Arc Information
| Original Run: | 25 June 1991 – 14 January 1992 (30 weeks) |
| Corresponding: | Dragon Ball Chapters 330 – 356 (27 chapters) |
| Page Count: | 414 pages (6 full color / 24 limited color / 384 black and white) |
Arc Synopsis
Freeza has survived, and along with his father King Cold, he comes to Earth. This was a hopeless situation, but a mysterious boy with a sword appeared and in a single instant defeated them both. He was the Super Saiyan warrior Trunks, son of Vegeta and Bulma, who had come from a tragic future. He spoke of the Artificial Humans, mighty enemies that would appear before Goku and co. in three years.
The Artificial Humans finally appear. Their “ki” is completely insensible, and on top of that they can suck energy. Goku and co. are bewildered by the arrival of these unprecedented powerful enemies. Goku is afflicted by illness, and finally loses to the Artificial Humans. However, a now Super Saiyan Vegeta destroyed No. 19 with extreme ease. A pale No. 20 awakens the remaining two Artificial Humans, No. 17 and No. 18. However, the two of them didn’t listen at all to the orders of No. 20 (Doctor Gero).
Filled with vigor, Vegeta challenges Artificial Humans No. 17, No. 18, and No. 16, who they awakened. However, the unfathomably powerful Artificial Humans defeated everyone in an instant. Seeing the overwhelming gap in their power, Vegeta goes off to train, seeking to become even more powerful. Also, Piccolo fuses with God to become the ultimate Namekian warrior. But down on Earth, a new terrifying monster has emerged…
Chapter List
Furīza Oyako Chikyū ni Oritatsu
Freeza and his Father Descend to Earth
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #29
Nazo no Shōnen
The Mysterious Boy
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #30
Futarime no Sūpā Saiya-jin
A Second Super Saiyan
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #31
Kaette Kita Son Gokū
Son Goku Comes Home
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #32
Mirai kara Kita Shōnen
The Boy From the Future
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #33
Kyōfu no Messeiji
A Message of Terror
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #34
San-Nengo no Kake
A Three Year Gamble
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #35
Tsudō Sūpā Senshi-tachi
The Super Warriors Assemble
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #36/37
Jinzōningen Machi e…
The Artificial Humans Head to the City…
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #38
Yamucha Kan’ippatsu!!
A Close Call for Yamcha!!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #39
Son Gokū Tai Reddo Ribon Gun no Urami
Son Goku vs The Red Ribbon Army’s Grudge
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #40
Dō Shita Son Gokū
What’s Wrong, Son Goku?
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #41
Gokū, Yabureru!
Goku, Defeated!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #42
Bejīta Shutsugen
Vegeta Makes His Appearance
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #43
Urotaeru Jinzōningen
The Artificial Humans Lose their Cool
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #44
Nijū-Gō Nigeru!
No. 20 Runs Away!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #45
Torankusu Sai-Tōjō
Trunks Returns
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #46
Torankusu no Giwaku
Trunks’ Confusion
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #47
Kenkyūjo e…!!
To the Laboratory…!!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #48
Mezameta Jūnana-Gō, Jūhachi-Gō
No. 17 and No. 18 Are Awakened
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #49
Jūnana-Gō · Jūhachi-Gō, Soshite… Jūroku-Gō
No. 17, No. 18, and… No. 16
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #50
Nazo no Jūroku-Gō
The Mysterious No. 16
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #51
Bejīta Tai Jūhachi-Gō
Vegeta vs No. 18
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1991 #52
Sasuga no Bejīta
As You’d Expect of Vegeta
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #01/02
Yoyū no Jinzōningen-tachi
The Composed Artificial Humans
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #03/04
Pikkoro no Ketsui
Piccolo’s Resolution
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #05
Kami-sama no Jōken
God’s Conditions
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #06