The Best Episodes Directed By Shigeyasu Yamauchi

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (2)

   S0:E68/6/1993

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   #2 - Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (1)

   S0:E58/6/1993

   Dr. Raichi, a survivor of the Tuffle race that was eliminated from Planet Vegeta by the Saiyans, is trying to take revenge on the surviving Saiyans by killing them and Earth's population. Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, Trunks, and Vegeta must find and destroy generators emitting deadly Destron Gas before all life on Earth is extinguished, then find Raichi and stop him.

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   8.7/10(10 votes)

   #3 - Transformed at Last

   S3:E216/19/1991

   A victory celebration comes to a halt when Frieza reappears! With no reserves left, Goku watches helplessly as Frieza directs his fury at Piccolo and Krillin. Enraged by the loss of his friends, Goku undergoes a wild transformation!

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   8.6/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Frieza Defeated!!

   S3:E308/21/1991

   Frieza lashes out in a blind rage, launching a reckless volley of energy attacks. In the face of Goku’s superior power, the evil tyrant’s greatest fear has finally been realized: defeat at the hands of a Super Saiyan!

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   8.6/10(8 votes)

   #5 - The Horror Won't End

   S6:E256/23/1993

   After easily dispensing of both Trunks and Vegeta, Cell announces a new plan. First, he’ll destroy the Earth, and after that, the Universe will be his next target! Can this weapon of ultimate destruction be stopped?

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   8.2/10(9 votes)

   #6 - Time Chamber

   S5:E87/8/1992

   As Cell continues his deadly march, Goku hatches a plan to squeeze a year’s worth of training into just one day! Back at Master Roshi’s, the android trio arrives looking for Goku! Can Piccolo hold them off until the Saiyans return?

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   8.2/10(8 votes)

   #7 - Zarbon's Surprise

   S2:E146/27/1990

   Vegeta’s latest battle heats up as Zarbon reveals his true power: the ability to transform into a monstrous beast! With his increased size and strength, Zarbon seems ready to turn the lights out on the Saiyan Prince - permanently!

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   8.2/10(9 votes)

   #8 - Frieza's Counterattack

   S4:E1111/27/1991

   Gohan’s cracking the books, and his new tutor is cracking the whip! But study time is almost over, for a powerful evil is racing toward the Earth! Gohan’s worst fears have come to life: Frieza has survived!

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   8.2/10(9 votes)

   #9 - Goku's Special Technique

   S4:E161/22/1992

   The future has been written - or has it? That’s what Goku and the rest of the Z-Fighters must decide as they hear Trunks’ ominous warning. The Androids are coming! And they just might be bringing the end of the world with them!

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    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #10 - A Sudden Storm of Love

    S1:E34/29/1989

    Not realizing that Ranma and 'the pigtailed girl' are the same, Kuno is furious that he let the "cretin" slip away. His attention soon shifts to the red-haired one though, when she bests him in combat.

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    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Buu Is Hatched

    S8:E137/6/1994

    The seal encasing Buu is finally broken! Supreme Kai insists on retreat, but Gohan refuses, launching an incredible series of energy attacks. When the shell opens, nothing is inside! Gohan, however, knows it’s no time to celebrate.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Fighting Music! An Ability That Harms Luffy!

    S21:E9868/8/2021

    After making a scene at the Golden Festival, Luffy and Zoro try to get away, but Queen announces to his subordinates that anyone who catches them will be rewarded with a position in the Tobi Roppo. Scratchmen Apoo stands in Luffy and Zoro’s way and with his ability to use music as a weapon, he launches unpredictable attacks which corner Luffy and Zoro.

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    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Desperate Situation! Beast Tamer Mohji vs Luffy!

    S1:E612/29/1999

    Mohji and Richie show up for revenge after Buggy's humiliating defeat in the previous episode, and Luffy meets a small dog guarding his master's store, even though he knows that he is long dead.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - The Predator’s Trap - Black Maria’s Temptation!

    S21:E104211/27/2022

    Kaido tries to convince Yamato to become the Shogun of the Land of Wano and rule the country with the special power he obtained by accident. Meanwhile, Saul, Professor Clover, and Robin’s mother Olvia suddenly appear in front of her.

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    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Beginning of the End

    S1:E156/12/1996

    Trunks and Goku consider returning to Earth so that Pan can be placed out of harms way and Goten can continue the journey as originally planned. But Giru discovers a dragon ball and leads the group to a desert planet where they must ward off menacing monsters and scour the vast sand dunes for the hidden dragon ball. Will they succeed, or will they become nothing but scattered feed for giant centipedes?

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