Dragon Ball Z Episode 237: Final Atonement
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QUICK TAKES
igos_du_ikana
Piccolo telling him he is going to hell even if he dies for them was so brutal and it made the whole sacrifice feel way more heavy
almighty_yhwach
Trunks looked so innocent during that hug from Goku, and my gut just twisted knowing what was coming next. It was such a heartbreaking farewell, especially since he had no clue his dad was making such a huge sacrifice, probably for good this time.
sasha_savor_109
When that pink blob just started reforming like nothing happened after all that, I was so gutted. All that power and sacrifice, like Vegeta's ultimate attack, and it literally meant nothing, which just makes me so frustrated thinking about what they'll even do now.
eri_359
The music during that final explosion really got to me and I just sat there staring at the screen for a while after it ended
ami_mizuno
You could really feel the power behind that white light when he finally let go of all that energy to protect the world
mihaelsss
It was so heavy when Piccolo told Vegeta that he would not see Goku in the afterlife because of all the bad things he did back in the day and then Vegeta just did it anyway because he finally cared about someone besides himself and then the music kicked in and he turned into a statue and then Buu just lived
cattleya_baudelaire
Seeing Vegeta hug Trunks and say he is proud was so heavy and then he just knocks him out to save him from seeing the end
gashadokuro_ghoul
Piccolo telling Vegeta he is going to hell even after this sacrifice was such a gut punch because it felt so honest and brutal
jiraiya_jester_50
The way he chose his family over his own pride was so moving, he clearly loved them more than he loved winning
marluxia_454
When Goku gave Trunks that quick neck tap before pulling him into a hug, I just felt my chest tighten. You could feel the weight of his final goodbye in that small gesture, and it really made me think about how much he'd grown as a dad.
iris_cannary_171
My eyes actually watered up when he mentioned Bulma and Trunks and I felt it when he called Goku Kakarot one last time
rubeus
Hearing him admit he was doing this for Trunks and Bulma and Kakarot was the best way to say goodbye to everyone
kittan_bachika_188
Vegeta saying goodbye to Trunks was the saddest thing and it really showed how much he has changed since arriving on Earth
asukawaifu
Knowing that Vegeta won't even keep his body in the afterlife makes his choice much heavier, especially since he knew he was going to a bad place
tsunderekid
Animation during the final blast went in such a unique direction with the white sketch style and it really felt like the end for the prince
rickert_the_smith
I felt so bad for Vegeta when Piccolo told him his soul would just be recycled because he really knew there was no reward for this
shinji_ikari_180
I have mixed feelings about this one because that sacrifice was the most emotional thing I have ever seen in this show and that moment where Vegeta showed he loves his family was a massive step for him, but seeing Buu just start to bubble back together right after makes it feel like his death did not even matter which really hurts the impact for me
izanami_illusion
The white light taking over the screen looked incredible and it was wild to see Vegeta actually fighting for someone other than himself
rayquaza_306
It sucks that Majin Buu just regenerates from a bunch of tiny pieces after such a massive move and it makes the whole thing feel a bit pointless even if it looked cool
haruka_tenoh
Babidi getting chopped in half by Piccolo was so satisfying and he did not even hesitate at all before the big explosion
EPISODE CONTEXT
Falling deep into the Majin Buu saga at episode 237 of 291, this episode arrives at a critical inflection point where the escalating threat of Buu has pushed every fighter to their limits. The preceding episodes built tension through Vegeta's internal struggle with his pride, his rivalry with Goku, and his complicated feelings toward his family. What happens here reshapes the dynamics of the remaining saga and sets the stage for the battles and character shifts that define the final stretch of Dragon Ball Z.
QUICK TAKES
igos_du_ikana
Piccolo telling him he is going to hell even if he dies for them was so brutal and it made the whole sacrifice feel way more heavy
almighty_yhwach
Trunks looked so innocent during that hug from Goku, and my gut just twisted knowing what was coming next. It was such a heartbreaking farewell, especially since he had no clue his dad was making such a huge sacrifice, probably for good this time.
sasha_savor_109
When that pink blob just started reforming like nothing happened after all that, I was so gutted. All that power and sacrifice, like Vegeta's ultimate attack, and it literally meant nothing, which just makes me so frustrated thinking about what they'll even do now.
eri_359
The music during that final explosion really got to me and I just sat there staring at the screen for a while after it ended
ami_mizuno
You could really feel the power behind that white light when he finally let go of all that energy to protect the world
mihaelsss
It was so heavy when Piccolo told Vegeta that he would not see Goku in the afterlife because of all the bad things he did back in the day and then Vegeta just did it anyway because he finally cared about someone besides himself and then the music kicked in and he turned into a statue and then Buu just lived
cattleya_baudelaire
Seeing Vegeta hug Trunks and say he is proud was so heavy and then he just knocks him out to save him from seeing the end
gashadokuro_ghoul
Piccolo telling Vegeta he is going to hell even after this sacrifice was such a gut punch because it felt so honest and brutal
jiraiya_jester_50
The way he chose his family over his own pride was so moving, he clearly loved them more than he loved winning
marluxia_454
When Goku gave Trunks that quick neck tap before pulling him into a hug, I just felt my chest tighten. You could feel the weight of his final goodbye in that small gesture, and it really made me think about how much he'd grown as a dad.
iris_cannary_171
My eyes actually watered up when he mentioned Bulma and Trunks and I felt it when he called Goku Kakarot one last time
rubeus
Hearing him admit he was doing this for Trunks and Bulma and Kakarot was the best way to say goodbye to everyone
kittan_bachika_188
Vegeta saying goodbye to Trunks was the saddest thing and it really showed how much he has changed since arriving on Earth
asukawaifu
Knowing that Vegeta won't even keep his body in the afterlife makes his choice much heavier, especially since he knew he was going to a bad place
tsunderekid
Animation during the final blast went in such a unique direction with the white sketch style and it really felt like the end for the prince
rickert_the_smith
I felt so bad for Vegeta when Piccolo told him his soul would just be recycled because he really knew there was no reward for this
shinji_ikari_180
I have mixed feelings about this one because that sacrifice was the most emotional thing I have ever seen in this show and that moment where Vegeta showed he loves his family was a massive step for him, but seeing Buu just start to bubble back together right after makes it feel like his death did not even matter which really hurts the impact for me
izanami_illusion
The white light taking over the screen looked incredible and it was wild to see Vegeta actually fighting for someone other than himself
rayquaza_306
It sucks that Majin Buu just regenerates from a bunch of tiny pieces after such a massive move and it makes the whole thing feel a bit pointless even if it looked cool
haruka_tenoh
Babidi getting chopped in half by Piccolo was so satisfying and he did not even hesitate at all before the big explosion
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