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EP 252Goten and Trunks recover while Gohan meditates and Hercule attempts to befriend Buu
Jan 11, 1995Goten and Trunks recover from their injuries and plan to fight Majin Buu at full strength the next day. On the world of the Kais, Old Kai completes a five-hour ritual, requiring Gohan to meditate for twenty additional hours to awaken his power. Meanwhile, Hercule arrives at Buu's house intending to defeat the creature. He attempts to use poison candy and exploding video games, but these tactics fail to harm the monster. Instead of fighting, Buu decides to befriend Hercule.
EP 253Gotenks fails to defeat Buu while Buu vows to stop killing after his dog is shot.
Jan 25, 1995Goten and Trunks fuse into Gotenks as Super Saiyans, but his arrogance leads him to circle the Earth at high speed rather than fighting. By the time he attempts to strike Buu, the thirty-minute fusion limit expires. Meanwhile, Hercule stays at Buu’s residence, attempting to appease the monster by preparing dinner. During a separate outing where Buu kills people, he encounters an injured dog and uses his powers to heal it. This act introduces Buu to the concept of friendship. When Hercule explains that killing is wrong, Buu promises to cease all lethal actions. However, while Buu and his new canine companion are playing fetch, two unstable gunmen shoot and kill the dog.
EP 254Two gunmen attack Buu's home, leading to the emergence of his evil gray alter ego.
Feb 1, 1995Two gunmen fire rockets at Buu's house while Hercule defeats them on the hill. Buu heals the dog and rebuilds his home to resemble it, naming the structure Bee. During a meal prepared by Hercule, one gunman sneaks back in and shoots the World Champ. Buu loses control and orders Hercule to flee after healing him. Steam rises from Buu and condenses in the sky, forming a tall, thin, gray version of Majin Buu. This evil entity flies to the gunman and destroys him completely. The narrative highlights Buu's internal struggle and the sudden manifestation of his malevolent side following the violent attack on his friend.
EP 255Evil Buu defeats Good Buu and absorbs him to become Super Buu
Feb 8, 1995Evil Buu gains the upper hand in his battle against Good Buu. When Good Buu attempts to turn his opponent into chocolate, Evil Buu deflects the attack, causing Good Buu to transform into a piece of chocolate. Evil Buu consumes this chocolate, undergoing a transformation into Super Buu, who appears as a bulkier, pink version of his previous form. Super Buu then destroys another gunman nearby and spots a person hiding close by. He prepares to eliminate this individual but recognizes Hercule. Choosing to spare his friend, Super Buu flies away and arrives at Dende's lookout.
EP 256Buu threatens Earth while Piccolo buys time for the boys to train in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
Feb 15, 1995Buu insists on fighting Gotenks, but Piccolo recognizes the boys are unprepared. To delay the battle, Piccolo convinces Buu to spend a day eliminating the remaining humans on Earth. While Buu patrols the Lookout's perimeter, Piccolo orders Krillin to wake the boys and enter the Hyperbolic Time Chamber for training. Buu then unleashes a massive energy barrage from his hand, wiping out nearly all life on the planet. Only Hercule, Bee, Tien, Chiaotzu, and those on the Lookout survive. Piccolo requests a one-hour delay, which Super Buu accepts because Videl, Hercule's daughter, pleads for the time.
EP 257Goten and Trunks Train in the Chamber While Buu Waits
Feb 22, 1995After Chi Chi is killed by Super Buu, Goten vows revenge and enters the Hyperbolic Time Chamber with Trunks to train. Buu loses patience after thirty minutes and demands an immediate fight. Piccolo agrees to escort him but deliberately takes the longest route to buy the boys more time. He telepathically warns the pair of his arrival so they can prepare. The duo has developed new techniques and a strategy for the upcoming battle. Upon Piccolo and Buu's arrival, Goten and Trunks fuse together to confront the threat.
EP 258Gotenks attempts ineffective flashy moves against Super Buu before trying a new strategy
Mar 1, 1995Gotenks engages Super Buu in combat, deploying several new special attacks that prove visually impressive but tactically useless. These techniques feature absurd titles, such as the Screaming Angry Wombat, and fail to damage the opponent. Recognizing the futility of these displays, Gotenks consults Piccolo for strategic advice. He subsequently generates an energy barrier known as the Galactic Doughnut to contain Buu. Although the trap holds briefly, Buu manages to shatter the ring. Following this failure, the two resume actual combat. Gotenks then initiates another specialized technique called the Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack, which involves expelling a spectral clone of himself to utilize against Buu in the ongoing battle.
