What episode is "Awaken Darkness" in Dragon Ball?
"Awaken Darkness" is episode 115 of Dragon Ball.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readGoku embarks on a perilous journey through an icy labyrinth in search of a rare water with healing properties, while others face moral dilemmas and threats linked to King Piccolo’s reign of terror.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersPiano antagonizes King Piccolo's enslaved subjects. Korin tells Goku that the Ultra Divine Water is hidden deep in an icy labyrinth where many have perished trying to pass. Yajirobe refuses to go, but accidentally goes in the same portal that Goku enters after. As Goku fights an indestructible ice monster, Darkness awakens. Yajirobe and Goku escape sliding down a long twisty path. Snow is very tempted to shoot King Piccolo with a rifle, but knows how unwise it is. Darkness has something bad in store for Goku and Yajirobe.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Awaken Darkness" canon or filler?
"Awaken Darkness" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Awaken Darkness" part of?
"Awaken Darkness" 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