Best. Episode. Ever.

Infinity's End · Post by **Infinity's End** » Tue May 02, 2006 11:11 pm

Hey everyone~! First post.

Basically I registered in this form so I could ask you all this question. What would you say, in all 291 episodes of Dragonball Z, was the very best episode ever? The reason I ask is because I've been having my own private DBZ marathon these past few months (about 4-6 episodes a day) and I just got to ep 187 (japanese) - where SSJ2 Gohan shoots the Kamehameha blast against Cell's, vaporizing his arm and leg. I think the animation, storyline, plot development, and just overall ass-kickingness that happened in this ep is bar-none, the best in the series' history...if only all the eps were as good as this one...

I'd love to hear your thoughts!

tarsonis · Post by **tarsonis** » Tue May 02, 2006 11:44 pm

184. Android 16's speech and Gohan going SSJ2. 'Nuff said.

Post by **desirecampbell** » Wed May 03, 2006 12:31 am

tarsonis wrote:184. Android 16's speech and Gohan going SSJ2. 'Nuff said.

Yeah. It really doesn't get much better.

Thanos6 · Post by **Thanos6** » Wed May 03, 2006 12:32 am

I'm not sure of the number, but the one where Freeza and King Cold come to Earth...everyone's all pessimistic, even Vegeta says "This is the end of the Earth," then suddenly this kid shows up from nowhere, goes Super Saiyan, and slices Freeza in two, doing in 1 episode (2 if you count the start of the next) what took Goku approximately 824.

Perfect shock/mystery set-up.

The Mole · Post by **The Mole** » Wed May 03, 2006 12:49 am

Dammit, tarsonis and desiré took mine...
I guess I'll have to do a backup. My second *growls at tarsons and desiré* favorite episode would have to be the episode after Gohan transforms.

That look in his eyes when he kills the Cell Jrs (causing Cell to shit out another one only to have it killed too.

) is just really creepy/scary/poo-inducing.

EX (or anyone else for that matter), if you happen to have a screenshot of that scene right when Gohan has that look, could you post it?

Akira · Post by **Akira** » Wed May 03, 2006 1:06 am

The episode where Goku and Vegeta intiate thier first conflict. Goku stands on the rock formation, hair blowing in the wind, and defies Vegeta. Goku refuses the offer to join Vegeta and leaps forward to attack. Remembering the first time I saw that, everything had been leading up to that fight and you knew it was going to happen. The anticipation and tenseness you felt was all waiting to see how things were going to turn out. I think that was the best episode. Everything else in the series was in one form or another, a repeat of sorts of something that had already happened.

Snail · Post by **Snail** » Wed May 03, 2006 1:51 am

I'm currently watching DragonBall now, and I will move on to Z on my dvds pretty soon, and rewatch the entire Z series again. And I'll force myself to go through with GT *sigh.

Anyways, I just thought I'd mention that, because probably after that whole ordeal, my opinion will change, but at the moment, I love the episode where Vegeta faces off against Perfect Cell, and unleashes the Final Flash. My god that was awesome *dies.

* FIIINALLL FLASSH!

Infinity's End · Post by **Infinity's End** » Wed May 03, 2006 3:02 am

The Mole wrote: That look in his eyes when he kills the Cell Jrs (causing Cell to shit out another one only to have it killed too. ) is just really creepy/scary/poo-inducing.

EX (or anyone else for that matter), if you happen to have a screenshot of that scene right when Gohan has that look, could you post it?

Is that the look you're referring to?

As far as ep 184 goes, yeah there's a lot of great things in that ep, but going back and comparing it to 187, it's a much better episode. I loved in 185 when Gohan just completely annhiliates the Cell Jrs. in one hit, but I still think 187 has a better overall storyline and plot development. Incredible action sequences, great animation, and the ep really doesn't mess around or waste time.

Great Saiyaman · Post by **Great Saiyaman** » Wed May 03, 2006 1:03 pm

Well, I am a Trunks fan so I love the episode titled "Free The Future" when Trunks goes back to his time & kicks those Androids asses & then Cell, awesome moments.

theoriginalbilis · Post by **theoriginalbilis** » Wed May 03, 2006 1:07 pm

Great Saiyaman wrote:Well, I am a Trunks fan so I love the episode titled "Free The Future" when Trunks goes back to his time & kicks those Androids asses & then Cell, awesome moments.

I love that episode too, everything comes full circle. Too bad the animation in that episode was ass.

Great Saiyaman · Post by **Great Saiyaman** » Wed May 03, 2006 1:09 pm

I found the animation in the episode to be fun, what did you think was wrong with it?

