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EP 121Goku battles King Piccolo, who wounds him and destroys the kingdom while Tien intervenes.
Aug 3, 1988Goku attacks King Piccolo with a Kamehameha Wave, but the enemy wounds his right knee. Goku uses his power pole to counter, though King Piccolo fires deadly beams until the weapon is lost. The resulting impact destroys the entire kingdom, with King Furry narrowly escaping death. Tien saves Goku from certain death but becomes exhausted. Goku stops King Piccolo from conjuring another explosive wave, yet the villain manages to hit Goku and create a huge crater. Goku eventually emerges from the crater using his Nimbus Cloud.
EP 122Goku defeats King Piccolo with a final punch, leading to the creation of his successor.
Aug 10, 1988Facing defeat, King Piccolo threatens Tien to stop Goku from attacking. Yamcha arrives by plane while Yajirobe watches. After learning King Piccolo destroyed Shenron, Goku endures repeated limb crippling. Just as King Piccolo prepares to kill him, Goku unleashes full power in his right fist, punching through the villain's torso. Before dying, King Piccolo uses his remaining energy to create his final offspring. Yajirobe rescues Goku from falling to his death and retrieves Tien.
EP 123Goku retrieves the power pole while Piccolo Junior hatches from King Piccolo's egg.
Aug 17, 1988Tien returns Goku's power pole as Bulma, Yamcha, and Launch search the area. Yajirobe escorts Goku to Korin's tower. Reports of King Piccolo's defeat spark widespread celebration, though Bulma already collected all the dragon stones despite the eternal dragon's death. An elderly couple discovers King Piccolo's egg and takes it home, unaware that Piccolo Junior is about to hatch. Korin learns of the dragon's demise and reveals the existence of Kami, the creator of the dragon balls. To reach Kami, Goku seeks the power pole, encountering King Furry along the way. Fortuneteller Baba directs him to Master Roshi's residence. Goku retrieves the pole and returns to the tower. Meanwhile, Piccolo Junior destroys the couple's home and vows revenge.
EP 124Goku battles Mr. Popo at the temple above Korin's Tower
Aug 24, 1988Goku stretches the Power Pole from Korin's Tower to access the temple above. He must defeat Mr. Popo to see Kami, who is surprisingly strong. Meanwhile, Kame House is flooded with reporters seeking Goku after he is identified as King Piccolo's slayer.
EP 125Kami reveals himself to Goku after Mr. Popo agrees to train him.
Aug 31, 1988Mr. Popo agrees to train Goku after recognizing his potential. Tien vows to train hard to defeat Goku in the next Martial Arts Tournament. Kami reveals himself to Goku, shocking him with his appearance and story. Kami agrees to revive the Eternal Dragon if Goku stays to train with Mr. Popo for a while. Goku gladly accepts these terms.
EP 126Kami brings the Eternal Dragon Shenron back to life.
Sep 14, 1988Kami resurrects Shenron, the Eternal Dragon. Goku’s friends on Earth summon the dragon, who informs them that Goku is training in Heaven under Kami-sama and will join them at the upcoming Martial Arts Tournament. They make a wish to revive everyone killed by Piccolo. Learning that Goku is training under Kami motivates Tien, Yamcha, and Krillin to intensify their own training for the competition.
EP 127fillerGoku seeks speed beyond lightning to retrieve a crown for Kami
Sep 21, 1988While Tien, Krillin, and Yamcha train at Kame House, Kami and Mr. Popo assign Goku a special mission to retrieve a crown. Goku attempts to take the crown from a mountain peak but is struck by lightning during the effort. He then encounters a young girl who relies on her sixth sense to locate her missing bird. Observing her abilities, Goku understands that he must develop speed greater than lightning to successfully complete his task and obtain the crown.
EP 128fillerGoku seeks mental training in the woods and meets a wise fisherman grandfather
Sep 28, 1988Tien, Krillin, and Yamcha question Master Roshi about the cessation of their lessons, prompting him to advise independent training. Meanwhile, Mr. Popo directs Goku to a forest to find a mentor for mental development. Goku encounters a large family residing in a cabin within the woods. The grandfather, who works as a simple fisherman, proves to be an unexpected and capable teacher for Goku. This encounter allows the young warrior to gain insights and skills that surpass his initial expectations, marking a significant shift in his personal growth and training journey under the guidance of this new, humble instructor.
