Hello everyone! I hope you all are having a splendid day. I had to go through over 290 episodes of Dragon Ball Z content. Do you know how much work it is to sift out the DBZ series?! It was too much.
But I am the best, and because I am the best, I created a special blog just for you. Today, I present you with Dragon Ball Z Anime Episodes: Filler vs Canon Guide. It’s foolproof. How would I know? Because I am that fool.
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Anyhow, here we are. Get ready for this one. Grab a cup of water because this blog is going to be long (We don’t do soda here; it rots your teeth. Yes, you are right—I’m not your mom. But I am your sister, and I don’t want my siblings to have teeth falling all over the place. It’s just not a cute look).
Without further ado, let’s get started with these lists.
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Dragon Ball Z Quick Filler Guide
I can bet that otakus, especially the manga maniacs, don’t enjoy watching anime with fillers. So, worry not! We’re here to provide you a trouble-free filler guide. So, you can manage your favorite anime without any hitches and glitches. Are you guys ready? Let’s go then!
Below, you’ll find a quick filler guide and all the required details about the anime and its fillers.
Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 has 51 episodes, out of which 12 episodes are partial fillers, and 4 are main fillers. However, the rest of the episodes show the new plot that can be technically called fillers as well!
Dragon Ball Z Canon Episodes
1-8, 17-38, 45-99, 101, 103-107, 118-123, 126-169, 172-173, 175-194, 200-201, 205-228, 230-250, 252-273, 275-286, 289-291
Mixed Canon/Filler Episodes
11, 204, 229, 251, 287
Filler Episodes (You Can Skip)
9-10, 12-16, 39-44, 100, 102, 108-117, 124-125, 170-171, 174, 195-199, 202-203, 274, 288
Canon/Filler Episodes of Dragon Ball Z
You are correct. There is already a list above that clearly states which episodes are fillers, and which ones are not. There is even a section where the mixed episodes (bits of canon and filler moments merged into an episode) are clarified.
However, I want you to have the best of both worlds. And what better way to discuss the Filler vs Canon Episodes of Dragon Ball Z than to include a list and a table.
Yes, I am the gift that just keeps on giving. It’s alright. You’re welcome.
Arc Breakdown
1. Raditz Arc
During those five years, Goku got married! He married Chi-Chi. Goku not only has a wife, but also a son! His son’s name is Gohan.
Like any overprotective mother, Chi-Chi forbids Gohan from training.
During this arc, Raditz enters the picture. Who is this Saiyan? Well, that’s what we’d like to know! And why is he linked to Goku? The questions are endless!
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 1 | The New Threat | ANIME CANON |
| 2 | Reunions | ANIME CANON |
| 3 | Unlikely Alliance | ANIME CANON |
| 4 | Piccolo’s Plan | ANIME CANON |
| 5 | Gohan's Rage | ANIME CANON |
| 6 | No Time Like the Present | ANIME CANON |
2. Vegeta Arc
Looks like Gohan has found a way to train! He trains with Piccolo, of all characters. Gohan’s father, Goku, well, is doing his own thing. I’m really trying hard not to spoil anything. It hurts.
Anyway, it looks like Gohan has some visitors. Vegeta and Nappa have arrived on Earth. No, they don’t want to check out the new BTS x Mc Donald’s meal. They want the dragon balls.
Allow me to give you some background information on Vegeta. He is known as Prince Vegeta. He is the prince of the Saiyans. But we all know how much that race has fallen.
He is a very prideful and arrogant man. Although he did grow on me later on in the series, his character development took its sweet time.
I suppose that is to be expected, given how long Dragon Ball Z is. Vegeta is first introduced to us as this evil antagonist, but we see him evolve throughout the arcs.
