Dragon Ball Z Episode 196: Tournament Begins
Filler/LOW
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9.5
62 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.5
62 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
giyu_guardian
The logic of a tournament where you can't actually die because everyone is already dead makes the stakes feel a bit low compared to Cell
inumaki_inkling
Wait so that caterpillar guy was really going to take twelve hundred years to transform and the tournament just moved on without him
vile_tyrant_juju
Olibu seems like a total beast for an ancient human hero, and it was cool to see a fighter from Earth who isn't a Z fighter holding his own in the Other World
orihime_oracle_103
King Kai finding out there are three other guys just like him in charge of different parts of the universe adds a lot to the world
pamela
I couldn't help but laugh when King Kai got so defensive over Goku after that West Kai started talking trash about his quadrant
alphonse_armor
I found the bit where Caterpy tries to tickle Goku into submitting hilarious because it shows how goofy the afterlife can get
corkus_the_cynic_192
Grand Kai rolling up in a car with a boombox while looking like a rock star was such a weird but funny way to meet the top god
kisuke_benihime_462
that caterpillar guy saying he needs twelve hundred years to transform was actually hilarious and goku just gets a free win for it
charmy_chef
The Other World feels so much more lively now that we know there are four different Kais and a Grand Kai ruling everything, even if they all act like weirdos
cere_cere_388
It is wild that Goku tied that race through the clouds without even going Super Saiyan and it really shows how much he has improved since the early days
malon
South Kai is such a jerk for picking on North Kai about being dead and it makes the viewer want to see Goku beat his fighters even more
keukegen_king
I really liked getting to see Goku back in action after the whole Cell mess and even though this is filler the tournament idea is actually fun. The part where Caterpy starts his transformation and they say it takes twelve hundred years made me laugh out loud. I hope we get to see Olibu fight soon since he sounds incredibly strong
pamelas_father_280
King Kai having to deal with everyone making fun of his halo is such a classic Dragon Ball joke and it is hard not to feel bad for the guy
yoko_littner_186
The Grand Kai looks way different than I thought he would and his music and style are basically just some old rocker dude
nekomata_ninja
Seeing Olibu makes me think he might actually be a challenge for Goku since King Kai mentioned him being strong
tyson_350
That caterpillar guy Caterpy literally just gave up to take a twelve hundred year nap and Goku winning by default like that is the funniest thing ever
hell_butterfly_hunter
Watching Goku race that East Kai lady was cool and he did not even look like he was trying that hard to stay caught up
ash_ketchum
I can't believe King Kai is getting roasted by the other Kais just for being dead because it is so mean but also hilarious
giovanni
A bug man trying to tickle Goku into submission and then evolving into a cocoon mid match is a hilarious break from the usual heavy fighting
monk_kass
Hearing that Olibu was King Kai's best student before Goku arrived makes the world feel much bigger and his design is actually really cool
EPISODE CONTEXT
Landing at episode 196 of 291, this falls in the stretch between the Cell Saga's conclusion and the buildup toward the Buu Saga — a window Dragon Ball Z fills with filler content during peacetime on Earth. The preceding episodes deal with the aftermath of Cell's defeat, and this tournament-focused detour is part of that cooldown period before the series ramps back up with the World Martial Arts Tournament and Buu's eventual emergence. Skipping this episode has zero impact on following the main storyline.
QUICK TAKES
giyu_guardian
The logic of a tournament where you can't actually die because everyone is already dead makes the stakes feel a bit low compared to Cell
inumaki_inkling
Wait so that caterpillar guy was really going to take twelve hundred years to transform and the tournament just moved on without him
vile_tyrant_juju
Olibu seems like a total beast for an ancient human hero, and it was cool to see a fighter from Earth who isn't a Z fighter holding his own in the Other World
orihime_oracle_103
King Kai finding out there are three other guys just like him in charge of different parts of the universe adds a lot to the world
pamela
I couldn't help but laugh when King Kai got so defensive over Goku after that West Kai started talking trash about his quadrant
alphonse_armor
I found the bit where Caterpy tries to tickle Goku into submitting hilarious because it shows how goofy the afterlife can get
corkus_the_cynic_192
Grand Kai rolling up in a car with a boombox while looking like a rock star was such a weird but funny way to meet the top god
kisuke_benihime_462
that caterpillar guy saying he needs twelve hundred years to transform was actually hilarious and goku just gets a free win for it
charmy_chef
The Other World feels so much more lively now that we know there are four different Kais and a Grand Kai ruling everything, even if they all act like weirdos
cere_cere_388
It is wild that Goku tied that race through the clouds without even going Super Saiyan and it really shows how much he has improved since the early days
malon
South Kai is such a jerk for picking on North Kai about being dead and it makes the viewer want to see Goku beat his fighters even more
keukegen_king
I really liked getting to see Goku back in action after the whole Cell mess and even though this is filler the tournament idea is actually fun. The part where Caterpy starts his transformation and they say it takes twelve hundred years made me laugh out loud. I hope we get to see Olibu fight soon since he sounds incredibly strong
pamelas_father_280
King Kai having to deal with everyone making fun of his halo is such a classic Dragon Ball joke and it is hard not to feel bad for the guy
yoko_littner_186
The Grand Kai looks way different than I thought he would and his music and style are basically just some old rocker dude
nekomata_ninja
Seeing Olibu makes me think he might actually be a challenge for Goku since King Kai mentioned him being strong
tyson_350
That caterpillar guy Caterpy literally just gave up to take a twelve hundred year nap and Goku winning by default like that is the funniest thing ever
hell_butterfly_hunter
Watching Goku race that East Kai lady was cool and he did not even look like he was trying that hard to stay caught up
ash_ketchum
I can't believe King Kai is getting roasted by the other Kais just for being dead because it is so mean but also hilarious
giovanni
A bug man trying to tickle Goku into submission and then evolving into a cocoon mid match is a hilarious break from the usual heavy fighting
monk_kass
Hearing that Olibu was King Kai's best student before Goku arrived makes the world feel much bigger and his design is actually really cool
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