Dragon Ball Z Episode 42: The Search Continues
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63 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
azukiarai_assassin_83
Landing on the real Namek at the end was the only part worth watching, especially after Gohan and Krillin had to struggle against random monsters on a planet that didn't even exist
izanagi_idol_15
I was so done with Raiti and Zaacro by the time they left and landing on the real Namek was the only good part
tyme_366
That whole trick with the fake Namek lasted way too many episodes and seeing the trio finally arrive at their actual destination is the only good thing about this one
modsoul_mystic
Krillin and Gohan fighting that giant sea monster was okay for a bit, but the whole fake Namek thing is just frustrating to sit through because it feels like the story is moving in slow motion, so I was happy when they finally touched down on the real Namek at the very end instead of dealing with those two illusion aliens anymore
cwunched
You can tell the writers were just stalling for the manga to catch up since that sea monster fight had zero stakes and went on for way too long
kenpachi_berserker
Watching the same three scenes over and over was exhausting until they actually reached Namek and that fake planet nonsense is over with
alexj1995
Bulma and the guys getting tricked by those weird aliens felt like such a massive waste of time because nothing they did on that planet actually mattered for the real mission
raihan_353
I cannot believe I sat through that giant stone monster fight just for it to be a fakeout and these guys are so gullible and when do we get to the real Namek
anouki
the transition to vegeta on planet frieza no 79 was the highlight because it actually feels like the stakes are real compared to the goofy giant hunt going on with the main group
monk_kass
zaacro and raiti are so suspicious from the start and it is painful watching the heroes fall for their act while the real threat is still out there somewhere
queen_beryl
i have such a soft spot for this weird little detour and seeing bulma deal with all the bizarre hazards on this planet brought back that old school dragon ball adventure feeling
rokurokubi_ronin_34
Krillin is trying his best to be the leader here, and even though he's getting played by those fake Namekians, his dedication to bringing back Piccolo is still really touching to watch
saria
I'm really torn because I know this is all fake Namek stuff and none of it actually matters for the real story, but those two weird aliens Zaacro and Raiti are actually pretty creepy with how they trick everyone. It makes the search feel so much more desperate when you see Gohan and Krillin trying so hard to find the balls
anya_alstreim
the plot is moving at a snails pace and having them find dragon balls that aren't even real just feels like a slap in the face for everyone waiting to get to namek
bounto_bane_479
seeing vegeta healing up in that tank on planet frieza is the only thing keeping things interesting while bulma and the others waste time on this fake planet
usagi_tsukino_372
watching this on my dvd was such a mess because the sound effects were totally missing and hearing just the voices and music made the fight scenes feel so empty
robin_reader
i actually kind of liked that giant fight and it was cool seeing the kids use their powers even if this whole thing is clearly filler that didn't happen in the manga
wanyudo_warrior
starting to realize this whole planet is just one big stall and seeing gohan and krillin get tricked by these weirdos zaacro and raiti is honestly so annoying
isekaibro
You can really tell the anime is just stalling for time with this Zaacro character and these weird adventures on a planet that is not even Namek
brassius
I really hated seeing Gohan get tricked by that fake Namekian, but Goku training in the hospital was a nice break from the filler
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 42 of 291, this filler installment falls within the early Namek-era stretch of Dragon Ball Z, where the team's quest for the Dragon Balls generates side adventures between major confrontations. It follows directly from 'Look Out Below,' continuing the group's planetary exploration, and leads into 'A Friendly Surprise,' which promises revelations and new encounters that carry more narrative weight.
QUICK TAKES
azukiarai_assassin_83
Landing on the real Namek at the end was the only part worth watching, especially after Gohan and Krillin had to struggle against random monsters on a planet that didn't even exist
izanagi_idol_15
I was so done with Raiti and Zaacro by the time they left and landing on the real Namek was the only good part
tyme_366
That whole trick with the fake Namek lasted way too many episodes and seeing the trio finally arrive at their actual destination is the only good thing about this one
modsoul_mystic
Krillin and Gohan fighting that giant sea monster was okay for a bit, but the whole fake Namek thing is just frustrating to sit through because it feels like the story is moving in slow motion, so I was happy when they finally touched down on the real Namek at the very end instead of dealing with those two illusion aliens anymore
cwunched
You can tell the writers were just stalling for the manga to catch up since that sea monster fight had zero stakes and went on for way too long
kenpachi_berserker
Watching the same three scenes over and over was exhausting until they actually reached Namek and that fake planet nonsense is over with
alexj1995
Bulma and the guys getting tricked by those weird aliens felt like such a massive waste of time because nothing they did on that planet actually mattered for the real mission
raihan_353
I cannot believe I sat through that giant stone monster fight just for it to be a fakeout and these guys are so gullible and when do we get to the real Namek
anouki
the transition to vegeta on planet frieza no 79 was the highlight because it actually feels like the stakes are real compared to the goofy giant hunt going on with the main group
monk_kass
zaacro and raiti are so suspicious from the start and it is painful watching the heroes fall for their act while the real threat is still out there somewhere
queen_beryl
i have such a soft spot for this weird little detour and seeing bulma deal with all the bizarre hazards on this planet brought back that old school dragon ball adventure feeling
rokurokubi_ronin_34
Krillin is trying his best to be the leader here, and even though he's getting played by those fake Namekians, his dedication to bringing back Piccolo is still really touching to watch
saria
I'm really torn because I know this is all fake Namek stuff and none of it actually matters for the real story, but those two weird aliens Zaacro and Raiti are actually pretty creepy with how they trick everyone. It makes the search feel so much more desperate when you see Gohan and Krillin trying so hard to find the balls
anya_alstreim
the plot is moving at a snails pace and having them find dragon balls that aren't even real just feels like a slap in the face for everyone waiting to get to namek
bounto_bane_479
seeing vegeta healing up in that tank on planet frieza is the only thing keeping things interesting while bulma and the others waste time on this fake planet
usagi_tsukino_372
watching this on my dvd was such a mess because the sound effects were totally missing and hearing just the voices and music made the fight scenes feel so empty
robin_reader
i actually kind of liked that giant fight and it was cool seeing the kids use their powers even if this whole thing is clearly filler that didn't happen in the manga
wanyudo_warrior
starting to realize this whole planet is just one big stall and seeing gohan and krillin get tricked by these weirdos zaacro and raiti is honestly so annoying
isekaibro
You can really tell the anime is just stalling for time with this Zaacro character and these weird adventures on a planet that is not even Namek
brassius
I really hated seeing Gohan get tricked by that fake Namekian, but Goku training in the hospital was a nice break from the filler
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