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Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 59 Review

Episode 59, "The Pair Who Don’t Leave a Trace! The Artificial Humans Appear"


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Synopsis: Goku and his allies (sans Vegeta) gather near the city where the Artificial Humans are going to attack. There, Bulma introduces her child, Trunks. Yajirobe arrives with senzu beans, but refuses to stay. Yajirobe’s sky car is destroyed in an explosion on its way away from the scene. Seeing two figures fly into the city, Goku and his group investigate the city. Yamucha encounters the Artificial Humans, one of whom plunges his hand through him. Goku and the others fly over, and Yamucha is taken away to be healed while Goku, Tenshinhan, and Piccolo fly off with the Artificial Humans to find somewhere to fight. read more

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Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 54 Review

Episode 54, "Goku Vanishes in Space… Super Warriors, Return to Life!", or "Dr. Brief: Shitty Neighbor"

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Synopsis: Kaio checks the area where Namek was, and detects no sign of Goku. Yamcha decides to deliver the news to Bulma and the group on Earth via Kaio. Bulma blurts out the news to everyone, but despite Yamcha’s admonishment, stays cheerful. She says that Goku can be brought back with the Namekian Dragon Balls. However, Kaio says that Goku died on a planet that no longer exists, so if he or Kuririn were brought back, they would appear in the vacuum of space, where they would die again. Vegeta suggests that they wish their spirits to Earth and restore them from there. Bulma offers to let the Namekians and Vegeta stay with her at Capsule Corp. Chi-Chi arrives where the others are, concerned about Gohan. Time passes, and Porunga is summoned, but the dragon tells everyone that Goku cannot be wished back, as he is not dead. Kuririn is wished back. They then to wish Goku back to Earth, but the dragon says he refuses to return, and will do so on his own accord. Angry, Vegeta blasts off in a spare spaceship. With another wish, Yamcha is returned to life. Over time, Tenshinhan and Chaozu are also wished back and the Namekians are wished to another planet suitable for them. More time passes and things are peaceful. read more

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Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 43 Review

Episode 43, "Son Goku vs Freeza! The Curtain Opens on the Super Decisive Battle!"

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Synopsis: Piccolo, Kuririn, and Gohan distance themselves as Goku and Freeza begin their battle. Bulma, meanwhile, encounters a group of frogs. Goku is able to deflect powerful attacks from Freeza, which impresses the tyrant. Kaio tells Goku’s friends that he’s putting up a decent fight. Freeza blasts open a hole into the planet and stirs up lava. Goku is pushed into the sea and tries getting Freeza from underwater, distracting him, and then kicking him. Freeze uses telepathy and sends large rocks at Goku, but he destroys them. Freeza than takes a huge chunk of rock and throws it at Goku, who is able to break through it. Freeza binds Goku in a ki bubble and hits him around, then blasts it. Goku survives this, however, and the two face off again. read more

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Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 35 Review

Episode 35,"A Great Turnabout For Goku?! Super Shenlong, Come Out Right Now!", or "Mondo Cool!"

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Synopsis: Vegeta attacks Ginyu, who is in Goku’s body, damaging him with his great power. Ginyu plans to switch bodies with Vegeta, however, waiting for his opportunity. Goku manages to get between Ginyu and Vegeta, regaining his original body, but Ginyu still intends to switch with Vegeta. However, as he begins to switch, Goku throws a frog in between Ginyu and Vegeta, and Ginyu ends up in the frog’s body. With the battle over, Vegeta offers Goku a chance to regain his healthy in one Freeza’s regeneration tanks. Gohan and Kuririn change outfits, getting smaller versions of Vegeta’s previous armor (Vegeta having taken an older model to replace his damaged one earlier). Nail reveals to Freeza that he’s just been distracting him, and angry, Freeza flies off towards his ship. While Vegeta naps, Kuririn goes off to find Dende and get the password for the Dragon Balls. Kuririn meets up with Dende. Gohan, Kuririn, and Dende take the Dragon Balls to an island closeby. Dende summons the dragon, which is huge. read more