• Air date: 17 Aug '88 31 episodes
      The Piccolo Jr. Saga. The Piccolo Jr. Saga is the final saga of the original Dragon Ball anime. This saga covers Goku's training with Kami, and the World Martial Arts Tournament against Piccolo Jr.
  • List of Episodes (31)
    • 1. Lost and Found

      17 Aug '88
      With King Piccolo's reign of terror at an end, Goku has time to mend his wounds. As he heals he learns that there may be a way to revive his lost friends - face to face meeting with the creator of the Dragon Balls! The one problem is that the only way to get to the mysterious Kami is by using his Power Pole, and it has gone missing!
    • 2. Temple Above the Clouds

      24 Aug '88
      Goku finds his lost Power Pole and uses it to climb to Kami's temple in the sky. The only problem is that when he arrives he must face off against Kami's assistant Mr. Popo in a test of strength. Does Goku have what it takes to pass this test and earn a meeting with the mysterious Kami?
    • 3. Earth's Guardian Emerges

      31 Aug '88
      The moment has arrived for Goku to come face to face with the amazing Kami, Guardian of Earth! But even the wise Korin could not prepare Goku for what he will see when the mysterious Guardian emerges!
    • 4. Eternal Dragon Resurrected

      14 Sep '88
      After Goku mistakes Kami for the villainous King Piccolo it is time for the young warrior to begin his grueling three year training for the next World Martial Arts Tournament. In exchange for Goku's promise Kami agrees to revive the Eternal Dragon!
    • 5. Quicker Than Lightning

      21 Sep '88
      Goku's first task under his new teacher is a death-defying mission to the top of Mount Rumble to fetch the legendary Sacred Crown. But the mystical artifact has a deadly secret! Goku will have to be quicker than lightning to accomplish this task - alive!
    • 6. Secret of the Woods

      28 Sep '88
      Continuing his training, Goku follows Mr. Popo's instruction and enters the deep, dark woods. While searching for a worthy sparring partner, Goku stumbles across a surprising discovery hidden deep within the secluded labyrinth - and finds help a most unexpected way!
    • 7. The Time Room

      12 Oct '88
      Goku journeys through time, where he meets a young Master Roshi! But Master Roshi has a problem of his own - his arch rival, Master Shen! While the two rivals battle for the affections of the same girl, Goku attempts a new power with the help of Master Mutaito.
    • 8. Goku's Doll

      19 Oct '88
      "Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it!" Goku learns this lesson the hard way when he asks Mr. Popo for the ultimate sparring partner to aid in his training. What he gets is the battle of his life! Meanwhile, Yamcha and the others continue their long journey to reach Korin's Tower, in hopes of receiving training from the wise Master.
    • 9. Walking Their Own Ways

      26 Oct '88
      Preparing for the World Martial Arts Tournament, Goku gets some important training tips from Mr. Popo. Meanwhile, Tien, Yamcha, Chiaotzu and Krillin make their way to Korin's Tower for some training of their own. Unfortunately they are sidetracked by a village celebrating a mysterious festival to their mountain spirit. Once the mountain erupts it is up to our heroes to put a lid on the active volcano!
    • 10. Hotter than Lava

      02 Nov '88
      While Goku continues his training, Tien, Yamcha, Chiaotzu and Krillin find themselves in a very hot situation! A remote village is threatened by an erupting volcano and it is up to the good guys to put a lid on it. The time has come to put their new training to the test!
    • 11. Changes

      09 Nov '88
      Warriors the world over are lining up to compete as the World Martial Arts Tournament prepares to get under way. Unfortunately, all of Master Roshi's pupils are missing, including Goku. With the entry-deadline approaching, the competitive future of our heroes look bleak, as does Master Roshi's patience.
    • 12. Preliminary Peril

      16 Nov '88
      The World Martial Arts Tournament gets underway as Goku and the others compete in the exciting preliminary round. But the competition threatens to turn ugly when Goku gets a visit from an old adversary.
    • 13. Battle of the Eight

      23 Nov '88
      The preliminary round continues as Goku, Yamcha, Krillin, and Tien battle one opponent after another in hopes of advancing to the semi-final round. Meanwhile, Master Roshi is confronted by an old rival.
    • 14. Tien Shinhan vs. Mercenary Tao

      30 Nov '88
      The Tournament gets underway as Tien battles his former mentor turned cyborg, Mercenary Tao. Tensions run high as the former assassin attempts to take Tien down - permanently!
    • 15. Anonymous Proposal

      07 Dec '88
      Goku takes on his most lovely opponent yet in the second match of the World Martial Arts Tournament. Know only as Anonymous, the beautiful warrior's identity is a mysterious as her fierce anger toward Goku, who must win the match in order to learn her real name.
    • 16. The Mysterious Hero

      14 Dec '88
      The tournament continues with a double header! First up, Krillin battles Junior, King Piccolo's alter ego, and every bit as powerful. Yamcha jumps in the ring next, opposing Hero, whose meek appearance may hide a darker threat.
    • 17. Rematch

      21 Dec '88
      Yamcha scratches to stay in the ring as Hero reveals his true ability - and identity. Goku and Tien must fight one another in a friendly rematch to claim the last remaining spot for the semi-finals.
    • 18. Goku Gains Speed

      11 Jan '89
      As the battle between Tien and Goku rages, Goku unloads a heavy burden, one that may shift the balance in the extraordinary showdown. All eyes turn to Tien as an embarrassing moment spurs him to make a dangerous choice.
    • 19. The Four Faces of Tien

      18 Jan '89
      Goku has always been able to handle himself in the ring, but when his fight with Tien turns into a war against an army, he finds himself in serious jeopardy. Tien's new technique may spell the end for our hero!
    • 20. Kami vs. Piccolo

      25 Jan '89
      Goku is eager to fight Junior, but Kami fears his inexperience will be his downfall. Hero takes on Junior in the last round of the semi-finals, where his shocking agenda is revealed.
    • 21. Battle for the Future

      01 Feb '89
      Goku faces the ultimate test as he confronts his greatest nemesis in the final round of the tournament. This time his fight is for more than the title. The future of the free world is at stake!
    • 22. Super Kamehameha

      08 Feb '89
      The battle to save the planet continues as Goku tries to take down Junior in the final match fo the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament. Goku has an ultimate weapon: The Super Kamehameha Wave. However, if he uses it to destroy Junior, Kami will be sacrificed, having been trapped inside Junior's stomach.
    • 23. Junior No More

      15 Feb '89
      Junior reveals a startling secret that shocks the tournament. Goku finds himself facing a huge dilemma, as he fights for the championship becomes the fight for survival!
    • 24. Goku's Trap

      22 Feb '89
      As the exhausting battle between Goku and Junior continues, Goku avoids disaster by taking the battle within. Junior surprises all when he unveils a new threat!
    • 25. Goku Hangs On

      01 Mar '89
      The World Martial Arts Tournament begins to fall to piece as Junior unveils a technique that not only threatens to destroy Goku, but his friends as well. Even the mighty Kami believes that there is no way for Goku to survive in this winner-take-all massacre!