uses his magic to target Vegeta's mind and sway him over to his side. To make matters worse, Babidi transports everyone to the tournament grounds, where Vegeta, still focused on his desire to defeat Goku, prepares to face off against him even with innocent bystanders watching.
121 23 "I am the Strongest! The Clash of Goku vs. Vegeta" July 20, 2014 June 17, 2017
Vegeta begins his attack on Goku, killing several innocent people in the crowd without any remorse. Realizing Vegeta had fallen under Babidi's spell on purpose purely for the sake of his grudge, Goku is left with no choice but to fight against him, despite Supreme Kai's attempt to stop him, and has Babidi warp them back to the deserted area where his spaceship resides so they can fight alone. As Supreme Kai and Gohan decide to go on ahead and leave the two Saiyans to their fight, Babidi attempts to command Vegeta to kill them, but his pride defies even his master's demands.
122 24 "Countdown to Revival - Crush Babidi’s Ambitions!" August 3, 2014 June 24, 2017
Goku and Vegeta's rematch gets underway, building energy for Majin Buu each time Goku takes damage. Meanwhile, Gohan and Supreme Kai arrive at Majin Buu's egg, where they are confronted by Babidi and Dabura. Before the fight between them can begin, however, Majin Buu's egg reaches full power sooner than expected. Gohan realizes this is because Goku and Vegeta are fighting each other at the Super Saiyan 2 level, resulting in twice the energy being channeled into Buu.
123 25 "The Seal is Released!? Gohan's Kamehame-Ha of Resistance" August 10, 2014 July 8, 2017
Goku and Vegeta's fight continues to escalate, with Vegeta revealing he chose to go under Babidi's control in order to gain the strength to face Goku again, feeling he needed to get rid of his gentle side. Meanwhile, as the seal containing Majin Buu starts to be break, Gohan attempts to stop him reaching full power by shooting multiple Kamehameha blasts at the egg. The egg splits apart with seemingly nothing more than pink smoke coming out of it, leading Supreme Kai to presume Majin Buu had been destroyed. However, Gohan senses a powerful energy from the smoke, which forms together to make Majin Buu, who appears to be nothing more than a mere child.
124 26 "Straightaway Into Despair? The Terror of Majin Buu" August 17, 2014 July 15, 2017
Everyone seems to be bewildered by Majin Buu's childlike behavior, curious as to whether his rebirth was actually unsuccessful. However, Buu soon shows off his frightening strength when he effortlessly beats Dabura, the rise in his power level even catching the attention of the other Saiyans. Goku manages to convince Vegeta to postpone their fight in order to stop Buu. However, Vegeta knocks out Goku when he drops his guard; taking the last Senzu bean and setting off to fight Buu alone. Gohan and Supreme Kai attempt to flee from Buu, but he easily catches up to them and slams Gohan to the ground with ease, proving himself immune to Supreme Kai's attacks.
125 27 "Turn Into Candy! A Hungry Majin's Bizarre Power!" August 24, 2014 July 22, 2017
Majin Buu completely overwhelms Supreme Kai and Gohan, with Supreme Kai using the last of his strength to make sure Gohan survives Buu's attack. Before Buu can finish Supreme Kai, he is attacked by Dabura, who believes Buu cannot be made to obey anyone. Meanwhile, Goten and Trunks arrive nearby, inadvertently breaking the petrified Piccolo. Unfazed by Dabura's attacks, Buu uses his unique ability to turn Dabura into a cookie and eats him, undoing the petrification on Krillin and Piccolo, the latter of whom survived being broken thanks to his regenerative abilities. Before Buu can do the same to Supreme Kai, Vegeta catches his attention by destroying Babidi's spaceship.
126 28 "I Will Deal With the Majin! Vegeta's Final Mortal Combat!" August 31, 2014 July 29, 2017
Vegeta, willing to put his life on the line, begins his assault on Majin Buu and manages to blast a hole through him. However, Buu manages to regenerate himself and builds up his anger to create a giant explosion, dealing a great amount of damage to Vegeta.
127 29 "For His Beloved Ones... The End of the Proud Warrior!" September 7, 2014 August 5, 2017
As Vegeta is ensnared by Buu, Trunks and Goten can no longer stand by, and rush to the scene to rescue him, while Piccolo attacks the defenseless Babidi and rips him to pieces. Feeling he cannot defeat Buu with conventional means, Vegeta says his farewells to Trunks before knocking both children out, instructing Piccolo to take them far away. Once everyone is cleared from the scene, Vegeta uses his last resort by overloading his Super Saiyan form and sacrificing himself in a massive self-destructive explosion, in order to obliterate Buu.
128 30 "A Nightmare Revisited: The Immortal Monster Majin Buu!" September 14, 2014 August 12, 2017
As Bulma and the others from the tournament grounds follow Videl's directions in pursuit of Goten and Trunks, they are hit by the shockwave from Vegeta's attack and almost crash, but are saved by Android 18. Piccolo leaves Goten and Trunks with Krillin, telling him to inform the others that Vegeta and possibly Gohan have been killed, before he investigates the site of Vegeta's sacrificial attack, finding various charred fragments of Buu, along with Babidi, who narrowly survived the explosion. However, Piccolo is shocked to witness Buu's fragments suddenly come to life and reassemble, to bring Buu back to his normal form. As Buu uses his power to heal Babidi, who vows to make the planet suffer, Piccolo decides to take Goten and Trunks up to Kami's Lookout. Elsewhere, Goku regains consciousness and tries to figure out what happened while he was knocked out. Meanwhile, a weakened Supreme Kai searches for Gohan, whose fate is still unknown.
129 31 "A Secret Plan to Defeat Buu! Its Name is Fusion" September 21, 2014 August 19, 2017
Bulma's group goes to seek out the Dragon Balls so they can revive all the spectators that Vegeta killed, coming up against a large dragon whilst trying to get the last one. Meanwhile, as Piccolo and Krillin leave Goten and Trunks in the care of Dende and Mr. Popo, they are soon joined by Goku, who learns about the situation. Goku states he isn't strong enough to defeat Buu, but mentions having learned a technique known as Fusion, in which two similarly built fighters can merge together to become a single powerful fighter. Though he had originally planned to do this himself with either Gohan or Vegeta, Goku realizes from Mr. Popo that he can instead teach this technique to Goten and Trunks, due to their similar size.
130 32 "Found! A Ray of Hope! Awaken, Warriors!" September 28, 2014 August 26, 2017
