Dragon Ball Z Episode 264: Search for Survivors
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QUICK TAKES
chochin_obake_90
Buu blowing himself up looked like a cheap trick and Gohan saw it coming from a mile away so he could get the others out of there
sternritter_storm_480
I cannot believe how hard Gohan is hitting Buu right now because it feels like he finally grew up and stopped being scared of fighting
ulquiorra_uber
Having Dende show up as a survivor is the only reason the Dragon Balls are still a thing and that little guy really is the luckiest person on the whole planet
pippin_the_giant
Dende being alive is the only reason the Dragon Balls still work, and Popo really saved the entire universe by throwing him off that lookout
yosuzume_yurei
I felt so smug watching Gohan toy with Buu after that clown was acting so tough for so long because he deserved to get put in his place like that
viva550
Watching Buu get bullied like a common weakling was so satisfying and it was definitely a huge change from him absorbing everyone on the lookout
teapot418
Gohan's ultimate power-up was seriously hype, I mean, holy cow! It's so cool to see him not just stronger but actually *using his head* to track Buu down, making me wonder if this is the truly confident fighter we've been waiting for.
gilbert_bougainvillea
Piccolo still has the best instincts out of everyone because he was the only one who could pinpoint Dende after all that destruction
misa_misa
I have such mixed feelings watching Gohan dismantle Buu like this, because he looks exactly like the hero we were promised back at the Cell Games and he is actually playing it smart instead of just screaming but knowing how the story goes makes this big moment feel way too short lived since he should have been the one to finish it
erwin_enigma_108
Complete dominance was the only thing on screen and that moment Gohan appeared behind him and called him a fool felt so cold
mikasasimp
Piccolo getting absorbed is the worst part because now Buu has his brain and the power of the kids so Gohan is in huge trouble
pikachu_302
Dende falling all the way to the ground was wild but Mr Popo really saved the day by making sure the dragon balls did not turn into chocolate
eren_yeager_106
Gohan finally gets a chance to be the hero and the show just takes it away by having Buu absorb everyone and I hate how often they do this
leon
Gohan just stood there and looked so cool while Buu was getting beat up but that ending changed everything and now he looks terrified
clavell
I can't believe Buu actually absorbed Piccolo and the kids, right when things were looking up for Gohan. Seeing Dende fall off the lookout was the only part that gave me any hope because we still need those dragon balls
aizen_ascendant_461
I was cheering so hard seeing Gohan absolutely embarrass Buu after all that training with the Old Kai. It felt like he was finally the main character again and I loved seeing him so confident. Then the way Buu tricked them with that fake explosion and absorbed Piccolo and Gotenks just sucked the air out of the room. Now Gohan has to run
loveablepanda101
Buu is way too smart for his own good and using those leftover pieces to sneak up on Gotenks and Piccolo was such a dirty move
microwaved_dave
You really think Gohan finally has this under control and then Buu pulls that self destruct trick just to catch everyone off guard and take their powers
luna_375
Mr Popo threw Dende off the lookout and it was kind of scary but at least the dragon balls are still in play since Dende survived
destron
I am actually losing it because Buu is way smarter than he looks and used that fake self destruction to hide pieces of himself for the absorption
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 264 of 291, this falls in the late Buu Saga as the conflict with Majin Buu reaches its most dire phase — likely following a massive escalation in destruction that has left Earth's fighters scattered or worse. It serves as a regrouping episode, bridging the gap between a major confrontation and the saga's final decisive battles. What happens here sets the emotional and strategic foundation for the endgame push that will carry the series to its conclusion.
QUICK TAKES
chochin_obake_90
Buu blowing himself up looked like a cheap trick and Gohan saw it coming from a mile away so he could get the others out of there
sternritter_storm_480
I cannot believe how hard Gohan is hitting Buu right now because it feels like he finally grew up and stopped being scared of fighting
ulquiorra_uber
Having Dende show up as a survivor is the only reason the Dragon Balls are still a thing and that little guy really is the luckiest person on the whole planet
pippin_the_giant
Dende being alive is the only reason the Dragon Balls still work, and Popo really saved the entire universe by throwing him off that lookout
yosuzume_yurei
I felt so smug watching Gohan toy with Buu after that clown was acting so tough for so long because he deserved to get put in his place like that
viva550
Watching Buu get bullied like a common weakling was so satisfying and it was definitely a huge change from him absorbing everyone on the lookout
teapot418
Gohan's ultimate power-up was seriously hype, I mean, holy cow! It's so cool to see him not just stronger but actually *using his head* to track Buu down, making me wonder if this is the truly confident fighter we've been waiting for.
gilbert_bougainvillea
Piccolo still has the best instincts out of everyone because he was the only one who could pinpoint Dende after all that destruction
misa_misa
I have such mixed feelings watching Gohan dismantle Buu like this, because he looks exactly like the hero we were promised back at the Cell Games and he is actually playing it smart instead of just screaming but knowing how the story goes makes this big moment feel way too short lived since he should have been the one to finish it
erwin_enigma_108
Complete dominance was the only thing on screen and that moment Gohan appeared behind him and called him a fool felt so cold
mikasasimp
Piccolo getting absorbed is the worst part because now Buu has his brain and the power of the kids so Gohan is in huge trouble
pikachu_302
Dende falling all the way to the ground was wild but Mr Popo really saved the day by making sure the dragon balls did not turn into chocolate
eren_yeager_106
Gohan finally gets a chance to be the hero and the show just takes it away by having Buu absorb everyone and I hate how often they do this
leon
Gohan just stood there and looked so cool while Buu was getting beat up but that ending changed everything and now he looks terrified
clavell
I can't believe Buu actually absorbed Piccolo and the kids, right when things were looking up for Gohan. Seeing Dende fall off the lookout was the only part that gave me any hope because we still need those dragon balls
aizen_ascendant_461
I was cheering so hard seeing Gohan absolutely embarrass Buu after all that training with the Old Kai. It felt like he was finally the main character again and I loved seeing him so confident. Then the way Buu tricked them with that fake explosion and absorbed Piccolo and Gotenks just sucked the air out of the room. Now Gohan has to run
loveablepanda101
Buu is way too smart for his own good and using those leftover pieces to sneak up on Gotenks and Piccolo was such a dirty move
microwaved_dave
You really think Gohan finally has this under control and then Buu pulls that self destruct trick just to catch everyone off guard and take their powers
luna_375
Mr Popo threw Dende off the lookout and it was kind of scary but at least the dragon balls are still in play since Dende survived
destron
I am actually losing it because Buu is way smarter than he looks and used that fake self destruction to hide pieces of himself for the absorption
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