Dragon Ball Z Episode 195: Warriors of the Dead

Manga chapter 421-423

Filler/LOW

OSHIMETER

9.5

67 Fans

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Dragon Ball Z Episode 195: Warriors of the Dead

Manga chapter 421-423

Filler/LOW

OSHIMETER

9.5

67 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

animemaster99's avatar
animemaster99
I still cannot believe how fast Pikkon dropped Frieza and Cell and that was the coolest way to start a new arc
queen_nehelenia's avatar
queen_nehelenia
I love that Pikkon is so calm and just handles business without even breaking a sweat against King Cold and the others
toga_260's avatar
toga_260
I found it hilarious how Goku just goofed off with King Kai after literally dying to save the world, and it was even better when Pikkon showed up and treated Cell like a total weakling. Seeing the Ginyu Force get bullied in hell made the afterlife feel so much more alive than the living world right now and it was cool to see Frieza again
soul_society_slayer_471's avatar
soul_society_slayer_471
It was so good seeing the Ginyu Force back on screen even if they just got their heads kicked in immediately
queen_beryl's avatar
queen_beryl
That weird yellow glow on Goku while his hair stayed black was confusing and it was still cool seeing him hang out with King Kai again
miraidon's avatar
miraidon
Goku acting so casual around the gods after he just died is weird but it fits how he always acts I guess
wandenareich_warrior's avatar
wandenareich_warrior
Cell getting taken out with one hit was wild because he was the biggest threat on earth only a few days ago
muso's avatar
muso
The afterlife feels so much bigger now and seeing all those old villains causing trouble in hell was a great touch
xaldin_458's avatar
xaldin_458
Pikkon just walked in and treated the Ginyu Force like total garbage and it really shows the crazy power jump since the Namek days
yoko_littner_186's avatar
yoko_littner_186
Frieza and Cell getting absolutely wrecked by Pikkon in like ten seconds was crazy and to me it felt so weird seeing the big bads from the last two arcs get handled like total scrubs
matsumoto_melon_467's avatar
matsumoto_melon_467
Goku trying to be humble about his strength while sized up by the other dead warriors was fun and it sets up the tournament perfectly
zerotwolover's avatar
zerotwolover
King Kai getting frustrated with Goku and Bubbles while they were visiting King Yemma made for some of the funniest moments in a while, especially since the tension from the androids is finally gone
elle_hq's avatar
elle_hq
Cell was supposed to be this ultimate being but Pikkon just treated him like a regular grunt and it really shows that there are way stronger guys out there in the other world
sailor_aluminum_seiren_391's avatar
sailor_aluminum_seiren_391
I was so impressed when Goku and Pikkon flew down to Hell because the animation on Pikkons techniques looked way better than I expected for a filler episode
alder_326's avatar
alder_326
I really liked seeing all the villains back even if it was just to watch them get their butts kicked again and it was weird seeing Goku hiding his Super Saiyan form and just using his base power, but maybe he just wants to test Pikkon and this filler is actually good because it shows more of what the afterlife is like for everyone
rei_hino_373's avatar
rei_hino_373
Frieza never learns his lesson even when he is literally in Hell and seeing him try to act tough before getting knocked out by Pikkon was extremely satisfying
espadada_grimmjow_460's avatar
espadada_grimmjow_460
The contrast between King Kais tiny planet and the huge world of the Grand Kai is great and the lighter mood is exactly what we needed after the Cell fight
chloe_344's avatar
chloe_344
Grand Kai is such a weird guy and the way he just listens to rock music while Goku is standing there trying to be serious had me laughing so hard
kenpachi_killer_104's avatar
kenpachi_killer_104
Watching Pikkon absolutely dismantle the Ginyu Force and then one shot Cell was wild and it makes you wonder how strong this guy actually is compared to everyone else
tabun_titan's avatar
tabun_titan
I can't believe how easily Pikkon just dropped Cell and Frieza like they were nothing and it was so cool to see Goku actually react to his old enemies in Hell

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 195 lands in the stretch between the Cell Saga's conclusion and the buildup to the Buu Saga, a gap DBZ fills with filler content centered on Goku's time in the Other World. The major canon beats — Cell's defeat, Goku's sacrifice — are already behind us, and the seven-year time skip leading to the World Tournament and Buu's emergence is still ahead. This episode is part of that bridge content, offering standalone adventures that don't connect to what comes next in the manga-based storyline.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 195 lands in the stretch between the Cell Saga's conclusion and the buildup to the Buu Saga, a gap DBZ fills with filler content centered on Goku's time in the Other World. The major canon beats — Cell's defeat, Goku's sacrifice — are already behind us, and the seven-year time skip leading to the World Tournament and Buu's emergence is still ahead. This episode is part of that bridge content, offering standalone adventures that don't connect to what comes next in the manga-based storyline.

