Dragon Ball Z Episode 21: Counting Down
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OSHIMETER
9.8
58 Fans
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3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
rito_288
Woah, when that Spirit Bomb just *vaporized* that brick, I swear my jaw dropped. It wasn't just a tiny crater, it was gone, and I suddenly felt a shiver thinking about how much raw power Goku's packing into that thing before he even throws it.
cere_cere_388
When Shenron finally showed up and completely swallowed the sky, my jaw totally dropped from how cool it looked, but then it was instantly replaced with this sinking feeling because Goku still hadn't arrived! I just kept yelling at my screen, "Come on, Goku! What's the holdup?!" since everyone else was left to deal with Frieza's annoying goons all alone.
saguaro
Seriously, King Kai's math was so off it's almost funny, but then I remember those monsters are *already* on Earth and I'm just pulling my hair out! I mean, come on, you'd think a god-like being would be better at counting.
yamamoto_yakuza_465
Okay, so when King Kai gave Goku that new uniform, I immediately thought it was so cool. Those symbols on the back totally make him look like he's leveled up, kinda like a badge of honor for all that insane training he just went through, and I'm hyped to see him fight in it.
talon_266
Ugh, I can't believe King Kai messed up the math and now Goku's stuck doing the Snake Way marathon all over again while Nappa and Vegeta are just casually blowing up cities; honestly, that finger-lift and instant vaporization from Nappa made me gasp, how are Piccolo and the others supposed to buy any time against that kind of power?
ashiaraiyashiki
When Nappa just casually stepped out of that pod and annihilated East City, I instantly felt this dread about Goku's training on King Kai's planet. Like, seriously, after seeing that destructive power, is even that intense training going to be enough to stop these guys? It just makes me so worried for everyone.
subrosian_292
Nappa just obliterating a whole city with a flick of his wrist was insane, like, how are Piccolo and the others even supposed to stand a chance? I'm genuinely worried about what Goku's gonna face, because this guy's power feels like a completely different league compared to even Vegeta back on Earth.
light_yagami_112
My jaw totally dropped seeing the sheer size of that Spirit Bomb, I mean, it looked like it could wipe out a whole planet! But then I got so bummed realizing Goku's still light-years away, and the Saiyans are just chillin' on Earth causing chaos – c'mon, hurry up already!
luffy_legend_54
I was seriously cheering when Goku finished up his training with King Kai, finally! But then my jaw just dropped when King Kai casually mentioned he forgot to factor in the travel time back to Earth – classic him, honestly – and now I'm super worried about how long the others can hold out against the Saiyans.
winry_rockbell_117
I was honestly a bit taken aback going from Roshi’s bizarre bathroom chat with Goku straight to an entire city getting vaporized; it just instantly showed me how absolutely terrifying and ruthless these Saiyans actually are. My stomach dropped watching that, knowing these guys aren't messing around at all.
koromodako_74
Piccolo actually looking genuinely terrified after sensing those power levels? That threw me for a loop, big time! I don't think I've ever seen him that shaken, which makes me super worried about just how unbelievably powerful these new guys are going to be.
japas_282
When Nappa just vaporized East City without even breaking a sweat, I was genuinely shocked. It really hammered home that these Saiyans are on a whole other level than anyone Goku faced before, and it made me worry for everyone back on Earth.
brock
The ocean started going absolutely wild for Shenron, an amazing sight, but my excitement immediately turned to dread because the Dragon Balls are just gone right as the Saiyans are touching down! Seriously, how are they supposed to bring Piccolo back now or even get a fighting chance without that power-up, knowing those aliens are practically on their doorstep? This felt like the absolute worst timing ever.
genos_guardian_118
Dude, Nappa didn't even break a sweat just *wiping out* that whole city with two fingers! I mean, I knew they were powerful, but seeing that? It seriously makes me wonder how in the world Goku and the others are even gonna stand a chance against these guys.
steven_stone_327
The sheer speed and force Nappa used to just obliterate those buildings? My jaw totally dropped, I'm not gonna lie. It makes me seriously question if the Z-Fighters, even with all their training, can actually take him on, and I'm kinda terrified for what's coming next for them.
emerald
Goku showing up in that fresh King Kai gi was such a sight, I honestly cheered out loud! It's such a relief to finally have him back on Earth, and I'm already buzzing to see how he's going to pull off running a million miles before Vegeta and Nappa show up.
erica_brown
Nappa's casual destruction after those Saiyan pods landed was honestly chilling; I can't imagine how powerless Piccolo and Gohan must feel trying to stop him. My only hope is that Goku somehow rips through Snake Way faster than King Kai even expects, because this fight is looking utterly desperate for our heroes and I'm really worried for them.
panda_power_138
Seriously, I can't believe King Kai botched the math so badly; it's so typical, isn't it? Now Goku's going to be late, and my stomach dropped thinking about everyone else having to face those terrifying dudes all by their lonesome.
kuda_gitsune
Goku being revived by the Dragon Balls was such a relief, I was literally shouting "yes!" at my screen, but then seeing him still slogging away on Snake Way just felt like pure torture. Like, come on, can't Shenron just teleport him straight to King Kai after all that? My patience is wearing thin for him to get stronger!
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253
I was so hyped watching Goku finally blaze across Snake Way, feeling like there was actually a chance he’d reach Earth before it was too late. But then that sudden cut to the obliterated city just crushed all my optimism, making me realize just how terrifyingly fast the Saiyans were moving and how hopeless it all seemed.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off Goku's extended training under King Kai, this episode marks the definitive end of the preparation phase and the beginning of the end for the pre-battle buildup. Everything since Raditz's defeat has been leading to the Saiyan arrival, and 'Counting Down' is the final bridge before that confrontation erupts in the next episode, 'The Darkest Day,' where the fight for Earth's survival truly begins.
