On Earth, Vegeta remembers the days when he worked for Freeza. Kai equivalent: Episode 52 - Two Remain on a Vanishing Planet! This is the Final Showdown (Last half) But Freeza will not give up.Īnime-only/filler content: Kaio commentating on the fight, Bulma burning some leaves in a circle for Goku's good fortune (which the wind blows out), completely different fight choreography in the lead-up to Goku giving up on his fight with Freeza.Įpisode 257 - Goku’s Declaration of Victory!! As Freeza Destroys Himself…(DBZ episode 104) Goku is satisfied that he has shattered Freeza’s pride, and tries to stop their fight.
As backlash from using his full power, his energy has begun to drop. On Earth, Bulma prays for Goku’s safety with a good luck charm, but gets ominous results… Freeza begins to be gradually pushed back by Goku. Kai equivalent: Episode 52 - Two Remain on a Vanishing Planet! This is the Final Showdown (First half)Īs Goku continues his even fight with Freeza, Kaiō reminisces on the battle up until now. As Gohan and the others pray for Goku’s safety, the time remaining before the explosion reaches one minute.Īnime-only/filler content: Entirely filler!Įpisode 256 - Pathos of Freeza! Once He Starts Shaking He’s Unstoppable!!(DBZ episode 103) But Vegeta laughs, saying that if Goku and Freeza die he will automatically be the strongest in the universe. Having warped back to Earth, Gohan and the others hear from the Eldest that Goku is still on Planet Namek, and they are all surprised.
A fierce battle unfolds between Goku and Freeza as they try to settle things. It is two minutes until Planet Namek explodes. Kai equivalent: Episode 52 - Two Remain on a Vanishing Planet! This is the Final Showdown (Some scenes) Kaiō’s plan has succeeded!Īnime-only/filler content: Goku and Freeza fighting while Goku tells Kaio to leave him on Namek, Bulma considering trying to take off in the ship without Gohan, Vegeta checking that he really is alive, Freeza attempting to kill Dende before he gets teleported, Vegeta seeing Goku in his Super Saiyan form and trying to join the battle against Freeza, Kaio telling his guests about what's happening.Įpisode 255 - Let’s Get It On!! Two Remain on a Vanishing Planet(DBZ episode 102) But Super Shenlong ignores this wish, since it was not spoken in Namekian. But Freeza quickly arrives there, and cries out his wish for immortality. Elsewhere, Dende and Vegeta come back to life, and Dende hurries off to the revived Super Shenlong. Kaiō grudgingly complies with Goku’s strong resolve. Hearing this, Goku requests that he and Freeza be left on Planet Namek. Kaiō telepathically calls out to the Eldest. Kai equivalent: Episode 51 - Goku’s Furious Battle Cry! Make it in Time… The Resurrection Wish! (Last half) The gang on earth reacting to the events on Namek.Įpisode 254 - I’m Staying on This Planet!! A Final Wish Toward Victory(DBZ episode 101) And then Planet Namek’s Eldest is resurrected.Īnime-only/filler content: Gohan returning to the battlefield, believing his father to be dead. However, Goku revives as Gohan is about to be finished off. If he can detain Freeza until Planet Namek explodes, perhaps they can defeat Freeza. Sensing this, Gohan flies to the battlefield to fight in Goku’s place. Meanwhile, Goku is buried under the Earth by one of Freeza’s attacks. Shen Long hears the wishes, but it will take some time for them to be granted. Kai equivalent: Episode 51 - Goku’s Furious Battle Cry! Make it in Time… The Resurrection Wish! (First half)
Next thread: Week 60 (DBZ 105-107, Z movie 5)Įpisode 253 - I am Son Goku’s Son!! Gohan Returns to the Battlefield(DBZ episode 100) Naturally, the longer movies will be accompanied by fewer episodes. If not, we can switch back, but I personally think this is a better way to do it. If people like that method of viewing, we'll continue it going forward. Next week will be something of an experiment three episodes and a movie (the movie is pretty much equivalent to two episodes in length). I encourage you all to watch in Japanese with subtitles, especially if you have never done so before, but watch along in whichever way brings you the most joy. We're doing five episodes a week, and we'll be watching every single episode of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT. Hello, ladies, gentlemen, and everyone between and beyond, and welcome to week 59 of the first Dragon Ball rewatch of the decade.