Dragon Ball Z Episode 65: Let the Battle Begin
Canon/HIGH
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9.9
51 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.9
51 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
baniacz
I actually felt sick when Recoome kicked Gohan and snapped his neck like that
jolyne_cujoh
That huge monster Recoome was built up for weeks and then Goku just treats him like a warm up and leaves him in the dirt
tanuki_trickster_41
I was actually worried for Gohan because that neck snap was brutal and way more violent than I expected for this show, but Goku landing on Namek was such a payoff for all the waiting and he took out Recoome so fast that Vegeta just stood there looking like he lost his mind and I love seeing him that frustrated
sasha_necron_157
The contrast between the total hopelessness while Gohan was being tortured, and the absolute relief when that ship finally touched down, was done so well
tsunderekid
Krillin and Gohan were basically dead and then Goku just hands out senzu beans and fixes everything and it is the best timing ever
akkorokamui_angel
It is crazy how much stronger Goku got in that ship and he did not even look like he was trying when he hit Recoome
lone8
I really hated how long Recoome played with Gohan because seeing a kid get his neck snapped is way too dark but Goku ending it in one hit was perfect
chloeanime
Goku landing on Namek at the last second felt like such a massive relief because Vegeta and the others were basically done for
charmy_chef
Vegeta looks so annoyed that Goku is this strong now and it is actually hilarious because he spent the whole fight getting his face kicked in by the Ginyu Force
itzzeom
After watching Vegeta and Krillin get thrashed for three episodes Goku just drops Recoome with a single elbow out of nowhere
ulquiorra_uber
I felt sick when Recoome kicked Gohan and broke his neck but then Goku finally showed up and I felt so relieved that the wait is over
meninas_486
Watching Jeice and Burter freak out because their scouters were wrong about Goku made me laugh, especially after they spent the whole time acting so arrogant
kijimuna_kunoichi_89
I have been waiting so many episodes for Goku to get off that spaceship and save everyone from getting murdered by the Ginyu Force and seeing him just walk up to Recoome without a care in the world was so satisfying because that guy was a total monster to Gohan and Vegeta for the last several episodes
eternatus_315
Vegeta just flying away and leaving Goku to deal with the Ginyu Force on his own is such a classic move for his character
reshiram_310
Gohan look of pure joy when his dad gave him that senzu bean made the wait for that ship to land feel like it was worth the payoff
zuna_293
Recoome taking that massive blast from Gohan and walking it off like it was nothing made the situation feel so hopeless before the ship landed
marluxia_454
Those Ginyu Force guys still doing their poses while Goku is actively wrecking Recoome is the most ridiculous thing happening in the background
wanyudo_warrior
Vegeta looks so confused and angry that Goku is stronger than him now after all that gravity training on the way to Namek
dodomeki_dreamer
I couldn't believe Gohan actually stood his ground and fired that Masenko at the big guy, even if it didn't leave a scratch on Recoome
malon
Recoome snapping Gohan neck felt so grounded and scary because the kid is only five and he was just trying to save his friends
EPISODE CONTEXT
Picking up directly from the devastation of 'Recoome Unleashed,' this episode deepens the Ginyu Force confrontation on Namek, pushing Gohan to his limits as the heroes' situation grows increasingly dire. Sitting at episode 65 of 291, it occupies a critical pressure point in the Namek saga's middle stretch. Crucially, it bridges the gap toward 'Goku's New Power,' setting the stage for a long-anticipated arrival that promises to completely shift the battlefield's dynamics.
QUICK TAKES
baniacz
I actually felt sick when Recoome kicked Gohan and snapped his neck like that
jolyne_cujoh
That huge monster Recoome was built up for weeks and then Goku just treats him like a warm up and leaves him in the dirt
tanuki_trickster_41
I was actually worried for Gohan because that neck snap was brutal and way more violent than I expected for this show, but Goku landing on Namek was such a payoff for all the waiting and he took out Recoome so fast that Vegeta just stood there looking like he lost his mind and I love seeing him that frustrated
sasha_necron_157
The contrast between the total hopelessness while Gohan was being tortured, and the absolute relief when that ship finally touched down, was done so well
tsunderekid
Krillin and Gohan were basically dead and then Goku just hands out senzu beans and fixes everything and it is the best timing ever
akkorokamui_angel
It is crazy how much stronger Goku got in that ship and he did not even look like he was trying when he hit Recoome
lone8
I really hated how long Recoome played with Gohan because seeing a kid get his neck snapped is way too dark but Goku ending it in one hit was perfect
chloeanime
Goku landing on Namek at the last second felt like such a massive relief because Vegeta and the others were basically done for
charmy_chef
Vegeta looks so annoyed that Goku is this strong now and it is actually hilarious because he spent the whole fight getting his face kicked in by the Ginyu Force
itzzeom
After watching Vegeta and Krillin get thrashed for three episodes Goku just drops Recoome with a single elbow out of nowhere
ulquiorra_uber
I felt sick when Recoome kicked Gohan and broke his neck but then Goku finally showed up and I felt so relieved that the wait is over
meninas_486
Watching Jeice and Burter freak out because their scouters were wrong about Goku made me laugh, especially after they spent the whole time acting so arrogant
kijimuna_kunoichi_89
I have been waiting so many episodes for Goku to get off that spaceship and save everyone from getting murdered by the Ginyu Force and seeing him just walk up to Recoome without a care in the world was so satisfying because that guy was a total monster to Gohan and Vegeta for the last several episodes
eternatus_315
Vegeta just flying away and leaving Goku to deal with the Ginyu Force on his own is such a classic move for his character
reshiram_310
Gohan look of pure joy when his dad gave him that senzu bean made the wait for that ship to land feel like it was worth the payoff
zuna_293
Recoome taking that massive blast from Gohan and walking it off like it was nothing made the situation feel so hopeless before the ship landed
marluxia_454
Those Ginyu Force guys still doing their poses while Goku is actively wrecking Recoome is the most ridiculous thing happening in the background
wanyudo_warrior
Vegeta looks so confused and angry that Goku is stronger than him now after all that gravity training on the way to Namek
dodomeki_dreamer
I couldn't believe Gohan actually stood his ground and fired that Masenko at the big guy, even if it didn't leave a scratch on Recoome
malon
Recoome snapping Gohan neck felt so grounded and scary because the kid is only five and he was just trying to save his friends
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