The Best Episodes Directed By Daisuke Nishio

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(10 votes)

   #1 - The Final Blow

   S1:E289/3/1986

   Jackie blew away the moon, guarding against Goku ever becoming an Oozaru again!! At the same time, Goku returns to his normal form, and the match is restarted. With their energy rapidly falling from exhaustion and hunger, the two muster the last of their power, and their clash unfolds. Having received slightly less damage, Jackie declares that he has won the championship, and he achieves victory. Having learned that there are many strong people in the world, Goku and Kuririn vow to train even harder!

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   8.7/10(9 votes)

   #2 - Saiyan Sized Secret

   S1:E3112/20/1989

   Vegeta and Goku continue trading brutal blows, but the action intensifies when Vegeta reveals the secret power of the Saiyans: the ability to transform into a giant, planet-destroying ape!

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   8.6/10(9 votes)

   #3 - Mercy

   S1:E352/7/1990

   Vegeta is crushed beneath the full weight of Gohan’s giant ape form! With the Saiyan battered and defeated, Krillin moves to finish the Saiyan with a final blow - but Goku has other plans.

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   8.6/10(8 votes)

   #4 - Goku's Decision

   S6:E277/7/1993

   Cell is finally defeated, but the Z-Fighters still have much to resolve! Can they make it to the Lookout in time to heal the badly-injured Gohan? Is Android 18 still a threat? And can our heroes find a way to bring back Goku?

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   8.6/10(9 votes)

   #5 - Super Kamehameha

   S1:E1442/8/1989

   The battle to save the planet continues as Goku tries to take down Ma Junior in the final match of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai. Goku has an ultimate weapon: The Ultimate Super Kamehameha Wave. However, if he uses it to destroy Ma Junior, God will be sacrificed, having been trapped inside Ma Junior's stomach.

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   8.5/10(10 votes)

   #6 - Tao Attacks!

   S1:E604/29/1987

   Goku is completely helpless before the might of Tao Pai-pai, who is unaffected by even the Kamehameha. Goku is felled after taking a direct hit from Tao Pai-pai’s sure-to-kill Dodonpa! Tao Pai-pai steals the Dragon Balls, and heads to a town to get new clothes to replace his tattered ones. However, Goku survived!! The Four-Star Ball that he had on his breast protected him!! After resolving to use the Dragon Balls to restore Bora to life, Goku climbs Karin Tower in order to become stronger than Tao Pai-pai. However, no matter how far he climbs, he is still unable to see the top.

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   8.4/10(9 votes)

   #7 - The Mysterious Hero

   S1:E13812/14/1988

   The Budokai continues with a double header! First up, Kuririn battles Ma Junior, Piccolo Daimao's alter ego, and every bit as powerful. Yamcha jumps in the ring next, opposing Shen, whose meek appearance may hide a darker threat.

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   8.3/10(9 votes)

   #8 - Sacrifice

   S5:E148/19/1992

   With an onslaught of psychic blasts, Tien gives Androids 16 and 18 a chance to escape, but the powerful attack rapidly drains his strength. Tien may have saved the androids, but can he save himself?

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   8.3/10(9 votes)

   #9 - Duel on a Vanishing Planet

   S3:E288/7/1991

   Goku chooses to stay behind and finish his fight with Frieza. With Namek set to explode any second, there seems no way for Goku to defeat Frieza and escape in time! Has the Super Saiyan made the greatest mistake of his life?

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    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #10 - He's Here

    S5:E107/22/1992

    Stronger than ever after fusing with Kami, Piccolo leads the attack against the androids! It looks like the Super Namekian has things under control until Cell arrives on the battlefield! Can anyone stop this hideous monster?!

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    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #11 - A Legend Revealed

    S2:E2811/14/1990

    As Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan look on, Goku easily deflects the attacks of Jeice and Burter, two of the Force’s fiercest warriors. Could Goku have become what Vegeta thought was only a legend: a Super Saiyan?

