Dragon Ball Z Episode 22: The Darkest Day

Canon/HIGH

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That twist about Piccolo being from another planet called Namek is insane and it makes his rivalry with Goku feel even more intense now

I cant believe Nappa just blew up that news helicopter without even looking and he is way more of a monster than Raditz ever was

Episode Context

Episode 22 marks the critical turning point where the Saiyan Saga shifts from preparation to confrontation, the training is done, and Vegeta and Nappa have arrived on Earth. The preceding episodes built anticipation through the countdown to invasion, and this episode delivers on that promise with devastating immediacy. It directly sets up the next phase of battle, beginning with the Z-Warriors' encounter against the Saibamen and escalating toward the full-scale showdowns that define this arc.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateOct 11, 1989

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