EP 259Gotenks and Piccolo trap themselves with Super Buu after his regeneration
Mar 8, 1995Gotenks generates ten explosive ghosts, directing nine at Super Buu to reduce him to a deformed puddle, and the final one into his mouth to shatter him into tiny pieces. Although Gotenks and Piccolo destroy these fragments, the smoke from the debris rises and reforms Super Buu. To create dramatic tension, Gotenks pretends to be out of ideas, allowing Buu to beat the fused Saiyan. Believing Gotenks cannot defeat Buu, Piccolo destroys the door to the outside world, effectively trapping the three of them in the Chamber for eternity.
EP 260Super Buu escapes the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and consumes the Lookout inhabitants.
Mar 15, 1995Terrified of eternal confinement without destruction or sweets, Super Buu’s screaming tears a dimensional rift, allowing him to escape while trapping Piccolo and Gotenks. On The Lookout, Buu turns the residents into chocolate due to his hunger. Meanwhile, the trapped duo fails to replicate the dimensional breach through screaming. Gotenks resorts to transforming into a Super Saiyan 3, generating sufficient power to create an exit for both him and Piccolo. After returning to the Lookout, Buu reveals he has eaten all his friends. Enraged by this revelation, Gotenks vows revenge against Buu for his actions.
EP 261Gotenks battles Super Buu, causing massive destruction to The Lookout while facing time pressure.
Mar 22, 1995Gotenks and Super Buu engage in a fierce battle that severely damages The Lookout. Buu slams Gotenks through the structure, and subsequent attacks, including a failed Super Ghost Kamikaze attempt, result in further devastation. Buu transforms into a ball, repeatedly piercing The Lookout until only floating rubble remains. Gotenks manages to trap Buu in a small sphere, allowing him and Piccolo to play volleyball with him before spiking him to Earth. However, a powerful energy blast emerges from the crater, indicating Buu is still active. With Buu ready to continue fighting, Gotenks realizes he has only a few minutes remaining before his fusion separates.
EP 262Gotenks loses his fusion advantage while Gohan completes training and returns to Earth.
Apr 26, 1995Gotenks and Buu continue their battle, with Gotenks gaining the upper hand. However, he unexpectedly reverts to his normal state because his Super Saiyan 3 form is too powerful to sustain. Buu then overpowers the weakened Gotenks. Meanwhile, Gohan finishes his training and prepares to return to Earth. He bids farewell to Goku, believing it will be their last meeting, and Kibito transports him back. Gohan requests a change of clothes and arrives wearing attire similar to Goku's. He returns just in time to witness Gotenks separating after the failed fusion attempt.
EP 263Gohan arrives and displays overwhelming power, shocking everyone present at his strength.
May 3, 1995Gohan arrives at the scene, shocking everyone with his immense power. He expertly beats Buu to a pulp, but Buu heals himself and increases the intensity. Despite this, Gohan maintains the upper hand, easily picking Buu apart. The source material notes that Gohan is dominating the fight, leaving his opponents in a state of shock at his capabilities. This encounter highlights the significant power gap between Gohan and Buu during this specific confrontation, as Gohan continues to dismantle his opponent with ease while Buu attempts to recover and fight back.
EP 264Buu attempts self-destruction to kill Gohan, who escapes and reunites with allies to locate Dende.
May 17, 1995Believing he is overpowered, Buu initiates a self-destruct sequence intending to eliminate Gohan. Gohan successfully evades the explosion and rescues his companions, moving them beyond the blast zone. Although Buu’s body is not found, Gohan remains convinced he is still alive. The group then detects Dende’s energy signature and heads toward him. During their journey, they encounter Hercule Satan and his dog, Bee. Dende reveals that Mr. Popo ejected Buu through an inter-dimensional portal from the Lookout to preserve the Dragon Balls, which are essential for reversing the destruction. Upon locating the group, Buu does not engage Gohan again but instead summons Goten and Trunks for a confrontation.
