The WORST episodes of Dragon Ball Kai
Every episode of Dragon Ball Kai ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Dragon Ball Kai!
Rejoin Goku and his friends in a series of cosmic battles! Toei has redubbed, recut, and cleaned up the animation of the original 1989 animated series. The show's story arc has been refined to better follow the comic book series on which it is based. The show also features a new opening and ending. In the series, martial artist Goku, and his various friends, battle increasingly powerful enemies to defend the world against evil. Can Earth's defender defeat demons, aliens, and other villains?
#1 - Piccolo Reborn! Frieza's Second Transformation!
Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 1/10/2010
A newly empowered Piccolo steps onto the battlefield, stepping up to challenge Frieza in an intense, evenly matched duel. Refusing to yield to the Namekian warrior, the tyrant decides to unveil yet another evolution, drastically shifting the dynamic of the fight once more. As Frieza launches a brutal counteroffensive, the remaining allies must scramble to react before their line of defense collapses completely.
#2 - Power Up, Krillin! Frieza's Mounting Apprehension!
Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/27/2009
Guided by his new local ally, Krillin ventures toward a crucial figure who may hold the key to strengthening their cause. Meanwhile, the fallout from recent battles reaches the highest levels of Frieza's command. As missing pieces begin to slip from the tyrant's grasp, frustration builds within the enemy ranks.
#3 - The Dizzying Deception and the Daring Escape! Defeat the Android Cell!
Season 1 - Episode 70 - Aired 8/29/2010
Having tricked the creature into revealing the dark truth of its creation and future timeline, Piccolo prepares to resume the fight with back-up on the way. Cornered by the arriving warriors, the bio-android relies on a blinding tactic to escape, setting off a desperate hunt to track the monster before it can fulfill its ultimate objective.
#4 - The Super Namekian Powers Up! Piccolo vs. Android 17!
Season 1 - Episode 73 - Aired 9/19/2010
Piccolo and Android 17 engage in an intense clash of endurance, while Bulma races to finalize a critical countermeasure. However, the energy released during the grueling fight draws an unwelcome third party toward the battlefield, threatening to upend the entire confrontation.
#5 - Goku Vanishes Into Space! Welcome Home, Super Warriors!
Season 1 - Episode 54 - Aired 4/25/2010
With Namek destroyed, the survivors on Earth face a difficult dilemma as they attempt to bring back their fallen friends. Using the dragon's power, they work to reunite the group while holding out hope for Goku's eventual return.
#6 - Avenge the Fallen, Goku! Countdown to the Planet's Destruction!
Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 3/21/2010
With Namek's core critically damaged, a strict time limit is set before the planet collapses. Rather than rushing to escape, Goku makes a risky decision to let Frieza reach his maximum strength, while the remaining allies make urgent plans to reach their ship.
#7 - The Hunt for Cell is On! Goku, Back in Action!
Season 1 - Episode 71 - Aired 9/5/2010
As Earth's warriors split up to eliminate Cell's future counterpart and track the roaming monster, Krillin finds himself in a hazardous run-in with the elusive bio-android. Meanwhile, a sudden disturbance back at Master Roshi's house signals a dramatic shift in the battle against the incoming threat.
#8 - The Monster Goes Into Motion! Strike of the Super Namekian!
Season 1 - Episode 68 - Aired 8/15/2010
Investigation of the second time machine yields a unsettling clue, while horrifying reports begin emerging from a nearby town. Forced to make an irreversible choice to protect the planet, Kami reaches a crucial decision that alters the fate of the Namekian warrior.
#9 - Will Goku Make it in Time?! Three Hours Until the Battle Resumes!
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/14/2009
With his journey through the afterlife finally complete, Goku frantically races toward the battlefield. Back on Earth, the surviving defenders are granted a tense, temporary reprieve when Vegeta halts the fight, issuing a strict three-hour ultimatum. As the clock ticks down, the battered warriors can only brace themselves and pray their champion arrives before the onslaught begins anew.
#10 - Sit Tight, Chiaotzu! Tien's Screaming Tri-Beam!
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/7/2009
Facing the overwhelming raw power of Nappa, the surviving Z-Fighters are forced into a desperate battle of endurance. With the threat of the second Saiyan looming in the background, Earth's defenders must pool their strength and push their limits to hold the line until help arrives.
#11 - A Sweet Face and Super Power? Android 18 vs. Vegeta!
Season 1 - Episode 65 - Aired 7/18/2010
Vegeta tests his Super Saiyan strength against the newly awakened Android 18, leading to a brutal exchange that draws the rest of the warriors into the fray. As the dust clears, the remaining fighters are left to grapple with a terrifying disparity in power.
#12 - The Battle with Ten-Times Gravity! Goku's Race Against the Clock!
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/17/2009
Goku begins his intensive martial arts instruction under King Kai, immediately coming face-to-face with the crushing physical conditions of the tiny planet. To build the necessary speed and agility to face the incoming threat, he is tasked with an unconventional challenge. With the clock ticking toward the enemy's arrival on Earth, Goku must push his body past its absolute limits to master his new environment.
#13 - A Boundary-Pushing Brawl! Goku, Frieza, and Ginyu Again?!
Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 2/14/2010
While Goku and Frieza trade intense blows in their ongoing clash, a forgotten enemy lurks in the background. Still trapped in a weak body, Captain Ginyu crosses paths with Bulma, seizing a sudden opportunity to scheme his way back into the fight.
#14 - Full-Power Frieza! Shenron, Grant Our Wish!
Season 1 - Episode 50 - Aired 3/28/2010
While Goku and Frieza duel on the crumbling planet, King Kai coordinates with Kami on Earth to execute a high-stakes plan using both sets of Dragon Balls. As Mr. Popo summons Shenron, the allies race against time to stage a massive rescue before Namek explodes.
#15 - Number 17 and Number 18! The Androids Awaken!
Season 1 - Episode 64 - Aired 7/11/2010
Earth's warriors close in on Dr. Gero's hidden facility, attempting to breach the lab before he can reactivate his creations. However, the raid quickly spirals out of control as internal betrayal unleashes a trio of newly awakened threats with unpredictable motives.
#16 - There is Planet Earth, Father! Frieza and King Cold Strike Back!
Season 1 - Episode 55 - Aired 5/2/2010
A year after the catastrophic battle on Planet Namek, a sinister force approaches Earth, intent on destroying everything in its path before Goku can arrive to intervene. Gathering in anticipation of a desperate fight, Earth's remaining defenders prepare to make a stand against overwhelming odds, only for an unexpected figure to step forward and intercept the invading force.
#17 - The End of Snake Way! King Kai's Bizarre Test!
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/10/2009
While Gohan continues his harsh survival regimen on Earth, Goku finally approaches the terminus of his long, winding path across the heavens. Pushing past extreme fatigue, he arrives at a tiny, high-gravity world to seek out the legendary martial arts master. However, gaining access to the master's ancient wisdom requires passing an unexpected, highly unusual trial first.
#18 - Frieza Closes In! Mighty Porunga, Grant Our Wish!
Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 12/13/2009
With the Namekian dragon summoned, Dende moves quickly to translate the group's crucial requests before time runs out. However, the operation is thrown into chaos when a furious Vegeta discovers the scene, forcing an emergency shift in strategy. As internal arguments reach a breaking point, Frieza finally reaches the site, unleashing a suffocating wave of power that signals the start of an unprecedented nightmare.
#19 - Run in the Afterlife, Goku! The One Million Mile Snake Way!
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/26/2009
In the wake of a devastating conflict, Earth's defenders are left to pick up the pieces and face an ominous warning about an even greater danger on the horizon. As those on Earth begin grueling preparations for the incoming threat, a fallen warrior sets out on a legendary journey through the realm beyond, seeking a famed martial arts master who holds the key to surviving the coming storm.
#20 - Yamcha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibamen!
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2009
As the Saiyans make contact with Earth’s defenders, they opt to test the group's strength rather than fight directly. Unleashing a squad of cultivated Saibamen, the invaders force the Z-Fighters into a dangerous, high-stakes preliminary battle where any misstep could prove fatal.
#21 - Friends Reborn! Zarbon's Hideous Transformation!
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/20/2009
During his long space voyage, Goku receives encouraging updates regarding his fallen allies. On Namek, Vegeta tracks down another of Frieza’s top elite, eager to extend his winning streak. However, the confrontation turns far more dangerous than anticipated when Zarbon unleashes a shocking, brutal side of his fighting ability.
#22 - The Countdown to Battle Begins! Enter, the Ginyu Force!
Season 1 - Episode 28 - Aired 10/18/2009
An ominous presence approaching Namek forces an unexpected shift in strategy. Sensing the arrival of Frieza's most notorious special unit, Vegeta corners Krillin and Gohan, compelling the rivals to consider a desperate alliance. Realizing the immediate threat far outweighs their past grievances, the groups scramble to pool their resources before the elite squad makes landfall.
#23 - First Up for the Ginyu Force! Guldo's Time Freeze!
Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 10/25/2009
The newly formed alliance reaches the stashed Dragon Balls just as the Ginyu Force intercepts them, effortlessly seizing the collection. Left with no choice but to fight, Gohan and Krillin step up to face the squad's first combatant. However, their opponent's bizarre and unsettling abilities quickly turn the opening skirmish into a trap, testing the heroes' coordination under pressure.
#24 - Goku's Comeback! Call Forth Porunga!
Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 12/6/2009
The chaotic struggle over identities reaches a dramatic turning point as Goku and his allies attempt to reverse Captain Ginyu's trick. With the last of the elite squad finally dealt with, the severely worn-out defenders move quickly to recover and prepare for the ultimate threat. Meanwhile, Nail's stalling tactics buy critical time, allowing Dende and the Earthlings to assemble the Dragon Balls and attempt to unlock their true power.
#25 - A Nightmare Transformation! Frieza's Power Level: One-Million?!
Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 12/20/2009
As Piccolo races across the planet toward the confrontation, the defenders stand their ground against Frieza. Pushed to take the fight seriously, the tyrant reveals that his current state is only a fraction of his true capability. Unveiling a monstrous new form, Frieza unleashes a staggering surge of power, instantly shifting the battle into a desperate fight for survival.