Using the Dragon Balls, Bulma summons out Shenron and uses the first wish to bring back everyone who had been killed that day. As using all three wishes would mean they would have to wait another year before they can use the Dragon Balls again, Goku warps over to Bulma's group and convinces Shenron to postpone the second wish and shorten that time to four months. Kibito, who was revived by the wish, manages to find Supreme Kai and heal his injuries, and together they manage to find Gohan and decide to bring him to the world of the Kais. Meanwhile, Goku warps Bulma and the others to Kami's Lookout, where he informs them of the grim situation concerning Gohan and Vegeta, before Babidi announces his message to the world.
131 33 "Find the Nuisances: Babidi's Retaliation Begins!" October 5, 2014 September 9, 2017
Babidi announces that he will have Buu destroy the planet unless Piccolo, Goten, and Trunks are brought to them within five days. Piccolo almost sets off but Goku convinces him to stay, saying they can bring back everyone who dies with the Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, Gohan, Supreme Kai and Kibito arrive in the world of the Kais, where Supreme Kai reveals he wants Gohan to master the legendary Z-Sword in order to defeat Buu. Back at the Lookout, Goten and Trunks wake up and are given a crash course in Fusion by Goku.
132 34 "A Time of Trials! Lay Hold of Legendary Powers!" October 12, 2014 September 16, 2017
Using his Super Saiyan strength, Gohan manages to pull the Z-Sword from its resting place, finding it to be incredibly heavy. Meanwhile, Babidi makes another broadcast of Buu laying waste to another city, prompting Trunks and Goten to contact him, informing him that they will soon grow strong enough to defeat them. The pair soon begin their Fusion training, learning how to match their Super Saiyan energy with each other. Meanwhile, Babidi learns where Trunks lives, and announces his plans to attack the Capsule Corporation in West City.
133 35 "Hold Majin Buu in Check! Limit: Super Saiyan 3!" October 19, 2014 September 23, 2017
Realizing that they won't be able to find the Dragon Balls if the Dragon Radar is destroyed, Goku orders Trunks to head to West City to retrieve the Dragon Radar from Capsule Corporation, while he heads off to delay Buu and Babidi. In order to buy Trunks some time, Goku builds up a large amount of energy, which also uses some of his remaining time on Earth, to transform into his new ultimate form, Super Saiyan 3 (which he also achieved while training in the Other World), with its immense power being felt even in the world of the Kais.
134 36 "True Worth Beginning to Show The Treacherous Buu!" October 26, 2014 September 30, 2017
As Goku begins his battle against Buu, who demonstrates an ability to copy other people's techniques, Trunks arrives at Capsule Corporation, but struggles to find where the Dragon Radar is. Bulma soon realizes that she had left the Dragon Radar in her aeroplane, and manages to inform Trunks about it. Sensing Trunks has accomplished his mission, Goku undoes his Super Saiyan 3 transformation once more, and takes his leave after informing Buu that Trunks and Goten will be ready to fight him in two days. Shortly after Goku leaves, Buu, deciding he has no further use for Babidi, turns against him and kills him.
135 37 "Silly Looking? Drilling the Fusion Pose!" November 2, 2014 October 7, 2017
Without Babidi to order him around, Buu continues to freely destroy cities while waiting for his opponents. With less than thirty minutes left on Earth due to the energy spent in Super Saiyan 3, Goku wastes no time teaching Goten and Trunks the key to the Fusion technique, the somewhat embarrassing-looking Fusion Dance.
136 38 "Bye-bye, Everyone! Goku Returns to the Next World November 9, 2014 October 14, 2017
Buu lays waste to another village, turning its citizens into clay in order to build himself a house for a brief rest. Meanwhile, Goten and Trunks, slightly bored from their training, ask Goku to show them his Super Saiyan 3 transformation. However, upon doing this, Goku uses up the remainder of his time on Earth. After saying goodbye to everyone, Goku returns to the Other World, leaving the Fusion training in the hands of Piccolo. Meeting up with King Yemma, Goku is relieved to hear that Gohan isn't dead and decides to follow his energy trail.
137 39 "Gohan Located! Intensive Training in the World of the Kais!" November 16, 2014 October 21, 2017
Goku arrives in the Realm of the Kais where Gohan is training with the Z-Sword, deciding to help him with his training. Meanwhile, Buu, who has already killed two thirds of Earth's population, comes across a blind young boy and heals his vision, becoming surprised when he thanks him instead of being afraid. With Gohan growing more proficient with the Z-Sword, Goku tests out the sword's sharpness by throwing a metal cube at it, only to inadvertently break the sword in half instead. However, from the broken sword emerges the Supreme Kai of fifteen generations ago, Old Kai.
138 40 "Birth of a Merged Superwarrior His Name is Gotenks!" November 23, 2014 November 4, 2017
After some dubious persuasion from Goku, Old Kai reveals he has the ability to draw out someone's true power beyond their limits, though this turns out to be a lengthy process that can take over a day to complete. Meanwhile, Goten and Trunks try out the Fusion Pose for real, but an error in the Fusion Pose results in the merged fighter, Gotenks, ending up with a failed transformation. After another failure, the pair eventually perform a successful fusion and transform into the true Gotenks who, confident that he can defeat Buu with his current power level, goes off in search of Buu, despite Piccolo's warnings.
139 41 "Who Will Defeat Majin Buu? The Mightiest of Men Moves Out!" November 30, 2014 November 11, 2017
Gotenks arrives to fight against Buu but, despite showing a great amount of strength, is overwhelmed by his power, barely managing to escape from him after he launches an all-out attack against the armed forces. Meanwhile, Mr. Satan reluctantly confronts Buu, who becomes amused with his traps disguised as presents, and decides to make him his servant.
140 42 "The Powering Up Continues? Super Gotenks is Achieved!" December 7, 2014 November 18, 2017
After completing his ceremony, Old Kai instructs Gohan to sit still for the next 20 hours in order to complete the power-up. Meanwhile, Goten and Trunks learned how to perform the fusion while in Super Saiyan form, becoming Super Gotenks. Gotenks' cockiness almost leads him to confront Buu again, but ends up retreating when the Fusion time runs out. Elsewhere, Buu inadvertently befriends a small dog after healing its injured leg, while Mr. Satan almost manages to convince Buu to stop killing humans. However, a hunter looking to take down Buu for himself relentlessly shoots the dog, leaving Buu shocked and infuriated.