Character development is good. At least we can now see him as a creature with emotions.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 7 | Day 1 | ANIME FILLER |
| 8 | Gohan Goes Bananas! | ANIME CANON |
| 9 | The Strangest Robot | ANIME FILLER |
| 10 | A New Friend | ANIME FILLER |
| 11 | Terror on Arlia | ANIME FILLER |
| 12 | Global Training | ANIME FILLER |
| 13 | Goz and Mez | ANIME FILLER |
| 14 | Princess Snake | ANIME FILLER |
| 15 | Dueling Piccolos | ANIME FILLER |
| 16 | Plight of the Children | ANIME FILLER |
| 17 | Pendulum Room Peril | ANIME FILLER |
| 18 | The End of Snake Way | ANIME CANON |
| 19 | Defying Gravity | ANIME CANON |
| 20 | Goku’s Ancestors | ANIME FILLER |
| 21 | Counting Down | ANIME CANON |
| 22 | The Darkest Day | ANIME CANON |
| 23 | Saibamen Attack! | ANIME CANON |
| 24 | The Power of Nappa | ANIME CANON |
| 25 | Sacrifice | ANIME CANON |
| 26 | Nappa's Rampage | ANIME CANON |
| 27 | Nimbus Speed | ANIME CANON |
| 28 | Goku's Arrival | ANIME CANON |
| 29 | Lesson Number One | ANIME CANON |
| 30 | Goku vs. Vegeta | ANIME CANON |
| 31 | Saiyan Sized Secret | ANIME CANON |
| 32 | Spirit Bomb Away! | ANIME CANON |
| 33 | Hero in the Shadows | ANIME CANON |
| 34 | Krillin's Offensive | ANIME CANON |
| 35 | Mercy | ANIME CANON |
3. Captain Ginyu Arc
ARGH! LISTEN. This entire arc summary has some major spoilers. I can’t help it, they’re following me.
Goku and the Ginyu force are still at it. At the same time, the other characters are trying to take back the dragon balls.
This arc is chaotic but in the best way. As always, I’m here to give you a quick briefing on some of the characters you may not know yet. Instead of characters, let’s talk about a group.
The Ginyu Force is composed of, I believe five, elite mercenaries. Their leader is Frieza. Captain Ginyu is this purple humanoid-looking extraterrestrial.
I won’t even begin to explain what race he’s from. Go search up his wiki. It’s so confusing. And what have I taught you to do whenever you come across anything that doesn’t make sense? Just walk away from it. Ignore it. Don’t waste your time. Instead, watch anime! That’s my prescription.
Captain Ginyu is quite the merciless opponent during battle. I mean, his leader is Frieza.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 68 | Ginyu Assault | ANIME CANON |
| 69 | Incredible Force! | ANIME CANON |
| 70 | Frieza Approaches | ANIME CANON |
| 71 | Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku | ANIME CANON |
| 72 | Calling the Eternal Dragon | ANIME CANON |
| 73 | Gohan-Defeat Your Dad! | ANIME CANON |
| 74 | Captain Ginyu... The Frog | ANIME CANON |
4. Namek Arc
Dragon Ball Z is all about the dragon balls. If you are this far in the game, and you didn’t know that, then you, my friend need to rewatch Dragon Ball.
Goku’s son, Gohan, and a few others are on a mission. They must collect more dragon balls. But this mission is not set on Earth. On the contrary, they must travel to a different planet—Namek.
If you are anything like me, then you would know how awful traveling is. You have to unpack and pack so many times. It’s just too much for me to handle.
Vegeta also shows up. Do you know who else shows up? Goku.
Guys, to make it easier for you, just assume Goku is never present. So, when I say he shows up, then you can expect him to make an appearance in the arc.
Namek is a planet found in Universe 7. Pop question, who is the Emperor of Universe 7? If you don’t know the answer, just remember this phrase- Double O’ Rat. You know, Double O’7 but replace the 7 with Frieza the Rat. I’m sorry, his excellence, the Rat Emperor.
