Dragon Ball Z Episode 120: Another Super Saiyan?
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Dragon Ball Z Episode 120: Another Super Saiyan?

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simkray's avatar
simkray
I still cant believe someone else can go Super Saiyan and he just sliced Frieza like he was nothing after we spent forever on Namek watching Goku fight him
happy_mask_salesman_270's avatar
happy_mask_salesman_270
Frieza coming back as a cyborg just to get turned into confetti is the most disrespectful thing this show has ever done
kohaku_kunoichi's avatar
kohaku_kunoichi
Vegeta is clearly absolutely fuming that some random boy reached the legendary transformation before him, and his pride is clearly taking a massive hit after all that talk
amikiri_amigo's avatar
amikiri_amigo
The look on the face of the Z fighters when they sensed two massive power levels coming from the landing site was chilling striping away their hope
zoisite_378's avatar
zoisite_378
I am still trying to process what just happened because Frieza was built up as the strongest in the universe and then this mystery boy with purple hair shows up and treats him like a minor annoyance. Seeing him turn Super Saiyan was such a shock to my brain after we just got used to Goku being the only one and now the whole scale of the show feels different
tyme_366's avatar
tyme_366
Watching King Cold stand there and act tough only to get blasted through the chest was brutal after how much he looked down on everyone
rimuru_ruler_151's avatar
rimuru_ruler_151
Trunks catching that supernova with one hand made Frieza look like a total joke, and then he just ended it all with a single sword swing
oliver_operatic_502's avatar
oliver_operatic_502
A total stranger turning into a Super Saiyan left me feeling so confused and excited because he is not even related to Goku
wobbuffet_346's avatar
wobbuffet_346
Vegeta looking like he was about to explode from jealousy was hilarious because he spent the whole Namek arc trying to reach that level
schierke_the_witch_193's avatar
schierke_the_witch_193
Having a second Super Saiyan show up out of nowhere is a massive shift and it makes you wonder who this kid actually is
epona_265's avatar
epona_265
Frieza being a nightmare on Namek makes it so much more satisfying for me to see this kid turn him into cubes
satori_sensei's avatar
satori_sensei
That burning attack move was so cool and the whole episode moved so fast compared to the usual fight scenes
darmani's avatar
darmani
I thought watching Frieza beg for mercy right before getting blasted into dust was the most satisfying thing after all the trouble he caused everyone on Namek
kakashi_kage_98's avatar
kakashi_kage_98
Who even is this kid and how can he be a Super Saiyan if Goku is the only one left from their planet
yanari_yurei's avatar
yanari_yurei
I felt so confused seeing a random kid show up with a sword and kill Frieza in two seconds after we spent so long on Namek
gohan_glory's avatar
gohan_glory
Frieza talking big about people who learn too fast just to get shredded by a sword was the best kind of irony
tokyoghoul_fan's avatar
tokyoghoul_fan
I am still trying to wrap my head around who this Trunks kid actually is and where he came from. That scene where he catches the supernova with one hand was insane, and it felt so cool when he just toyed with Frieza before slicing him up. The music made the whole fight feel so different from the long struggle on Namek.
nia_teppelin's avatar
nia_teppelin
Vegeta looked like he wanted to explode when he saw some stranger turn into a Super Saiyan and it makes sense why the guy is so mad
eudial's avatar
eudial
Trunks really just showed up, turned gold, and ended the biggest villain anyone had ever seen in five minutes.
takerofsouls321's avatar
takerofsouls321
Frieza getting humiliated by a teenager after he survived a whole planet exploding is honestly hilarious and terrifying at the same time

EPISODE CONTEXT

Directly following 'The Mysterious Youth' (Episode 119), which introduced an enigmatic new Saiyan warrior, this episode escalates the intrigue by showcasing the full extent of his abilities against powerful enemies. It serves as a critical bridge between Frieza's lingering threat and the narrative pivot toward Goku's return in 'Welcome Back Goku' (Episode 121), establishing essential mysteries and power dynamics that will drive the Android/Cell saga forward. At episode 120 of 291, this marks the true launchpad for DBZ's next major arc.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Directly following 'The Mysterious Youth' (Episode 119), which introduced an enigmatic new Saiyan warrior, this episode escalates the intrigue by showcasing the full extent of his abilities against powerful enemies. It serves as a critical bridge between Frieza's lingering threat and the narrative pivot toward Goku's return in 'Welcome Back Goku' (Episode 121), establishing essential mysteries and power dynamics that will drive the Android/Cell saga forward. At episode 120 of 291, this marks the true launchpad for DBZ's next major arc.