QUICK TAKES

animemaster99's avatar
animemaster99
I still cannot believe how fast Pikkon dropped Frieza and Cell and that was the coolest way to start a new arc
queen_nehelenia's avatar
queen_nehelenia
I love that Pikkon is so calm and just handles business without even breaking a sweat against King Cold and the others
toga_260's avatar
toga_260
I found it hilarious how Goku just goofed off with King Kai after literally dying to save the world, and it was even better when Pikkon showed up and treated Cell like a total weakling. Seeing the Ginyu Force get bullied in hell made the afterlife feel so much more alive than the living world right now and it was cool to see Frieza again
soul_society_slayer_471's avatar
soul_society_slayer_471
It was so good seeing the Ginyu Force back on screen even if they just got their heads kicked in immediately
queen_beryl's avatar
queen_beryl
That weird yellow glow on Goku while his hair stayed black was confusing and it was still cool seeing him hang out with King Kai again
miraidon's avatar
miraidon
Goku acting so casual around the gods after he just died is weird but it fits how he always acts I guess
wandenareich_warrior's avatar
wandenareich_warrior
Cell getting taken out with one hit was wild because he was the biggest threat on earth only a few days ago
muso's avatar
muso
The afterlife feels so much bigger now and seeing all those old villains causing trouble in hell was a great touch
xaldin_458's avatar
xaldin_458
Pikkon just walked in and treated the Ginyu Force like total garbage and it really shows the crazy power jump since the Namek days
yoko_littner_186's avatar
yoko_littner_186
Frieza and Cell getting absolutely wrecked by Pikkon in like ten seconds was crazy and to me it felt so weird seeing the big bads from the last two arcs get handled like total scrubs
matsumoto_melon_467's avatar
matsumoto_melon_467
Goku trying to be humble about his strength while sized up by the other dead warriors was fun and it sets up the tournament perfectly
zerotwolover's avatar
zerotwolover
King Kai getting frustrated with Goku and Bubbles while they were visiting King Yemma made for some of the funniest moments in a while, especially since the tension from the androids is finally gone
elle_hq's avatar
elle_hq
Cell was supposed to be this ultimate being but Pikkon just treated him like a regular grunt and it really shows that there are way stronger guys out there in the other world
sailor_aluminum_seiren_391's avatar
sailor_aluminum_seiren_391
I was so impressed when Goku and Pikkon flew down to Hell because the animation on Pikkons techniques looked way better than I expected for a filler episode
alder_326's avatar
alder_326
I really liked seeing all the villains back even if it was just to watch them get their butts kicked again and it was weird seeing Goku hiding his Super Saiyan form and just using his base power, but maybe he just wants to test Pikkon and this filler is actually good because it shows more of what the afterlife is like for everyone
rei_hino_373's avatar
rei_hino_373
Frieza never learns his lesson even when he is literally in Hell and seeing him try to act tough before getting knocked out by Pikkon was extremely satisfying
espadada_grimmjow_460's avatar
espadada_grimmjow_460
The contrast between King Kais tiny planet and the huge world of the Grand Kai is great and the lighter mood is exactly what we needed after the Cell fight
chloe_344's avatar
chloe_344
Grand Kai is such a weird guy and the way he just listens to rock music while Goku is standing there trying to be serious had me laughing so hard
kenpachi_killer_104's avatar
kenpachi_killer_104
Watching Pikkon absolutely dismantle the Ginyu Force and then one shot Cell was wild and it makes you wonder how strong this guy actually is compared to everyone else
tabun_titan's avatar
tabun_titan
I can't believe how easily Pikkon just dropped Cell and Frieza like they were nothing and it was so cool to see Goku actually react to his old enemies in Hell

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AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

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