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141 01 "What Anger Gives Rise To Another Majin" December 14, 2014 December 2, 2017
After managing to calm down Buu's rage by dealing with the thugs himself, Mr. Satan discovers that the dog is barely alive, with Buu managing to heal him just in time. As Buu, Mr. Satan, and the dog start becoming closer, Mr. Satan decides to stop taking advantage of Buu's innocence and become his earnest friend. However, the thugs from earlier show up and shoot Mr. Satan, once again causing Buu to be overcome with anger. After healing Mr. Satan, Buu instructs him and the dog to get away from him, as the evil in his body escapes and transforms into a tall, grey, emaciated version of Majin Buu.
142 02 "Buu Gobbles Up Buu! Onlsaught of a New Majin!" December 21, 2014 December 9, 2017
Buu attempts to fight against the Evil Buu, but out that finds he is much weaker, as most of his power had been transferred over to his evil side. As such, Evil Buu manages to reflect Buu's candy attack back at him, turning him into chocolate before eating him and gaining his power, giving him a more complete form. Sensing the energy of Piccolo and the others, Evil Buu arrives at Kami's Lookout, demanding to fight against Gotenks. Piccolo attempts to stall for time by telling Evil Buu to wait until all earthlings are killed, instructing Krillin to bring Goten and Trunks to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber to make use of what little time they have.
143 03 "Headlong Rush Into Catastrophe! A One-Hour Time Limit!" December 28, 2014 December 16, 2017
Piccolo's hopes of being able to buy some time are dashed when Evil Buu unleashes a powerful homing attack which targets and kills every human on the earth, with the exception of Mr. Satan, Tien and Chiaotzu. Piccolo, along with Videl, manages to convince Evil Buu to wait for an hour so that Goten and Trunks can train. Meanwhile, Gohan, tired of waiting any longer for Old Kai's power-up, discovers that he has indeed managed to increase in power and agrees to wait for the power-up to be completed. Becoming further angered when Evil Buu kills an impatient Chi-Chi, Goten barely holds in his anger and joins Trunks in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. With Evil Buu growing impatient after only thirty minutes, Piccolo tries to buy as much time as possible as he slowly leads Evil Buu to the chamber, believing that even if Goten and Trunks fail, they can destroy the chamber's entrance and trap him there.
144 04 "Training Complete! You're Finished Now, Majin Buu!" January 11, 2015 January 6, 2018
Piccolo continues to lead Majin Buu to the Time Chamber when Goten and Trunks train hard to avenge the loved ones that they have lost. After rerouting Buu through Kami's Lookout, due to Buu being extremely unhappy and throwing tantrums every now and then, Piccolo takes Buu to the Time Chamber and Gotenks fight Buu after a warm up round and playing around.
145 05 "Eliminating Buu with Ghosts: A Knockout Kamikaze Attack!" January 18, 2015 January 13, 2018
Super Buu and Gotenks begin to fight, and Gotenks decides to use some of his new special moves. The problem is that these moves, while flashy, are ineffective against Buu, not to mention they have ridiculous names, like the "Screaming Angry Wombat". After it is clear that these moves have no effect, Gotenks talks strategy with Piccolo. He then creates a ring of energy, the "Galactic Doughnut" and uses it to trap Buu. After a brief struggle, Buu is able to break the ring. The two then do a bit of real fighting. Gotenks decides to use another one of his special moves, called the Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack. He spits out a ghost of himself, and plans to use it against Buu.

