Dragon Ball Z Episode 12: Global Training
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
7.7
72 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
OSHIMETER
7.7
72 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
zoro_zenith
The earthquake was pretty intense, and seeing Tien use a shield to protect Chiaotzu from falling rocks was a nice touch. It shows how much they care about each other during their training session
wanyudo_warrior
Goku falling off Snake Way because he took a nap is exactly the kind of thing he would do It is filler but falling into Hell makes the stakes feel a bit more interesting for the next part
kyurem
Goku getting a ride from a street sweeper is so goofy and it makes the Otherworld feel less scary until he falls into the clouds That cliffhanger at the end with the purple trees looks creepy
king_engine_120
That scene where Piccolo lifts a whole pyramid with his mind shows why he is the best teacher for Gohan right now. The way he let the kid figure out the cave situation alone was harsh but effective
master_kohga
Tien and Chiaotzu are back but Launch trying to get them to rob banks is so chaotic It is too bad this is basically the last time we see her before she disappears
monk_mijah_301
The pacing is definitely slow and you can tell it is filler but Launch sneezing herself into two different people never gets old It is funny how Bulma and Krillin just fly around looking for everyone
yumichika_peacock_469
I forgot how much training happens in this show and the filler actually makes the wait for the Saiyans feel more earned. Gohan going from crying in a cave to hunting dinosaurs is such a huge shift, and I really liked Piccolo watching him from the shadows. Goku falling into Hell is a weird detour though and I hope that magic fruit helps him out
hop_355
Gohan eating that piece of dinosaur tail like it is totally normal for a toddler really surprised me. He is actually getting pretty tough and that sword jump out of the cave was cool
simkray
Watching Tien split that waterfall with his hands made me respect him way more as a fighter because he is training so hard just to catch up to Goku and keep the planet safe
miko_iino_163
I cannot believe Goku actually fell off Snake Way after falling asleep on that sweeper and now he is in literal hell
malon
Good Launch sneezing back into the blonde version just to start shooting at everyone again is funny but it feels like it takes away from the serious news about Goku being dead
marluxia_454
Tien using an energy shield to stop those massive boulders from crushing Chiaotzu during the earthquake shows how much he has grown since the old days, and his dedication to catching up to Goku is impressive
riruku_rhythm
The pacing feels like it slowed to a crawl with Goku just riding a machine and falling off because he could not stay awake and it makes the Saiyan threat feel less urgent
korok
That nightmare Gohan had about Raditz kidnapping him again really reminded me how young he still is even though he is out there fighting prehistoric monsters alone every single day
evan
It is funny how Goku can just fall asleep on a literal street sweeper in the middle of space, but seeing him tumble into the clouds makes the whole trip feel like it is taking forever
tesso_titan
Piccolo literally lifting an entire pyramid with just his brain while veins are popping out of his head is the most intense thing he has done since the world tournament
raijin_rider
I really felt for Gohan when he was crying about Goku in his sleep but seeing him go from that to slicing off a dinosaur tail for dinner was a huge shift and then the poor kid fell into a giant hole because Piccolo was too busy exploding pyramids with his mind to actually help him out before he almost got stuck forever
kokiri
The blonde version of Launch trying to convince Tien to become a bank robber while he meditates under a waterfall is such a weird distraction from the actual training for the Saiyans
judeau_the_knife_191
Watching Gohan use that sword to leap out of a massive earthquake crack shows he is actually learning how to survive on his own and it makes Piccolo look like a scary teacher
megumin_mage_148
Goku falling off that street sweeper right into hell was the last thing I expected after he finally got a break and now I am worried if he will ever make it to King Kai
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 12 of 291, this filler installment follows the Vegeta and Nappa showcase on Arlia and pivots back to Earth's warriors as the Saiyan arrival looms. It serves as a breather between major beats, reinforcing each fighter's preparation without advancing the core narrative. The next episode picks up Goku's afterlife journey with new challenges on Snake Way, moving the countdown to the Saiyan battle forward again.
QUICK TAKES
zoro_zenith
The earthquake was pretty intense, and seeing Tien use a shield to protect Chiaotzu from falling rocks was a nice touch. It shows how much they care about each other during their training session
wanyudo_warrior
Goku falling off Snake Way because he took a nap is exactly the kind of thing he would do It is filler but falling into Hell makes the stakes feel a bit more interesting for the next part
kyurem
Goku getting a ride from a street sweeper is so goofy and it makes the Otherworld feel less scary until he falls into the clouds That cliffhanger at the end with the purple trees looks creepy
king_engine_120
That scene where Piccolo lifts a whole pyramid with his mind shows why he is the best teacher for Gohan right now. The way he let the kid figure out the cave situation alone was harsh but effective
master_kohga
Tien and Chiaotzu are back but Launch trying to get them to rob banks is so chaotic It is too bad this is basically the last time we see her before she disappears
monk_mijah_301
The pacing is definitely slow and you can tell it is filler but Launch sneezing herself into two different people never gets old It is funny how Bulma and Krillin just fly around looking for everyone
yumichika_peacock_469
I forgot how much training happens in this show and the filler actually makes the wait for the Saiyans feel more earned. Gohan going from crying in a cave to hunting dinosaurs is such a huge shift, and I really liked Piccolo watching him from the shadows. Goku falling into Hell is a weird detour though and I hope that magic fruit helps him out
hop_355
Gohan eating that piece of dinosaur tail like it is totally normal for a toddler really surprised me. He is actually getting pretty tough and that sword jump out of the cave was cool
simkray
Watching Tien split that waterfall with his hands made me respect him way more as a fighter because he is training so hard just to catch up to Goku and keep the planet safe
miko_iino_163
I cannot believe Goku actually fell off Snake Way after falling asleep on that sweeper and now he is in literal hell
malon
Good Launch sneezing back into the blonde version just to start shooting at everyone again is funny but it feels like it takes away from the serious news about Goku being dead
marluxia_454
Tien using an energy shield to stop those massive boulders from crushing Chiaotzu during the earthquake shows how much he has grown since the old days, and his dedication to catching up to Goku is impressive
riruku_rhythm
The pacing feels like it slowed to a crawl with Goku just riding a machine and falling off because he could not stay awake and it makes the Saiyan threat feel less urgent
korok
That nightmare Gohan had about Raditz kidnapping him again really reminded me how young he still is even though he is out there fighting prehistoric monsters alone every single day
evan
It is funny how Goku can just fall asleep on a literal street sweeper in the middle of space, but seeing him tumble into the clouds makes the whole trip feel like it is taking forever
tesso_titan
Piccolo literally lifting an entire pyramid with just his brain while veins are popping out of his head is the most intense thing he has done since the world tournament
raijin_rider
I really felt for Gohan when he was crying about Goku in his sleep but seeing him go from that to slicing off a dinosaur tail for dinner was a huge shift and then the poor kid fell into a giant hole because Piccolo was too busy exploding pyramids with his mind to actually help him out before he almost got stuck forever
kokiri
The blonde version of Launch trying to convince Tien to become a bank robber while he meditates under a waterfall is such a weird distraction from the actual training for the Saiyans
judeau_the_knife_191
Watching Gohan use that sword to leap out of a massive earthquake crack shows he is actually learning how to survive on his own and it makes Piccolo look like a scary teacher
megumin_mage_148
Goku falling off that street sweeper right into hell was the last thing I expected after he finally got a break and now I am worried if he will ever make it to King Kai
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