The Best Episodes Directed By Minoru Okazaki

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(8 votes)

   #1 - Goku's Arrival

   S1:E2811/29/1989

   Piccolo makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Gohan from the rampaging Saiyans. Just when all seems lost, Goku returns to Earth with an incredible new level of power and confronts the invaders.

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   8.6/10(8 votes)

   #2 - Goku's Trap

   S1:E1462/22/1989

   As the exhausting battle between Goku and Ma Junior continues, Goku avoids disaster by taking the battle within. Ma Junior surprises all when he unveils a new threat!

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   8.4/10(9 votes)

   #3 - Rematch

   S1:E13912/21/1988

   Yamcha scratches to stay in the ring as Shen reveals his true ability - and identity. Goku and Tenshinhan must fight one another in a friendly rematch to claim the last remaining spot for the semi-finals.

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   8.2/10(8 votes)

   #4 - Krillin's Offensive

   S1:E341/31/1990

   Goku passes the power of the Spirit Bomb to Krillin, who - with King Kai’s guidance - launches the bomb at Vegeta. The Saiyan is sent flying into the sky, but is the evil warrior really gone for good?

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   8.2/10(10 votes)

   #5 - Incredible Force!

   S2:E3011/28/1990

   As the battle between Goku and Captain Ginyu rages on, Gohan and Krillin steal the unguarded Dragon Balls from Frieza’s ship. It’s a race against time, and our heroes must unlock the power of the Dragon Balls before it’s too late!

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   8.1/10(10 votes)

   #6 - Recoome Unleashed

   S2:E2510/24/1990

   The battle with Guldo may be over, but the real nightmare is just beginning! Recoome, the most massive member of the Ginyu Force, is ready to fight, and even the mighty Vegeta’s attacks have no effect on this monstrous foe!

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   8.1/10(7 votes)

   #7 - The End, the Beginning

   S1:E1534/19/1989

   Goku and Chichi must travel to Mt. Gogyo in a last ditch effort to save her father, the Gyumao, from the deadly magical flames, which threaten to consume his kingdom. Before Goku can complete his quest, he must fan the flames of Fate and hope he does not get burned!

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   8.0/10(9 votes)

   #8 - Day 1

   S1:E76/14/1989

   Gohan begins his first day of Piccolo’s training. Alone in the wilderness, he must quickly learn to take care of himself. But that isn’t easy when he’s tired, hungry - and being chased by bloodthirsty dinosaurs!

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9. 

   7.9/10(11 votes)

   #9 - Look Out for Launch

   S1:E156/4/1986

   Goku and Kuririn set out in search of a pichi-pichi gal, the fee for becoming a pupil of the Turtle Hermit. Saving Lunch, a girl who was pursued by the police, they immediately bring her to the Turtle Hermit’s place! Having passed the test, Goku and Kuririn are recognized as the Turtle Hermit’s pupils!! But it turns out that Lunch is an incredibly peculiar girl with two personalities, and becomes either violent or peaceful each time she sneezes!!

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10. 

    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #10 - 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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11. 

    7.4/10(30 votes)

    #11 - The Secret of the Dragon Balls

    S1:E12/26/1986

    Bulma's search for six more Dragon Balls leads her to a remote valley and to Son Goku, who is in possession of one of the balls. Their relationship gets off to a rocky start, but after Goku saves Bulma's life, the two join forces in search of the remaining five Dragon Balls. They had better take care, for an evil force - Pilaf - also seeks the Dragon Balls.

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12. 

    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Deadly Battle

    S1:E717/22/1987

    Yamcha has a tough battle with an undetectable invisible man as his opponent! Goku returns after having been instructed by Kuririn to bring the Turtle Hermit and Bulma. Kuririn pulls down Bulma’s clothes when the timing is right, and blood shoots from the Turtle Hermit’s nose once he sees Bulma’s chest! Bathed in this nosebleed, the invisible man’s form appears, and he is defeated by Yamcha. Kuririn’s strategy wins! Meanwhile, the battleground is moved to the “Demons' Toilet”!

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13. 

    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Boss Rabbit's Magic Touch

    S1:E94/23/1986

    Goku and the others visit a stand in order to fill up on gasoline. The townspeople are all frightened of Bulma, who is wearing rabbit ears. They don’t understand why, but then some scoundrels calling themselves the Rabbit Gang show up! Their boss, the Carrotizor, has the power to turn anyone who touches his hand into a carrot!! Bulma is turned into a carrot by him. Unable to merely watch, Yamcha rescues Bulma. Goku and the others defeat the Rabbit Gang, and once again set out to search for the Dragon Balls!!

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    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Arale vs. Blue

    S1:E574/8/1987

    Dr. Senbe’s eldest son Turbo-kun fixes the Dragon Radar. Blue then appears, takes Arale as a hostage, and steals the Dragon Radar, using his physic powers to immobilize Goku!! At this time, Arale uses amazing power to send Blue flying!! However, even though the Dragon Balls are returned, the Dragon Radar was sent flying along with Blue. Goku receives a newly made Dragon Radar from Turbo, and leaves Penguin Village behind.

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