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| prize = 500,000 [[zenni]] | | prize = 500,000 [[zenni]] | ||
| location = [[Budō Temple]] | | location = [[Budō Temple]] | ||
| date = Age 750 | | date = [[Age 750]] | ||
| start = [[Dragon Ball Episode 20]]<br>[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33]] | | start = [[Dragon Ball Episode 20]]<br>[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33]] | ||
| end = [[Dragon Ball Episode 28]]<br>[[Dragon Ball Chapter 54]] | | end = [[Dragon Ball Episode 28]]<br>[[Dragon Ball Chapter 54]] | ||
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| champion = [[Jackie Chun]] | | champion = [[Jackie Chun]] | ||
| competitors = 137 | | competitors = 137 | ||
| finalists = [[Bacterian]], [[Giran]], [[Goku]], [[Jackie Chun]],<br>[[Kuririn]], [[Lan-Fan]], [[Namu]], [[Yamcha]] | | finalists = [[Bacterian]], [[Giran]], [[Son Goku]], [[Jackie Chun]],<br>[[Kuririn]], [[Lan-Fan]], [[Namu]], [[Yamcha]] | ||
| spectators = [[Bulma]], [[Oolong]], [[Pu'er]], [[Wayan Budhiyasa]] | | spectators = [[Bulma]], [[Oolong]], [[Pu'er]], [[Wayan Budhiyasa]] | ||
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The '''21st ''Tenka'ichi Budōkai''''' is the first martial arts competition in ''[[Dragon Ball]]''. At the time of the 21st, the ''[[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]]'' | The '''21st ''Tenka'ichi Budōkai''''' is the first martial arts competition in ''[[Dragon Ball]]''. At the time of the 21st, the ''[[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]]'' is held once every five years,<ref name="ch33">{{Cite manga|Chp=33}}</ref> but there is such a high number of participants at the 21st, the frequency gets changed to three years.<ref name="ch112">{{Cite manga|Chp=112}}</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
On the first day of [[Goku]] and [[Kuririn]]'s training with [[Muten Rōshi]], he tells them that if they do not shirk on their training, he will enter them into the ''[[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]]'' in eight months. He warns them that winning should not be their goal; their goal should only be to enter, and do their best; winning would be unrealistic.<ref name="ch30">{{Cite manga|Chp=30}}</ref> However, they surpass his expectations, and when he realizes they might actually have a chance of winning the tournament, he decides to enter in disguise to prevent that, fearing a win might go to their heads and make them think they have no room to improve.<ref name="ch46">{{Cite manga|Chp=46}}</ref> When he watches Goku defeat [[Namu]], he realizes that after all his efforts, he still might lose!<ref name="ch45">{{Cite manga|Chp=45}}</ref> | On the first day of [[Son Goku]] and [[Kuririn]]'s training with [[Muten Rōshi]], he tells them that if they do not shirk on their training, he will enter them into the ''[[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]]'' in eight months. He warns them that winning should not be their goal; their goal should only be to enter, and do their best; winning would be unrealistic.<ref name="ch30">{{Cite manga|Chp=30}}</ref> However, they surpass his expectations, and when he realizes they might actually have a chance of winning the tournament, he decides to enter in disguise to prevent that, fearing a win might go to their heads and make them think they have no room to improve.<ref name="ch46">{{Cite manga|Chp=46}}</ref> When he watches Goku defeat [[Namu]], he realizes that after all his efforts, he still might lose!<ref name="ch45">{{Cite manga|Chp=45}}</ref> | ||
==Tournament== | ==Tournament== | ||
===Preliminaries=== | ===Preliminaries=== | ||
[[File:21st-Block-3.png|thumb|325px|[[Goku]] (#70) and [[Kuririn]] (#93) are on opposite sides of Block 3 (ブロック ''burokku'').]] | [[File:21st-Block-3.png|thumb|325px|[[Goku]] (#70) and [[Kuririn]] (#93) are on opposite sides of Block 3 (ブロック ''burokku'').]] | ||
