Dragon Ball remains one of the most widely loved anime of all time. This is in part due to the various sagas and story arcs throughout the whole series. From Dragon Ball's early arcs to Dragon Ball GT's biggest moments, the series features some of the coolest story arcs in any series ever, full of iconic moments that are hard to forget.
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Unsurprisingly, when discussing all of them, issues arise. Fans everywhere have varying opinions on the matter. Some fans love the arcs from Dragon Ball Z and others love arcs from the recent Dragon Ball Super. Dragon Ball GT has its fans as well. These Dragon Ball arcs are the best of the best across the entire franchise.
Updated on March 2nd, 2023 by Michael Colwander: Dragon Ball arcs can take a long time to wrap up. To help readers, we've provided tables with a list of episodes in each of these arcs!
10
Universe Survival Arc
Dragon Ball Super, Episodes 77-131
The final arc of Dragon Ball Super is one of the longest, pivoting around a massive tournament between the many universes of Dragon Ball. While many complained this arc dragged on, what they could not deny is it offered fans countless incredible battles. New characters are introduced. Old ones return. It's simply full of wonderful moments.
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Sadly, the problems are pretty noticeable. Much of the arc is ruined by its frankly boring antagonist, Jiren. While many of the side characters are cool and interesting, Jiren is the opposite by design. It is telling that Goku Black is a far more memorable adversary than Jiren, who just feels like a face to get punched. Truly, a disappointing final adversary.
Universal Survival Arc Episodes (Dragon Ball Super)
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Title
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77.
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"Let's Do It, Grand Zeno! The Universes' Best Tournament!!"
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78.
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"Even the Universes' Gods are Appalled?! The Lose-and-Perish Tournament of Power"
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79.
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"The 9th Universe's Kicking Basil vs. The 7th Universe's Majin Buu!!"
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80.
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"Awaken Your Dormant Fighting Spirit! Gohan's Fight!"
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81.
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"Bergamo the Crusher vs. Goku! Whose Strength Reaches the Wild Blue Yonder?"
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82.
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"Goku Must Pay The Warrior of Justice Top Barges In!"
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83.
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"Field The All-7th-Universe Team! Who Are The Mighty Ten?"
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84.
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"Goku the Talent Scout Recruit Krillin and Android 18"
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85.
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"The Universes Go Into Action -- Each With Their Own Motives"
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86.
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"First Time Exchanging Blows! Android 17 vs. Goku!!"
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87.
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"Hunt the Poaching Ring! Goku and Android 17's Joint Struggle!"
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88.
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"Gohan and Piccolo Master and Pupil Clash in Max Training!"
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89.
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"A Mysterious Beauty Appears! The Enigma of the Tien Shin-Style Dojo?"
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90.
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"Staring Down the Wall to be Overcome Goku vs. Gohan"
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91.
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"Which Universe Will Win Their Place? The Mighty Warriors Gradually Assemble!"
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92.
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"A State of Emergency! Failure to Reach Ten Members!"
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93.
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"You're Our Tenth Warrior! Goku Approaches Frieza!!"
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94.
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"The Evil Emperor Returns! A Reception from Mysterious Assassins?"
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95.
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"Most Heinous! Most Evil! Frieza's Rampage!"
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96.
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"The Time Has Come! To the Null Realm with the Universes on the Line!"
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97.
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"Survive! The Tournament of Power Begins at Last!"
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98.
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"Ah, the Uncertainty! A Universe Despairs!"
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99.
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"Show Them! Krillin's Underlying Strength!"
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100.
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"Rampage! A Crazed Warrior's Savagery Awakens!"
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101.
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"Warriors of Justice Close In! The Pride Troopers!"
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102.
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"The Power of Love Explodes? The 2nd Universe's Witchy Warriors!"
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103.
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"Gohan, Get Ruthless! Showdown with the 10th Universe!"
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104.
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"A Transcendent Light-Speed Battle Erupts! Goku and Hit's United Front!"
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105.
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"A Valiant Fight! Master Roshi's Blaze of Glory!"
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106.
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"Find them Out! Deathmatch with a Furtive Attacker!"
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107.
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"Revenge ‘‘F’’! A Cunning Trap is Set?"
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108.