EP 265Super Buu Absorbs Piccolo and Gotenks to Gain Their Powers and Memories
May 24, 1995While the others are unaware, Buu secretly detaches two pink chunks from his back that stealthily approach the group. After Goten and Trunks fuse, one blob envelops Gotenks, while the other covers Piccolo. Buu summons the blobs back, merging them into himself to transform into Super Buu. This new form grants him the combined memories, abilities, and power of Piccolo and Gotenks. He then engages Gohan in battle, clearly holding the advantage due to his enhanced speed and strength. Overwhelmed by Buu's new capabilities, Gohan struggles to keep up. To further demoralize him, Buu taunts Gohan by revealing the thoughts of his three absorbed friends.
EP 266Gohan struggles against Super Buu's new techniques while Old Kai sacrifices himself to help Goku.
May 31, 1995Gohan faces Super Buu, who utilizes the Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack and Special Beam Cannon. As Buu prepares to eliminate Gohan, Bee and Hercule arrive, though Hercule is too weak to help. Gohan rescues them, but Buu counters with Gotenks' Galactic Doughnut trick and aims a Kameha wave. Gohan gathers strength to dodge the attack. In Other World, King Yemma sends Vegeta to Earth. Meanwhile, Old Kai gives his life to Goku, allowing him to return. Old Kai provides Goku with earrings that enable fusion when worn by two people. This sacrifice ensures Goku can join the battle against Majin Buu. The narrative highlights the desperation of the fighters and the strategic moves employed by Buu, while also detailing the supernatural assistance provided by the Kais to turn the tide of the conflict.
EP 267Old Kai reveals permanent fusion while Buu attacks Dende and Goku fights to protect Gohan
Jun 7, 1995Old Kai instructs Supreme Kai and Kibito to attempt fusion, revealing it is permanent only after they combine. Dende heals Gohan, prompting Buu to launch a massive energy ball at the healer. Tien deflects the attack with his Tri-Beam, though he is severely outmatched. Buu attacks again, but Goku arrives and severs Buu’s legs and part of his head with an energy disk. The detached legs kick Tien, incapacitating him, before returning to Buu. Goku attempts to give Gohan an earring for fusion but loses it in the rubble. He transforms into Super Saiyan 3 to stall Buu while Gohan searches. Inside Super Buu, Gotenks’ fusion expires, reverting to Trunks and Goten, which reduces Buu’s power by over a third and alters his form. Goku believes he can now win alone. To regain strength, Buu reabsorbs the severed head containing Gohan, becoming even more powerful than before.
EP 268Buu toys with Goku while Vegeta and Goku refuse to fuse until it is too late
Jun 28, 1995Buu regains control and toys with Goku, giving him time to find a fusion partner. Goku considers Dende and Hercule but finds them unappealing. He senses Vegeta’s return and teleports to him. While distracted, Dende heals Tien. Goku tries to convince Vegeta to fuse, but Vegeta refuses due to anger over Goku’s withheld Super Saiyan 3 power. Both are outclassed fighting individually. Goku reveals Buu killed Bulma and absorbed Trunks, urging Vegeta to save their people. Vegeta agrees to fuse. Only after Vegeta puts on the earring does Goku mention the fusion is permanent. The two remaining Saiyans combine into a new being.
EP 269Vegito Introduces Himself and Engages Super Buu in Combat
Jul 5, 1995The newly formed entity identifies himself as Vegito and immediately confronts Super Buu, demonstrating overwhelming superiority. Meanwhile, in Other World, Bulma, Videl, Chi Chi, and Dabura search for Gohan, assuming he is deceased. Dabura had previously resisted guards at the Check-in Station, prompting King Yemma to reform him to prevent his descent into hell. On Earth, Dende and Hercule reach the battlefield just as Buu prepares to annihilate the planet with a massive energy sphere. Vegito effortlessly catches and redirects the attack into space. Buu asserts he has not yet used his full power, to which Vegito agrees and transforms into a Super Saiyan.
EP 270Super Vegito battles Super Majin Buu as his unstable energy threatens to tear the universe apart.
