Dragon Ball Z Episode 88: Clash of the Super Powers
Canon/HIGH
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8.5
68 Fans
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OSHIMETER
8.5
68 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
benimaru_blaze_152
Gohan looks like a monster again and that final exchange where he and Piccolo both powered up is enough to make you grin because the student has finally returned to form
bloo_balloon
That duo training together again brought back so many of my memories from the early Z days and Gohan finally getting his fighting spirit back is exactly what the tournament needs
chrome_crafter_160
Goku pulling that trick with the underwater ki blasts was clever and it showed he actually has a plan for dealing with Frieza not being able to sense energy at all
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253
The reveal that Android 17 is a park ranger making a massive salary while protecting an island of rare animals is the kind of side story that makes the world feel alive
calyrex
I have been waiting so long for Gohan to actually get serious and stop being a scholar because that scene where he finally went Mystic again made me jump out of my seat
sailor_pluto
I really didn't think we would see the day where Gohan looks like a threat again, but Piccolo really pushed him to the edge during their training session. The part where he gets his potential unleashed back feels like such a huge win after he spent so much of Super being a background character. It makes me actually hype for the tournament now
cremia
It is kind of weird that Gohan somehow forgot how to use his potential unleashed form but at least the sparring match with Piccolo looked decent enough and had some good tension
astolf
Piccolo telling Gohan that his desire to protect his family is actually holding him back was such a heavy moment and it really shows why he is the best teacher in this entire franchise
bambietta_boom
The logic of Gohan needing to relearn his strongest form is still a bit shaky but the actual fighting in the training forest was good enough to ignore it
gilbert_bougainvillea
Watching Piccolo call out Gohan for being arrogant about his strength was the reality check he needed and it makes their bond feel so much more grounded than the other pairings
may
Cabba trying to get Caulifla to join the team was a nice change of pace, although the main focus stayed on Gohan trying to find his edge again before time runs out
vexen_457
Frieza being unable to sense Ki is the only reason Goku is even standing right now, and that little tactical advantage made the whole underwater sequence worth watching
tsunade_titan
The way Goku hid his energy to launch those surprise attacks from the water was such a slick move and Frieza looked genuinely annoyed to get kicked in the face
kushina_kunoichi
It is funny how the five minute warning started several episodes ago and the characters are still finding time to talk and throw massive energy beams at each other
neoxplode
My heart sank when Frieza trapped Goku in that energy sphere and started playing with him like a toy since it really shows the massive power gap between them
winry_rockbell_117
Watching Goku realize he cannot beat Frieza with just brute strength was a great turn for the fight because seeing him set those underwater traps showed how much of a combat genius he really is even if Frieza is still way faster and stronger than him right now and then Frieza used that weird energy ball move to regain control
kumaru_yukihara
I feel like the countdown for Namek to blow up has been going on for years and we still have so many episodes left before it actually happens
near_nemesis_114
Chi-Chi trying to pilot a spaceship just to get her son back from a dying planet is classic, and it provided a nice break from the constant screaming on Namek
nia_teppelin
Frieza spoke gibberish and called it his native language before translating it as a weird threat and that line was so goofy
jun_jun_389
That energy ball trick Frieza used was brutal and watching him kick Goku around while he was stuck in that thing felt actually terrifying
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting deep in the Namek Saga's climactic stretch, this episode directly continues the escalating Goku vs. Frieza confrontation that ignited in 'The Ultimate Battle,' pushing both combatants further toward their limits. It serves as a critical bridge episode, maintaining battlefield momentum while setting the stage for 'Frieza's Boast,' where the tyrant's confidence and desperation take center stage. At episode 88 of 291, this is the saga's white-hot core — the payoff for dozens of episodes of buildup across the entire Namek arc.
QUICK TAKES
benimaru_blaze_152
Gohan looks like a monster again and that final exchange where he and Piccolo both powered up is enough to make you grin because the student has finally returned to form
bloo_balloon
That duo training together again brought back so many of my memories from the early Z days and Gohan finally getting his fighting spirit back is exactly what the tournament needs
chrome_crafter_160
Goku pulling that trick with the underwater ki blasts was clever and it showed he actually has a plan for dealing with Frieza not being able to sense energy at all
byakuya_of_the_dreams_253
The reveal that Android 17 is a park ranger making a massive salary while protecting an island of rare animals is the kind of side story that makes the world feel alive
calyrex
I have been waiting so long for Gohan to actually get serious and stop being a scholar because that scene where he finally went Mystic again made me jump out of my seat
sailor_pluto
I really didn't think we would see the day where Gohan looks like a threat again, but Piccolo really pushed him to the edge during their training session. The part where he gets his potential unleashed back feels like such a huge win after he spent so much of Super being a background character. It makes me actually hype for the tournament now
cremia
It is kind of weird that Gohan somehow forgot how to use his potential unleashed form but at least the sparring match with Piccolo looked decent enough and had some good tension
astolf
Piccolo telling Gohan that his desire to protect his family is actually holding him back was such a heavy moment and it really shows why he is the best teacher in this entire franchise
bambietta_boom
The logic of Gohan needing to relearn his strongest form is still a bit shaky but the actual fighting in the training forest was good enough to ignore it
gilbert_bougainvillea
Watching Piccolo call out Gohan for being arrogant about his strength was the reality check he needed and it makes their bond feel so much more grounded than the other pairings
may
Cabba trying to get Caulifla to join the team was a nice change of pace, although the main focus stayed on Gohan trying to find his edge again before time runs out
vexen_457
Frieza being unable to sense Ki is the only reason Goku is even standing right now, and that little tactical advantage made the whole underwater sequence worth watching
tsunade_titan
The way Goku hid his energy to launch those surprise attacks from the water was such a slick move and Frieza looked genuinely annoyed to get kicked in the face
kushina_kunoichi
It is funny how the five minute warning started several episodes ago and the characters are still finding time to talk and throw massive energy beams at each other
neoxplode
My heart sank when Frieza trapped Goku in that energy sphere and started playing with him like a toy since it really shows the massive power gap between them
winry_rockbell_117
Watching Goku realize he cannot beat Frieza with just brute strength was a great turn for the fight because seeing him set those underwater traps showed how much of a combat genius he really is even if Frieza is still way faster and stronger than him right now and then Frieza used that weird energy ball move to regain control
kumaru_yukihara
I feel like the countdown for Namek to blow up has been going on for years and we still have so many episodes left before it actually happens
near_nemesis_114
Chi-Chi trying to pilot a spaceship just to get her son back from a dying planet is classic, and it provided a nice break from the constant screaming on Namek
nia_teppelin
Frieza spoke gibberish and called it his native language before translating it as a weird threat and that line was so goofy
jun_jun_389
That energy ball trick Frieza used was brutal and watching him kick Goku around while he was stuck in that thing felt actually terrifying
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