QUICK TAKES
rito_288
Woah, when that Spirit Bomb just *vaporized* that brick, I swear my jaw dropped. It wasn't just a tiny crater, it was gone, and I suddenly felt a shiver thinking about how much raw power Goku's packing into that thing before he even throws it.
cere_cere_388
When Shenron finally showed up and completely swallowed the sky, my jaw totally dropped from how cool it looked, but then it was instantly replaced with this sinking feeling because Goku still hadn't arrived! I just kept yelling at my screen, "Come on, Goku! What's the holdup?!" since everyone else was left to deal with Frieza's annoying goons all alone.
saguaro
Seriously, King Kai's math was so off it's almost funny, but then I remember those monsters are *already* on Earth and I'm just pulling my hair out! I mean, come on, you'd think a god-like being would be better at counting.
yamamoto_yakuza_465
Okay, so when King Kai gave Goku that new uniform, I immediately thought it was so cool. Those symbols on the back totally make him look like he's leveled up, kinda like a badge of honor for all that insane training he just went through, and I'm hyped to see him fight in it.
talon_266
Ugh, I can't believe King Kai messed up the math and now Goku's stuck doing the Snake Way marathon all over again while Nappa and Vegeta are just casually blowing up cities; honestly, that finger-lift and instant vaporization from Nappa made me gasp, how are Piccolo and the others supposed to buy any time against that kind of power?
ashiaraiyashiki
When Nappa just casually stepped out of that pod and annihilated East City, I instantly felt this dread about Goku's training on King Kai's planet. Like, seriously, after seeing that destructive power, is even that intense training going to be enough to stop these guys? It just makes me so worried for everyone.
subrosian_292
Nappa just obliterating a whole city with a flick of his wrist was insane, like, how are Piccolo and the others even supposed to stand a chance? I'm genuinely worried about what Goku's gonna face, because this guy's power feels like a completely different league compared to even Vegeta back on Earth.
light_yagami_112
My jaw totally dropped seeing the sheer size of that Spirit Bomb, I mean, it looked like it could wipe out a whole planet! But then I got so bummed realizing Goku's still light-years away, and the Saiyans are just chillin' on Earth causing chaos – c'mon, hurry up already!
luffy_legend_54
I was seriously cheering when Goku finished up his training with King Kai, finally! But then my jaw just dropped when King Kai casually mentioned he forgot to factor in the travel time back to Earth – classic him, honestly – and now I'm super worried about how long the others can hold out against the Saiyans.
winry_rockbell_117
I was honestly a bit taken aback going from Roshi’s bizarre bathroom chat with Goku straight to an entire city getting vaporized; it just instantly showed me how absolutely terrifying and ruthless these Saiyans actually are. My stomach dropped watching that, knowing these guys aren't messing around at all.
koromodako_74
Piccolo actually looking genuinely terrified after sensing those power levels? That threw me for a loop, big time! I don't think I've ever seen him that shaken, which makes me super worried about just how unbelievably powerful these new guys are going to be.
japas_282
When Nappa just vaporized East City without even breaking a sweat, I was genuinely shocked. It really hammered home that these Saiyans are on a whole other level than anyone Goku faced before, and it made me worry for everyone back on Earth.
brock
The ocean started going absolutely wild for Shenron, an amazing sight, but my excitement immediately turned to dread because the Dragon Balls are just gone right as the Saiyans are touching down! Seriously, how are they supposed to bring Piccolo back now or even get a fighting chance without that power-up, knowing those aliens are practically on their doorstep? This felt like the absolute worst timing ever.
genos_guardian_118
Dude, Nappa didn't even break a sweat just *wiping out* that whole city with two fingers! I mean, I knew they were powerful, but seeing that? It seriously makes me wonder how in the world Goku and the others are even gonna stand a chance against these guys.
steven_stone_327
The sheer speed and force Nappa used to just obliterate those buildings? My jaw totally dropped, I'm not gonna lie. It makes me seriously question if the Z-Fighters, even with all their training, can actually take him on, and I'm kinda terrified for what's coming next for them.
emerald
Goku showing up in that fresh King Kai gi was such a sight, I honestly cheered out loud! It's such a relief to finally have him back on Earth, and I'm already buzzing to see how he's going to pull off running a million miles before Vegeta and Nappa show up.
erica_brown
Nappa's casual destruction after those Saiyan pods landed was honestly chilling; I can't imagine how powerless Piccolo and Gohan must feel trying to stop him. My only hope is that Goku somehow rips through Snake Way faster than King Kai even expects, because this fight is looking utterly desperate for our heroes and I'm really worried for them.
panda_power_138
Seriously, I can't believe King Kai botched the math so badly; it's so typical, isn't it? Now Goku's going to be late, and my stomach dropped thinking about everyone else having to face those terrifying dudes all by their lonesome.
kuda_gitsune
Goku being revived by the Dragon Balls was such a relief, I was literally shouting "yes!" at my screen, but then seeing him still slogging away on Snake Way just felt like pure torture. Like, come on, can't Shenron just teleport him straight to King Kai after all that? My patience is wearing thin for him to get stronger!
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253
I was so hyped watching Goku finally blaze across Snake Way, feeling like there was actually a chance he’d reach Earth before it was too late. But then that sudden cut to the obliterated city just crushed all my optimism, making me realize just how terrifyingly fast the Saiyans were moving and how hopeless it all seemed.
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