Dragon Ball Z Episode 28: Goku's Arrival
Manga chapter 228-230
Canon/HIGH
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9.7
71 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.7
71 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
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EPISODE REVIEWS
shunseui_sensei_466
I actually cried when Piccolo threw himself in front of that blast for Gohan because it really showed how much he changed since the tournament
shirley_fenette
Piccolo literally giving his life to save a kid he used to hate is easily the best part of the Saiyan arc so far, and the way Goku handles Nappa right after is just icing on the cake.
clemont_340
Seeing Piccolo and Kami both die at the same time felt so heavy and I really hope they find a way to get the Dragon Balls back somehow
raijin_rider
Goku handing out those Senzu beans to Krillin and Gohan before the fight was a nice touch and it shows he still cares about his friends
sleepysquishs
Goku finally showing up on the Nimbus right when Nappa was about to crush Gohan was the perfect timing and it made the whole wait worth it
nekomata_ninja
I was really worried for Gohan after Piccolo died but seeing Goku finally land that Nimbus and just stand there while Nappa tried to hit him was incredible. Vegeta breaking his scouter when he realized how high the power level was gave me chills because it shows the gap between them now. Goku is on a whole different level after that training.
nemona
Nappa spent the last few episodes looking like a monster but Goku just toys with him like he is nothing and it is so satisfying to watch
yuno_yukikaze_139
Watching Vegeta just crush that scouter because the power level was too high was such a cool way to show that training with King Kai actually worked
eschuu
Nappa really thought he was doing something until Goku showed up and made him look like a complete amateur in front of Vegeta
anju_272
The realization that the Dragon Balls are useless now because Piccolo died makes the whole win feel a bit hollow and sad
darmani
It was so satisfying to watch Nappa get humbled after he spent the last few episodes killing everyone, especially once he realized his scouter was right about Goku
edward_elric_115
Goku showing up right when everyone died hit me way harder than I expected, since I was so worried about Gohan and Krillin being left alone against Nappa. Then the Flying Nimbus appears and everything changes. Watching Goku just completely outclass Nappa while Vegeta watches from the sidelines was such a huge relief after all the losing we've seen lately
zoisite_378
It was really cool how Goku carried Krillin and Gohan away from the fight and it really showed how much he cares about his family
tuxedo_mask_393
I couldn't believe Goku just stood there and let Nappa hit him without moving a single inch and it felt so good to see the Saiyans finally look scared
gen_gunpowder_159
Goku standing there and realizing Piccolo is gone and all his friends are dead made the atmosphere so heavy even before the fight started
narutorunner99
Seeing the look on Nappa's face when his scouter started making those noises was the best because he really thought he was the strongest guy there
sakuramysunshine
I was so stressed watching Gohan and Krillin get beaten and then seeing Goku just fly in and land on the Nimbus made me scream out loud
toby_lvl22
Hearing Piccolo say that Gohan was the only friend he ever had was so sad, and seeing that little kid completely change a demon king is just a lot to handle
pikachu_302
That gravity training on King Kais planet really paid off because I loved seeing Goku use the kaioken to turn into a complete monster
nicol_ascart_166
That big bald idiot Nappa finally got what was coming to him when Goku broke his back and it was such a relief after watching him kill everyone
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 28 is the culmination of the Saiyan Saga's extended buildup, following 'Nimbus Speed' where Goku races toward the battlefield and his outmatched allies. Goku's arrival fundamentally shifts the power balance against Nappa and Vegeta, transitioning from desperate survival into direct confrontation. The next episode, 'Lesson Number One,' continues this momentum as the true scale of the Saiyan conflict unfolds.
EPISODE REVIEWS
shunseui_sensei_466
I actually cried when Piccolo threw himself in front of that blast for Gohan because it really showed how much he changed since the tournament
shirley_fenette
Piccolo literally giving his life to save a kid he used to hate is easily the best part of the Saiyan arc so far, and the way Goku handles Nappa right after is just icing on the cake.
clemont_340
Seeing Piccolo and Kami both die at the same time felt so heavy and I really hope they find a way to get the Dragon Balls back somehow
raijin_rider
Goku handing out those Senzu beans to Krillin and Gohan before the fight was a nice touch and it shows he still cares about his friends
sleepysquishs
Goku finally showing up on the Nimbus right when Nappa was about to crush Gohan was the perfect timing and it made the whole wait worth it
nekomata_ninja
I was really worried for Gohan after Piccolo died but seeing Goku finally land that Nimbus and just stand there while Nappa tried to hit him was incredible. Vegeta breaking his scouter when he realized how high the power level was gave me chills because it shows the gap between them now. Goku is on a whole different level after that training.
nemona
Nappa spent the last few episodes looking like a monster but Goku just toys with him like he is nothing and it is so satisfying to watch
yuno_yukikaze_139
Watching Vegeta just crush that scouter because the power level was too high was such a cool way to show that training with King Kai actually worked
eschuu
Nappa really thought he was doing something until Goku showed up and made him look like a complete amateur in front of Vegeta
anju_272
The realization that the Dragon Balls are useless now because Piccolo died makes the whole win feel a bit hollow and sad
darmani
It was so satisfying to watch Nappa get humbled after he spent the last few episodes killing everyone, especially once he realized his scouter was right about Goku
edward_elric_115
Goku showing up right when everyone died hit me way harder than I expected, since I was so worried about Gohan and Krillin being left alone against Nappa. Then the Flying Nimbus appears and everything changes. Watching Goku just completely outclass Nappa while Vegeta watches from the sidelines was such a huge relief after all the losing we've seen lately
zoisite_378
It was really cool how Goku carried Krillin and Gohan away from the fight and it really showed how much he cares about his family
tuxedo_mask_393
I couldn't believe Goku just stood there and let Nappa hit him without moving a single inch and it felt so good to see the Saiyans finally look scared
gen_gunpowder_159
Goku standing there and realizing Piccolo is gone and all his friends are dead made the atmosphere so heavy even before the fight started
narutorunner99
Seeing the look on Nappa's face when his scouter started making those noises was the best because he really thought he was the strongest guy there
sakuramysunshine
I was so stressed watching Gohan and Krillin get beaten and then seeing Goku just fly in and land on the Nimbus made me scream out loud
toby_lvl22
Hearing Piccolo say that Gohan was the only friend he ever had was so sad, and seeing that little kid completely change a demon king is just a lot to handle
pikachu_302
That gravity training on King Kais planet really paid off because I loved seeing Goku use the kaioken to turn into a complete monster
nicol_ascart_166
That big bald idiot Nappa finally got what was coming to him when Goku broke his back and it was such a relief after watching him kill everyone
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