Dragon Ball Z Episode 17: Pendulum Room Peril

Manga chapter 214-215

Canon/MED

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xerneas_311

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Shorty and Scarface are absolute monsters and they did not even break a sweat against our guys

hoho_hurricane

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I thought that spirit ball Yamcha used was going to do something but he just got totally wrecked anyway

silver

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I felt so bad for Yamcha when that Saiyan just walked out of his Spirit Ball explosion without a scratch and laughed in his face

Episode Context

The spotlight shifts away from Goku and Gohan to the supporting warriors, Krillin, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, and Chiaotzu, as they undergo unconventional training under Kami's watch at the Lookout. The tone here is tense and sobering, forcing these fighters to confront just how outclassed they might be against the approaching Saiyan threat. The Pendulum Room serves as the episode's centerpiece, delivering a unique training scenario that blends action with a heavy dose of reality check. Expect a steady pace that alternates between combat intensity and quieter moments of self-reflection. This is a character-driven episode that earns its weight by showing the human fighters' determination and vulnerability. It's a necessary gut-punch that raises the stakes heading into the Saiyan Saga's climax.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateAug 30, 1989

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