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Piccolo Jr. 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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ドラゴンボール — Piccolo Jr. Saga

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Ian Wolf Anime UK News 02/25/2019
6/10
Has the biggest and best battles, as well as some comic moments... There is also quite a bit of filler too. Go to Full Review
Sean Aitchison CBR 02/25/2019
The saga's final battle was absolutely awesome, there's simply no other way to put it. Go to Full Review
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Will W @RT93096103 02/08/2024 So sad to see this legendary series end, but can't wait for its sequel series to air. See more 06/04/2021 Piccolo's arc is quite something! See more 06/02/2021 Ages 14+ only; LOL & ROFL for the humor, action, & characters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Episode 123 Aired Aug 17, 1988 Lost and Found Goku hopes to reach Kami, the creator of the Dragon Balls, and save his friends, but he will need to track down his missing Power Pole first. Details Episode 124 Aired Aug 24, 1988 Temple Above the Clouds Goku makes it to the Temple Above the Clouds and must defeat the jolly Mr Popo in battle before he is able to meet with Kami. Details Episode 125 Aired Aug 31, 1988 Kami-sama Appears!! Goku finds that Mr Popo is stronger than he expected, but he refuses to give up; Goku's courage impresses Kami, who then reveals himself. Details Episode 126 Aired Sep 14, 1988 Eternal Dragon Resurrected Impressed by Goku, Kami agrees to resurrect Shenron if Goku trains with him for three years. Details Episode 127 Aired Sep 21, 1988 Faster than Lightning!! Mr Popo tries to teach Goku to relax his mind and to sharpen his senses; Goku heads to Mt Rumble to fetch the sacred crown; Krillin, Yamcha and Tien continue training for the tournament. Details Episode 128 Aired Sep 28, 1988 Quiet as the Sky Mr Popo sends Goku into a forest to continue his training; Goku falls into a trap set by a woodsman named Mousse and meets Mousse's father, a master fisherman named Korinto. Details Episode 129 Aired Oct 12, 1988 Time Traveler Goku After losing to Mr Popo once again, Goku is sent back in time where he meets a younger Master Roshi and Master Shen who are competing for the affections of the same woman. Details Episode 130 Aired Oct 19, 1988 Goku's Doll Mr Popo creates Goku a clay doll copy of himself as a sparring partner; Tien, Krillin, Yamcha and Chiaotzu continue their training on Earth as they head for Korin Tower. Details Episode 131 Aired Oct 26, 1988 Walking Their Own Ways Mr Popo tries to teach Goku about concentration and sensing energy in a game of hide and seek; Krillin and the others get involved in a mysterious festival in a small village. Details Episode 132 Aired Nov 2, 1988 Hotter Than Lava Krillin, Chiaotzu, Yamcha and Tien try to keep Mint's village safe from an erupting volcano. Details Episode 133 Aired Nov 9, 1988 Reunion Before the Storm The warriors reunite for a tournament three years after Piccolo's defeat; a mysterious young man assists Bulma; Piccolo's arrival distresses some of the group. Details Episode 134 Aired Nov 16, 1988 Preliminary Peril Goku and Tien agree to keep it a secret that Piccolo's spawn is at the tournament; Goku demonstrates that he has learned to harness his ki; Tao surfaces again, is still alive and now a cyborg. Details Episode 135 Aired Nov 23, 1988 Battle of the Eight Yamcha, Krillin, Goku and Tien all fight their way into the semifinals, and Master Roshi is confronted by Master Shen. Details Episode 136 Aired Nov 30, 1988 The Assassin Taopaipai's Counterattack The fight between Tien and Tao begins, Master Shen cheering on Tao; the announcer intervenes, but the fighters get upset. Details Episode 137 Aired Dec 7, 1988 Son Goku's Marriage Goku faces off against a mysterious woman who seems to recognize him. Details Episode 138 Aired Dec 14, 1988 The Mysterious Hero Piccolo and Krillin come up against each other in the ring, ahead of Yamcha's fight against the seemingly lucky yet unskilled contender, Hero. Details Episode 139 Aired Dec 21, 1988 Another Fierce Fight! Goku vs. Tenshinhan The mysterious Hero reveals his true strength, defeating Yamcha; Tien finally gets the rematch with Goku he has been waiting for. Details Episode 140 Aired Jan 11, 1989 Goku Gains Speed Goku struggles to keep up with Tien's extreme speed, until he removes some of his weighted training gear, shocking everyone with his own speed. Details Episode 141 Aired Jan 18, 1989 Four Tenshinhans As his match against Goku continues, Tien shows off his newest technique, creating three clones of himself to help him in the fight. Details Episode 142 Aired Jan 25, 1989 Kami vs. Piccolo Kami, still fighting in the tournament as Hero, comes up against Piccolo, planning to kill him once and for all. Details Episode 143 Aired Feb 1, 1989 Battle for the Future With Kami sealed away in a bottle, Piccolo is declared the winner of the match, moving on to face Goku in the final round of the tournament. Details Episode 144 Aired Feb 8, 1989 Let Loose! The Ultimate Super Kamehameha Goku has the power to end Junior's reign of terror, but not without sacrificing Kami; Goku's hands appear tied until Krillin has a sudden stroke of genius. Details Episode 145 Aired Feb 15, 1989 Piccolo-Daimao's Super Giant-Body Technique The crowd is shocked and begins running to find safety after Piccolo's true identity is revealed, leaving only Goku and his friends in the arena, as Piccolo reveals his giant form. Details Episode 146 Aired Feb 22, 1989 Son Goku's Trap Goku enters Piccolo Jr's body in order to retrieve the jar holding Kami and after freeing Kami, Piccolo returns to his usual size. Details Episode 147 Aired Mar 1, 1989 Nothing More That Can Be Done!! Goku urges his friends to leave as Piccolo starts charging a powerful attack that could destroy everything on Papaya Island. Details Episode 148 Aired Mar 8, 1989 The Victor Goku and Piccolo's battle to decide the winner of the World Martial Arts Tournament and the fate of humanity comes to a dramatic conclusion. Details Episode 149 Aired Mar 15, 1989 Dress in Flames Following the defeat of Piccolo, Goku and Chi-Chi say goodbye to their friends and head to Ox-King's castle to prepare for their wedding. Details Episode 150 Aired Mar 22, 1989 The Fire-Eater At Kame House, Goku and Chi-Chi find Roshi's instructions for making the Bansho fan and realize they need a feather from a mystical bird. Details Episode 151 Aired Apr 5, 1989 Outrageous Octagon While Ox-King tries to keep the kingdom safe from the flame, Goku and Chi-Chi arrive at Mount Frappe in hopes of finding the legendary Bansho Fan. Details Episode 152 Aired Apr 12, 1989 Hurry, Goku! The Mysterious Mountain of Five Elements When the Bansho Fan fails to stop the flames, Fortuneteller Baba tells Goku that he will have to travel to the Dark World and speak to Tajoro at the Magical Furnace. Details Episode 153 Aired Apr 19, 1989 The End, The Beginning When Annin and Gohan refuse to turn off the Magical Furnace, Goku is forced to take matters into his own hands to save the Ox-King. 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
Aug 17, 1988