Dragon Ball Episode 147: Goku Hangs On

Canon/HIGH

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Six episodes from the series finale, Dragon Ball delivers one of its most grueling and electrifying tournament battles. Goku and Piccolo Jr. push each other to absolute breaking points in a fight that earns its title, this is pure survival-mode combat. The pacing is relentless, with the episode leaning hard into physical endurance and willpower as its central themes. Expect visceral martial arts action that carries genuine weight, punctuated by tense reactions from Goku's allies watching from the sidelines. The animation captures the escalating desperation of both fighters, and the emotional stakes feel earned after dozens of episodes building toward this rivalry. This is Dragon Ball at its most intense, raw determination over flashy technique, with the outcome of the entire tournament hanging in the balance.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateMar 1, 1989

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