Don’t worry if you are confused. I will talk about the Rat Emperor in the next arc.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 36 | Picking Up the Pieces | ANIME CANON |
| 37 | Plans for Departure | ANIME CANON |
| 38 | Nursing Wounds | ANIME CANON |
| 39 | Friends or Foes? | ANIME FILLER |
| 40 | Held Captive | ANIME FILLER |
| 41 | Friends or Foes? | ANIME FILLER |
| 42 | The Search Continues | ANIME FILLER |
| 43 | A Friendly Surprise | ANIME FILLER |
| 44 | Brood of Evil | MOSTLY ANIME FILLER |
| 45 | Frieza Strikes! | ANIME CANON |
| 46 | Defying Orders | ANIME CANON |
| 47 | Namek's Defense | ANIME CANON |
| 48 | The Hunted | ANIME CANON |
| 49 | The Prince Fights Back | ANIME CANON |
| 50 | Unexpected Problem | ANIME CANON |
| 51 | Vegeta has a Ball | ANIME CANON |
| 52 | The Past and Future | ANIME CANON |
| 53 | Zarbon's Surprise | ANIME CANON |
| 54 | Guru's Gift | ANIME CANON |
| 55 | Piccolo vs. Everyone | ANIME CANON |
| 56 | Zarbon's Mission | ANIME CANON |
| 57 | Gohan, the Hunted | ANIME CANON |
| 58 | Unknown Enemies | ANIME CANON |
| 59 | Destination: Guru | ANIME CANON |
| 60 | Bulma's Big Day | ANIME CANON |
| 61 | Hidden Power | ANIME CANON |
| 62 | New Ally, New Problem | ANIME CANON |
| 63 | Guldo's Mind Binds | ANIME CANON |
| 64 | Recoome Unleashed | ANIME CANON |
| 65 | Let the Battle Begin | ANIME CANON |
| 66 | Goku's New Power | ANIME CANON |
| 67 | A Legend Revealed | ANIME CANON |
5. Frieza Arc
So, Piccolo comes back to life. Don’t ask me how or why. I have always liked Piccolo. It has been a while since I watched Dragon Ball Z, but I remember Piccolo as this cool and mysterious character.
Guess which battle we get to see in this arc? Frieza vs Vegeta. Now that is going to be interesting. Goku is back, so that’s also nice.
I mean, it is about time. I don’t care if he was training or he could physically return, Earth is a mess right now! Freiza is a mutant of the Frieza race. He’s the one that looks like a rat. But with an alien baby doll head. Don’t tell me you don’t see it. I think it’s his tail that’s giving me rodent vibes.
He is the emperor of Universe 7, so Rat Boy over here has a ton of power and influence. He’s even got his own army!
You’d think he has enough labor force to boss around, but noooooo~ He is on a mission to conquer planets. Why? So that he can have an even larger imperialist army.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 75 | Password is Porunga | ANIME CANON |
| 76 | Piccolo's Return | ANIME CANON |
| 77 | The Fusion | ANIME CANON |
| 78 | Fighting Power: One Million?? | ANIME CANON |
| 79 | Gohan Attacks | ANIME CANON |
| 80 | Piccolo the Super-Namek | ANIME CANON |
| 81 | Deja vu | ANIME CANON |
| 82 | Frieza's Second Transformation | ANIME CANON |
| 83 | Another Transformation? | ANIME CANON |
| 84 | Dende's Demise | ANIME CANON |
| 85 | The Renewed Goku | ANIME CANON |
| 86 | The End of Vegeta | ANIME CANON |
| 87 | The Ultimate Battle | ANIME CANON |
| 88 | Clash of the Super Powers | ANIME CANON |
| 89 | Frieza's Boast | ANIME CANON |
| 90 | Bold and Fearless | ANIME CANON |
| 91 | Embodiment of Fire | ANIME CANON |
| 92 | Trump Card | ANIME CANON |
| 93 | Keep the Chance Alive | ANIME CANON |
| 94 | Power of the Spirit | ANIME CANON |
| 95 | Transformed at Last | ANIME CANON |
| 96 | Explosion of Anger | ANIME CANON |
| 97 | Namek's Destruction | ANIME CANON |
| 98 | A Final Attack | ANIME CANON |
| 99 | Approaching Destruction | ANIME CANON |
| 100 | Gohan Returns | ANIME FILLER |
| 101 | The Last Wish | ANIME CANON |
| 102 | Duel on a Vanishing Planet | ANIME FILLER |
| 103 | Pathos of Frieza | ANIME CANON |
| 104 | Frieza Defeated!! | ANIME CANON |
| 105 | Mighty Blast of Rage | ANIME CANON |
| 106 | Namek's Explosion... Goku's End? | ANIME CANON |
| 107 | Goku's Alive!! | ANIME CANON |
6. Garlic Jr. Arc
This arc is not important to the plot. It is a filler section of the Dragon Ball Z series. However, it stems from the series’ movie: Dead Zone (Dragon Ball Z).
Garlic Jr. is the main antagonist of the movie I mentioned above. In that tiny body of his, he holds a lot of resentment. He wants vengeance. But from what? Watch Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone to find out!