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"Frieza and Frost! A Mutual Malevolence?"
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109.
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"The Mightiest Enemy Zeroes in on Goku! Launch the Knockout Spirit Bomb Now!"
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110.
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"Goku Enkindled! The Awakened One's New Ultra Instinct!"
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111.
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"An Extra-Dimensional Ultimate Battle! Hit vs. Jiren!"
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112.
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"A Saiyan Oath! Vegeta's Resolve!"
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113.
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"With Great Joy! The Fighting Freak Saiyans' Battle Rejoined!"
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114.
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"Bloodcurdling! The Explosive Birth of a New Super Warrior!"
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115.
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"Goku vs. Kefla! Super Saiyan Blue Beaten?"
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116.
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"Signs of a Turnabout! The Autonomous Ultra Instinct Erupts!"
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117.
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"Showdown of Love! The Androids vs. the 2nd Universe!"
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118.
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"Accelerating Tragedy Vanishing Universes"
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119.
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"Unavoidable? The Ferocity of a Stealth Attack!"
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120.
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"A Perfect Survival Strategy! The 3rd Universe's Menacing Assassin!"
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121.
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"All-Out War! The Ultimate Four-Fold Union vs. the 7th Universe's Total Offensive!"
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122.
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"With His Pride on the Line! Vegeta's Challenge to Be the Strongest!"
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123.
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"Body, Soul and Power Unleashed! Goku and Vegeta!"
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124.
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"A Storm-and-Stress Assault! Gohan's Last Stand!"
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125.
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"A Commanding Presence! The Advent of Top the Destroyer!"
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126.
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"Surpass Even a God! Vegeta's Sacrifice Strike!"
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127.
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"The Approaching Wall! A Hopeful Final Barrier!"
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128.
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"To the Noble, Proud End! Vegeta Falls!"
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129.
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"A Transcendent Limit Break! Autonomous Ultra Instinct Mastered!"
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130.
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"The Greatest Showdown of All Time! The Ultimate Survival Battle!"
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131.
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"A Miraculous Conclusion! Farewell Goku! Until We Meet Again!"
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9
The Shadow Dragons Arc
Dragon Ball GT, Episodes 48-64
Dragon Ball GT is not fondly regarded, and for good reason. It has a lot of issues. However, the final arc of Dragon Ball GT has arguably one of the highest points in the series, and, on paper, is ingenious.
The heroes attempt to undo the damage from Hell opening up, but can't. They've expended all the energy the Dragon Balls have to offer, which has corrupted the balls into seven evil Dragons. So, what is the only way to make a wish? Fight the Dragon Balls themselves. While this idea isn't utilized to its best, the concept is incredible. It culminates in Dragon Ball GT's ending — an ending so perfect for the series that you almost forget the disappointment that was the rest of GT
Shadow Dragon Arc Episodes (Dragon Ball GT)
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Title
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48.
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"The Shadow Dragons"
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49.
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"The Two-Star Dragon"
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50.
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"The Five-Star Dragon"
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51.
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"The Six-Star Dragon"
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52.
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"The Seven-Star Dragon"
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53.
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"Saying Goodbye"
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54.
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"The Four-Star Dragon"
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55.
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"The Heart of the Prince"
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56.
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"The Three-Star Dragon"
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57.
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"The One-Star Dragon"
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58.
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"Shadow Dragons Unite"
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59.
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"Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta"
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60.
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"Super Saiyan 4 Fusion"
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61.
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"The Limits of Power"
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62.
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"Rescue Goku"
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63.
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"Universal Allies"
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64.
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"Until We Meet Again"
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8
21st World Martial Arts Tournament
Dragon Ball, Episodes 14-28
This early arc of Dragon Ball might be overlooked in favor of the more high-flying, super-powered arcs to later follow. However, this brief arc offers the best of what early Dragon Ball has to offer: humor. The arc is ridiculous and zany, with one villain being defeated essentially by Krillin remembering he doesn't have a nose.
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The highlight of the saga is the battle between Goku and Jackie Chun, who is Master Roshi in disguise. The fight incorporates some of the best actual martial arts in the whole series. This arc is short but unforgettable.
21st World Martial Arts Tournament Arc Episodes (Dragon Ball)
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Title
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14.