Gotenks creates ten ghosts that detonate with explosive force when they are touched. He sends all but one at Super Buu, and they reduce him to a deformed puddle of his former self. Gotenks sends the final one down Buu's mouth, blowing him into tiny pieces. Gotenks and Piccolo destroy all of the pieces, but the smoke coming from the pieces gathers above their heads and reforms Super Buu. To play up the drama of the situation, Gotenks acts like he's out of ideas, and Buu begins beating up the fused Saiyan. Thinking that Gotenks cannot stop Buu, Piccolo destroys the door to the outside world, which traps the three of them in the Chamber for all eternity.

146 06 "Gotenks' Ace in the Hole! Transformation! Super Saiyan 3!" January 25, 2015 January 20, 2018
Hysterically upset at the prospect of being trapped in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber forever, with nothing to destroy and no candy to eat, Super Buu starts to scream. To everyone's surprise including his own, his screams become so powerful that they create a hole in the barrier between the dimensions of the chamber and Earth. Buu changes shape in order to fit through it, and the hole closes, leaving Piccolo and Gotenks trapped. Back on the Lookout, Buu is hungry and excited at the prospect of turning more people into food, and so he turns everyone on the Lookout into chocolate. Piccolo and Gotenks have been attempting to scream loud enough to create an inter-dimensional hole like Buu did, but they have no success. Gotenks decides to play his trump card, transforming into a Super Saiyan 3. In this state, he has the power necessary to create a hole for him and Piccolo to jump through. Upon their return to the Lookout, Buu tells Gotenks that he ate all of his friends, and enraged, Gotenks promises Buu that he will pay.
147 07 "On a Roll! Buu-Buu-Volleyball!" February 1, 2015 January 27, 2018
Gotenks and Super Buu begin to fight, and the collateral damage from the battle begins to destroy The Lookout. Buu slams Gotenks down through the Lookout itself. Down on earth, Gotenks tries another Super Ghost Kamikaze attack, but it once again fails. Buu lands a powerful hit on Gotenks that sends him flying back into the Lookout. Buu then folds himself into a ball, and begins repeatedly shooting himself through The Lookout until all that's left is rubble floating in the air. While still in a ball, Gotenks is able to trap him in a little sphere. He and Piccolo then play some volleyball with Buu, and Gotenks spikes him down to earth. Just when it seems like Buu is dead, a powerful blast of energy comes from the crater. With Buu once again ready to fight, Gotenks only has a few minutes until he separates.
148 08 "Thanks for Waiting, Everyone! A Reborn Gohan Heads for Earth!" February 8, 2015 February 3, 2018
Gotenks and Buu continue their fight. Gotenks seems to be wearing Buu down, and he now has the upper hand in the fight. Just as he's about to hit Buu with his final move, Gotenks unexpectedly returns straight to his normal state from his Super Saiyan 3 form. The power was too high for him to sustain. Buu begins beating up Gotenks, who is now no match for him. Gohan has finally finished his training, and is ready to return to earth. After saying goodbye to Goku for what they both believe will be the last time, Kibito takes him back, and Gohan asks him to change his clothes. He's now wearing clothes just like Goku and arrives just in time, because Gotenks has separated.
149 09 "Buu Overwhelmed! Ultimate Gohan's Super Power!" February 15, 2015 February 10, 2018
Gohan arrives at the scene, and everyone is shocked at how much power he has. After Gohan expertly pounds him to a pulp, Buu heals himself and steps up the intensity, but Gohan still has the upper hand. He is easily picking Buu apart.

Realizing that he's totally outmatched, Buu decides to self-destruct, hoping to take Gohan with him. Gohan escapes before Buu explodes, and he takes the others with him out of the blast radius. Afterwards, there is no sign of Buu, but Gohan knows that he's still around. They suddenly detect Dende's energy signal, and they go to find him. On the way, they pick up Mr. Satan and the dog, Bee. Dende explains that as Buu was escaping through the interdimensional hole, Mr. Popo threw him from the Lookout, because without Dende, there would be no Dragon Balls to grant the wishes they intend to use to reverse all the damage. Buu tracks them down, but instead of having a rematch with Gohan, he calls out Goten and Trunks.

