Top Rated Episodes of Dragon Ball
Explore the highest rated episodes of Dragon Ball ranked by viewer scores and vote count. Discover fan favorites, standout episodes, and the most popular moments from the series.
#1. Goku Hangs On
The Tenkaichi Budokai teeters on the brink of collapse as Ma Junior reveals a technique capable of obliterating not only Goku, but those around him. Even the omnipotent God sees no possibility…
#2. Anonymous Proposal
In the second match of the Tenkaichi Budokai, Goku faces an opponent of exceptional beauty. Known only as Anonymous, this warrior’s identity is as enigmatic as the fiery rage she directs at…
#3. The Final Blow
Jackie blasted past the moon, a preemptive measure against Goku transforming into an Oozaru once more. As Goku returned to his human form, the contest resumed. Both fighters, depleted by exhaustion and…
#4. Roshi's Gambit
The world teeters on the brink of annihilation should Piccolo Daimao succeed in summoning the Eternal Dragon for the fourth time. Responding to the desperate plea for aid, the Turtle Hermit positions…
#5. Super Kamehameha
The struggle for the planet’s fate culminates in the final contest of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai, where Goku faces Ma Junior. He holds a desperate hope: the Ultimate Super Kamehameha. Yet, to…
#6. Preliminary Peril
The Tenkaichi Budokai commences, with Goku and the others entering the spirited preliminary matches. However, the burgeoning competition takes a potentially dangerous turn when Goku is confronted by a foe from his…
#7. Goku Gains Speed
The clash between Tenshinhan and Goku intensified, and with it, Goku unleashed a weighty power, a revelation poised to alter the course of their extraordinary contest. A hush fell over the arena…
#8. Battle for the Future
Goku stood at the precipice of his greatest trial, facing his most formidable adversary in the Budokai's decisive bout. This contest transcended mere championship; the fate of the world hung in the…
#9. The Victor
As the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai draws to a close, Goku finds himself in desperate peril. Ma Junior has gained the advantage, poised to claim both the championship and the boy's life. A…
#10. The Fallen
The clash with the Kikouhou has left both warriors drained, their reserves of strength completely spent. The battleground lies in ruins, and Tenshinhan and Goku fall together toward the planet. The first…
#11. Final Showdown
The relentless conflict between Goku and Piccolo Daimao intensified, yet the tide shifted as Piccolo began to dismantle Goku piece by piece. Adding to the grim situation, Tenshinhan was manipulated as a…
#12. Changes
Across the globe, martial artists prepare for the commencement of the Tenkaichi Budokai. A shadow hangs over the event, however, as the Turtle Hermit’s students are all absent, Goku among them. With…
#13. Goku's Trap
The grueling fight between Goku and Ma Junior intensified, but Goku managed to avert catastrophe by drawing the conflict indoors. Ma Junior then presented a startling development, unveiling a fresh danger that…
#14. The Grand Finals
The conclusion of the 21st Tenkaichi Budokai has been reached. Jackie, with a decisive blow, sends Goku flying beyond the arena. Yet, with a whirling motion of his tail, he recovers and…
#15. Tao Attacks!
Before the overwhelming power of Tao Pai-pai, Goku was utterly defenseless. Even the Kamehameha had no effect on him. He fell after being struck directly by Tao Pai-pai’s deadly Dodonpa! With the…
#16. Enter King Piccolo
Kuririn is gone. Fueled by grief and a thirst for vengeance, Goku embarks on a perilous journey to find his killer. As they follow a trail of cryptic clues, the investigation leads…
#17. The Biggest Crisis
The arrival of Piccolo Daimao at the King's Castle throws the entire Metro West region into turmoil, but Goku will not allow the villain to seize control unchallenged. As Tenshinhan observes from…
#18. Number One Under the Moon?
Facing a grave opponent in Goku, Jackie unleashed the Yoiko Min-Min Ken. Goku succumbed to a deep slumber. Miraculously, he evaded this perilous situation, only to be struck by Jackie's signature Bankoku-Bikkuri-Sho!…
#19. The Last of Mercenary Tao
Having ascended Karin Tower, Tao Pai-pai attempted to seize the Super Sacred Water by threatening Karin-sama. However, Karin-sama deftly tricked him and banished him back to the surface. Returning to the holy…
#20. True Colors of the Masked Man
Clinging to Goku’s tail, the masked figure struck him repeatedly. But then, Goku’s tail detached. As Goku prepared to retaliate, having lost the advantage the tail provided, the man swiftly yielded. It…
#21. Goku Strikes Back
Goku has returned, and the timing could not be more critical. While Tenshinhan and the remaining resistance fighters face their darkest hour, he alone stands as the barrier between Piccolo Daimao and…
#22. Battle of the Eight
The initial matches persist, with Goku, Yamcha, Krillin, and Tien Shinhan each facing a new challenger in their bid to reach the semi-finals. Elsewhere, Master Roshi finds himself in a confrontation with…
#23. The Mysterious Hero
The Budokai progresses with a double confrontation. First, Krillin faces Ma Junior, the very powerful reincarnation of Piccolo Daimao. Following this, Yamcha enters the arena to contend with Shen, whose unassuming demeanor…
#24. Rematch
Yamcha, struggling to remain upright, felt the weight of the fight pressing down on him as Shen unveiled a hidden power—and a startling truth about himself. Meanwhile, Goku and Tenshinhan were compelled…
#25. The Four Faces of Tien
Goku had always possessed considerable skill in combat, yet his encounter with Tenshinhan escalated into a conflict against an entire force, placing him in grave peril. Tenshinhan’s innovative technique might prove decisive,…