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"Goku's Rival"
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15.
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"Look Out for Launch"
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16.
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"Find That Stone!"
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17.
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"Milk Delivery"
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18.
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"The Turtle Hermit Way"
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19.
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"The Tournament Begins"
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20.
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"Elimination Round"
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21.
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"Smells Like Trouble"
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22.
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"Quarterfinals Continue"
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23.
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"Monster Beast Giran"
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24.
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"Krillin's Frantic Attack!"
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25.
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"Danger From Above"
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26.
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"The Grand Finals"
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27.
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"Number One Under the Moon?"
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28.
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"The Final Blow"
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7
Buu Arc
Dragon Ball Z, Episodes 200-287
Buu is the final villain of Dragon Ball Z. The Buu arc has some of the greatest scenes and fights in the whole franchise. Yet, many fans remember it less fondly than previous DBZ arcs.
While there are several great moments in the Buu arc such as the fight between Majin Vegeta and Goku, Goku turning Super Saiyan 3, fusion, and Vegeta's sacrifice, the Buu arc is poorly paced. Plot points don't pan out quite right. Several ideas and concepts, such as fusion, have little bearing on how the Buu arc wraps up. It spends much of its time propping up the next generation of fighters only for Goku to once again save the day.
Buu Arc Episodes (Dragon Ball Z)
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Title
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200.
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"Gohan Goes to High School"
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201.
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"I am Saiyaman"
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202.
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"Gohan's First Date"
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203.
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"Rescue Videl"
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204.
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"Blackmail"
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205.
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"I'll Fight Too!"
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206.
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"The Newest Super Saiyan"
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207.
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"Take Flight, Videl"
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208.
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"Gather for the Tournament"
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209.
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"Camera Shy"
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210.
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"The World Tournament"
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211.
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"Trunks vs. Goten"
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212.
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"Best of the Boys"
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213.
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"Big Trouble, Little Trunks"
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214.
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"Who Will Fight Who?"
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215.
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"Forfeit of Piccolo"
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216.
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"A Dark and Secret Power"
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217.
|
"Videl Is Crushed"
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218.
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"Identities Revealed"
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219.
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"Energy Drain"
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220.
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"The Wizard's Curse"
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221.
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"King of the Demons"
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222.
|
"Vegeta Attacks"
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223.
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"Next Up, Goku"
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224.
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"Battle Supreme"
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225.
|
"Eighteen Unmasks"
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226.
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"Pay to Win"
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227.
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"Heart of a Villain"
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228.
|
"The Dark Prince Returns"
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229.
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"Vegeta's Pride"
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230.
|
"The Long Awaited Fight"
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231.
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"Magic Ball of Buu"
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232.
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"Buu is Hatched"
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233.
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"The Losses Begin"
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234.
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"The Terror of Mr. Buu"
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235.
|
"Meal Time"
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236.
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"The Warrior's Decision"
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237.
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"Final Atonement"
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238.
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"Evil Lives On"
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239.
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"Find the Dragon Balls"
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240.
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"Revival"
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241.
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"Global Announcement"
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242.
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"Learn to Fuse!"
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243.
|
"The Z Sword"
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244.
|
"Race to Capsule Corp."
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245.
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"Super Saiyan 3?!"
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246.
|
"Buu's Mutiny"
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247.
|
"The Fusion Dance"
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248.
|
"Goku's Time Is Up"
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249.
|
"Return to Other World"
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250.
|
"Out from the Broken Sword"
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251.
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"Gotenks Is Born"
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252.
|
"Unlikely Friendship"
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253.
|
"I Kill No More"
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254.
|
"The Evil of Men"
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255.
|
"Buu Against Buu"
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256.
|
"Empty Planet"
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257.
|
"Time Struggle"
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258.
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"Super Moves of Gotenks"
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259.
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"Trapped in Forever"
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260.
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"Feeding Frenzy"
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261.
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"Gotenks is Awesome!"
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262.
|
"Unlucky Break"
|
263.
|
"A Whole New Gohan"
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264.
|
"Search For Survivors"
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265.
|
"Majin Buu Transforms"
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266.
|
"The Old Kai's Weapon"
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267.
|
"Ready to Fuse?"
