Dragon Ball Z: (dub) Episode 26

: This episode covers content from the original Japanese episode 28. In the Ocean Dub (the 1996 Saban/Funimation syndication), it was numbered as Episode 21.

: Because Piccolo and Kami are life-linked, Piccolo’s death causes Kami to vanish and the Earth’s Dragon Balls to turn into useless stone.

: Fueled by rage over Piccolo's death, Gohan unleashes a powerful Masenko, which Nappa deflects. Just as Nappa is about to crush Gohan, Goku finally arrives on the Flying Nimbus (Kinto-Un) to save his son and Krillin. Key Episode Details Dragon Ball Z (Dub) Episode 26

: As the battle resumes, Nappa targets Gohan with a lethal "Bomber DX" blast. In a character-defining moment, Piccolo jumps in front of the attack to save his pupil. The blast is fatal, and as Piccolo dies, he tearfully admits that Gohan was the first person to treat him with kindness.

In the English dub of Dragon Ball Z , Episode 26 marks a major turning point in the Saiyan Saga, titled (or "The End of Piccolo" in some uncut versions). Plot Summary : This episode covers content from the original

: The episode ends with Goku preparing to face Nappa, setting up his first use of the Kaiō-Ken on Earth in the following episode. Dragon Ball Z - Discussion Thread! [Rewatch Week 6] : r/dbz

: After Nappa's initial assault, Vegeta calls for a three-hour truce to wait for "Kakarot" (Goku). During this time, Nappa passes the time by obliterating Earth’s military forces and even a whole city as a diversion. : Fueled by rage over Piccolo's death, Gohan

: This is the first time in the series that the Dragon Balls are rendered inert, raising the stakes significantly for the subsequent battle on Namek.