Dragon Ball Z Episode 100: Gohan Returns
Filler/LOW
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8.7
61 Fans
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OSHIMETER
8.7
61 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
uraraka_uravity_124
Gohan actually going off on Frieza like that was so cool and he really gave him a run for his money for a second there after Frieza took his armor off thinking it would be easy
hikari_horaki
Vegeta coming back to life right as everything is exploding is such a wild turn of events and you can tell Frieza is starting to lose his mind a little bit
rembestgirl
Watching Guru and the others wake up while the sky is turning red and Namek is dying really adds so much pressure to every single move they make now
sternritter_storm_480
Frieza looking so confused when Goku showed back up was the highlight of the night for me because he really thought he finished him off and now the planet is literally falling apart
igos_du_ikana
Gohan jumping back into the fray and starting to wail on Frieza when even Goku was struggling was a massive highlight for me and it felt so good to see that arrogant jerk get kicked around after he acted so smug by taking off his shoulder pads and I was definitely worried about the wish working in time but seeing Vegeta again was huge
bloo_balloon
Goku getting caught in that lava looked like it actually killed him this time, and even if he survived it somehow seeing Gohan step up like that was a heavy moment
izanagi_idol_15
Frieza standing there while Gohan tries to stall him is terrifying and you can tell how much Gohan has grown up during this whole Namek nightmare
kuroneko_42
Final form Frieza looked so confused when Gohan came back for more and those rapid fire blasts showed Gohan is a warrior and not just a kid
hyoga_256
Comparing Gohan to Vegeta on Namek is common but Gohan actually landed hits on Frieza today, and that was a huge statement
vegeta_vanquisher_45
It was crazy when Gohan kicked Frieza into the mountain because it showed how scary he gets when he is angry and I felt that rage
saguaro
I know people complain that this fight didn't happen in the manga, but seeing Gohan lose it when he thought Goku died in the lava was so heavy. He just flew straight at the strongest guy in the universe without even thinking. I thought seeing him actually make Frieza work for it was cool because that rage boost is still his coolest trait
bakugo_blast_122
That image of Gohan screaming while he flew back to the fight was intense and he looked so much like his father in that moment and Frieza looked genuinely surprised
zelda
People argue about filler but Gohan holding his own against final form Frieza was intense and he really held the line while Goku was under that lava
rolo_lamperouge
Frieza was mocking him and then Gohan just snapped. That kid has so much hidden power and it makes Vegeta look like a chump
white_324
Goku being knocked into the lava was terrifying and I really felt Gohan's desperation when he started firing those energy blasts
talon_266
Gohan actually going back for Frieza was brave and those masenko blasts pushed that monster back for a second
jonathan_joestar_196
Frieza looked so annoyed when a little kid actually started fighting back and it was satisfying
adachigahara_ace_11
The pacing feels really dragged out during the wish scenes and the extra dialogue makes the wait for Goku feel even longer than it should
susanoo_slayer_49
That scene where Gohan sees Goku in the crater and then just snaps is exactly what he needed to do
yobuko_yuki_69
Gohan is definitely strong, but he still cannot do much against Frieza and it just feels like he is stalling for time.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Falling at episode 100 of 291, this sits deep within the legendary Frieza Saga on planet Namek, following the escalating destruction teased in the previous episode 'Approaching Destruction.' As a filler entry, it expands on Gohan's emotional journey amid the battle against Frieza without pushing the main plot forward significantly. It serves as a bridge toward the saga's most iconic developments still to come.
QUICK TAKES
uraraka_uravity_124
Gohan actually going off on Frieza like that was so cool and he really gave him a run for his money for a second there after Frieza took his armor off thinking it would be easy
hikari_horaki
Vegeta coming back to life right as everything is exploding is such a wild turn of events and you can tell Frieza is starting to lose his mind a little bit
rembestgirl
Watching Guru and the others wake up while the sky is turning red and Namek is dying really adds so much pressure to every single move they make now
sternritter_storm_480
Frieza looking so confused when Goku showed back up was the highlight of the night for me because he really thought he finished him off and now the planet is literally falling apart
igos_du_ikana
Gohan jumping back into the fray and starting to wail on Frieza when even Goku was struggling was a massive highlight for me and it felt so good to see that arrogant jerk get kicked around after he acted so smug by taking off his shoulder pads and I was definitely worried about the wish working in time but seeing Vegeta again was huge
bloo_balloon
Goku getting caught in that lava looked like it actually killed him this time, and even if he survived it somehow seeing Gohan step up like that was a heavy moment
izanagi_idol_15
Frieza standing there while Gohan tries to stall him is terrifying and you can tell how much Gohan has grown up during this whole Namek nightmare
kuroneko_42
Final form Frieza looked so confused when Gohan came back for more and those rapid fire blasts showed Gohan is a warrior and not just a kid
hyoga_256
Comparing Gohan to Vegeta on Namek is common but Gohan actually landed hits on Frieza today, and that was a huge statement
vegeta_vanquisher_45
It was crazy when Gohan kicked Frieza into the mountain because it showed how scary he gets when he is angry and I felt that rage
saguaro
I know people complain that this fight didn't happen in the manga, but seeing Gohan lose it when he thought Goku died in the lava was so heavy. He just flew straight at the strongest guy in the universe without even thinking. I thought seeing him actually make Frieza work for it was cool because that rage boost is still his coolest trait
bakugo_blast_122
That image of Gohan screaming while he flew back to the fight was intense and he looked so much like his father in that moment and Frieza looked genuinely surprised
zelda
People argue about filler but Gohan holding his own against final form Frieza was intense and he really held the line while Goku was under that lava
rolo_lamperouge
Frieza was mocking him and then Gohan just snapped. That kid has so much hidden power and it makes Vegeta look like a chump
white_324
Goku being knocked into the lava was terrifying and I really felt Gohan's desperation when he started firing those energy blasts
talon_266
Gohan actually going back for Frieza was brave and those masenko blasts pushed that monster back for a second
jonathan_joestar_196
Frieza looked so annoyed when a little kid actually started fighting back and it was satisfying
adachigahara_ace_11
The pacing feels really dragged out during the wish scenes and the extra dialogue makes the wait for Goku feel even longer than it should
susanoo_slayer_49
That scene where Gohan sees Goku in the crater and then just snaps is exactly what he needed to do
yobuko_yuki_69
Gohan is definitely strong, but he still cannot do much against Frieza and it just feels like he is stalling for time.
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