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268.
|
"Union of Rivals"
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269.
|
"Meet Vegito"
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270.
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"Rip in the Universe"
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271.
|
"Vegito... Downsized"
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272.
|
"The Incredible Fighting Candy"
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273.
|
"The Innards of Buu"
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274.
|
"Mind Trap"
|
275.
|
"Deadly Vision"
|
276.
|
"Evil Kid Buu!"
|
277.
|
"End of Earth"
|
278.
|
"True Saiyans Fight Alone"
|
279.
|
"Battle for the Universe Begins"
|
280.
|
"Vegeta's Respect"
|
281.
|
"Minute of Desperation"
|
282.
|
"Old Buu Emerges"
|
283.
|
"Earth Reborn"
|
284.
|
"Call to Action"
|
285.
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"People of Earth Unite"
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286.
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"Spirit Bomb Triumphant"
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287.
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"Celebrations with Majin Buu"
|
6
God of Destruction Beerus Arc
Dragon Ball Super, Episodes 1-14
Whether it's the Battle of Gods film or the first arc of DBS, there is no denying that Beerus remains one of the coolest additions to Dragon Ball. The God of Destruction Beerus awakens from a long slumber and seeks to find the Super Saiyan God that he foresaw in a dream.
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The most entertaining part of the Beerus arc is how the majority of it is spent trying not to fight. For a series so focused on combat, the change of pace is more than welcome, offering characters a chance to solve problems without using their fists. That said, the final fight between Super Saiyan God Goku and Beerus is nothing short of awesome.
God of Destruction Beerus Arc Episodes (Dragon Ball Super)
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Title
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1.
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"A Peacetime Reward Who Gets the 100,000,000 Zeni?!"
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2.
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"To the Promised Resort! Vegeta Takes a Family Trip!"
|
3.
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"Where Does the Dream Pick Up? Find the Super Saiyan God!"
|
4.
|
"Bid for the Dragon Balls! Pilaf and Crew's Impossible Mission!"
|
5.
|
"Showdown on King Kai's World! Goku vs. Beerus the Destroyer!"
|
6.
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"Don't Anger the Destroyer! A Heart-Pounding Birthday Party"
|
7.
|
"How Dare You Do That To My Bulma! Vegeta's Metamorphosis of Fury?"
|
8.
|
"Goku Makes an Entrance! A Last Chance from Lord Beerus?"
|
9.
|
"Thanks for Waiting, Lord Beerus! A Super Saiyan God Is Born at Last!"
|
10.
|
"Show Us, Goku! The Power of a Super Saiyan God!"
|
11.
|
"Let's Keep Going, Lord Beerus! The Battle of Gods!"
|
12.
|
"The Universe Will Shatter? Clash! Destroyer vs. Super Saiyan God!"
|
13.
|
"Goku, Surpass Super Saiyan God!"
|
14.
|
"This is All the Power I've Got! A Settlement Between Gods"
|
5
23rd World Martial Arts Tournament
Dragon Ball Z, Episodes 123-153
The final arc of Dragon Ball takes place after a significant time skip. It follows up on the Demon King Piccolo Arc, while also boasting a truly unique scenario. During one last tournament, Goku needs to confront the spawn of the Demon King, Piccolo Jr, who is the same Piccolo from DBZ, in one final battle to rid the world of the Demon King's evil. In order to do so, Goku has to fight his friends, get married, and convince Kami not to kill himself.
The original Dragon Ball series comes to a head here and it's the last Tournament Arc in Dragon Ball until DBS to have real stakes and tension. Plus, the final fight with Piccolo is so incredibly brutal and intense. Few fights since match it in terms of sheer intensity.
