Dragon Ball Z Episode 50: Unexpected Problem

Manga chapter 253-255

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

8.8

67 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

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← Prev: EP 49 Next: EP 51 →

Dragon Ball Z Episode 50: Unexpected Problem

Manga chapter 253-255

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 49 Next: EP 51 →

OSHIMETER

8.8

67 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

Seeing Goku get hit by a meteorite in space while he is just trying to train was such a random setback for him and now the wait for him to land feels even longer

nianzol_nihility

Dodoria went out like a coward, but the truth he dropped about the Saiyan home world makes Frieza look like even more of a snake than before

Vegeta is on a whole different level of savage in this arc and the way he just handled Dodoria proves he is not playing around anymore

I felt so bad for Gohan and Krillin while they were hiding from Vegeta because you can really feel how terrified they are in that cave, the show is doing a great job making Vegeta feel like a literal slasher movie villain and then he finds out Frieza was the one who destroyed his whole race which was such a massive twist

nopperabo_ninja

The reveal that Frieza actually blew up Planet Vegeta changes everything for how we look at Vegeta's motives and his hate for his boss

kosenjo_no_obake

My skin was crawling when Vegeta killed Elder Tsuno because he has zero mercy for anyone standing between him and those dragon balls

megumin_mage_148

Krillin and Gohan running scared on Namek had my heart pounding; I just couldn't believe how relentlessly Vegeta was tracking them, and it felt so hopeless knowing Goku hadn't arrived yet. My mind raced wondering if they'd ever escape his hunt.

midoriya_mighty

That distant orange planet, practically glowing like a giant Dragon Ball, instantly made me pause the episode. My mind totally ran wild, thinking, "Was this a genius, super early tease for the Super Dragon Balls?" I mean, probably just a random background asset, but a fan can dream, right?

kisuke_benihime_462

Vegeta just wiped out an entire village of Namekians without blinking and it shows how much of a monster he still is right now

I still can't get over Krillin praying before he dies because it is so weird for a monk to say that prayer specifically and the old dubs really were a fever dream

winry_rockbell_117

sailor_aluminum_seiren_391

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming directly after 'The Prince Fights Back,' this episode escalates the multi-front conflict that defines the Namek saga, deepening both Goku's parallel journey and the volatile power struggles already unfolding on the planet's surface. It serves as connective tissue between major confrontations, layering in tension and strategic positioning that pay off in the following episode, 'Vegeta Has a Ball.' At episode 50 of 291, this is peak early-arc Namek, the chess pieces are moving fast, and the real explosions are still ahead.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming directly after 'The Prince Fights Back,' this episode escalates the multi-front conflict that defines the Namek saga, deepening both Goku's parallel journey and the volatile power struggles already unfolding on the planet's surface. It serves as connective tissue between major confrontations, layering in tension and strategic positioning that pay off in the following episode, 'Vegeta Has a Ball.' At episode 50 of 291, this is peak early-arc Namek, the chess pieces are moving fast, and the real explosions are still ahead.

EPISODE REVIEWS

Seeing Goku get hit by a meteorite in space while he is just trying to train was such a random setback for him and now the wait for him to land feels even longer

nianzol_nihility

Dodoria went out like a coward, but the truth he dropped about the Saiyan home world makes Frieza look like even more of a snake than before

Vegeta is on a whole different level of savage in this arc and the way he just handled Dodoria proves he is not playing around anymore

I felt so bad for Gohan and Krillin while they were hiding from Vegeta because you can really feel how terrified they are in that cave, the show is doing a great job making Vegeta feel like a literal slasher movie villain and then he finds out Frieza was the one who destroyed his whole race which was such a massive twist

nopperabo_ninja

The reveal that Frieza actually blew up Planet Vegeta changes everything for how we look at Vegeta's motives and his hate for his boss

kosenjo_no_obake

My skin was crawling when Vegeta killed Elder Tsuno because he has zero mercy for anyone standing between him and those dragon balls

megumin_mage_148

Krillin and Gohan running scared on Namek had my heart pounding; I just couldn't believe how relentlessly Vegeta was tracking them, and it felt so hopeless knowing Goku hadn't arrived yet. My mind raced wondering if they'd ever escape his hunt.

midoriya_mighty

That distant orange planet, practically glowing like a giant Dragon Ball, instantly made me pause the episode. My mind totally ran wild, thinking, "Was this a genius, super early tease for the Super Dragon Balls?" I mean, probably just a random background asset, but a fan can dream, right?

kisuke_benihime_462

Vegeta just wiped out an entire village of Namekians without blinking and it shows how much of a monster he still is right now

I still can't get over Krillin praying before he dies because it is so weird for a monk to say that prayer specifically and the old dubs really were a fever dream

winry_rockbell_117

sailor_aluminum_seiren_391

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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.

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©バードスタジオ/集英社・フジテレビ・東映アニメーション

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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