The preliminaries are held in a private hall without any spectators. They narrow the field down from 137 total participants to eight finalists. The participants are divided into four blocks, and two winners from each block proceed to the finals. In the manga, only Goku and Kuririn's matches | The preliminaries are held in a private hall without any spectators. They narrow the field down from 137 total participants to eight finalists. The participants are divided into four blocks, and two winners from each block proceed to the finals. In the manga, only Goku and Kuririn's matches are depicted (they fight four matches each, of which three are shown), although all of the other finalists are assumed to have won their blocks. The anime additionally depicts Yamcha's matches. | ||
====Rules==== | |||
The preliminary rules are as follows: | |||
#Each match will last one minute. If there is no clear victor at the end of one minute, the judges will decide the winner. | |||
#Killing is prohibited, as is the use of weapons. | |||
#Any of the following will constitute a clear loss: | |||
#*Falling out of the ring. | |||
#*Losing consciousness. | |||
#*Pleading for mercy. | |||
#*Crying.<ref group="note">This rule is only mentioned in the manga, but no one gets disqualified for crying on-screen in the anime or the manga.</ref> | |||
Each contestant draws a slip with a number on it to determine the fighting order.<ref name="ch33"/><ref name="ep20">{{Cite episode|Series=DB|Eps=20}}</ref> | |||
====First Round==== | ====First Round==== | ||
The first round of | The first round of Block 3 consists of 16 matches (plus two byes for contestants #85 and #86). Only two such matches are depicted in the manga: Goku's battle against contestant #69 and Kuririn's match against contestant #94. The rest of the matches in the third block are won by contestants #71, #73, #75, #77, #80, #82, #84, #87, #90, #91, #96, #97, #100, and #102. In the anime only, Yamcha's (#35) defeat of #36 is also depicted. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''Unknown Fighter (#69) vs. [[Son Goku]] (#70)''' | |valign="top"|'''Unknown Fighter (#69) vs. [[Son Goku]] (#70)''' | ||
{{Table match|winner=Son Goku (by ring-out)|chapters=33|episodes=20}} | {{Table match|winner=Son Goku (by ring-out)|chapters=33|episodes=20}} | ||
Goku easily knocks | Goku easily knocks his much larger competitor out of the ring, discovering that he has become much more powerful than he realized. | ||
|} | |} | ||
{| class="biography" | {| class="biography" | ||
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:match-21stbud-kuririn-94.png|left|120px]] | |valign="top" width="80"|[[File:match-21stbud-kuririn-94.png|left|120px]] | ||
|valign="top"|'''[[Kuririn]] (#93) vs. | |valign="top"|'''[[Kuririn]] (#93) vs. [[Ōrin Temple Upperclassman]] (#94)''' | ||
{{Table match|winner=Kuririn (by ring-out)|chapters=33|episodes=20}} | {{Table match|winner=Kuririn (by ring-out)|chapters=33|episodes=20}} | ||
Kuririn is teased by his opponent, a monk from [[ | Kuririn is teased by his opponent, a monk from [[Ōrin Temple]], but easily knocks him out of the rink and through the back wall of the preliminary area. | ||
|} | |} | ||
====Second Round==== | ====Second Round==== | ||
The second round of | The second round of Block 3 consists of seven matches, and four of the previous round winners (#82, #90, #91, and Kuririn) are granted a bye. Goku defeats contestant #71 in this round. In the other matches, contestant #75 defeats #73, #80 defeats #77, #85 defeats #84, #87 defeats #86, #97 defeats #96, and #102 defeats #100. | ||
{| class="biography" | {| class="biography" | ||
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:match-21stbud-goku-unknown-2nd-round.png|left|120px]] | |valign="top" width="80"|[[File:match-21stbud-goku-unknown-2nd-round.png|left|120px]] | ||
|valign="top"|'''[[Son Goku]] (#70) vs. Unknown Fighter (# | |valign="top"|'''[[Son Goku]] (#70) vs. Unknown Fighter (#71)''' | ||
{{Table match|winner=Son Goku (by knock-out)|chapters=34|episodes=20}} | {{Table match|winner=Son Goku (by knock-out)|chapters=34|episodes=20}} | ||
Goku easily knocks out a martial artist | Goku easily knocks out a martial artist with a kick to the chin. | ||
|} | |} | ||
====Third Round==== | |||
Goku defeats #75, #80 is granted a bye, #82 defeats #85, #87 defeats #90, Kuririn defeats #91, and #97 defeats #102. | |||
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Kuririn tanks a fighter's kick and elbow to the back. The fighter quits when he sees he can do no damage. | Kuririn tanks a fighter's kick and elbow to the back. The fighter quits when he sees he can do no damage. | ||
|} | |} | ||
