What episode is "Piccolo Closes In" in Dragon Ball?
"Piccolo Closes In" is episode 110 of Dragon Ball.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readKing Piccolo critically injures Goku and aggressively pursues the remaining Dragon Balls. Meanwhile, allies attempt to retrieve lost Dragon Balls and strategize to hinder King Piccolo's plans, leading to escalating confrontations.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersAfter a few more hits, King Piccolo critically wounds Goku with one of his most powerful beams and takes his dragon ball. King Piccolo makes his way to get the rest of the dragon balls. In his state, Goku requests Yajirobe to take him to Korin Tower. Meanwhile Chiaotzu finds the fifth dragon ball. Roshi decides they head to King Piccolo to get the other two balls. Roshi takes to the ground and hides the dragon balls he collected. King Piccolo swallows his two dragon balls thwarting Roshi's plan. To prevent Tien from fighting, Roshi paralyses him. King Piccolo jumps down to face Roshi.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Piccolo Closes In" canon or filler?
"Piccolo Closes In" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Piccolo Closes In" part of?
"Piccolo Closes In" is part of the General Blue Saga.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
16Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Krillin main 
Piccolo main 
Son Gohan main 
Son Goku main 
Vegeta main 
Bulma supporting 
Chi-Chi supporting 
Chiaotzu supporting 
Emperor Pilaf supporting 
Mai supporting 
Master Roshi supporting 
Puar supporting 
Yamcha supporting 
King Piccolo antagonist Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks 1991 
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! 1992 
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound 1993