Dragon Ball Z Episode 42: The Search Continues

Filler/LOW

OSHIMETER

4.6

63 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

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Dragon Ball Z Episode 42: The Search Continues

Filler/LOW

← Prev: EP 41 Next: EP 43 →

OSHIMETER

4.6

63 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

shirley_fenette

izanagi_idol_15

I was so done with Raiti and Zaacro by the time they left and landing on the real Namek was the only good part

azukiarai_assassin_83

Landing on the real Namek at the end was the only part worth watching, especially after Gohan and Krillin had to struggle against random monsters on a planet that didn't even exist

sukuna_sovereign_136

That whole trick with the fake Namek lasted way too many episodes and seeing the trio finally arrive at their actual destination is the only good thing about this one

Krillin and Gohan fighting that giant sea monster was okay for a bit, but the whole fake Namek thing is just frustrating to sit through because it feels like the story is moving in slow motion, so I was happy when they finally touched down on the real Namek at the very end instead of dealing with those two illusion aliens anymore

kenpachi_berserker

Watching the same three scenes over and over was exhausting until they actually reached Namek and that fake planet nonsense is over with

You can tell the writers were just stalling for the manga to catch up since that sea monster fight had zero stakes and went on for way too long

Bulma and the guys getting tricked by those weird aliens felt like such a massive waste of time because nothing they did on that planet actually mattered for the real mission

diablo_demon_155

uryu_archer_102

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 42 of 291, this filler installment falls within the early Namek-era stretch of Dragon Ball Z, where the team's quest for the Dragon Balls generates side adventures between major confrontations. It follows directly from 'Look Out Below,' continuing the group's planetary exploration, and leads into 'A Friendly Surprise,' which promises revelations and new encounters that carry more narrative weight.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 42 of 291, this filler installment falls within the early Namek-era stretch of Dragon Ball Z, where the team's quest for the Dragon Balls generates side adventures between major confrontations. It follows directly from 'Look Out Below,' continuing the group's planetary exploration, and leads into 'A Friendly Surprise,' which promises revelations and new encounters that carry more narrative weight.

EPISODE REVIEWS

shirley_fenette

izanagi_idol_15

I was so done with Raiti and Zaacro by the time they left and landing on the real Namek was the only good part

azukiarai_assassin_83

Landing on the real Namek at the end was the only part worth watching, especially after Gohan and Krillin had to struggle against random monsters on a planet that didn't even exist

sukuna_sovereign_136

That whole trick with the fake Namek lasted way too many episodes and seeing the trio finally arrive at their actual destination is the only good thing about this one

Krillin and Gohan fighting that giant sea monster was okay for a bit, but the whole fake Namek thing is just frustrating to sit through because it feels like the story is moving in slow motion, so I was happy when they finally touched down on the real Namek at the very end instead of dealing with those two illusion aliens anymore

kenpachi_berserker

Watching the same three scenes over and over was exhausting until they actually reached Namek and that fake planet nonsense is over with

You can tell the writers were just stalling for the manga to catch up since that sea monster fight had zero stakes and went on for way too long

Bulma and the guys getting tricked by those weird aliens felt like such a massive waste of time because nothing they did on that planet actually mattered for the real mission

diablo_demon_155

uryu_archer_102

©バードスタジオ/集英社・フジテレビ・東映アニメーション

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©バードスタジオ/集英社・フジテレビ・東映アニメーション

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com