23rd World Martial Arts Tournament Arc Episodes (Dragon Ball)
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Title
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123.
|
"Lost and Found"
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124.
|
"Temple Above the Clouds"
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125.
|
"Earth's Guardian Emerges"
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126.
|
"Eternal Dragon Resurrected"
|
127.
|
"Quicker Than Lightning"
|
128.
|
"Secret of the Woods"
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129.
|
"The Time Room"
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130.
|
"Goku's Doll"
|
131.
|
"Walking Their Own Ways"
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132.
|
"Hotter Than Lava"
|
133.
|
"Changes"
|
134.
|
"Preliminary Peril"
|
135.
|
"Battle of the Eight"
|
136.
|
"Tien Shinhan vs. Mercenary Tao"
|
137.
|
"Anonymous Proposal"
|
138.
|
"The Mysterious Hero"
|
139.
|
"Rematch"
|
140.
|
"Goku Gains Speed"
|
141.
|
"The Four Faces of Tien"
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142.
|
"Kami vs. Piccolo"
|
143.
|
"Battle for the Future"
|
144.
|
"Super Kamehameha"
|
145.
|
"Junior No More"
|
146.
|
"Goku's Trap"
|
147.
|
"Goku Hangs On"
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148.
|
"The Victor"
|
149.
|
"Dress in Flames"
|
150.
|
"The Fire-Eater"
|
151.
|
"Outrageous Octagon"
|
152.
|
"Mystery of the Dark World"
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153.
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"The End, The Beginning"
|
4
Saiyan Saga
Dragon Ball Z, Episodes 1-35
The attack of the Saiyans kicks off the events of Dragon Ball Z. It begins with the arrival of Raditz, which already serves as an incredible moment, and ends with Vegeta and Goku's iconic first brawl.
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But while those moments are great, what makes the Saiyan Saga shine is the involvement of the other characters. Tien, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu have some pretty iconic moments in the Saiyan arc, but the star has to be Piccolo. This is Piccolo's arc, allowing him to grow as a character from the evil villain to basically Gohan's surrogate father. That's truly something.
Saiyan Arc Episodes (Dragon Ball Z)
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Title
|
1.
|
"The New Threat"
|
2.
|
"Reunions"
|
3.
|
"Unlikely Alliance"
|
4.
|
"Piccolo's Plan"
|
5.
|
"Gohan's Rage"
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6.
|
"No Time Like the Present"
|
7.
|
"Day 1"
|
8.
|
"Gohan Goes Bananas!"
|
9.
|
"The Strangest Robot"
|
10.
|
"A New Friend"
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11.
|
"Terror on Arlia"
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12.
|
"Global Training"
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13.
|
"Goz and Mez"
|
14.
|
"Princess Snake"
|
15.
|
"Dueling Piccolos"
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16.
|
"Plight of the Children"
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17.
|
"Pendulum Room Peril"
|
18
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"The End of Snake Way"
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19.
|
"Defying Gravity"
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20.
|
"Goku's Ancestors"
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21.
|
"Counting Down"
|
22.
|
"The Darkest Day"
|
23.
|
"Saibamen Attack!"
|
24.
|
"The Power of Nappa"
|
25.
|
"Sacrifice"
|
26.
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"Nappa's Rampage"
|
27.
|
"Nimbus Speed"
|
28.
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"Goku's Arrival"
|
29.
|
"Lesson Number One"
|
30.
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"Goku vs. Vegeta"
|
31.
|
"Saiyan Sized Secret"
|
32.
|
"Spirit Bomb Away!"
|
33.
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"Hero in the Shadows"
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34.
|
"Krillin's Offensive"
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35.
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"Mercy"
|
3
Demon King Piccolo Saga
Dragon Ball, Episodes 102-122
The Demon King Piccolo Saga marks the point when the series went from hilarious hijinks to serious fighting. It starts with the aftermath of the first intense death in the anime and doesn't let up from there. King Piccolo and his minions present a real sinister presence that had, until then, really hadn't been present.
And to put it mildly, Piccolo really wins. The rest of Dragon Ball is spent undoing what Piccolo does, but he accomplishes everything he set out to do. He truly is the first villain in Dragon Ball to feel unstoppable.
King Piccolo Arc Episodes (Dragon Ball)
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Title
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102.
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"Enter King Piccolo"
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103.
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"Tambourine Attacks!"
|
104.
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"Mark of the Demon"
|
105.
