Dragon Ball Z Episode 114: Extreme Measures
Filler/LOW
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OSHIMETER
8.1
70 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
green_318
I think the lore with the past Gods attacking Kami is super eerie. I wish the main series did more with that concept
rembestgirl
You get to see Gohan really carry the team while Goku is gone. It makes the Spice Boys look actually dangerous
lana
I really liked seeing Piccolo go giant again. He looked so huge compared to Garlic Jr
getsuga_tensho_463
I hated how Krillin looked so weak against Vinegar. At least Gohan is stepping up as the main hero
kittan_bachika_188
Piccolo going giant again felt like such a throwback to his fight with Goku. The scale of it was cool
ozzyohm
Garlic Jr getting that massive power boost from the planet was terrifying and it made the fight feel way more desperate than usual for a filler arc
modsoul_mystic
Garlic Jr is such a weird villain but that giant Piccolo moment really saved the episode and it felt like a classic fight
karakasa_kozo
Piccolo showing off that he can be a giant and still be fast was easily the best thing to happen in this saga so far
sunekosuri_slayer
Garlic Jr getting all buff and nasty was kind of a lot but Piccolo growing into a giant to match him made the fight way better than usual
billen
I actually really liked seeing Piccolo go huge again and the way he kept his speed against Garlic Jr was so cool
zero_two_zenin
Krillin really got tossed around by Vinegar in this one and it just makes you realize how crazy the power gap gets when the Makyo Star is out
pamela
Even though it is filler, this whole sequence with the Sacred Water and the former Guardians really works to build tension. Seeing Piccolo fight as a Great Namekian while his body literally starts to vanish because Kami is dying is such a grim concept for this show and Gohan stepping up against the Spice Boys proves he is ready to lead
kenpachi_berserker
My heart sank when I saw Piccolo becoming transparent and it really showed how much his life depends on Kami staying safe on the Lookout
uryu_archer_102
It is rare to see an episode where the focus is totally on Gohan and Piccolo but they really carry the weight while trying to save the world
yiga_clan
The way Gohan just refuses to back down against Spice and Vinegar shows how much he has grown since Namek and his determination was really the highlight
orihime_omnipotent
Garlic Jr getting that massive power boost from the Makyo Star made him look actually threatening for once and the way he towers over everyone is terrifying
captain_keeta_278
I definitely recognized the music from the Cooler movie during the fight and it made the whole battle with the Spice Boys feel way more intense
luffy_legend_54
That desperate race for Kami and Mr. Popo to get the Sacred Water felt so tense, especially with Piccolo losing his physical form as Kami got weaker
hari_257
Piccolo turning into a giant just to keep up with Garlic Jr was easily the best part and it is cool to see him lead while Goku is gone
brassius
I was actually stressing when Piccolo started fading out because of Kami being in trouble and the stakes felt so high for a filler arc
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 114 of 291, this lands squarely in the anime-original Garlic Jr. saga that bridges the Frieza and Android arcs. The previous episode saw Piccolo and Krillin break free from the Black Water Mist's influence and liberate Kami, raising the stakes for a direct confrontation. This episode escalates the final battle and sets the stage for the arc's resolution in 'The World Awakens,' where the Sacred Water comes into play.
QUICK TAKES
green_318
I think the lore with the past Gods attacking Kami is super eerie. I wish the main series did more with that concept
rembestgirl
You get to see Gohan really carry the team while Goku is gone. It makes the Spice Boys look actually dangerous
lana
I really liked seeing Piccolo go giant again. He looked so huge compared to Garlic Jr
getsuga_tensho_463
I hated how Krillin looked so weak against Vinegar. At least Gohan is stepping up as the main hero
kittan_bachika_188
Piccolo going giant again felt like such a throwback to his fight with Goku. The scale of it was cool
ozzyohm
Garlic Jr getting that massive power boost from the planet was terrifying and it made the fight feel way more desperate than usual for a filler arc
modsoul_mystic
Garlic Jr is such a weird villain but that giant Piccolo moment really saved the episode and it felt like a classic fight
karakasa_kozo
Piccolo showing off that he can be a giant and still be fast was easily the best thing to happen in this saga so far
sunekosuri_slayer
Garlic Jr getting all buff and nasty was kind of a lot but Piccolo growing into a giant to match him made the fight way better than usual
billen
I actually really liked seeing Piccolo go huge again and the way he kept his speed against Garlic Jr was so cool
zero_two_zenin
Krillin really got tossed around by Vinegar in this one and it just makes you realize how crazy the power gap gets when the Makyo Star is out
pamela
Even though it is filler, this whole sequence with the Sacred Water and the former Guardians really works to build tension. Seeing Piccolo fight as a Great Namekian while his body literally starts to vanish because Kami is dying is such a grim concept for this show and Gohan stepping up against the Spice Boys proves he is ready to lead
kenpachi_berserker
My heart sank when I saw Piccolo becoming transparent and it really showed how much his life depends on Kami staying safe on the Lookout
uryu_archer_102
It is rare to see an episode where the focus is totally on Gohan and Piccolo but they really carry the weight while trying to save the world
yiga_clan
The way Gohan just refuses to back down against Spice and Vinegar shows how much he has grown since Namek and his determination was really the highlight
orihime_omnipotent
Garlic Jr getting that massive power boost from the Makyo Star made him look actually threatening for once and the way he towers over everyone is terrifying
captain_keeta_278
I definitely recognized the music from the Cooler movie during the fight and it made the whole battle with the Spice Boys feel way more intense
luffy_legend_54
That desperate race for Kami and Mr. Popo to get the Sacred Water felt so tense, especially with Piccolo losing his physical form as Kami got weaker
hari_257
Piccolo turning into a giant just to keep up with Garlic Jr was easily the best part and it is cool to see him lead while Goku is gone
brassius
I was actually stressing when Piccolo started fading out because of Kami being in trouble and the stakes felt so high for a filler arc
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