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    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Dress in Flames

    S1:E1493/15/1989

    Eager to announce their wedding plans, Goku and Chichi return to her father's kingdom. The good news is short-lived when the Gyumao's castle goes up in flames! Goku embarks on a quest to find a sacred tool, which can save the Gyumao and his future with Chichi.

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    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #13 - The New Threat

    S1:E14/26/1989

    Goku’s quiet life with his family and friends is about to be interrupted. A new threat - a powerful and sinister alien - is on its way to Earth.

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    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Yamcha the Desert Bandit

    S1:E53/26/1986

    Goku and the others aim for Mt. Frypan. Because Bulma dropped her capsules into a river, they end up having to cross a desert on foot! Completely exhausted, Bulma rests there. At this point, the desert bandit Yamcha appears, and tries to seize Oolong’s capsules. Goku battles Yamcha, but he has no power on account of his empty stomach. At the critical moment, Bulma wakes up and Yamcha, who can’t bear to be around women, runs away with a few sharp parting remarks.

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    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #15 - The Land of Korin

    S1:E584/15/1987

    A volcanic eruption sends the Four-Star Ball flying into the Karin Holy Land, a place protected by Bora and his son Upa. Bora uses his tremendous power to drive back Captain Yellow’s Red Ribbon Army troop, who came in pursuit of the Dragon Ball! However, Yellow takes Upa hostage and demands the Dragon Ball. But Goku happens to pass by, defeats Yellow in a single blow, and saves Upa!! Meanwhile at Red Ribbon Army Headquarters, the world’s greatest assassin Tao Pai-pai shows up, having been summoned by Commander Red!!

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    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Blue, Black and Blue

    S1:E533/4/1987

    Goku overwhelmingly dominates in his battle against Blue! Beaten about, Blue uses his psychic powers to paralyze Goku, and pulls out a rifle! Goku is in a pinch!! But Blue is surprised by a mouse that passes by, and his psychic powers are undone! Counterattacking, Goku KO’s Blue!! Bulma and Kuririn try to escape in a pirate submarine, and Goku follows after them once he’s found the Dragon Ball. The cave is about to collapse.

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    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #17 - The Key to a Great Comeback Escape! The Wax-Wax Ball!

    S4:E1094/28/2002

    The identity of "Mr. Prince" is revealed.

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    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #18 - The Puzzle of General Tao

    S6:E92/10/1993

    Goku comes face to face with an old adversary: General Tao! The search for the Dragon Balls led Goku to the aging general, but unless the Super Saiyan can solve the crafty villain’s puzzle, the search may end in vain!

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    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Oolong the Terrible

    S1:E43/19/1986

    Goku and Bulma arrive at a certain village, where the fifth Dragon Ball is located. Goku is mistaken for the freely shape-shifting monster Oolong, who raids the village, and is hit by a sudden attack from one of the villagers! Bulma makes a promise with the villagers that “We’ll take care of Oolong in exchange for the Six-Star Ball that’s in this village”. Goku disguises himself as one of the village girls, and the captured monster’s true identity turns out to be a piglet, of all things!! Bulma and Goku obtain the Six-Star Ball. Taking in Oolong as their ally, they continue their adventure to find the remaining Dragon Balls!!

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    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #20 - The Emperor's Quest

    S1:E23/5/1986

    Without realizing where they are, Bulma and Goku camp near Ryugadani, a foreboding land where one of the Dragon Balls lies hidden. Pilaf dispatches his henchmen to recover the ball, but they and Goku run into each other and a pack of ravenous wolves. Who will emerge the winner?

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    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Enter the Desert Pirates! The Men Who Live Freely!

    S4:E981/27/2002

    Nami and Vivi found themselves an easier way to travel in the desert and leave all men behind.

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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Odd One Out

    S1:E51/23/2010

    Odd One Out is a parody story of Halo universe and is not canon. It follows the adventures of Spartan 1337, a member of Master Chief's unit who suffers both from a severe ego and horrendous bad luck, although still a fairly competent fighter in his own right.

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