The Best Episodes Written By Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Enter Shampoo, the Gung-Ho Girl! I Put My Life in Your Hands

   S1:E158/15/1989

   Ranma gets a shock when an Amazon girl he encountered in China tracks him down, intending to kill his girl half.

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   8.8/10(5 votes)

   #2 - A Plea from a Friend

   S3:E1335/4/2005

   Naruto proves to be too much for Sasuke to handle as Naruto fights back with renewed vigour. Finally acknowledging Naruto's strength, Sasuke puts on his forehead protector, symbolizing both as equals. But when Sasuke's Sharingan is upgraded to level 3, the tables turn on Naruto. Just when all hope seems lost for Naruto, he undergoes a startling transformation, but will it be enough?

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   8.8/10(9 votes)

   #3 - Save the World

   S6:E266/30/1993

   The final showdown begins! While Goku telepathically coaches Gohan from the Other World, the Z-Fighters jump in for a five-sided attack! Gohan has the potential inside him, but can Goku show him how to unlock it?

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   8.6/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Explosion of Anger

   S3:E226/26/1991

   Engulfed in golden light, Goku announces that he is now a Super Saiyan! Frieza is unimpressed - until the fighting begins! In a raging battle, Frieza is horrified when he realizes that Goku is now superior to him in every way!

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   8.6/10(8 votes)

   #5 - 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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   8.4/10(10 votes)

   #6 - Goku's New Power

   S2:E2711/7/1990

   Goku has arrived on Planet Namek, and without a second to lose! Gohan and Krillin are hanging by a thread, held at the mercy of the Ginyu Force! Has Goku’s training in 100-times gravity prepared him to face these powerful foes?

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   8.3/10(8 votes)

   #7 - Spirit Bomb Away!

   S1:E321/17/1990

   Goku feels the brunt of Vegeta’s fully-realized Saiyan power! Earth’s greatest hero is left with no choice except to use the Spirit Bomb. If his attack fails, he may find himself completely doomed!

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   8.2/10(9 votes)

   #8 - 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(9 votes)

   #9 - The Monster is Coming

   S5:E97/15/1992

   Behind the closed doors of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Vegeta and Trunks struggle to push past the level of Super Saiyan! Down on Earth, Piccolo challenges Android 17 to a battle!

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    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Borrowed Powers

    S5:E36/3/1992

    Gingertown becomes a battlefield as Piccolo confronts Cell. This monster from the future gains his strength by sucking the life out of his victims! But that’s not the creature’s only talent. He also knows the Kamehameha Wave!

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    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #11 - A Final Attack

    S3:E247/10/1991

    With only minutes to go before the planet explodes, Frieza reaches his maximum power! Meanwhile, Gohan and Bulma race back to Goku’s spaceship. Can Goku defeat Frieza in time to rejoin his son and fly to safety?

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12. 

    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Lesson Number One

    S1:E2912/6/1989

    Locked in battle with the Saiyans, Goku gives Nappa a brutal demonstration of the training he received from King Kai. Broken and defeated, Nappa must now face the ferocious wrath of Vegeta!

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13. 

    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Unlikely Alliance

    S1:E35/10/1989

    Raditz has kidnapped Gohan, and unless Goku agrees to join the sinister Saiyan, he may never see his son again! All hope is not lost, however, as a second visitor arrives, and Goku forges an unlikely alliance!

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14. 

    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Cell Juniors Attack!

    S6:E195/5/1993

    Gohan boils with rage as the Cell Juniors wreak havoc on the Z-Fighters. The boy struggles to resist the urge to fight, but he’s a powder keg waiting to explode, and Android 16 appears ready to light the fuse!

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    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #15 - 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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    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #16 - The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!

    S2:E958/11/2004

    Naruto finally lands a Rasengan into Kabuto's stomach, but not before Kabuto assures Naruto's certain death. Can Tsunade save him and protect him from Orochimaru?

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    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Mystery of the Dark World

    S1:E1524/12/1989

    After the Basho-sen fails to put out the fire threatening the Gyumao, Goku and Chichi set out to find the Eightfold Furnace, believed to be the last hope for extinguishing the deadly blaze. But before they can complete their quest, Goku must solve the mystery of the next world.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Shampoo's Revenge! The Shiatsu Technique That Steals Heart and Soul

    S1:E169/1/1989

    Tired of the constant outbursts whenever she gets near Ranma, Shampoo decides to get Akane out of the way.

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    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Outrageous Octagon

    S1:E1514/5/1989

    Goku's search for the Basho-sen leads him to a treacherous mountain that has a strange curse. Chichi is faced with the biggest mess of her life when she meets a mysterious old woman, while the Gyumao tries to flee the raging fires that threaten to destroy his castle!

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - For a Friend

    S3:E1324/27/2005

    Kakashi learns the truth about the chase after Sasuke, and orders his dogs, including Pakkun, to go find Naruto and Sasuke. However, things are looking grim as the clash between the Chidori and the Rasengan ensues. The attacks are even, causing Naruto and Sasuke to both fly back. Naruto finally realizes how serious Sasuke is, and gets the snot beat out of him while he remembers how he always wanted to be friends with Sasuke.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #21 - The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke

    S3:E10711/3/2004

    Hospital bound and feeling his pride shattered, Sasuke finds there is only way to redeem himself: Battle Naruto! Meanwhile, the Ino-Shika-Cho Squad sit down for some barbeque to celebrate a special occasion!

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    7.5/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro

    S3:E1263/16/2005

    Itching to fight and with a sense of guilt from the past, Gaara tells Rock Lee to stand down and let him take on Kimimaro. Meanwhile, Naruto continues on his quest to catch the runaway Sasuke.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Brothers: Distance Among the Uchihas

    S3:E1294/6/2005

    Naruto and Sasuke face off in battle as we get a glimpse into Sasuke's past where his achievements were ignored by his father and his brother Itachi's behavior began to take a turn for the worst.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Father and Son, the Broken Crest

    S3:E1304/13/2005

    As Sasuke squares off against Naruto, he reflects on his past when he was neglected by both his stern father and Itachi, his brooding older brother.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #25 - The Promise That Could Not Be Kept

    S3:E1355/18/2005

    Shikamaru's group is brought back to Konoha with many injuries. Neji and Chouji could possibly die, Kiba has a deep wound but nothing too serious, and Naruto and Shimakamru have a few injuries. When Sakura finds out they are back ,she goes immediatley to see Sasuke and Naruto but finds out Sasuke got away. Can Naruto keep his promise to Sakura? And what news does the Jiraiya have for Naruto?

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