Dragon Ball Z Episode 23: Saibamen Attack!
Canon/HIGH
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9.4
60 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.4
60 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
farnese_de_vandimion
i actually felt bad for yamcha because he was winning and then that green thing just blew itself up
subaru_sufferer
vegeta blowing up his own guy for losing was cold and it really shows how much of a psycho this guy is compared to raditz
loveablepanda101
The tension is through the roof right now, especially after Vegeta vaporized his own soldier without even blinking a single time
nameless_neet
These Saibamen are actually way stronger than they look and it sucks that the first one had to take Yamcha out with a sneak attack like that
yaerveth
Watching Krillin have to step back and let his friend die was brutal and you can tell Goku needs to get here before everyone else gets killed off
zenitsu_zap
I honestly thought Yamcha had this in the bag and even Roshi was saying how much he improved but then that Saibaman just wouldn't stay down. Seeing him lying in that hole is going to stick with me for a long time because it happened so fast and nobody could even help him. This show just got way darker than I expected
ozzyohm
The way Piccolo was trying to keep Gohan calm while Nappa just stood there laughing made the whole situation feel so hopeless and heavy
hell_butterfly_hunter
Tien made that first Saibaman look like a total joke but then things went south so fast and now everyone looks terrified
hikari_horaki
My heart sank when that green monster grabbed Yamcha and exploded because he finally looked like he knew what he was doing for once
domino_348
Nappa just swiping those news helicopters out of the sky was insane because it really shows how little he cares about human life on this planet
sailor_pluto
Vegeta blowing up his own guy just because he lost a round was so cold and it shows how much trouble the guys are in before the main fight even starts
alphonse_armor
I can't believe Yamcha really just died like that after winning his fight and seeing him curled up in that crater was the most depressing thing ever
light_yagami_112
Those little green creatures are way more dangerous than they look and the way they come out of the ground is creepy
kiraxxz
Krillin was ready to jump in but Yamcha took his place and now Krillin has to live with that guilt
sado_chadian_492
Piccolo looks so stressed out trying to coach Gohan and you can tell he knows they are in way over their heads
meowth
Tien made that first Saibaman look like a joke and his moves were so clean until Vegeta just vaporized the thing
talon_266
Watching Chi-Chi pass out like that was a lot, but I guess it makes sense since her little kid is out there facing monsters while Goku is still running on a giant snake
orihime_omnipotent
My heart sank when Bulma was cheering for Yamcha on the screen because she had no idea he was about to get blown to pieces
giorno_giovanna_197
Yajirobe eating while the rest of the world is ending is so annoying and it really ruins the tension of the fight
ptilol_385
I honestly feel so bad for Yamcha, especially since he was actually doing really well and looked so confident out there. That Saibaman just grabbed him and exploded out of nowhere and it really changed the whole mood for me because it feels like anyone could die now while they are all still just waiting for Goku to show up
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 23 sits in the heart of the Saiyan Saga's battle phase, directly following the Saiyans' arrival on Earth and the Z Fighters assembling to confront them. These initial skirmishes against the Saibamen serve as a critical proving ground for the supporting cast and establish the brutal tone of what's to come. The real threat — Vegeta and Nappa themselves — still looms, making this episode a tense prelude to the saga's most devastating confrontations.
QUICK TAKES
farnese_de_vandimion
i actually felt bad for yamcha because he was winning and then that green thing just blew itself up
subaru_sufferer
vegeta blowing up his own guy for losing was cold and it really shows how much of a psycho this guy is compared to raditz
loveablepanda101
The tension is through the roof right now, especially after Vegeta vaporized his own soldier without even blinking a single time
nameless_neet
These Saibamen are actually way stronger than they look and it sucks that the first one had to take Yamcha out with a sneak attack like that
yaerveth
Watching Krillin have to step back and let his friend die was brutal and you can tell Goku needs to get here before everyone else gets killed off
zenitsu_zap
I honestly thought Yamcha had this in the bag and even Roshi was saying how much he improved but then that Saibaman just wouldn't stay down. Seeing him lying in that hole is going to stick with me for a long time because it happened so fast and nobody could even help him. This show just got way darker than I expected
ozzyohm
The way Piccolo was trying to keep Gohan calm while Nappa just stood there laughing made the whole situation feel so hopeless and heavy
hell_butterfly_hunter
Tien made that first Saibaman look like a total joke but then things went south so fast and now everyone looks terrified
hikari_horaki
My heart sank when that green monster grabbed Yamcha and exploded because he finally looked like he knew what he was doing for once
domino_348
Nappa just swiping those news helicopters out of the sky was insane because it really shows how little he cares about human life on this planet
sailor_pluto
Vegeta blowing up his own guy just because he lost a round was so cold and it shows how much trouble the guys are in before the main fight even starts
alphonse_armor
I can't believe Yamcha really just died like that after winning his fight and seeing him curled up in that crater was the most depressing thing ever
light_yagami_112
Those little green creatures are way more dangerous than they look and the way they come out of the ground is creepy
kiraxxz
Krillin was ready to jump in but Yamcha took his place and now Krillin has to live with that guilt
sado_chadian_492
Piccolo looks so stressed out trying to coach Gohan and you can tell he knows they are in way over their heads
meowth
Tien made that first Saibaman look like a joke and his moves were so clean until Vegeta just vaporized the thing
talon_266
Watching Chi-Chi pass out like that was a lot, but I guess it makes sense since her little kid is out there facing monsters while Goku is still running on a giant snake
orihime_omnipotent
My heart sank when Bulma was cheering for Yamcha on the screen because she had no idea he was about to get blown to pieces
giorno_giovanna_197
Yajirobe eating while the rest of the world is ending is so annoying and it really ruins the tension of the fight
ptilol_385
I honestly feel so bad for Yamcha, especially since he was actually doing really well and looked so confident out there. That Saibaman just grabbed him and exploded out of nowhere and it really changed the whole mood for me because it feels like anyone could die now while they are all still just waiting for Goku to show up
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