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"Here Comes Yajirobe"
|
106.
|
"Terrible Tambourine"
|
107.
|
"Tien's Atonement"
|
108.
|
"Goku's Revenge"
|
109.
|
"Goku vs. King Piccolo"
|
110.
|
"Piccolo Closes In"
|
111.
|
"Roshi's Gambit"
|
112.
|
"King Piccolo's Wish"
|
113.
|
"Siege on Chow Castle"
|
114.
|
"Conquest and Power"
|
115.
|
"Awaken Darkness"
|
116.
|
"A Taste of Destiny"
|
117.
|
"The Ultimate Sacrifice"
|
118.
|
"Prelude to Vengeance"
|
119.
|
"Battle Cry"
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120.
|
"Goku Strikes Back"
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121.
|
"The Biggest Crisis"
|
122.
|
"Final Showdown"
|
2
Namek/Frieza Saga
Dragon Ball Z, Episodes 36-107
The Namek and Frieza saga blur together for many fans. While the Namek Arc centers around an incredible hunt for the Dragon Balls featuring three competing factions and the helpless fight against the Ginyu Force, the events of the Frieza arc often overshadow Namek. That being said, it's altogether incredible.
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Of course, the fight with Frieza epitomizes the greatness of the Dragon Ball franchise. There are so many emotional moments, including a number of emotional deaths, as well as tons of epic scenes, such as Piccolo and Frieza's fight, Goku turning Super Saiyan, and the final slug-fest over the dying Namek. Some fans believe this was supposed to be the true ending of the Dragon Ball series. If it was, it would've been an extremely high point to go out on.
Namek/Frieza Arc Episodes (Dragon Ball Z)
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Title
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36.
|
"Picking Up the Pieces"
|
37.
|
"Plans for Departure"
|
38.
|
"Nursing Wounds"
|
39.
|
"Friends or Foes?"
|
40.
|
"Held Captive"
|
41.
|
"Look Out Below"
|
42.
|
"The Search Continues"
|
43.
|
"A Friendly Surprise"
|
44.
|
"Brood of Evil"
|
45.
|
"Frieza Strikes!"
|
46.
|
"Defying Orders"
|
47.
|
"Namek's Defense"
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48.
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"The Hunted"
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49.
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"The Prince Fights Back"
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50.
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"Unexpected Problem"
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51.
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"Vegeta Has a Ball"
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52.
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"The Past and Future"
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53.
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"Zarbon's Surprise"
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54.
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"Guru's Gift"
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55.
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"Piccolo vs. Everyone"
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56.
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"Zarbon's Mission"
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57.
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"Gohan, the Hunted"
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58.
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"Unknown Enemies"
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59.
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"Destination: Guru"
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60.
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"Bulma's Big Day"
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61.
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"Hidden Power"
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62.
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"New Ally, New Problem"
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63.
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"Guldo's Mind Binds"
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64.
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"Recoome Unleashed"
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65.
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"Let the Battle Begin"
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66.
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"Goku's New Power"
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67.
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"A Legend Revealed"
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68.
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"Ginyu Assault"
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69.
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"Incredible Force!"
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70.
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"Frieza Approaches"
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71.
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"Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku"
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72.
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"Calling the Eternal Dragon"
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73.
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"Gohan, Defeat Your Dad!!"
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74.
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"Captain Ginyu... The Frog"
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75.
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"Password is Porunga"
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76.
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"Piccolo's Return"
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77.
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"The Fusion"
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78.
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"Fighting Power: One Million??"
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79.
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"Gohan Attacks"
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80.
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"Piccolo the Super-Namek"
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81.
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"Déjà vu"
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82.
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"Frieza's Second Transformation"
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83.
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"Another Transformation?"
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84.
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"Dende's Demise"
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85.
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"The Renewed Goku"
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86.
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"The End of Vegeta"
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87.
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"The Ultimate Battle"
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88.
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"Clash of the Super Powers"
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89.
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"Frieza's Boast"
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90.
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"Bold and Fearless"
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91.
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"Embodiment of Fire"
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92.
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"Trump Card"
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93.
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"Keep the Chance Alive"
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94.
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"Power of the Spirit"
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95.
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"Transformed at Last"
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96.
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"Explosion of Anger"
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97.
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"Namek's Destruction"
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98.
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"A Final Attack"
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99.
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"Approaching Destruction"
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100.
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"Gohan Returns"
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101.
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"The Last Wish"
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102.
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"Duel on a Vanishing Planet"
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103.
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"Pathos of Frieza"
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104.
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"Frieza Defeated!!"
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105.
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"Mighty Blast of Rage"
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106.
