Dragon Ball Z Episode 225: Eighteen Unmasks
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9.5
58 Fans
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PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
tingle
It cracked me up how 18 didn't even care about the tournament rules once she figured out who was under that costume, she just wanted her money and made sure those kids knew it. My favorite part was definitely when she sliced the suit in half and they just tumbled out looking so busted while everyone else in the crowd sat there confused
charmy_chef
18 realizing she was basically fighting two toddlers in a trench coat was the funniest thing this show has done in ages and seeing them get disqualified for it was such a classic tournament moment
itachi_illusion
Goten and Trunks actually putting up a fight against 18 while stacked on top of each other shows how scary those kids are getting and the way they coordinated those kicks was impressive
buruburu_blade
I thought those weird thick outlines they used during the fight were hilarious because it made the whole Mighty Mask situation look as ridiculous as it actually felt and those kids have way too much energy
kohaku_kunoichi
18 just effortlessly slicing through the Great Saiyaman costume with her Kienzan totally caught me off guard; I genuinely thought the kids' silly charade would drag on longer. They were so confident, but my girl showed them who was boss with zero patience for their antics, which was honestly pretty satisfying to watch.
sukuna_sovereign_136
Did Android 18 really have to get that serious against Goten and Trunks? I was actually kinda nervous for the kids, but then that energy blast they unleashed was just insane! It makes me think about how much raw power Vegeta and Goku have too, that their kids are already this strong.
guts_the_swordsman_189
I actually kinda enjoyed seeing the crowd lose their minds over this masked guy, it's such a classic DBZ gag that just keeps on giving. But man, I was laughing so hard when Eighteen just cut through all the BS and ended the whole thing, she's always got that blunt energy.
matsumoto_melon_467
Goten and Trunks really gave it their all trying to pass as Mighty Mask, and for a minute there, I almost thought they'd fool everyone except 18. It's wild how effortlessly she saw right through their Super Saiyan bluff; part of me's impressed by their cunning, but another part just wants them to fuse already and show everyone what they can *really* do if they'd just stop goofing around for five seconds!
pikachu_302
Ugh, I totally groaned when Goten and Trunks went Super Saiyan and blew their whole Saiyaman cover; those kids are such a handful! Now poor Hercule's stuck facing 18, and I'm honestly cracking up thinking about how he's gonna talk his way out of this one, bless his heart.
zoro_zenith
Eighteen, man, she’s just casually standing there, totally unfazed while those trench coat weirdos are trying to blast her into oblivion – I’m pretty sure she just found it mildly annoying, like a mosquito, because that prize money is clearly her one and only focus. My jaw dropped watching her barely react, honestly, she’s got a confidence that just makes you wanna cheer.
fridulf
My jaw practically dropped seeing how those thick outlines just *amplified* every single impact in the fights, making it feel like the animators were on kaioken themselves. I couldn't help but wonder if they were trying to visually convey just how utterly overwhelming the power levels were getting, and for me, it absolutely worked.
soul_society_slayer_471
Goten and Trunks really thought their Super Saiyan stunt would actually trick Eighteen, and I just couldn't help but crack up at their innocence. My favorite part is how she just instantly saw through their whole act; it totally highlights how sharp she is, and they've got no chance with her.
chibiusa
Dude, Trunks and Goten rocking that ridiculous suit totally cracked me up, and honestly, I was kind of amazed at how well they fought before they finally got busted and disqualified. It just goes to show how much raw power those little guys have, even when they're pulling a classic Goten and Trunks stunt.
saccharinecoffee
Eighteen barely even flinching while Mighty Mask was flailing around with those four arms was just *wild* to me; I swear she must be reading minds with how easily she anticipated every move. It really makes me wonder if her android programming gives her some kind of hyper-perception, which is just so cool to see in action.
giyu_guardian
Honestly, I can't believe Goten and Trunks genuinely thought they'd fool anyone going Super Saiyan in those goofy costumes; watching Eighteen instantly figure it out just made me crack up so much, like, what were those kids even thinking?
josuke_higashikata
I thought it was hilarious watching those boys just zoom off after getting disqualified, especially with 18 just standing there totally unfazed; she always has that 'seen it all' vibe that cracks me up. It kinda makes me wonder what she really thinks of all their wild antics.
lauriam_453
Did 18 really just slice that costume open with an energy disc?! I completely lost it when Goten and Trunks spilled out – I should've known she'd have zero patience for their sneaky little charade and just zap them into the open.
edward_wong_178
When those little dudes went Super Saiyan against Android 18, I couldn't believe how easily she was still kicking their butts; it really makes me wonder if she's even *stronger* than she was back during the Cell Games because those kids are no slouches! It's wild to think she's just casually owning them like it's nothing, honestly, my jaw was on the floor.
sailor_neptune
When those little scamps Goten and Trunks were trying to fool Android 18 in that awful costume, I actually worried for a second she'd flatten them, even if it was hilarious how annoyed she got. My jaw dropped when they powered up to Super Saiyan, and Hercule's reaction was just the cherry on top—that guy never changes!
tesso_titan
Wait, so they just got disqualified like that? I was actually getting kinda hyped seeing those two go toe-to-toe with Android 18, thinking maybe they'd actually surprise me, and then boom, just out. It felt like such a cheap way to end their surprising performance, leaving me wanting more from that fight.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting roughly three-quarters through Dragon Ball Z's 291-episode run, this episode falls within the World Martial Arts Tournament portion of the Buu Saga — a stretch that reunites the cast in a competitive setting before the arc's darker, more destructive events take hold. Previous episodes have been building tournament brackets and reintroducing key fighters, and this installment advances that momentum while giving Android 18 a standout moment. What follows will rapidly escalate as the tournament gives way to the Majin Buu threat, making these fight-focused episodes the calm before a very long storm.
