Dragon Ball Z Episode 129: Upgrade to Super Saiyan
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55 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
sasha_savor_109
I still cant believe Vegeta really pulled it off and that Big Bang Attack looked absolutely brutal against the android
moryo_mystic_97
Vegeta forced his own Super Saiyan transformation and it is easily one of the best moments in the series so far because he did not need a tragic death to trigger it but instead he just got so angry at his own limits. That shot of him standing there with the golden hair and the smug look was so satisfying to watch
waterblight_ganon_299
Vegeta calling himself a Super Saiyan and then actually backing it up by destroying Android 19 was great. The Prince is finally back on top and he is not playing around anymore
chad_champion
Those flashbacks of Vegeta training in the gravity room hit me hard because they made the transformation feel earned since he was pushing himself to the breaking point
obanai_ophidian
It is wild how different the energy is now that Vegeta is a Super Saiyan, he is way more ruthless than Goku and him reaching that level was great
bang_brawler
You can really feel the difference between Goku and Vegeta here. Goku transforms out of love for his friends but Vegeta did it because he just hates being second best and it works
clarissa_ss
Watching Goku struggle with that heart virus was actually terrifying and the timing for Vegeta to step in was perfect. He really took over the whole episode the second he landed
soei_shadow_153
I was stunned when Vegeta ripped those hands off, I knew he was training hard but he completely embarrassed the android that just beat Goku which was a total power move
haruka_tenoh
The twist about how Vegeta got his powers by being pure evil instead of pure good is so cool. It fits his character way better than some heroic moment and he looked incredible
nami_navigator_82
Android 19 looked so confident until Vegeta showed up and turned into a Super Saiyan. It was great to watch the prince finally get his due after all that training in space
virgil
I waited so long for Vegeta to catch up and seeing the golden hair was incredible. He played with Android 19 like he was nothing and that made the training scenes feel worth it
viva550
It was so satisfying to see Vegeta show up when everyone was panicked, and seeing him absolutely wreck Android 19 after Goku went down was a massive relief.
viral_187
The golden hair looks so good on Vegeta and he really shut everyone up by reaching that level through sheer force of will in space
rokurokubi_ronin_34
Vegeta stepping in to save Goku is a huge change for him and he looked so dominant against those androids today
rosa_sisters_276
I was losing it when Vegeta revealed his Super Saiyan form and I love that he did it out of pure frustration instead of grief
zerotwolover
Vegeta toying with Android 19 is hilarious and he really is the most arrogant guy on earth but he has the strength to back it up now
zanpakuto_zephyr
Goku having a heart attack right when the androids show up is terrifying but Vegeta stepping in to save him with that new power was the best surprise
maki_maverick_137
Vegeta actually did it and he looked so cool with that golden hair and he just completely destroyed Android 19 after Goku got sick
sakuramysunshine
I always knew Vegeta would catch up to Goku but seeing him go Super Saiyan in the middle of that battle felt so earned and his pride is on another level
yveltal
Vegeta reaching the Super Saiyan level was such a huge moment for me because he has been pushing himself so hard in that training room. I know people say the monologue in the gravity chamber was mostly filler, but I think it really showed how much his pride was hurting and it really helped explain why he was able to reach that level while he was alone in space.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 129 of 291, this falls deep into the Android/Cell Saga, where Earth's fighters are racing against time to prepare for threats that outclass even Super Saiyans. Prior episodes have established the terrifying power gap between the androids and the Z Fighters, pushing characters toward desperate new heights of strength. This episode marks a critical escalation in that preparation, setting the stage for the confrontations and transformations that will define the saga's climactic battles ahead.
QUICK TAKES
sasha_savor_109
I still cant believe Vegeta really pulled it off and that Big Bang Attack looked absolutely brutal against the android
moryo_mystic_97
Vegeta forced his own Super Saiyan transformation and it is easily one of the best moments in the series so far because he did not need a tragic death to trigger it but instead he just got so angry at his own limits. That shot of him standing there with the golden hair and the smug look was so satisfying to watch
waterblight_ganon_299
Vegeta calling himself a Super Saiyan and then actually backing it up by destroying Android 19 was great. The Prince is finally back on top and he is not playing around anymore
chad_champion
Those flashbacks of Vegeta training in the gravity room hit me hard because they made the transformation feel earned since he was pushing himself to the breaking point
obanai_ophidian
It is wild how different the energy is now that Vegeta is a Super Saiyan, he is way more ruthless than Goku and him reaching that level was great
bang_brawler
You can really feel the difference between Goku and Vegeta here. Goku transforms out of love for his friends but Vegeta did it because he just hates being second best and it works
clarissa_ss
Watching Goku struggle with that heart virus was actually terrifying and the timing for Vegeta to step in was perfect. He really took over the whole episode the second he landed
soei_shadow_153
I was stunned when Vegeta ripped those hands off, I knew he was training hard but he completely embarrassed the android that just beat Goku which was a total power move
haruka_tenoh
The twist about how Vegeta got his powers by being pure evil instead of pure good is so cool. It fits his character way better than some heroic moment and he looked incredible
nami_navigator_82
Android 19 looked so confident until Vegeta showed up and turned into a Super Saiyan. It was great to watch the prince finally get his due after all that training in space
virgil
I waited so long for Vegeta to catch up and seeing the golden hair was incredible. He played with Android 19 like he was nothing and that made the training scenes feel worth it
viva550
It was so satisfying to see Vegeta show up when everyone was panicked, and seeing him absolutely wreck Android 19 after Goku went down was a massive relief.
viral_187
The golden hair looks so good on Vegeta and he really shut everyone up by reaching that level through sheer force of will in space
rokurokubi_ronin_34
Vegeta stepping in to save Goku is a huge change for him and he looked so dominant against those androids today
rosa_sisters_276
I was losing it when Vegeta revealed his Super Saiyan form and I love that he did it out of pure frustration instead of grief
zerotwolover
Vegeta toying with Android 19 is hilarious and he really is the most arrogant guy on earth but he has the strength to back it up now
zanpakuto_zephyr
Goku having a heart attack right when the androids show up is terrifying but Vegeta stepping in to save him with that new power was the best surprise
maki_maverick_137
Vegeta actually did it and he looked so cool with that golden hair and he just completely destroyed Android 19 after Goku got sick
sakuramysunshine
I always knew Vegeta would catch up to Goku but seeing him go Super Saiyan in the middle of that battle felt so earned and his pride is on another level
yveltal
Vegeta reaching the Super Saiyan level was such a huge moment for me because he has been pushing himself so hard in that training room. I know people say the monologue in the gravity chamber was mostly filler, but I think it really showed how much his pride was hurting and it really helped explain why he was able to reach that level while he was alone in space.
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