Jul 12, 1995Calling himself Super Vegito, he continues to overpower Majin Buu, who attempts to use steam for cover. On the Grand Kai's planet, Krillin and Yamcha train with King Kai. Back on Earth, a desperate Buu liquefies and enters Vegito's mouth, transforming him into a muscular version and taking control. Vegito isolates Buu within his body and pounds him until forced to exit. Super Majin Buu panics, releasing immense energy that threatens to tear the universe apart. Vegito attempts to stop him, but Buu erects a shield. After a prolonged struggle, Vegito breaks through the barrier and neutralizes the threat.
EP 271Vegito continues his overwhelming dominance over Buu before the enemy uses a cunning trick to transform him into candy.
Jul 19, 1995Vegito maintains a significant power advantage over Buu, repeatedly dominating the fight while the opponent grows increasingly enraged. Vegito appears to be merely toying with his adversary during their battle. Buu eventually devises a strategy and lures Vegito closer, successfully turning him into candy. Elsewhere, Videl, Bulma, Chi Chi, and Dabura persist in their search for Gohan. Videl remains unconvinced by reports of his death, continuing to hope for his survival despite the circumstances. The narrative juxtaposes the intense magical confrontation between the transformed Vegito and Buu with the ongoing efforts of the group to locate the missing warrior, highlighting the desperation and determination of those searching for him.
EP 272Vegito Candy Attacks Buu and Buu Absorbs a Detached Body Part
Jul 26, 1995Buu celebrates his apparent victory, but the Vegito candy unexpectedly attacks him. Vegito retains full control and power in his new form, moving at Super Vegito speeds. His tiny size makes him impossible for Buu to hit. Enraged, Buu reverts the candy to Vegito, who continues beating him and tearing him apart. Vegito gives Buu until the count of ten to be destroyed. During this countdown, Buu spots a detached part of himself on the ground. This piece rises behind Vegito and engulfs him before the count reaches ten. Buu calls the pink blob back and absorbs it.
EP 273Buu absorbs Vegito but the fusion remains intact inside his body.
Aug 2, 1995After absorbing Vegito, Buu realizes he has not gained any of the fusion's traits because digestion is incomplete. Inside Buu, Vegito remains separate, having used a barrier to avoid incorporation while shrinking via absorption magic. When the barrier is removed, Vegito splits back into Goku and Vegeta. Vegeta immediately crushes his earring to avoid permanent fusion, arguing that they will not need to fuse once they rescue their friends and weaken Buu. As they travel through Buu's innards, they encounter small green slime pieces that attack and completely cover Goku, electrocuting and paralyzing him. Suddenly, a giant worm appears, preparing to eat the immobilized Goku.
EP 274fillerGoku and Vegeta navigate Buu's internal organs and face his mental projections
Aug 9, 1995Goku injures a worm, prompting its father to scold his sons rather than eat the Saiyans. The worms guide them, but Buu’s discomfort leads him to create a toilet, causing a surge that forces Goku and Vegeta to blast their way upward. They reach Buu’s head and encounter figures resembling Piccolo, Gohan, and Gotenks, who attack relentlessly. However, when Buu eats cake, these opponents transform into desserts, revealing they were merely his thoughts. Goku and Vegeta locate the real Piccolo, Gohan, and Gotenks trapped in cocoons, unconscious but alive.
EP 275Goku and Vegeta defeat thought forms of Super Buu while trapped inside Majin Buu.
Aug 16, 1995Goku and Vegeta destroy cocoons, causing Super Buu to revert to his normal form. Dende and Hercule continue to follow Buu. Inside Majin Buu, the two warriors locate fat Majin Buu and read his thoughts to understand his situation. A thought form of Super Buu suddenly appears. Goku and Vegeta join forces to defeat it, but another manifestation immediately emerges. They realize this battle is unwinnable. Frustrated, Buu attempts to absorb Goku and Vegeta.
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- How many episodes does Dragon Ball Z have?
- Dragon Ball Z has 291 episodes.
- When did Dragon Ball Z come out?
- Dragon Ball Z came out in 1989.
- Which studio made Dragon Ball Z?
- Dragon Ball Z was produced by Toei Animation.
- Who directed Dragon Ball Z?
- Dragon Ball Z was directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi.
- Is Dragon Ball Z finished?
- Current status of Dragon Ball Z: Finished.