====Fourth Round==== | |||
Goku gets a bye in this round, #82 beats #80, Kuririn beats #87, and #97 also gets a bye. | |||
====Final Round==== | ====Final Round==== | ||
The final preliminary round for each block | The final preliminary round for each block consists of two battles. Son Goku and Kuririn win their respective matches and advance into the main event of the tournament. | ||
{| class="biography" | {| class="biography" | ||
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:match-21stbud-goku-82.png|left|120px]] | |valign="top" width="80"|[[File:match-21stbud-goku-82.png|left|120px]] | ||
|valign="top"|'''[[Son Goku]] (#70) vs. | |valign="top"|'''[[Son Goku]] (#70) vs. [[Shishiga-Ryū Kenpō Fighter]] (#82)''' | ||
{{Table match|winner=Son Goku (by ring-out)|chapters=34|episodes=20}} | {{Table match|winner=Son Goku (by ring-out)|chapters=34|episodes=20}} | ||
Goku faces off against an expert at | Goku faces off against an expert at ''Shishiga-Ryū'' (lit. "Lion's Fang Style") Kenpō. #82 easily discovers holes in Goku's defense, but the young martial artist's speed makes it impossible for him to land a hit. Goku sweeps out his legs and tosses #82 into the crowd. | ||
|} | |} | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Kuririn]] (#93) vs. Unknown Fighter (#97)''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Kuririn]] (#93) vs. Unknown Fighter (#97)''' | ||
{{Table match|winner=Kuririn (by knock-out)|chapters=34|episodes=20}} | {{Table match|winner=Kuririn (by knock-out)|chapters=34|episodes=20}} | ||
Kuririn battles a [[bear]] and knocks him out with a kick to the midsection. | Kuririn battles a [[Bear|bear]] and knocks him out with a kick to the midsection. | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Finals=== | ===Finals=== | ||
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| 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai | |
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第21回天下一武道会 (Dai-nijūikkai Tenka'ichi Budōkai) | |
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The 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai finals bracket. | |
| English name |
21st World Martial Arts Tournament (Funi dub) 21st Tenkaichi Tournament (Funi subs) 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai (Viz) |
| Format | One-on-one elimination |
| Prize | 500,000 zenni |
| Location | Budō Temple |
| Date | Age 750 |
| Start |
Dragon Ball Episode 20 Dragon Ball Chapter 33 |
| End |
Dragon Ball Episode 28 Dragon Ball Chapter 54 |
| Participants | |
| Referee | Tenka'ichi Budōkai Ringside Announcer |
| Champion | Jackie Chun |
| Competitors | 137 |
| Finalists |
Bacterian, Giran, Son Goku, Jackie Chun, Kuririn, Lan-Fan, Namu, Yamcha |
| Spectators | Bulma, Oolong, Pu'er, Wayan Budhiyasa |
The 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai is the first martial arts competition in Dragon Ball. At the time of the 21st, the Tenka'ichi Budōkai is held once every five years,[1] but there is such a high number of participants at the 21st, the frequency gets changed to three years.[2]
Overview
Background
On the first day of Son Goku and Kuririn's training with Muten Rōshi, he tells them that if they do not shirk on their training, he will enter them into the Tenka'ichi Budōkai in eight months. He warns them that winning should not be their goal; their goal should only be to enter, and do their best; winning would be unrealistic.[3] However, they surpass his expectations, and when he realizes they might actually have a chance of winning the tournament, he decides to enter in disguise to prevent that, fearing a win might go to their heads and make them think they have no room to improve.[4] When he watches Goku defeat Namu, he realizes that after all his efforts, he still might lose![5]
Tournament
Preliminaries

The preliminaries are held in a private hall without any spectators. They narrow the field down from 137 total participants to eight finalists. The participants are divided into four blocks, and two winners from each block proceed to the finals. In the manga, only Goku and Kuririn's matches are depicted (they fight four matches each, of which three are shown), although all of the other finalists are assumed to have won their blocks. The anime additionally depicts Yamcha's matches.