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 118 | Frieza's Counterattack | ANIME CANON |
| 119 | The Mysterious Youth | ANIME CANON |
| 120 | Another Super Saiyan? | ANIME CANON |
| 121 | Welcome Back Goku | ANIME CANON |
| 122 | Mystery Revealed | ANIME CANON |
| 123 | Goku's Special Technique | ANIME CANON |
| 124 | Z Warriors Prepare | ANIME FILLER |
| 125 | Goku's Ordeal | ANIME FILLER |
7. Trunks Arc
(SPOILER ALERT) Frieza is dead. Who killed him? Was it Goku? No. Was it Gohan? Don’t be silly. It was by an unknown Super Saiyan.
Now, we don’t know who the Super Saiyan is. Well, I do, but you don’t. Want me to spoil it to you? Okay, well you have been warned!
This mysterious, powerful being is Trunks. Hold up, let me explain. I have not gone crazy, at least not yet.
This Super Saiyan is Trunks, but the future version. Trunks is the son of Bulma and Vegeta.
So, what brings Future Trunks to our timeline? He has traveled through time to warn our beloved main character, Goku.
Remember Dr. Gero? That one dude from the Dragon Ball series? Not Dragon Ball Z, but the OG Dragon Ball. Yeah, he’s back.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 118 | Frieza's Counterattack | ANIME CANON |
| 119 | The Mysterious Youth | ANIME CANON |
| 120 | Another Super Saiyan? | ANIME CANON |
| 121 | Welcome Back Goku | ANIME CANON |
| 122 | Mystery Revealed | ANIME CANON |
| 123 | Goku's Special Technique | ANIME CANON |
| 124 | Z Warriors Prepare | ANIME FILLER |
| 125 | Goku's Ordeal | ANIME FILLER |
8. Androids Arc
If you want to find out what happened in the previous arc, then watch the arc. It is as simple as that. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
In this arc, three years have already passed. But don’t worry, it is as action-packed as ever. Goku and his friends fight against androids.
There is a kiss scene in here if that’s what gets you going. It’s an odd scene though. Don’t blame me later, I did give you a heads up.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 126 | The Androids Appear | ANIME CANON |
| 127 | A Handy Trick | ANIME CANON |
| 128 | Double Trouble for Goku | ANIME CANON |
| 129 | Upgrade to Super Saiyan | ANIME CANON |
| 130 | The Secret of Dr. Gero | ANIME CANON |
| 131 | More Androids?! | ANIME CANON |
| 132 | Follow Dr. Gero | ANIME CANON |
| 133 | Nightmare Comes True | ANIME CANON |
| 134 | Goku's Assassin | ANIME CANON |
| 135 | Deadly Beauty | ANIME CANON |
| 136 | No Match for the Androids | ANIME CANON |
| 137 | Last Ditch Effort | ANIME CANON |
| 138 | Closing In | ANIME CANON |
| 139 | Unwelcome Discovery | ANIME CANON |
9. Imperfect Cell Arc
This arc also has time travel in it. Cell suddenly appears through a time machine. What is Cell made up of? Well, from other cells!
An interesting fact about Cell is that he can suck powers from others—sort of like a sponge.
There is a lot of fighting in this arc. It can be confusing because there are many opponents named after numbers.
Even outside of the university, numbers and math still find me. I can’t catch a break, can I?
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 140 | Seized with Fear | ANIME CANON |
| 141 | The Reunion | ANIME CANON |
| 142 | Borrowed Powers | ANIME CANON |
| 143 | His Name is Cell | ANIME CANON |
| 144 | Piccolo's Folly | ANIME CANON |
| 145 | Laboratory Basement | ANIME CANON |
| 146 | Our Hero Awakes | ANIME CANON |
| 147 | Time Chamber | ANIME CANON |
| 148 | The Monster Is Coming | ANIME CANON |
| 149 | He's Here | ANIME CANON |
| 150 | Up to Piccolo | ANIME CANON |
| 151 | Silent Warrior | ANIME CANON |
| 152 | Say Goodbye, 17 | ANIME CANON |
10. Perfect Cell Arc
So, we had an Imperfect Cell, and now we have the Perfect Cell Arc. Isn’t that thoughtful of the writers? Everything ties together.
Cell and Tien Shinhan are battling each other- at this point, expect every minute of Dragon Ball Z to have some sort of fighting scene.
Androids are trying to escape. Gohan is training. Vegeta gets into his iconic Super Saiyan mode. It’s a roller coaster of episodes, I’ll tell you that much.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 153 | Sacrifice | ANIME CANON |
| 154 | Saiyans Emerge | ANIME CANON |
| 155 | Super Vegeta | ANIME CANON |
| 156 | Bow to the Prince | ANIME CANON |
| 157 | Hour of Temptation | ANIME CANON |
| 158 | Krillin's Decision. | ANIME CANON |
| 159 | The Last Defense | ANIME CANON |
| 160 | Cell is Complete | ANIME CANON |
| 161 | Vegeta Must Pay | ANIME CANON |
| 162 | Trunks Ascends | ANIME CANON |
| 163 | Saving Throw | ANIME CANON |
| 164 | Ghosts from Tomorrow | ANIME CANON |
| 165 | The Cell Games | ANIME CANON |
11. Call Games Arc
Guess which father-son duo are Super Saiyans to the max?! Yes! Gohan and his father, Goku!
That is about as sweet as it can get in this arc. Why? Well, Cell is currently threatening to destroy the entire world.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 166 | What is the Tournament? | ANIME CANON |
| 167 | The Doomsday Broadcast | ANIME CANON |
| 168 | Meet Me in the Ring | ANIME CANON |
| 169 | No Worries Here | ANIME CANON |
| 170 | A Girl Named Lime | ANIME FILLER |
| 171 | Memories of Gohan | ANIME FILLER |
| 172 | A New Guardian | ANIME CANON |
| 173 | Dende's Dragon | ANIME CANON |
| 174 | The Puzzle of General Tao | ANIME FILLER |
| 175 | The Games Begin | ANIME CANON |
| 176 | Losers Fight First | ANIME CANON |
| 177 | Goku vs. Cell | ANIME CANON |
| 178 | Cell's Bag of Tricks | ANIME CANON |
| 179 | No More Rules | ANIME CANON |
| 180 | The Fight is Over | ANIME CANON |
| 181 | Faith in a Boy | ANIME CANON |
| 182 | Gohan's Plea | ANIME CANON |
| 183 | Android Explosion | ANIME CANON |
| 184 | Cell Juniors Attack! | ANIME CANON |
| 185 | Awakening | ANIME CANON |
| 186 | The Unstoppable Gohan | ANIME CANON |
| 187 | Cell's Break Down | ANIME CANON |
| 188 | A Hero's Farewell | ANIME CANON |
| 189 | Cell Returns! | ANIME CANON |
| 190 | The Horror Won't End | ANIME CANON |
| 191 | Save the World | ANIME CANON |
| 192 | Goku's Decision | ANIME CANON |
| 193 | One More Wish | ANIME CANON |
| 194 | Free the Future | ANIME CANON |
12. Other World Arc
Dragon Ball Z really did the impossible. I know they love fights and battles, but this is insane! They actually made a filler arc dedicated to a tournament in the afterlife. Yup. THE AFTERLIFE.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 195 | Warriors of the Dead | ANIME FILLER |
| 196 | Tournament Begins | ANIME FILLER |
| 197 | Water Fight | ANIME FILLER |
| 198 | Final Round | ANIME FILLER |
| 199 | Goku vs. Pikkon | ANIME FILLER |
13. Great Saiyaman Arc
Look at our little boy growing up! Gohan is already a full-fledged teenager! It was like it was yesterday when he was whining about how his mother, Chi-Chi, was against his training.
In this arc, we watch Gohan become a hero. Like, he is actually a superhero. No, I am not going to get out of town, I am being 100% serious. Gohan becomes a superhero.
Do you know what is even crazier? Gohan now has a brother! His brother’s name is Goten.
Oh yeah, Videl is blackmailing our superhero. Take that however you will. Goku is also back for the tournament which makes this arc even more exciting. But let’s be honest, what’s more exciting than Gohan having a brother?!
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 200 | Gohan Goes to High School | ANIME CANON |
| 201 | I am Saiyaman! | ANIME CANON |
| 202 | Gohan's First Date | ANIME FILLER |
| 203 | Rescue Videl | ANIME FILLER |
| 204 | Blackmail | ANIME FILLER |
| 205 | I'll Fight Too! | ANIME CANON |
| 206 | The Newest Super Saiyan | ANIME CANON |
| 207 | Take Flight, Videl | ANIME CANON |
| 208 | Gather for the Tournament | ANIME CANON |
| 209 | Camera Shy | ANIME CANON |
14. World Tournament Arc
I am doing a bunch of guesses, but I want this blog to be more interactive with you all! Guess who is fighting in the junior division in the tournament?