150 10 "Buu's Sinister Scheme: Gotenks is Absorbed" March 1, 2015 February 17, 2018
Unknown to the others, Buu secretly separates two chunks from his back, and the two pink blobs creep around behind the others. As soon as Goten and Trunks fuse, one of the blobs encases Gotenks. Piccolo, too, has been covered by a pink blob. Buu calls each of the blobs back to him, which merge with him, changing his appearance and giving him access to all of Piccolo's and Gokenks' memories, abilities and power. The new and improved Super Buu then fights Gohan, and it's clear that Buu has the advantage. Gohan is unable to keep up with Buu's new speed and strength. Buu taunts Gohan by telling him what his three friends that were absorbed think of him.
151 11 "The Elder Kai's Brainstorm! Return to Life, Goku" March 15, 2015 February 24, 2018
Gohan is no match for the new Super Buu. Buu now possesses new skills, such as the Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack and Piccolo's Makankōsappō, each of which he uses on Gohan. He is about to finish Gohan, when Bee comes running up. Mr. Satan tries to save Bee, but is only several times stronger than the average human - nothing compared to Buu. Buu is about to blast each of them when Gohan saves them. Buu then uses Gotenks' "Galactic Doughnut" trick on Gohan, and aims a Kamehameha blast at him, but Gohan is able to summon enough strength to break free and move out of the way in time. Meanwhile, in Other World, King Yemma decides to send Vegeta back to earth to help in the fight against Majin Buu. On the world of the Kais, Old Kai decides to give his life to Goku so he can return to Earth and fight Buu. The now deceased Old Kai gives Goku his earrings. He explains to Goku that if he and another person each wear one, they will fuse together.
152 12 "Miracles Happen Once... Will Goku and He Make the Ultimate Combination?" March 22, 2015 March 3, 2018
Old Kai tells Supreme Kai and Kibito to try a fusion with their earrings, but only after they fuse together does he reveal that it is a permanent fusion. Dende heals Gohan's injuries, so to prevent this from happening again, Buu creates a giant energy ball and aims it at Dende. Just before it hits, it is deflected by Tien's Tri-Beam attack, who has decided to help, even though he is terribly outclassed. Buu tries again, but Goku suddenly appears and sends a disk of energy at the monster. It cuts off his legs and part of his head. His legs deal Tien a crushing kick which completely incapacitates him and then they return to Buu. Desperate to stop Majin Buu, Goku throws Gohan the other earring, but his aim is off and the earring is lost in the rubble. Goku goes Super Saiyan 3 in an attempt to hold Buu off while Gohan searches for the earring. Inside Super Buu, Gotenks' fusion wears off, splitting back into Trunks and Goten, causing Buu to lose well over a third of his power and his appearance to change. Realizing what's happened, Goku declares he can now defeat Majin Buu without fusing with Gohan and prepares to fight. Knowing he needs a massive power increase, Buu causes the part of his head that was cut off earlier to suddenly engulf Gohan, just like Piccolo and Gotenks. He reabsorbs the blob containing Gohan, and is now even more powerful than he was with Gotenks absorbed.

Now back in control, Buu toys with Goku, telling him he has some time to find someone to fuse with. He considers fusions with Dende and Mr. Satan, but neither of them are appealing possibilities. He suddenly senses that Vegeta has returned, and uses Instant Transmission to teleport to his location. While Buu is distracted, Dende heals Tien. After Goku finds Vegeta, Goku tries to convince him to fuse, but Vegeta is angry at Goku because he knows Goku was holding back his Super Saiyan 3 transformation when they fought. With Vegeta refusing to cooperate, they are forced to take on Buu as individuals, but are clearly outclassed. Goku tells Vegeta that Buu absorbed Trunks and killed Bulma and asks him to put their differences aside to save their people. Vegeta finally agrees, and only when he puts the earring on does Goku mention that the fusion is permanent. The two last surviving Saiyans fuse and a new being is created.

153 13 "Invincible! The Ultimate Warrior Vegetto" March 29, 2015 March 10, 2018
The new being names himself Vegetto, and begins to fight Buu. He clearly is far superior to even the new Super Buu. He creates a massive ball of energy, and throws it down to destroy Earth. Vegetto easily catches it, and deflects it back out into space. Buu claims that he has yet to fight at his full power. Vegetto says the same, and powers up to a Super Saiyan. Now calling himself Super Vegetto, he continues to thrash Majin Buu. Buu tries to hide himself with his own steam to gain the advantage, but Vegetto continues to batter him. Buu is starting to become desperate. He liquifies himself, and shoots down Vegetto's mouth, entering his body and turning him into what looks like a super-muscular version of himself. While inside Vegetto, Buu takes control of his body and boasts that he will use him to destroy him from the inside, but Vegetto uses his energy to isolate all of Buu into one spot and pound him. Buu moves around but Vegetto simply continues to pound him. Buu is forced to exit Vegetto's body. Realizing he doesn't know how he can save himself, Buu begins to freak out, and the immense amount of energy he releases into his surroundings threatens to tear apart the universe itself. Realizing this, Vegetto tries to stop him, but Buu has put up a shield around himself. After a long struggle, Vegetto breaks through the shield and stops Buu.
154 14 "Buu's Ace in the Hole! The Warriors Are Absorbed!" April 5, 2015 March 17, 2018
Vegetto and Buu continue to fight, and Vegetto is still far more powerful than his opponent. He repeatedly dominates Buu, which makes Buu angrier and angrier. Vegetto is just toying with him. Buu hatches a plan, and calls Vegetto out. Vegetto comes closer, and Buu turns him into candy.