#26. Goku's Doll
One should tread carefully when voicing desires, for they often manifest in unexpected ways. Goku discovers this truth firsthand when he requests a formidable training partner from Mr. Popo. His wish is…
#27. Hotter than Lava
As Goku persists in his rigorous training, Tenshinhan, Yamcha, Chiaotzu, and Krillin find themselves in perilous circumstances. A secluded village is threatened by an erupting volcano, and it falls to these heroes…
#28. Junior No More
Ma Junior unveils a shocking secret, sending ripples of disbelief through the tournament. For Goku, the pursuit of the championship transforms into a desperate struggle for survival, forcing him to confront an…
#29. Danger From Above
The semi-final bout pits Goku against Namu. Goku initiates the attack by mirroring the Zanzouken technique Jackie used against Krillin. Namu deftly evades the strike. He follows up with his signature move,…
#30. Temple Above the Clouds
Goku recovers his lost Nyoi-bo and, with its aid, ascends to the celestial temple of the Gods. However, his arrival is met not with welcome, but with a trial: he must contend…
#31. Kami vs. Piccolo
A fierce eagerness burns within Goku to face Ma Junior, yet the Gods harbor a concern that his lack of experience will prove fatal. In the final round of the semi-finals, Shen…
#32. Sacred Water
Having retrieved the Four-Star Ball that Karin-sama had dropped, Goku completed the round trip to the top of Karin Tower in a mere three hours – a feat that had previously taken…
#33. Monster Beast Giran
Finally, it was Goku's turn. His opponent in the fourth match was the formidable Giran. Goku was battered by a relentless barrage of unfair attacks. Giran ensnared Goku within the pliable Guru-Guru…
#34. Krillin's Frantic Attack!
The fifth match marks the semi-finals: Krillin against Master Roshi. Their contest is a whirlwind of motion, a flurry of strikes too swift for the eye to fully track. The spectators at…
#35. Five Murasakis
The boomerang shuriken failed to end Goku. With his last resort, Murasaki employed the Bunshin no Jutsu, the Split-Image Technique. Somehow multiplied into five, the Murasakis each wielded their chosen weapons! Unable…
#36. Tail's Tale
The semi-finals witnessed a contest of unrelenting tenacity. Krillin had demonstrably improved since their last encounter, yet Goku had surpassed even that level of strength. As Krillin found himself steadily retreating, he…
#37. The Notorious Mercenary
Reaching Red Ribbon Army headquarters at last, Blue is felled by a single strike from Tao Pai-pai's tongue. With grim purpose, Tao Pai-pai then journeys to the Karin Holy Land, intending to…
#38. Confront the Red Ribbon Army
With the stolen Dragon Radar in hand, Captain Violet returned to Red Ribbon Army Headquarters, possessing a second Dragon Ball. Commander Red, oblivious to Tao Pai-pai's demise, regarded the signal from Goku's…
#39. The End of Commander Red
The Red Ribbon Army faces imminent destruction, all thanks to Goku. Captain Violet makes off with the vault's contents and disappears. Cornered, Commander Red attempts to eliminate both Goku and Black. It…
#40. Earth's Guardian Emerges
The time has come for Goku to meet the Earth's divine protector. Yet, even the sage Karin could not have prepared him for the sight of this enigmatic Guardian's emergence.
#41. Tien Shinhan vs. Mercenary Tao
The Budokai commences with a fierce contest between Tenshinhan and his former teacher, now a cyborg: Tao Pai Pai. The air crackles with animosity as the once-deadly assassin seeks to defeat Tenshinhan…
#42. Korin Tower
Goku’s arduous climb to the tower culminates in a meeting with the feline sage, Karin, whose very appearance suggests his nature. To partake of the Super Sacred Water, a draught promised to…
#43. Cold Reception
Goku awoke in Sno’s home, finding himself the recipient of her and her mother's tender care. A shadow of fear crossed Sno’s face when she learned of Goku’s quest for the Dragon…
#44. Major Metallitron
General White’s voice echoed through the vast Muscle Tower. He taunted Goku as he climbed toward the top floor, where the mayor awaited. Having dispatched the soldiers on the second level, Goku…
#45. Counting Controversy!!
Kuririn’s attack slammed into Kamehameha with full force. Enraged, Chiaotzu unleashed his psychic abilities, attempting to immobilize Kuririn and strike him. But Kuririn quickly discerned that Chiaotzu channeled his power through his…
#46. Stepping Down
The clash between Jackie and Tenshinhan ignited with blinding intensity! As Tenshinhan’s resolve hardened, he unleashed the Taiyou-ken. The sudden brilliance startled Jackie, who was immediately brought down by a brutal knee…
#47. A Real Bind
Goku's companions found Krillin, who had been shopping, and set off in pursuit. They braced themselves for a desperate fight. At the same moment, the Red Ribbon Army recognized that the signal…
#48. Eternal Dragon Resurrected
Having mistaken the divine for the malevolent Piccolo Daimao, the young warrior now embarks on a rigorous three-year training regimen in preparation for the upcoming Tenkaichi Budokai. In return for Goku’s pledge,…
#49. Dress in Flames
With joyful hearts, Goku and Chichi journey to Chichi’s father’s kingdom to share their wedding plans. However, their happiness is quickly extinguished when Gyumao's castle erupts in flames. Determined to save his…
#50. The Fire-Eater
Following the trail of the Basho-sen, Goku and Chichi find themselves deep within the heart of a volcanic mountain. There, they confront a formidable beast – the Fire-Eater – a creature whose…
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