The Best Episodes Directed By Osamu Kasai

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(9 votes)

   #1 - The Victor

   S1:E1483/8/1989

   The end of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai finds Goku struggling for survival as Ma Junior gets the upper hand, poised to take the Title and his life. God devises a way to rescue the young hero, but his plan calls for the ultimate sacrifice!

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   8.7/10(9 votes)

   #2 - Goku Gains Speed

   S1:E1401/11/1989

   As the battle between Tenshinhan and Goku rages, Goku unloads a heavy burden, one that may shift the balance in the extraordinary showdown. All eyes turn to Tenshinhan as an embarrassing moment spurs him to make a dangerous choice.

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   8.4/10(9 votes)

   #3 - The Four Faces of Tien

   S1:E1411/18/1989

   Goku has always been able to handle himself in the ring, but when his fight with Tenshinhan turns into a war against an army, he finds himself in serious jeopardy. Tenshinhan's new technique may spell the end for our hero!

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   8.3/10(7 votes)

   #4 - He's Always Late

   S9:E351/10/1996

   Goku has his hands full guarding four dragon eggs from the dangers of the wild, but even if he can save the baby dragons, he will soon face an even more dangerous peril: an angry Chi Chi!

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   8.1/10(10 votes)

   #5 - Reunions

   S1:E25/3/1989

   Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on Roshi’s island, where Goku introduces his son to all of his old friends. The smiles quickly fade, however, as an unexpected visitor - Raditz - lands on the island.

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   7.4/10(11 votes)

   #6 - The Strangest Robot

   S1:E96/28/1989

   To escape a pack of wild animals, Gohan ventures into an ancient cave, where he meets an old Capsule Corp robot. The robot has lived alone in the cave for over 30 years, and he’s not happy to have visitors!

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   7.1/10(8 votes)

   #7 - A Devastating Wish

   S1:E12/7/1996

   After decades of persistence, Emperor Pilaf finally steals the dragon balls and summons Shenron! But Pilaf slips up yet again and wishes Goku back to childhood size!. As Goku tries to present his new self to his family, King Kai reveals alarming news. If the dragon balls aren't returned to Earth within one year, the entire planet will explode!

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   7.0/10(7 votes)

   #8 - The Last Oracle of Luud

   S1:E125/15/1996

   While Pan is under the control of the psychotic Master Dolltaki, Goku and Trunks battle with the vengeful Cardinal Mutchy Mutchy, who can manipulate inanimate objects to attack at will! Meanwhile, Dolltaki has big plans for his faithful believers, as the mighty Lord Luud moves one step closer to being resurrected.

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