As Buu celebrates his apparent victory, the Vegetto candy unexpectedly begins to attack Buu. It turns out that Vegetto is somehow still in full control of his new, candy body, and that he is just as powerful as he was before, and can even still talk! (Albeit in a higher pitch). The candy Vegetto is just as fast as Super Vegetto, and due to its tiny size, is impossible for Buu to hit. Infuriated at being toyed with by a piece of candy, Buu changes it back into Vegetto, who then continues to beat him up. Vegetto literally starts tearing Buu apart. He gives Buu until the count of ten until he destroys him, and during this countdown, Buu notices a part of himself that Vegetto tore off down on the ground. This part rises up behind Vegetto, and before Vegetto reaches ten, he is engulfed by the pink blob. Buu calls the blob back to him and absorbs it.

155 15 "Rescue Gohan and the Others! Goku and Vegeta's Infiltration Mission!" April 12, 2015 March 24, 2018
After absorbing Vegetto, Buu notices that he has not taken on any of his characteristics. He guesses this is because he hasn't digested Vegetto yet. Inside Buu, Vegetto still exists intact, and separate from Buu. It turns out that Vegetto had planned this, putting up a barrier during the absorption, and letting himself be shrunk by Buu's magic absorption process, but not incorporated into his being. Once he dispels the barrier, Vegetto unexpectedly splits back into Goku and Vegeta. Taking advantage of this unexpected event, Vegeta crushes his fusion earring, not wanting to give up his independence from Goku by permanently fusing with him. He cites that once they free their absorbed friends, Buu will lose most of his power and they won't need to be fused to defeat him.

Goku and Vegeta cut down the cocoons of Gohan, Goten, Trunks and Piccolo, and as they do, Super Buu regresses to his normal form. Dende and Mr. Satan continue to follow Buu. Back inside Majin Buu, Goku and Vegeta also find the fat Majin Buu. They read his thoughts to find out what happened to him. Suddenly, a thought form of Super Buu himself appears. The two join forces to defeat it, but once they do, another one appears. They realize that this is a battle they cannot win. Buu finally decides that he's had enough, and he tries to absorb Goku and Vegeta.

156 16 "Emergency Escape from the Body! Buu's Retrogression Into Evil!" April 19, 2015 March 31, 2018
Goku saves Vegeta from being absorbed. As Vegeta recovers, Goku continues to fight the thought form of Super Buu. Goku is rapidly losing energy, and just as Super Buu is about to defeat Goku, Vegeta cuts down the pod containing the fat Majin Buu. This causes Super Buu to go mad, as without the fat Majin Buu absorbed, Super Buu cannot exist. As Super Buu's insides begin to change, Goku and Vegeta realize they must leave, and so they grab the pods containing Gohan, Goten, Piccolo and Trunks and try to find a way out. On their way through his body, they notice one of the tunnels that leads to one of the holes in Buu's skin where the steam escapes. They are able to fly out through here, and when they emerge on the other side, all six of them regain their normal size. As Goku and Vegeta set the pods down, they observe Super Buu changing into a different being. He first transforms into a hulking form, and then shrinks into a childlike version of himself.
157 17 "Earth Destroyed! The Initial Buu's Nefarious Strike" April 26, 2015 April 7, 2018
Supreme Kai explains to Old Kai that he was once one of five Supreme Kais. He was one of the four that each ruled over a quadrant of the universe, and the fifth was their leader. He says that this latest, childlike version (Kid Buu), is the original, true Majin Buu, and by far the most powerful of them all. The North and West Supreme Kais perished against him. South Supreme Kai was absorbed, changing the original Majin Buu into the hulking form that was seen briefly in the previous episode. The leader, Grand Supreme Kai, was then absorbed by that form, but this absorption changed Buu into the fat, happy Buu that came out of the ball. This absorption of the Kais actually weakened Buu, making him less focused and less destructive. Back on Earth, Kid Buu creates a powerful ball of energy and throws it at the earth, intending to destroy it. Goku and Vegeta deflect it. In retaliation, Kid Buu then a creates a ball ten times more powerful than the previous one and throws that. Knowing that they currently do not have enough strength left to stop it, Goku and Vegeta try to grab everyone and teleport away, but are only able to grab Dende, Mr. Satan and Bee. As the Earth is about to be destroyed, Supreme Kai appears and teleports Goku, Vegeta, Dende, Mr. Satan and Bee to the world of the Kais.
158 18 "A Final Showdown at the Summit! Face-Off in the World of the Kais!" May 3, 2015 April 14, 2018
Buu is blasted apart by the explosion but he reforms after the destruction of the Earth, and goes on a rampage throughout the galaxy. He goes from planet to planet, looking for Goku and Vegeta, and then destroys each planet when he doesn't find them. He goes to the Grand Kai's planet, and starts to toy with everyone there. When he becomes bored, he creates an energy ball, intending to destroy the Grand Kai's planet. Supreme Kai offers Goku and Vegeta his fusion earrings, but they both refuse them. They raise their power levels so Buu will know where to find them. Buu abandons his attempt to destroy the Grand Kai's planet and teleports to the world of the Kais.

