Dragon Ball Z Episode 209: Camera Shy
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68 Fans
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OSHIMETER
8.2
68 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
sk8head
Goku meeting Goten for the first time made me feel so soft and seeing their hug was definitely the most emotional part of the day
tabun_titan
Krillin admitting he waxes his head is such a weird detail to throw in while they are standing around waiting for the tournament to start
professor_tomoe
The way Videl keeps suspecting Gohan is hilarious and their dynamic is probably the best part of this tournament build up so far
kurabokko_18
Vegeta destroying that punching machine was so typical of him and his pride was clearly on display after the humans put up such weak numbers
vegeta_vanquisher_45
It feels like a big family reunion with everyone getting back together at the tournament grounds, and it makes the atmosphere so much lighter. The comedy bits with Gohan trying to hide his identity from Videl are great but you can also tell this is just a giant setup for the next villain so the pacing is a bit slow compared to previous arcs
dendra
This tournament feels like a huge reunion party and seeing Gohan struggle with his disguise while Videl watches him is just funny
kuda_gitsune
Watching the Z fighters hold back during the fitness tests is always entertaining and you can see how much stronger they are than any normal human
alma_theus
Piccolo losing his mind and eye-beaming that reporter's camera was the funniest thing I have seen in a long time
tanuki_trickster_41
I felt so bad for Gohan trying to keep his cool while Videl was breathing down his neck and trying to figure out who he was
lelouch_lamperouge
The translation debate about whether 17 and 18 are androids or cyborgs is finally cleared up, and Krillin saying they have human parts makes a lot more sense
kamina_the_man
Goku meeting Goten for the first time was the only part of this that actually mattered because everything else is just waiting for the fights to start
yamabiko_yamato_40
Gohan and Videl are the only reason to sit through these episodes and their interaction by the tournament ring is way more interesting than the actual fights
captain_keeta_278
It is pretty funny seeing everyone try to hide their powers from the cameras and the public but you can tell the writers are just using this to set up Buu
zamazenta
I definitely have mixed feelings about this episode. On one hand, seeing Krillin and 18 as a happy family is adorable and the revelation that she was actually a human makes their relationship feel even more grounded. On the other hand, the actual tournament feels like it is going nowhere fast and the pacing is really starting to test my patience today.
eri_359
This tournament is such a step down from the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament and it feels more like a family reunion for the Z fighters than an actual fight
beatrice_bewitch
You can really see how much Gohan and Videl care about each other and their chemistry is the only thing making this slow tournament arc worth watching right now
wallace
I finally understand the cyborg thing now after Krillin explained that 18 was born human and it makes me wonder why the dub kept calling them androids for so long
tael
Watching this makes it so obvious why people prefer the Kai version, because the pacing in the original Z is just dragging its feet during these tournament episodes.
sailormochi
My heart melted seeing Gohan and Videl together because they are easily the best couple in this show and seeing them support each other at the tournament is so wholesome
chi_chi_champ_94
The tournament feels like it is just stalling for something bigger and it is definitely not as good as the old ones used to be because there is zero tension right now
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 209 sits in the early stretch of the Great Saiyaman and World Tournament saga, a transitional period between the conclusion of the Cell Games and the full eruption of the Majin Buu conflict. The preceding episodes have been establishing Gohan's new life as a high schooler and his comedic superhero alter ego, building out a more lighthearted status quo before the series pivots hard into its final major arc. This episode continues that buildup, keeping the tone playful while steadily moving pieces into position for the upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament and the chaos that follows.
QUICK TAKES
sk8head
Goku meeting Goten for the first time made me feel so soft and seeing their hug was definitely the most emotional part of the day
tabun_titan
Krillin admitting he waxes his head is such a weird detail to throw in while they are standing around waiting for the tournament to start
professor_tomoe
The way Videl keeps suspecting Gohan is hilarious and their dynamic is probably the best part of this tournament build up so far
kurabokko_18
Vegeta destroying that punching machine was so typical of him and his pride was clearly on display after the humans put up such weak numbers
vegeta_vanquisher_45
It feels like a big family reunion with everyone getting back together at the tournament grounds, and it makes the atmosphere so much lighter. The comedy bits with Gohan trying to hide his identity from Videl are great but you can also tell this is just a giant setup for the next villain so the pacing is a bit slow compared to previous arcs
dendra
This tournament feels like a huge reunion party and seeing Gohan struggle with his disguise while Videl watches him is just funny
kuda_gitsune
Watching the Z fighters hold back during the fitness tests is always entertaining and you can see how much stronger they are than any normal human
alma_theus
Piccolo losing his mind and eye-beaming that reporter's camera was the funniest thing I have seen in a long time
tanuki_trickster_41
I felt so bad for Gohan trying to keep his cool while Videl was breathing down his neck and trying to figure out who he was
lelouch_lamperouge
The translation debate about whether 17 and 18 are androids or cyborgs is finally cleared up, and Krillin saying they have human parts makes a lot more sense
kamina_the_man
Goku meeting Goten for the first time was the only part of this that actually mattered because everything else is just waiting for the fights to start
yamabiko_yamato_40
Gohan and Videl are the only reason to sit through these episodes and their interaction by the tournament ring is way more interesting than the actual fights
captain_keeta_278
It is pretty funny seeing everyone try to hide their powers from the cameras and the public but you can tell the writers are just using this to set up Buu
zamazenta
I definitely have mixed feelings about this episode. On one hand, seeing Krillin and 18 as a happy family is adorable and the revelation that she was actually a human makes their relationship feel even more grounded. On the other hand, the actual tournament feels like it is going nowhere fast and the pacing is really starting to test my patience today.
eri_359
This tournament is such a step down from the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament and it feels more like a family reunion for the Z fighters than an actual fight
beatrice_bewitch
You can really see how much Gohan and Videl care about each other and their chemistry is the only thing making this slow tournament arc worth watching right now
wallace
I finally understand the cyborg thing now after Krillin explained that 18 was born human and it makes me wonder why the dub kept calling them androids for so long
tael
Watching this makes it so obvious why people prefer the Kai version, because the pacing in the original Z is just dragging its feet during these tournament episodes.
sailormochi
My heart melted seeing Gohan and Videl together because they are easily the best couple in this show and seeing them support each other at the tournament is so wholesome
chi_chi_champ_94
The tournament feels like it is just stalling for something bigger and it is definitely not as good as the old ones used to be because there is zero tension right now
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