QUICK TAKES
tingle
It cracked me up how 18 didn't even care about the tournament rules once she figured out who was under that costume, she just wanted her money and made sure those kids knew it. My favorite part was definitely when she sliced the suit in half and they just tumbled out looking so busted while everyone else in the crowd sat there confused
charmy_chef
18 realizing she was basically fighting two toddlers in a trench coat was the funniest thing this show has done in ages and seeing them get disqualified for it was such a classic tournament moment
itachi_illusion
Goten and Trunks actually putting up a fight against 18 while stacked on top of each other shows how scary those kids are getting and the way they coordinated those kicks was impressive
buruburu_blade
I thought those weird thick outlines they used during the fight were hilarious because it made the whole Mighty Mask situation look as ridiculous as it actually felt and those kids have way too much energy
kohaku_kunoichi
18 just effortlessly slicing through the Great Saiyaman costume with her Kienzan totally caught me off guard; I genuinely thought the kids' silly charade would drag on longer. They were so confident, but my girl showed them who was boss with zero patience for their antics, which was honestly pretty satisfying to watch.
sukuna_sovereign_136
Did Android 18 really have to get that serious against Goten and Trunks? I was actually kinda nervous for the kids, but then that energy blast they unleashed was just insane! It makes me think about how much raw power Vegeta and Goku have too, that their kids are already this strong.
guts_the_swordsman_189
I actually kinda enjoyed seeing the crowd lose their minds over this masked guy, it's such a classic DBZ gag that just keeps on giving. But man, I was laughing so hard when Eighteen just cut through all the BS and ended the whole thing, she's always got that blunt energy.
matsumoto_melon_467
Goten and Trunks really gave it their all trying to pass as Mighty Mask, and for a minute there, I almost thought they'd fool everyone except 18. It's wild how effortlessly she saw right through their Super Saiyan bluff; part of me's impressed by their cunning, but another part just wants them to fuse already and show everyone what they can *really* do if they'd just stop goofing around for five seconds!
pikachu_302
Ugh, I totally groaned when Goten and Trunks went Super Saiyan and blew their whole Saiyaman cover; those kids are such a handful! Now poor Hercule's stuck facing 18, and I'm honestly cracking up thinking about how he's gonna talk his way out of this one, bless his heart.
zoro_zenith
Eighteen, man, she’s just casually standing there, totally unfazed while those trench coat weirdos are trying to blast her into oblivion – I’m pretty sure she just found it mildly annoying, like a mosquito, because that prize money is clearly her one and only focus. My jaw dropped watching her barely react, honestly, she’s got a confidence that just makes you wanna cheer.
fridulf
My jaw practically dropped seeing how those thick outlines just *amplified* every single impact in the fights, making it feel like the animators were on kaioken themselves. I couldn't help but wonder if they were trying to visually convey just how utterly overwhelming the power levels were getting, and for me, it absolutely worked.
soul_society_slayer_471
Goten and Trunks really thought their Super Saiyan stunt would actually trick Eighteen, and I just couldn't help but crack up at their innocence. My favorite part is how she just instantly saw through their whole act; it totally highlights how sharp she is, and they've got no chance with her.
chibiusa
Dude, Trunks and Goten rocking that ridiculous suit totally cracked me up, and honestly, I was kind of amazed at how well they fought before they finally got busted and disqualified. It just goes to show how much raw power those little guys have, even when they're pulling a classic Goten and Trunks stunt.
saccharinecoffee
Eighteen barely even flinching while Mighty Mask was flailing around with those four arms was just *wild* to me; I swear she must be reading minds with how easily she anticipated every move. It really makes me wonder if her android programming gives her some kind of hyper-perception, which is just so cool to see in action.
giyu_guardian
Honestly, I can't believe Goten and Trunks genuinely thought they'd fool anyone going Super Saiyan in those goofy costumes; watching Eighteen instantly figure it out just made me crack up so much, like, what were those kids even thinking?
josuke_higashikata
I thought it was hilarious watching those boys just zoom off after getting disqualified, especially with 18 just standing there totally unfazed; she always has that 'seen it all' vibe that cracks me up. It kinda makes me wonder what she really thinks of all their wild antics.
lauriam_453
Did 18 really just slice that costume open with an energy disc?! I completely lost it when Goten and Trunks spilled out – I should've known she'd have zero patience for their sneaky little charade and just zap them into the open.
edward_wong_178
When those little dudes went Super Saiyan against Android 18, I couldn't believe how easily she was still kicking their butts; it really makes me wonder if she's even *stronger* than she was back during the Cell Games because those kids are no slouches! It's wild to think she's just casually owning them like it's nothing, honestly, my jaw was on the floor.
sailor_neptune
When those little scamps Goten and Trunks were trying to fool Android 18 in that awful costume, I actually worried for a second she'd flatten them, even if it was hilarious how annoyed she got. My jaw dropped when they powered up to Super Saiyan, and Hercule's reaction was just the cherry on top—that guy never changes!
tesso_titan
Wait, so they just got disqualified like that? I was actually getting kinda hyped seeing those two go toe-to-toe with Android 18, thinking maybe they'd actually surprise me, and then boom, just out. It felt like such a cheap way to end their surprising performance, leaving me wanting more from that fight.
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