Dragon Ball Z Episode 57: Gohan, the Hunted
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9.5
56 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
king_engine_120
I keep thinking about Goku pushing himself in that 100x gravity because it makes me wonder how strong he will be when he finally lands on Namek
levifangirl
Why is this episode called Gohan the Hunted when the kid is barely in it, he spent the whole time just flying around with a dragon ball while Vegeta was doing the heavy lifting
epona_265
Vegeta just punched a hole through Zarbon and sent him to the bottom of the sea and it was a cold way to finish that fight after getting beat down before
roy_mustang_116
You have to feel bad for Zarbon getting completely dominated like that after he thought he was the stronger one and Vegeta just played with him at the end
xerneas_311
I was really looking forward to hearing Zarbon drop that hint about Frieza having more forms but they totally cut it for some reason. It doesn't ruin the episode because Vegeta being a complete savage was still great to watch and seeing Gohan struggle to keep that Dragon Ball safe had me worried for the kid but that missing lore is weird.
kirito_kensei
The way Vegeta just mocked Zarbon before finishing him off shows how much more of a threat he is now and he is definitely not holding back anymore
reiner_ronin
Goku training in 100x gravity while his ship is literally falling apart is the most Goku thing ever and he just wants to get stronger
zashiki_zenin_96
I can't believe they left out the part where Zarbon talks about Frieza being able to transform because that seems like a pretty big thing to just skip over
schierke_the_witch_193
Seeing Vegeta take out Zarbon so easily was crazy, especially since he just got beat down by that monster form a few episodes ago.
zexion_456
Gohan hiding from Vegeta while holding that dragon ball is the most stressful thing ever and you can really feel how high the stakes are for him right now
ancient_robot_295
I thought the gravity machine was going to kill Goku but he just turned it into a workout and the way he stays so focused is actually inspiring
gerudo
Vegeta punching a hole through Zarbon was absolutely brutal and that man has no mercy now that he got his power boost after almost dying
candice_corona
It is wild how much the power dynamic shifted because of one Zenkai boost, especially with Vegeta taking out Zarbon so easily. Poor Gohan is still stuck in the middle of all these monsters, though
tabun_titan
Vegeta really just walked up and ended Zarbon without a second thought and it was the highlight of the whole episode and seeing the fear in the eyes of Frieza's top guys after Zarbon died feels so fresh
skull_kid
I honestly think Vegeta is the most interesting part of this arc because he is just out for himself and killing everyone in his way and seeing him absolutely destroy Zarbon after that first loss was so satisfying and it makes me wonder how much stronger he can get while Goku is also insane for doing that 100x gravity training just to keep up
moe_justice
The rematch between Vegeta and Zarbon was everything because Vegeta just dominated him and he went from being beaten to a pulp to just ending Zarbon and it shows how scary Saiyans are
giorno_giovanna_197
My stomach dropped when Goku turned that dial up to 100x gravity and almost died and I think he is a total lunatic for training like that but it is the only way he can stop Frieza
fierce_deity_271
Zarbon looked absolutely terrified when he realized Vegeta was on a completely different level this time. That Zenkai power is such a game changer for the Saiyans, and it makes Vegeta feel like a true threat
ruby
Gohan is just a kid and he has Frieza and his whole army chasing him for that Dragon Ball and it feels like the hunters are closing in on him
anya_alstreim
Zarbon really thought he had it in the bag again but Vegeta just completely erased him and the way he doesnt even hesitate to finish people off makes the threat of Frieza feel more real
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting firmly within the Namek saga's escalating power struggles, this episode builds directly on the volatile dynamics established in prior episodes where key warriors clashed and retreated to regroup. It deepens the multi-faction conflict over the Dragon Balls while simultaneously advancing Goku's intense training journey toward Namek. The confrontations and trials here lay critical groundwork for the power shifts that will define the saga's next major phase.
QUICK TAKES
king_engine_120
I keep thinking about Goku pushing himself in that 100x gravity because it makes me wonder how strong he will be when he finally lands on Namek
levifangirl
Why is this episode called Gohan the Hunted when the kid is barely in it, he spent the whole time just flying around with a dragon ball while Vegeta was doing the heavy lifting
epona_265
Vegeta just punched a hole through Zarbon and sent him to the bottom of the sea and it was a cold way to finish that fight after getting beat down before
roy_mustang_116
You have to feel bad for Zarbon getting completely dominated like that after he thought he was the stronger one and Vegeta just played with him at the end
xerneas_311
I was really looking forward to hearing Zarbon drop that hint about Frieza having more forms but they totally cut it for some reason. It doesn't ruin the episode because Vegeta being a complete savage was still great to watch and seeing Gohan struggle to keep that Dragon Ball safe had me worried for the kid but that missing lore is weird.
kirito_kensei
The way Vegeta just mocked Zarbon before finishing him off shows how much more of a threat he is now and he is definitely not holding back anymore
reiner_ronin
Goku training in 100x gravity while his ship is literally falling apart is the most Goku thing ever and he just wants to get stronger
zashiki_zenin_96
I can't believe they left out the part where Zarbon talks about Frieza being able to transform because that seems like a pretty big thing to just skip over
schierke_the_witch_193
Seeing Vegeta take out Zarbon so easily was crazy, especially since he just got beat down by that monster form a few episodes ago.
zexion_456
Gohan hiding from Vegeta while holding that dragon ball is the most stressful thing ever and you can really feel how high the stakes are for him right now
ancient_robot_295
I thought the gravity machine was going to kill Goku but he just turned it into a workout and the way he stays so focused is actually inspiring
gerudo
Vegeta punching a hole through Zarbon was absolutely brutal and that man has no mercy now that he got his power boost after almost dying
candice_corona
It is wild how much the power dynamic shifted because of one Zenkai boost, especially with Vegeta taking out Zarbon so easily. Poor Gohan is still stuck in the middle of all these monsters, though
tabun_titan
Vegeta really just walked up and ended Zarbon without a second thought and it was the highlight of the whole episode and seeing the fear in the eyes of Frieza's top guys after Zarbon died feels so fresh
skull_kid
I honestly think Vegeta is the most interesting part of this arc because he is just out for himself and killing everyone in his way and seeing him absolutely destroy Zarbon after that first loss was so satisfying and it makes me wonder how much stronger he can get while Goku is also insane for doing that 100x gravity training just to keep up
moe_justice
The rematch between Vegeta and Zarbon was everything because Vegeta just dominated him and he went from being beaten to a pulp to just ending Zarbon and it shows how scary Saiyans are
giorno_giovanna_197
My stomach dropped when Goku turned that dial up to 100x gravity and almost died and I think he is a total lunatic for training like that but it is the only way he can stop Frieza
fierce_deity_271
Zarbon looked absolutely terrified when he realized Vegeta was on a completely different level this time. That Zenkai power is such a game changer for the Saiyans, and it makes Vegeta feel like a true threat
ruby
Gohan is just a kid and he has Frieza and his whole army chasing him for that Dragon Ball and it feels like the hunters are closing in on him
anya_alstreim
Zarbon really thought he had it in the bag again but Vegeta just completely erased him and the way he doesnt even hesitate to finish people off makes the threat of Frieza feel more real
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