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Tien Shinhan Saga – ドラゴンボール

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Goku and Bulma begin a quest to find the seven Dragon Balls.

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Sean Aitchison CBR 02/26/2019
It's one of the most groundbreaking sagas in the entire franchise... It also ramped up the superhuman action and martial arts of the franchise to a whole new level. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Will W @RT93096103 02/08/2024 From someone that's binged it since season 1, this show is so good 👍 See more 06/04/2021 Ah man this show made my childhood! See more Read all reviews
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Tokizo Tsuchiya

Creator

Kenji Shimizu

Creator

Keizo Shichijo

Creator

Masako Nozawa

Goku

Hiromi Tsuru

Bulma

Naoki Tatsuta

Oolong

Episodes

Episode 83 Aired Oct 14, 1987 Which Way to Papaya Island? With three years having passed, Goku is heading to Papaya Island for the World Martial Arts Tournament, but realizes he has no money for a plane ticket. Details Episode 84 Aired Oct 21, 1987 Aim to Be the World's Best Martial Artist!! Yamcha and Krillin are both ready to test their strength after training with Master Roshi and arriving at the World Martial Arts Tournament, but Goku is nowhere to be found. Details Episode 85 Aired Oct 28, 1987 Preliminary Peril Goku, Krillin, Yamcha and Jackie Chun all get drawn into separate eighths of the bracket, so they won't meet each other until the finals. Details Episode 86 Aired Nov 4, 1987 It's Decided!! Eight Brave Men Goku faces off against King Chappa, as Krillin and Yamcha also fight in their preliminary matches in hopes of making the finals. Details Episode 87 Aired Nov 11, 1987 Showdown!! Yamcha vs. Tenshinhan The quarterfinals of the World Martial Arts Tournament are underway, as Yamcha faces off against Tien in the first match. Details Episode 88 Aired Nov 18, 1987 Yamcha's Big Break Yamcha unleashes his Wolf Fang Blowing Wind on Tien, but it isn't enough to take him down, and Tien takes the chance to turn the tables. Details Episode 89 Aired Nov 25, 1987 Full Moon Vengeance The next match in the tournament begins, pitting Jackie Chun against Man-Wolf, a wolf who turns into a man during a full moon. Details Episode 90 Aired Dec 2, 1987 Nanana!! What, a Dodon Wave? Krillin and Chiaotzu begin their match, and Chiaotzu shows off his ability to fly, raining down Dodon Rays onto Krillin below; Krillin decides he must use the Kamehameha wave despite having never done it before. Details Episode 91 Aired Dec 9, 1987 A Sudden Reversal!! Kuririn's Great Strategy Krillin and Chiaotzu both fire off their signature techniques as the fight rages on; Master Shen sneaks out in the dark of night with nefarious intention and Tien follows. Details Episode 92 Aired Dec 16, 1987 Goku Enters the Ring Action movie star Pamput is set to fight Goku in the upcoming round of the tournament, but Pamput's manager Vodka tricks Goku into heading to the wrong location. Details Episode 93 Aired Dec 23, 1987 Tien Shinhan vs. Jackie Chun The next round of the World Martial Arts Tournament commences with a battle between the experienced Jackie Chun and the youthful, but powerful Tien. Details Episode 94 Aired Dec 30, 1987 Stepping Down Tien and Jackie Chun continue their fight, as Master Shen becomes suspicious about Jackie Chun's true identity. Details Episode 95 Aired Jan 6, 1988 Fight!! Goku vs. Kuririn After the shocking end to Jackie Chun and Tien's match, Goku and Krillin enter the ring, ready to test their skill against each other. Details Episode 96 Aired Jan 13, 1988 Really, Goku?! Kuririn's Great Strategy The semifinal between Goku and Krillin continues, each fighter knocking the other down; Goku uses a burst of speed to disappear. Details Episode 97 Aired Jan 20, 1988 The Finals!! The World's Greatest Martial Artist is...?! Yamcha sneaks out of the hospital in order to watch Tien and Goku face off in the final match of the tournament. Details Episode 98 Aired Jan 27, 1988 Victory's Edge The battle between Goku and Tien continues as Goku stops holding back and fights at full power; Goku is prepared when Tien attempts to use his Solar Flare technique to blind him. Details Episode 99 Aired Feb 3, 1988 Tien's Insurrection Goku finds himself mysteriously immobilized multiple times in his fight against Tien, and Tien becomes suspicious that he is winning too easily. Details Episode 100 Aired Feb 10, 1988 The Spirit Cannon With Tien powered up and now with four arms, he starts to gain the advantage over Goku. Details Episode 101 Aired Feb 17, 1988 The Fallen With the ring destroyed, it's a battle to see who can stay above the ground longest, as Goku continues to fight despite his inability to fly. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Tokizo Tsuchiya, Kenji Shimizu, Keizo Shichijo
Network
FUJIJP
Rating
TV-Y7
Genre
Kids & Family, Entertainment, Action, Adventure, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Oct 14, 1987