EP 129fillerGoku travels to the past to train under Mutaito alongside young Roshi and the Crane Hermit.
Oct 12, 1988Mr. Popo sends Goku back in time to train more. In the past he meets the young Master Roshi and his rival, the young Crane Hermit. Goku learns from their master Mutaito how to harness his spirit energy. During an incident where the Crane Hermit steals Roshi's love interest, Goku gets angry and manages to use his spirit energy successfully. Back in the present, Tien contemplates visiting Korin's Tower in order to train as Goku once had.
EP 130fillerGoku trains against a clay clone to learn mental focus and stillness
Oct 19, 1988Tien, Krillin, Yamcha, and Chaozu travel toward Korin's Tower, engaging in training along the route. Meanwhile, Mr. Popo provides Goku with a training partner, revealing it to be a clay replica of Goku himself. This clay version possesses identical skills but lacks mental interference, allowing for complete concentration on combat. Through this encounter, Goku understands the necessity of quieting his mind. He begins to grasp the methods required to achieve such mental clarity and focus during his training regimen.
EP 131fillerMr. Popo trains Goku while Tien and friends investigate a volcanic threat
Oct 26, 1988Mr. Popo engages Goku in a game of hide and seek to improve his concentration and ability to sense ki. Concurrently, Tien, Krillin, Yamcha, and Chaozu continue their journey to locate Korin's Tower. Their path leads them to a village situated at the foot of a large mountain, which the residents worship as a protective deity. The tranquility is shattered when the mountain suddenly erupts. The four warriors immediately rush to intervene, attempting to halt the flow of lava heading directly toward the town to prevent disaster.
EP 132fillerGoku struggles with ki control while four warriors unite to halt a renewed volcanic eruption threatening a village.
Nov 2, 1988Goku remains unable to harness his ki despite ongoing training with Mr. Popo. Meanwhile, Tien, Krillin, Yamcha, and Chaozu attempt individually to stop lava flowing toward a defenseless village. Although the threat appears to have passed, the volcano erupts again with greater power. The four warriors then collaborate to successfully avert the magma permanently. As they continue their training, the group prepares for the upcoming Martial Arts Tournament, which is scheduled to take place in three years. This sequence highlights the contrast between Goku’s internal struggle and the collective efforts of his peers to protect the village from natural disaster.
EP 133Warriors reunite after three years for the 23rd Martial Arts Tournament
Nov 9, 1988Three years have passed since the last gathering, and the warriors reunite for the 23rd Martial Arts Tournament. Goku, Tien, Krillin, Yamcha, and Chaozu have all been training for the last three years, resulting in drastic physical changes and improvement in martial arts skills. However, on the first day of the preliminary rounds, the warriors are encountered by an old nemesis.
EP 134Goku and Tien conceal Piccolo's offspring while Tao returns as a cyborg seeking vengeance
Nov 16, 1988Goku and Tien agree to keep the presence of Piccolo's spawn at the tournament a secret. During the preliminary matches, all fighters demonstrate the benefits of their training. Goku shows he has learned to harness his ki. Tao reappears, still alive and now a cyborg, having entered the tournament to kill Goku and Tien for vengeance. He seriously injures Chiaotzu.
EP 135Eight fighters advance to the final rounds of the brutal 23rd Martial Arts Tournament.
Nov 23, 1988The 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.
EP 136Tien Shinhan defeats Mercenary Tao in a decisive and emotional victory.
Nov 30, 1988Tien Shinhan demonstrates superior strength against Mercenary Tao, offering his former master a chance to surrender. When Tao attempts to kill him instead, Tien loses all respect and defeats him effortlessly. The confrontation resolves as an emotional triumph rather than a display of raw power. Simultaneously, Goku encounters an angry woman from his past, setting the stage for his next challenge. The narrative highlights the shift in dynamics between former student and assassin, emphasizing the personal stakes involved in the outcome.
EP 137Goku defeats a female fighter who reveals herself as Chi-Chi, fulfilling his marriage promise.
Dec 7, 1988Goku faces a skilled female opponent driven by anger, who promises to reveal her identity if he wins. He defeats her effortlessly, and she turns out to be Chi-Chi, the Ox King's daughter and the girl Goku previously promised to marry. Goku accepts this obligation and advises Krillin to be cautious regarding his upcoming adversary. Observing Krillin's considerable strength, Piccolo decides to reveal his true power in the subsequent match.