Rules
The preliminary rules are as follows:
- Each match will last one minute. If there is no clear victor at the end of one minute, the judges will decide the winner.
- Killing is prohibited, as is the use of weapons.
- Any of the following will constitute a clear loss:
- Falling out of the ring.
- Losing consciousness.
- Pleading for mercy.
- Crying.[note 1]
Each contestant draws a slip with a number on it to determine the fighting order.[1][6]
First Round
The first round of Block 3 consists of 16 matches (plus two byes for contestants #85 and #86). Only two such matches are depicted in the manga: Goku's battle against contestant #69 and Kuririn's match against contestant #94. The rest of the matches in the third block are won by contestants #71, #73, #75, #77, #80, #82, #84, #87, #90, #91, #96, #97, #100, and #102. In the anime only, Yamcha's (#35) defeat of #36 is also depicted.
Unknown Fighter (#69) vs. Son Goku (#70)
Goku easily knocks his much larger competitor out of the ring, discovering that he has become much more powerful than he realized. |
Kuririn (#93) vs. Ōrin Temple Upperclassman (#94)
Kuririn is teased by his opponent, a monk from Ōrin Temple, but easily knocks him out of the rink and through the back wall of the preliminary area. |
Second Round
The second round of Block 3 consists of seven matches, and four of the previous round winners (#82, #90, #91, and Kuririn) are granted a bye. Goku defeats contestant #71 in this round. In the other matches, contestant #75 defeats #73, #80 defeats #77, #85 defeats #84, #87 defeats #86, #97 defeats #96, and #102 defeats #100.
Son Goku (#70) vs. Unknown Fighter (#71)
Goku easily knocks out a martial artist with a kick to the chin. |
Third Round
Goku defeats #75, #80 is granted a bye, #82 defeats #85, #87 defeats #90, Kuririn defeats #91, and #97 defeats #102.
Unknown Fighter (#91) vs. Kuririn (#93)
Kuririn tanks a fighter's kick and elbow to the back. The fighter quits when he sees he can do no damage. |
Fourth Round
Goku gets a bye in this round, #82 beats #80, Kuririn beats #87, and #97 also gets a bye.
Final Round
The final preliminary round for each block consists of two battles. Son Goku and Kuririn win their respective matches and advance into the main event of the tournament.
Son Goku (#70) vs. Shishiga-Ryū Kenpō Fighter (#82)
Goku faces off against an expert at Shishiga-Ryū (lit. "Lion's Fang Style") Kenpō. #82 easily discovers holes in Goku's defense, but the young martial artist's speed makes it impossible for him to land a hit. Goku sweeps out his legs and tosses #82 into the crowd. |
Kuririn (#93) vs. Unknown Fighter (#97)
Kuririn battles a bear and knocks him out with a kick to the midsection. |
Finals
Notes
- ↑ This rule is only mentioned in the manga, but no one gets disqualified for crying on-screen in the anime or the manga.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Toriyama, Akira. Dragon Ball Chapter 33: "The Power of Training!!". Weekly Shōnen Jump, 1985 #33. Japan: Shueisha, 16 July 1985.
- ↑ Toriyama, Akira. Dragon Ball Chapter 112: "Run, Son Goku!". Weekly Shōnen Jump, 1987 #12. Japan: Shueisha, 17 February 1987.
- ↑ Toriyama, Akira. Dragon Ball Chapter 30: "Milk Delivery". Weekly Shōnen Jump, 1985 #30. Japan: Shueisha, 25 June 1985.
- ↑ Toriyama, Akira. Dragon Ball Chapter 46: "The Grand Finals". Weekly Shōnen Jump, 1985 #46. Japan: Shueisha, 15 October 1985.
- ↑ Toriyama, Akira. Dragon Ball Chapter 45: "A Great Mid-Air Battle!". Weekly Shōnen Jump, 1985 #45. Japan: Shueisha, 08 October 1985.
- ↑ "Will it Appear?! The Power of Training". Dragon Ball. Episode 20. Japan: Fuji TV, 09 July 1986.
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