Sitting at episode 20 of 97, this installment deepens the Namek saga's multi-faction conflict after Frieza's terrifying presence was fully established in the preceding episode. Vegeta's open defiance against Frieza reshapes the battlefield dynamics, complicating the already desperate situation for Gohan and Krillin. This sets the stage for the Namekians' own resistance effort in the following episode, escalating the war over the Dragon Balls toward its inevitable boiling point.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateAug 23, 2009

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