EP 138Krillin's Final Kamehameha and Hero's Unexpected Power Against Yamcha
Dec 14, 1988Krillin attempts a desperate Kamehameha attack against Piccolo, but the assault proves ineffective. Despite receiving what Piccolo believes is a fatal strike, Krillin surrenders, prompting the crowd to acknowledge his impressive performance. In the subsequent match, Yamcha underestimates his opponent, Hero, viewing him as a foolish fighter. However, Hero reveals his true strength during the battle, displaying power that shocks everyone present. This unexpected display of ability changes the dynamic of the fight, surprising the audience and Yamcha alike as the match progresses with Hero's genuine capabilities on full display.
EP 139Hero defeats Yamcha and Goku gains advantage over Tien
Dec 21, 1988Hero attempts to instruct Yamcha during their fight, but Yamcha ignores the lessons. After dodging Yamcha's strongest strike, Hero wins the match effortlessly, prompting Yamcha to express gratitude for the guidance. Goku then recognizes that Hero is actually Kami inhabiting a human form. In the subsequent bout, Tien and Goku appear evenly matched in strength. However, following a rigorous sparring session, Tien is left panting while Goku breathes normally, suggesting he holds the upper hand in their confrontation.
EP 140Goku removes 100 kg of gear to match Tien's speed increase
Jan 11, 1989Tien demonstrates a significant boost in speed, pointing out that Goku has not improved his velocity since the last tournament. Requesting a brief pause, Goku takes off his shirt, wristbands, and boots, which together weigh 100 kg. Freed from this heavy training load, Goku becomes faster than ever before. Unable to keep up with his opponent's enhanced speed, Tien has no choice but to employ a new technique known as the 12 eyes.
EP 141Goku exploits the sensitivity and weakness of Tien's four-body split technique to win the match.
Jan 18, 1989Tien utilizes a technique that divides his body into four distinct entities, resulting in a total of twelve eyes. Goku is initially knocked down by their first attack but uses the moment to identify two critical weaknesses: the twelve eyes are overly sensitive, and each split body possesses only one-fourth of Tien's original strength. Capitalizing on these vulnerabilities, Goku employs Tien's own Taiyoken technique to blind the multiple eyes. He then proceeds to knock all four separate Tiens out of the ring, securing his victory through this strategic exploitation of the opponent's divided form.
EP 142Kami confronts his evil counterpart Piccolo in a final battle for survival.
Jan 25, 1989Kami engages in combat with Piccolo, his evil half, while explaining to Goku that he must defeat him. Kami reasons that Goku will hesitate to kill Piccolo because their lives are linked, meaning Piccolo's death would also kill Kami. During the fight, Kami attempts to use the Mafuba technique to seal Piccolo inside a Denshi jar, replicating an event from centuries ago. However, Piccolo counters this attack, successfully sealing Kami in the Denshi jar and swallowing it. Before being trapped, Kami urgently pleads with Goku to destroy Piccolo at any cost, leaving the outcome of their conflict in Goku's hands.
EP 143Goku reveals Kami's true identity and Piccolo's split to his friends
Feb 1, 1989Goku informs Master Roshi, Tien, Krillin, and Yamcha that Hero is actually Kami in human form. He explains how Kami and Piccolo separated into distinct good and evil entities. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Goku accepts that he must defeat Piccolo. When their battle commences, both fighters initially display equal power levels. However, Piccolo soon overwhelms Goku with a rapid series of strikes. The assault leaves Goku trapped in a crater as the referee begins the count.
EP 144Goku counters Piccolo's destructive tournament attack with his ultimate Kamehameha technique.
Feb 8, 1989Goku reveals he was merely testing Piccolo's abilities, demonstrating clear superiority in their resumed battle. Concerned by this disadvantage, Piccolo prepares a massive attack intended to eliminate all tournament participants. Krillin advises Goku that even if Kami perishes during the destruction, the Dragon Balls can be used to restore him. Understanding this safety net, Goku responds to Piccolo's devastating blast by unleashing his most powerful Kamehameha wave to counter the threat.
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- How many episodes does Dragon Ball have?
- Dragon Ball has 153 episodes.
- When did Dragon Ball come out?
- Dragon Ball came out in 1986.
- Which studio made Dragon Ball?
- Dragon Ball was produced by Toei Animation.
- Who directed Dragon Ball?
- Dragon Ball was directed by Daisuke Nishio.
- Is Dragon Ball finished?
- Current status of Dragon Ball: Finished.