Trunks and Goten! Unfortunately, the tournament gets stopped by Kai Shin.
His reason for interrupting was because he needed to figure out how to stop Babidi from bringing back Majin Buu. Fine, I’ll let you slide Supreme Kai. But only this one time.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 210 | The World Tournament | ANIME CANON |
| 211 | Trunks vs. Goten | ANIME CANON |
| 212 | Best of the Boys | ANIME CANON |
| 213 | Big Trouble, Little Trunks | ANIME CANON |
| 214 | Who Will Fight Who? | ANIME CANON |
| 215 | Forfeit of Piccolo | ANIME CANON |
| 216 | A Dark and Secret Power | ANIME CANON |
| 217 | Videl Is Crushed | ANIME CANON |
| 218 | Identities Revealed | ANIME CANON |
| 219 | Energy Drain | ANIME CANON |
15. Babidi Arc
Babidi bibbity bop. Doesn’t Babidi’s name remind you of Cinderella? Well, Babidi is not a Fairy Godmother. He’s in fact an evil alien wizard— and maybe this is just me, but that doesn’t seem so wholesome and sweet.
Babidi, in this arc, turns Vegeta into a different Vegeta. Yeah, I’m getting a migraine just thinking about it. He transforms him into Majin Vegeta. Great.
At least Goku fights this new Vegeta. I said Vegeta too many times here. This arc should have been called Vegeta instead!
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 220 | The Wizard's Curse | ANIME CANON |
| 221 | King of the Demons | ANIME CANON |
| 222 | Vegeta Attacks | ANIME CANON |
| 223 | Next Up, Goku | ANIME CANON |
| 224 | Battle Supreme | ANIME CANON |
| 225 | Eighteen Unmasks | ANIME CANON |
| 226 | Pay to Win | ANIME CANON |
| 227 | Heart of a Villain | ANIME CANON |
| 228 | The Dark Prince Returns | ANIME CANON |
| 229 | Vegeta's Pride | ANIME CANON |
| 230 | The Long Awaited Fight | ANIME CANON |
| 231 | Magic Ball of Buu | ANIME CANON |
16. Majin Buu Arc
God, what doesn’t happen in this arc. Okay, so Vegeta sacrifices himself, what’s new? Majin Buu ends up pulverizing Gohan.
Supreme Kai steps in to save Gohan by blasting him into a nearby forest. Buu and Babidi believe that Gohan bit the bullet.
Vegeta has killed people, and Bulma is doing her best to try and bring those dead people back to life. Here is the thing with Dragon Ball Z, and all of its other branches: I don’t like how they throw death around like it’s a different sleeping stage.
I get it, this is an anime and not real life. But I grew up watching Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.
Maybe I’m scared of growing up. I am slowly catching the absurdities in all of my favorite childhood shows. It could be just me that’s feeling this, but as I grow older, the magic of shows gradually decreases.
Do you get what I’m saying? I’m no longer in awe when I watch Goku scream at the top of his lungs. I miss feeling that adrenaline.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 220 | The Wizard's Curse | ANIME CANON |
| 221 | King of the Demons | ANIME CANON |
| 222 | Vegeta Attacks | ANIME CANON |
| 223 | Next Up, Goku | ANIME CANON |
| 224 | Battle Supreme | ANIME CANON |
| 225 | Eighteen Unmasks | ANIME CANON |
| 226 | Pay to Win | ANIME CANON |
| 227 | Heart of a Villain | ANIME CANON |
| 228 | The Dark Prince Returns | ANIME CANON |
| 229 | Vegeta's Pride | ANIME CANON |
| 230 | The Long Awaited Fight | ANIME CANON |
| 231 | Magic Ball of Buu | ANIME CANON |
17. Fusion
Am I allowed to say what I’m going to say? This arc is basically Dragon Ball Z on crack. Like there really is no other way to describe this arc.
It’s so hard to understand! And I am by no means smart enough to figure out what’s going on here. Okay. Deep breaths.