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"Namek's Explosion... Goku's End?"
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107.
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"Goku's Alive!!"
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1
Android/Cell Saga
Dragon Ball Z, Episodes 118-194
The Android and Cell Saga remain the definitive arc in Dragon Ball history. It draws from the past while directing the series to its future. It starts with the introduction of Future Trunks, who remains one of the most memorable characters in all of Dragon Ball. Fans will never forget Future Trunks' arrival where cut the last arc's villain, Frieza, to bits!
To make things better, the Androids themselves serve as a wonderful throwback to the Red Ribbon Army, giving an old villain a chance to take revenge on Goku. The Android/Cell arc presents several iconic moments for every character — even minor players like Tien and Krillin. Some of the series's greatest fights take place here; 18 vs. Vegeta, Piccolo vs. 17, and Goku vs. Cell. Of course, the Android/Cell arc culminates with one of the most popular moments in Dragon Ball, if not all of anime, to date: Gohan ascending to Super Saiyan 2.
Android/Cell Arc Episodes (Dragon Ball Z)
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Title
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118.
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"Frieza's Counterattack"
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119.
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"The Mysterious Youth"
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120.
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"Another Super Saiyan?"
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121.
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"Welcome Back Goku"
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122.
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"Mystery Revealed"
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123.
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"Goku's Special Technique"
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124.
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"Z Warriors Prepare"
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125.
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"Goku's Ordeal"
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126.
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"The Androids Appear"
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127.
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"A Handy Trick"
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128.
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"Double Trouble for Goku"
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129.
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"Upgrade to Super Saiyan"
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130.
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"The Secret of Dr. Gero"
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131.
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"More Androids?!"
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132.
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"Follow Dr. Gero"
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133.
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"Nightmare Comes True"
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134.
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"Goku's Assassin"
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135.
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"Deadly Beauty"
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136.
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"No Match for the Androids"
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137.
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"Last Ditch Effort"
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138.
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"Closing In"
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139.
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"Unwelcome Discovery"
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140.
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"Seized with Fear"
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141.
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"The Reunion"
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142.
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"Borrowed Powers"
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143.
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"His Name is Cell"
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144.
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"Piccolo's Folly"
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145.
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"Laboratory Basement"
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146.
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"Our Hero Awakes"
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147.
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"Time Chamber"
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148.
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"The Monster is Coming"
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149.
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"He's Here"
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150.
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"Up to Piccolo"
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151.
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"Silent Warrior"
|
152.
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"Say Goodbye, 17"
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153.
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"Sacrifice"
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154.
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"Saiyans Emerge"
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155.
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"Super Vegeta"
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156.
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"Bow to The Prince"
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157.
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"Hour of Temptation"
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158.
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"Krillin's Decision"
|
159.
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"The Last Defense"
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160.
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"Cell is Complete"
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161.
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"Vegeta Must Pay"
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162.
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"Trunks Ascends"
|
163.
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"Saving Throw"
|
164.
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"Ghosts from Tomorrow"
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165.
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"The Cell Games"
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166.
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"What is the Tournament?"
|
167.
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"The Doomsday Broadcast"
|
168.
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"Meet Me In the Ring"
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169.
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"No Worries Here"
|
170.
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"A Girl Named Lime"
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171.
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"Memories of Gohan"
|
172.
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"A New Guardian"
|
173.
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"Dende's Dragon"
|
174.
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"The Puzzle of General Tao"
|
175.
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"The Games Begin"
|
176.
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"Losers Fight First"
|
177.
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"Goku vs. Cell"
|
178.
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"Cell's Bag of Tricks"
|
179.
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"No More Rules"
|
180.
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"The Fight is Over"
|
181.
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"Faith in a Boy"
|
182.
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"Gohan's Plea"
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183.
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"Android Explosion"
|
184.
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"Cell Juniors Attack!"
|
185.
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"Awakening"
|
186.
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"The Unstoppable Gohan"
|
187.
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"Cell's Break Down"
|
188.
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"A Hero's Farewell"
|
189.
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"Cell Returns!"
|
190.
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"The Horror Won't End"
|
191.
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"Save the World"
|
192.
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"Goku's Decision"
|
193.
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"One More Wish"
|
194.
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"Free the Future"
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