Dragon Ball Super Episode 85: The Universes Begin To Make Their Moves Their Individual Motives

Manga chapter 30-31

Canon/MED

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Episode Context

A multi-universe chess game kicks into gear. Episode 85 pulls the camera wide, bouncing between competing universes as every team scrambles to assemble their strongest fighters before the Tournament of Power begins. On Universe 7's side, Goku tracks down an unlikely ally through Dende while Gohan turns to Piccolo for serious combat training, signaling a shift toward the Saiyan scholar reclaiming his fighting edge. The real scene-stealer is Majin Buu, whose intense training yields a dramatic physical transformation that longtime fans will appreciate. The pacing is brisk and episodic, toggling between strategic conversations, comedy beats, and brief action glimpses. Expect a recruitment-and-preparation episode that rewards patience, it's building the roster and raising the stakes rather than delivering fireworks, but the mounting tension across all universes keeps the momentum alive.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateApr 9, 2017

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