The Supreme Kai transports himself, Dende and Old Kai to a distant planet so they will be out of Goku and Vegeta's way, along with a crystal ball that allows them to watch the battle. Unfortunately, they forget to take Mr. Satan and Bee along. Goku and Vegeta play rock, paper, scissors to decide who will fight first, and Goku wins. He powers up to Super Saiyan 2, and starts beating up Buu. He blasts him apart, but Buu reforms. Buu creates another massive energy ball and throws it down at the planet. Goku is able to deflect it, but Buu guides the ball back around and into the planet. Powerful shock waves rock the entire planet, disfiguring its shape and leaving the surface ragged and uneven.

159 19 "Hang In There, Kakarot! You Are No. 1!" May 10, 2015 April 21, 2018
Goku powers up to Super Saiyan 3 and continues to fight Buu. They each take powerful blows from each other. Buu folds himself into a ball again, and hits Goku hard. Goku puts all of his energy into a massive Kamehameha blast, but Buu just reforms afterward. Goku returns to his normal state, collapsing from exhaustion. Vegeta then steps in, but finds he is no match for Buu. Buu cleans his clock, and just as he's about to deal Vegeta the finishing blow, Goku pushes him out of the way. He then powers back up to Super Saiyan 3 and continues their furious fight. As Vegeta watches, he reminisces about the history of his rivalry with Goku. He finally admits to himself that Goku is better.
160 20 "A One-Minute Match-Up! Vegeta's Life-Threatening Stall for Time!" May 17, 2015 April 28, 2018
Goku continues to fight Buu, and he seems to have the upper hand. He deals out a lot of damage to Buu, but as the fight goes on, his hits become weaker and weaker until they have virtually no effect at all. He tells Vegeta that it's his turn, but Vegeta declines, deciding that he is no match for Buu. He tells Goku that Buu is too powerful for him and that Goku stands a much better chance of destroying him. Goku is shocked and unsettled by this admission, telling Vegeta that he deliberately let the fight drag on so that Vegeta could have a turn, and now he is exhausted. Vegeta is horrified by this, because now they cannot stop Buu. Goku unsuccessfully attempts to reassure Vegeta, telling him that he needs one uninterrupted minute to power up enough to destroy Buu. Despite the fact that Vegeta recognizes that he will need a miracle to survive a minute against Buu now, he reluctantly steps in while Goku is powering up, even though Goku tells him that if he is destroyed when he is already dead, Vegeta will no longer exist in any form. Buu thrashes Vegeta, but every time he gets knocked down, Vegeta gets up, ready for more. Buu stretches out his arm, wraps it around Vegeta's neck, and begins choking him for fun. It's been more than one minute, but Goku hasn't generated the power he needs. Mr. Satan then foolishly decides to challenge Buu.
161 21 "An Inspired Strategy Make Two Wishes Come True!" May 24, 2015 May 5, 2018
Kid Buu attempts to attack Mr. Satan, but is suddenly stopped by Fat Buu who is still inside him. Kid Buu then releases Fat Buu, who then battles Kid Buu despite being outmatched. Mr. Satan tries to help Fat Buu, but is ineffective. Goku loses control of his Super Saiyan 3 form due to his living body not being able to maintain its power as well as he could when he was dead. However, Vegeta suddenly comes up with another plan. He communicates with Dende, telling him to go to New Namek and gather the Dragon Balls. The Supreme Kai and Old Kai take Dende there, and the Namekians are waiting with the seven balls. Porunga is summoned, and Vegeta tells Dende his two wishes: bring back the Earth and restore it to its undamaged state, and bring back all of the non-evil people that died since the morning of the World Martial Arts Tournament.
162 22 "Share Your Spirit Energy with Me! I'm Making a Huge Spirit Bomb!" May 31, 2015 May 12, 2018
The people of Earth come back to life, including the Z Fighters and their friends. Even Vegeta himself comes back to life, proving that he is no longer evil. He finally reveals the main part of his plan to destroy Buu: the Spirit Bomb. Goku gets into position to create the Spirit Bomb, and with the help of King Kai, Vegeta speaks to the entire population of Earth. He tells them what's going on, and that to defeat Buu, they need to raise their hands up and offer their energy. Only Goku and Vegeta's family and friends comply. No one else is willing to listen to a mysterious voice from the sky. Vegeta repeatedly pleads with the Earthlings, but to no avail. While this is going on, Fat Buu is buying them time by fighting Kid Buu, but it's still not going well. Goku hasn't gathered nearly enough energy to destroy Buu.
163 23 "You Are the Savior of the World! Everybody's Spirit Bomb Completed!" June 7, 2015 May 19, 2018
Vegeta continues to plead with the people of Earth, but no one will listen to him. Fat Buu has finally lost all of his energy, so Vegeta is forced to fight Kid Buu. He is no match for him, and gets severely beaten. Now Goku asks the Earthlings to raise up their arms, and small pockets of people who recognize his voice or just like the sound of it do so, but the vast majority remain uninterested. Piccolo, Gohan, Goten and Trunks spread out into the city, hoping to convince people to raise their arms. Mr. Satan has finally had enough, and he speaks to the people of Earth. When they hear the familiar voice of the World Champion, all of the people of Earth raise their arms and offer their energy. The Spirit Bomb is finally ready. However, Vegeta is in the way and, despite Vegeta's pleas otherwise, Goku refuses to take out Vegeta along with Buu. Suddenly, Fat Buu gets up and holds Kid Buu down long enough for Mr. Satan to pull Vegeta to safety. After Kid Buu kicks Fat Buu aside, Goku finally throws the Spirit Bomb. It hits Kid Buu, but he starts pushing it back. Goku uses all of the little energy he has left trying to push it back into Kid Buu, but he is too powerful.
164 24 "You Really Are the Greatest, Goku!! The Demise of Majin Buu" June 14, 2015 June 2, 2018
Vegeta tries to have the people of Earth give more energy to Goku's Spirit Bomb, but they are all too worn out to give anymore. After a brief panic, Vegeta suddenly remembers that they still have a third wish with the Namekian Dragon Balls. He then instructs Dende to have Porunga restore Goku's full power. The wish is granted, and upon powering up to his Super Saiyan form Goku is easily able to force the Spirit Bomb back at Kid Buu. As he does so, he silently wishes that Buu could come back as a good person to fight him for fun some day in the future. The Spirit Bomb finally succeeds in destroying the evil Buu permanently. Later, Goku says that after the Earth's Dragon Balls are reactive in four months, they will have Shenron erase all memory of Majin Buu from Earth's inhabitants (minus Goku's friends and family) so that Fat Buu can live among them.
165 25 "Peace Has Returned. It's Time to Party!" N/A[n 2] June 9, 2018
Bulma invites the Z Fighters and friends to a barbecue at Capsule Corp. Goku arrives late due to taking care of some hatching dinosaur eggs in the mountains, but is still welcomed and forgiven by his loved ones.
166 26 "And So, Ten Years Later... A Long-Awaited World Martial Arts Tournament!" June 21, 2015 June 16, 2018
It is ten years later, and much has changed. Gohan has become a scholar, and Trunks and Goten are in their late teens. Goku is training with Goten when Bulma and Vegeta, who have a new daughter, Bulla, show up after not seeing him in five years. Goku says that he and Goten will be entering the upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament, so Vegeta says that he and Trunks will do the same. The day of the tournament comes, and old friends catch up. Everyone has arrived to watch. Gohan, who is now married to Videl, has decided not to enter, but his daughter, Pan, will fight. Since there is no junior division this time, she will be fighting with the adults. Mr. Satan and Mr. Buu will also be fighting. However, Goku says that there is someone who is 100% human that can threaten to beat him and Vegeta.

