What episode is "Battle of the Eight" in Dragon Ball?
"Battle of the Eight" is episode 135 of Dragon Ball.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readThe 23rd Martial Arts Tournament sees intense matches where eight fighters advance to the finals, including familiar faces and new challengers. The competition promises high-stakes battles and personal rivalries.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersEven the preliminary rounds of the 23rd Martial Arts Tournament are more brutal than those of years past. Eventually eight people come out on top to advance to the final rounds: Tien, Tao, a strangely familiar girl, Goku, Krillin, Piccolo, Yamcha, and a bumbling man known as Hero. Everyone is worried that Tao will defeat Tien in the first match, but Goku is certain that Tien is stronger.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Battle of the Eight" canon or filler?
"Battle of the Eight" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Battle of the Eight" part of?
"Battle of the Eight" is part of the Fortuneteller Baba 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