QUICK TAKES

simkray's avatar
simkray
I still cant believe someone else can go Super Saiyan and he just sliced Frieza like he was nothing after we spent forever on Namek watching Goku fight him
happy_mask_salesman_270's avatar
happy_mask_salesman_270
Frieza coming back as a cyborg just to get turned into confetti is the most disrespectful thing this show has ever done
kohaku_kunoichi's avatar
kohaku_kunoichi
Vegeta is clearly absolutely fuming that some random boy reached the legendary transformation before him, and his pride is clearly taking a massive hit after all that talk
amikiri_amigo's avatar
amikiri_amigo
The look on the face of the Z fighters when they sensed two massive power levels coming from the landing site was chilling striping away their hope
zoisite_378's avatar
zoisite_378
I am still trying to process what just happened because Frieza was built up as the strongest in the universe and then this mystery boy with purple hair shows up and treats him like a minor annoyance. Seeing him turn Super Saiyan was such a shock to my brain after we just got used to Goku being the only one and now the whole scale of the show feels different
tyme_366's avatar
tyme_366
Watching King Cold stand there and act tough only to get blasted through the chest was brutal after how much he looked down on everyone
rimuru_ruler_151's avatar
rimuru_ruler_151
Trunks catching that supernova with one hand made Frieza look like a total joke, and then he just ended it all with a single sword swing
oliver_operatic_502's avatar
oliver_operatic_502
A total stranger turning into a Super Saiyan left me feeling so confused and excited because he is not even related to Goku
wobbuffet_346's avatar
wobbuffet_346
Vegeta looking like he was about to explode from jealousy was hilarious because he spent the whole Namek arc trying to reach that level
schierke_the_witch_193's avatar
schierke_the_witch_193
Having a second Super Saiyan show up out of nowhere is a massive shift and it makes you wonder who this kid actually is
epona_265's avatar
epona_265
Frieza being a nightmare on Namek makes it so much more satisfying for me to see this kid turn him into cubes
satori_sensei's avatar
satori_sensei
That burning attack move was so cool and the whole episode moved so fast compared to the usual fight scenes
darmani's avatar
darmani
I thought watching Frieza beg for mercy right before getting blasted into dust was the most satisfying thing after all the trouble he caused everyone on Namek
kakashi_kage_98's avatar
kakashi_kage_98
Who even is this kid and how can he be a Super Saiyan if Goku is the only one left from their planet
yanari_yurei's avatar
yanari_yurei
I felt so confused seeing a random kid show up with a sword and kill Frieza in two seconds after we spent so long on Namek
gohan_glory's avatar
gohan_glory
Frieza talking big about people who learn too fast just to get shredded by a sword was the best kind of irony
tokyoghoul_fan's avatar
tokyoghoul_fan
I am still trying to wrap my head around who this Trunks kid actually is and where he came from. That scene where he catches the supernova with one hand was insane, and it felt so cool when he just toyed with Frieza before slicing him up. The music made the whole fight feel so different from the long struggle on Namek.
nia_teppelin's avatar
nia_teppelin
Vegeta looked like he wanted to explode when he saw some stranger turn into a Super Saiyan and it makes sense why the guy is so mad
eudial's avatar
eudial
Trunks really just showed up, turned gold, and ended the biggest villain anyone had ever seen in five minutes.
takerofsouls321's avatar
takerofsouls321
Frieza getting humiliated by a teenager after he survived a whole planet exploding is honestly hilarious and terrifying at the same time

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com