Ep. 103: Goku is defeated by Tambourine while hungry, leading to the destruction of the Flying Nimbus.
Aired on March 2, 1988
Goku fights Tambourine but is weakened by hunger, allowing Tambourine to overpower him and destroy the Flying Nimbus before leaving Goku for dead. Meanwhile, Roshi and others travel to the Kame house. Tambourine delivers a dragon ball and a list of fighters to King Piccolo. He is then ordered to eliminate all the fighters, beginning with King Chappa. This sequence marks a significant turning point as the heroes face overwhelming odds and the antagonist systematically targets the remaining combatants. The events highlight the vulnerability of the protagonists and the escalating threat posed by King Piccolo's forces.
Episodes
- Ep. 99 · Tien leads an uprising against the established order
- Ep. 100 · Tien uses his four arms and Tri-Beam against Goku in a destructive ring battle.
- Ep. 101 · Goku and Tien clash in the sky, leading to a controversial finish and a tragic discovery.
- Ep. 102 · Goku pursues the killer of Krillin after Roshi identifies King Piccolo as the culprit.
- Ep. 103 · Goku is defeated by Tambourine while hungry, leading to the destruction of the Flying Nimbus.
- Ep. 104 · Demon Mark Appears as King Piccolo Sends Cymbal to Collect Dragon Balls
- Ep. 105 · Goku and Yajirobe clash while Roshi seeks Dragon Balls to defeat King Piccolo.
- Ep. 106 · King Piccolo orders Tambourine to find Cymbal's killer instead of killing Yamcha
- Ep. 107 · Tien confronts a past rival while Goku and Yajirobe flee Tambourine