The seeding draw for the tournament begins, and Goku asks Mr. Buu to use his magic to rig it so that he faces the powerful mystery fighter he had talked about. In the first match, Pan faces Wild Tiger, and the four-year-old easily dispatches him. Next up is Goku against a ten-year-old boy named Uub. Uub is the reincarnation of the evil Kid Buu. King Yemma apparently heard Goku's wish right before the evil Buu was destroyed, and he reincarnated him as a good person named Uub. Uub is apprehensive, so to bait him into fighting, Goku eventually resorts to taunting the young boy. After a particularly nasty insult and a kick to the face, Uub has snapped, and is now ready to fight.

167 27 "Even Stronger! Goku's Dream is Never-Ending!" June 28, 2015 June 23, 2018
Goku and Uub begin to fight, and it is clear that Uub does not know much about fighting. But as the match goes on, he learns more and more, and more and more of his hidden power is released until he is able to go toe to toe with Goku in his base state (without Goku powering up). When Goku does power up slightly (in his normal state) Uub nearly falls out of the ring, but Goku saves him from hitting the ground. He realizes that Uub doesn't even know how to fly, so Goku decides to train him. Despite his friends and family pleading with Goku to stay, he flies away with Uub on his back. Goku decides to train Uub to defend the Earth when he's gone. He hopes one day, when Uub's training is complete, to have a real all-out match with him to test their power. Goku and Uub fly off into the distance with whoops of joy.

Notes[]

  1. This episode was originally scheduled to air in Japan on March 27, 2011 as the 98th episode, but Fuji TV postponed its broadcast to air news coverage on the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The episode was eventually released as an "extra" episode on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan on August 2, 2011, and in the U.S. on June 5, 2012.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 The international broadcast of the DBZ Kai Buu Sagas features 8 episodes worth of extra footage. The episodes added without a Japanese counterpart airdate mean that these episodes were cut to a degree in Japan.
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