Dragon Ball Z Episode 262: Unlucky Break

Canon/HIGH

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EPISODE REVIEWS

zettai_zetsumei_20

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I almost lost it when Goten and Trunks split apart right in front of Buu because those kids are in way too much trouble now

mamamu_yan

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I have been waiting for Gohan to finally get back to Earth and seeing him just walk up to Buu without even going Super Saiyan was so cool

keukegen_king

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It is wild that Gohan can just sit there and have all that power without the blond hair and Old Kai really knows what he is doing with that ritual

Episode Context

Landing at episode 262 of 291, "Unlucky Break" drops squarely into the final stretch of Dragon Ball Z, deep within the Majin Buu saga where the stakes are at their absolute peak. At this point in the series, the battles have escalated far beyond anything previously seen, and the remaining fighters are pulling out every last desperate strategy to survive. Expect high-tension combat sequences with the signature Dragon Ball Z mix of raw power clashes and tactical pivots. The title itself signals a momentum shift, someone's plan goes sideways, and the consequences raise the pressure even further. Toei Animation delivers the kind of kinetic energy fans expect this late in the game, with dramatic weight behind every exchange. The tone is urgent, dire, and laced with the defiant spirit that defines Z's endgame.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateApr 26, 1995

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