There are two Buu’s in this arc: Good and Evil Buu. He split because his body couldn’t handle his temper. In this arc, they fuse together—hence the arc title ‘Fusion’. This Super Buu is simply waiting for a strong fighter to give him a run for his money.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 254 | The Evil of Men | ANIME CANON |
| 255 | Buu Against Buu | ANIME CANON |
| 256 | Empty Planet | ANIME CANON |
| 257 | Time Struggle | ANIME CANON |
| 258 | Super Moves of Gotenks | ANIME CANON |
| 259 | Trapped In Forever | ANIME CANON |
| 260 | Feeding Frenzy | ANIME CANON |
| 261 | Gotenks Is Awesome! | ANIME CANON |
| 262 | Unlucky Break | ANIME CANON |
| 263 | A Whole New Gohan | ANIME CANON |
| 264 | Search for Survivors | ANIME CANON |
| 265 | Majin-Buu Transforms | ANIME CANON |
| 266 | The Old Kai's Weapon | ANIME CANON |
| 267 | Ready to Fuse? | ANIME CANON |
| 268 | Union of Rivals | ANIME CANON |
| 269 | Meet Vegito | ANIME CANON |
| 270 | Rip in the Universe | ANIME CANON |
| 271 | Vegito... Downsized | ANIME CANON |
| 272 | The Incredible Fighting Candy | ANIME CANON |
| 273 | The Innards of Buu | ANIME CANON |
| 274 | Mind Trap | ANIME FILLER |
| 275 | Deadly Vision | ANIME CANON |
18. Kid Buu
Remember how there was a Super Buu. This Buu tries to demolish our innocent planet (I am talking about Earth if you didn’t know).
Now, what should we humans, who live on Earth, do? Well, how about we come together and create this bomb in hopes of stopping the Super Buu?
It might work.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 276 | Evil Kid Buu! | ANIME CANON |
| 277 | End of Earth | ANIME CANON |
| 278 | True Saiyans Fight Alone | ANIME CANON |
| 279 | Battle for the Universe Begins | ANIME CANON |
| 280 | Vegeta's Respect | ANIME CANON |
| 281 | Minute of Desperation | ANIME CANON |
| 282 | Old Buu Emerges | ANIME CANON |
| 283 | Earth Reborn | ANIME CANON |
| 284 | Call to Action | ANIME CANON |
| 285 | People of Earth Unite | ANIME CANON |
| 286 | Spirit Bomb Triumphant | ANIME CANON |
| 287 | Celebrations with Majin Buu | MOSTLY ANIME CANON |
19. Peaceful World
It worked. The Large Spirit Bomb or the Super Spirit Bomb defeated Super Buu. Isn’t that fitting? There are celebrations and parties.
It’s ten years later, and Gohan has a kid. Like father, like son. Gohan didn’t wait. Do you know who’s the mother of Gohan’s daughter? Videl! The chick that was blackmailing him.
| Ep No. | Ep Title. | Type |
| 288 | He's Always Late | ANIME FILLER |
| 289 | Granddaughter Pan | ANIME CANON |
| 290 | Buu's Reincarnation | ANIME CANON |
| 291 | Goku's Next Journey | ANIME CANON |
Conclusion
My fingers hurt. When I was typing the summary for the Majin Buu Arc, my middle finger cracked. Isn’t that a sign of some sort?!
Like out of all fingers, it had to be the middle finger! Here on Quote the Anime, we try to be as transparent as possible with you all. So, I would like to share my unfiltered thoughts with you. But that isn’t anything new.
I first watched Dragon Ball Z when I was six years old. I wish I could tell you I knew what was going on. But alas, I didn’t. I couldn’t even tell the villains apart!
I just knew that when Goku yelledyells, something good was happening or was going to happen. That’s all I needed. There is a reason why the Dragon Ball franchise is so popular, and that’s because it touched the hearts of dormant otakus.
That’s enough jokes out of me. Let’s get serious. It’s funny that I am just now getting all professional.
Dragon Ball Z is an anime that has transgressed time. It’s nostalgic. I spoke about growing up, and how that has affected my perspective on anime and shows in general. Sure, that same feeling you first had when watchingwatched DBZ Episode 1. But you’d be surprised at how many memories arise from rewatching DBZ.
Maybe this is your sign to watch Dragon Ball Z. You already have a perfect guide to help—not to pat my back or anything.