Rocketman · Post by **Rocketman** » Wed May 03, 2006 1:40 pm

Candy Vegetto. He's a freaking candy ball and he's making a complete fool out of every other being in existance.

Take that, Gohan lovers.

Conan the SSJ · Post by **Conan the SSJ** » Wed May 03, 2006 1:42 pm

From a very similar thread I posted at a long while ago.

Conan the SSJ wrote:Without a doubt, for me, the final episode of DragonBall GT. It just brought the entire anime trilogy series in such a full circle, especially for a guy like me whom views GT in the anime canon. Goku and Shenron's final departure from the "present timeframe" was so emotional for me, the music in the Japanese version can literally water my eyes, it certainly helped that Goku just bid a proper farewell to all of his best friends in true Goku fashion. Then there's the final 8 minutes, taking place 100 years later and following the events in the Goku Jr. special, something that made me love this scene all the more is actually something I figured out not that long ago regarding original DB. In the "Wedding" mini-saga, where Goku and Chichi meet Grandpa Gohan and the Other World queen, Anine, we're told that due to the Spirit furnace, a spirit is allowed to return to the physical plane a century following his passing or during a special occasion.

My interpretation of Goku's final departure in GT actually relates to that long forgotten episode, as Goku not only appears a 100 years following his final departure to visit Goku Jr. (the special), but also attended his descendant's first real battle at the Tenkaichi Budokai (special occasion if I ever knew one). All this notwithstanding, still can't bring tears to my eyes as much as the final 4 minute stroll Goku makes after Pan misses him. The DAN DAN theme being played in its entirety, Goku remembering every major event occurring in his life time, then leaving us all on the Nimbus for one final farewell. 110% confirmed, GT episode 64 is the absolute best episode in my book.

theoriginalbilis · Post by **theoriginalbilis** » Wed May 03, 2006 3:13 pm

Great Saiyaman wrote:I found the animation in the episode to be fun, what did you think was wrong with it?

They used one of their weakest animation teams on that episode. Everyone's faces look sqiushed and the shading/detail are very minimal compared to other DBZ episodes. Not to mention some of the movements were very choppy.

I still thoroughly love and enjoy the episode due to it's story, music, and the voice acting, but the animation just wasn't the best. No big deal, I was just being an art snob.

theoriginalbilis · Post by **theoriginalbilis** » Wed May 03, 2006 3:16 pm

Back on-topic, my favorite episode would have to be the same as Conan The SSJ, ep. 64 of GT. I don't consider it canon, but I loved the emotional impact this episode has on me. It was a much better ending that DB/DBZ, everything came full circle, the music, the animation, and the look back at the entire trilogy. It was the first DB anything to make me cry. It was that emotional.

So yes, my pick is GT ep. 64 as well. Conan summed it up the best, I think.

Chuquita · Post by **Chuquita** » Wed May 03, 2006 4:08 pm

I'm kinda tied between Goku and Vegeta VS the worms (ep 274) and the Driving Episode. (Don't know this one's number ^_^; )

Piccolo with his Postboy shirt and Gokuu hat. XD

majinrod153 · Post by **majinrod153** » Wed May 03, 2006 4:53 pm

tarsonis wrote:184. Android 16's speech and Gohan going SSJ2. 'Nuff said.

I agree. I loved the ending, with an image of Gohan's face. You could see the anger and sadness in his eyes, with his facial expresson and tears.

Great Saiyaman · Post by **Great Saiyaman** » Wed May 03, 2006 5:26 pm

theoriginalbilis wrote:
Great Saiyaman wrote:I found the animation in the episode to be fun, what did you think was wrong with it?
They used one of their weakest animation teams on that episode. Everyone's faces look sqiushed and the shading/detail are very minimal compared to other DBZ episodes. Not to mention some of the movements were very choppy.

I still thoroughly love and enjoy the episode due to it's story, music, and the voice acting, but the animation just wasn't the best. No big deal, I was just being an art snob.

I don't feel that the faces looked squished...but I don't know what shading really is, so I wouldn't know what that is.

Chaos Saiyajin · Post by **Chaos Saiyajin** » Wed May 03, 2006 8:01 pm

One Word: Free the Future...

Okay, that's three...

DaemonCorps · Post by **DaemonCorps** » Wed May 03, 2006 8:35 pm

Well... I would say the ones you guys said, but I don't wanna sound redundant. So, mine would be Vegeta's respect, when Vegeta does that whole "You are Number One!" speech in his head and it does all of those flashbacks from previous sagas.