Ep. 54: Intense Heat from the Four-Star Dragon Nuova Shenron
Aired on August 6, 1997

The sun’s unusual heat is caused by Nuova Shenron, a four-star dragon created when King Piccolo wished to regain his youth and full power. This warrior can raise his body temperature beyond the sun’s surface, making physical attacks impossible. Goku is forced to flee while realizing he can still use energy waves to attack. Annoyed by the evasion, the dragon shifts into his final form. Goku responds by transforming into a Super Saiyan 4 to continue the battle against the heat-based threat.
Episodes
- Ep. 50 · Saiya-Power Falls? Electro-Dragon Wu Xing Long's Shocking Defeat
- Ep. 51 · Liu Xing Long! Find The Big Tornado Attack's Weak Point
- Ep. 52 · Goku and Pan Confront the Earthquake-Causing Naturon Shenron
- Ep. 53 · Goku struggles to defeat the seven-star dragon while trying to save Pan from inside him.
- Ep. 54 · Intense Heat from the Four-Star Dragon Nuova Shenron
- Ep. 55 · Bulma Works on a Plan to Remodel Vegeta for Battle
- Ep. 56 · The Fire and Ice Dragon Brothers: After the Sun Comes the Freeze!
- Ep. 57 · Goku battles Eis who uses dirty tactics, then faces Syn Shenron who blinds him and defeats him.
- Ep. 58 · Goku Regains Consciousness and Defeats the Dragon with Combined Power