Ep. 135: Eight fighters advance to the final rounds of the brutal 23rd Martial Arts Tournament.
Aired on November 23, 1988
The preliminary stage of the 23rd Martial Arts Tournament proves more violent than previous years. Eight competitors survive to reach the finals: Tien, Tao, a mysterious girl, Goku, Krillin, Piccolo, Yamcha, and a clumsy man named Hero. Concerns arise regarding the first match between Tao and Tien, with many fearing Tao’s victory. Despite these worries, Goku remains confident that Tien possesses superior strength. The group prepares for the upcoming confrontations as the tournament structure narrows down the remaining participants to this final quartet of eight.
Episodes
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- Ep. 132 · Goku struggles with ki control while four warriors unite to halt a renewed volcanic eruption threatening a village.
- Ep. 133 · Warriors reunite after three years for the 23rd Martial Arts Tournament
- Ep. 134 · Goku and Tien conceal Piccolo's offspring while Tao returns as a cyborg seeking vengeance
- Ep. 135 · Eight fighters advance to the final rounds of the brutal 23rd Martial Arts Tournament.
- Ep. 136 · Tien Shinhan defeats Mercenary Tao in a decisive and emotional victory.
- Ep. 137 · Goku defeats a female fighter who reveals herself as Chi-Chi, fulfilling his marriage promise.
- Ep. 138 · Krillin's Final Kamehameha and Hero's Unexpected Power Against Yamcha
- Ep. 139 · Hero defeats Yamcha and Goku gains advantage over Tien