Dragon Ball

The Victor

Episode 148 Canon Tien Shinhan Saga 21 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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In a high-stakes battle, Goku cleverly outmaneuvers Piccolo in an intense duel, leading to an unexpected victory and complex feelings between the rivals.

Full Plot Summary

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After Piccolo weakens Goku to the point where he can't lift any limbs (including the one arm his father made the mistake of leaving Goku), Piccolo flies to the sky, like his dad, to finish off his nemesis. However, unknown to Piccolo and the others, Goku can fly, and he uses the opportunity to headbutt Piccolo in mid-air for a ring out victory. Later, Goku uses a sensu bean on himself and to revive Piccolo, not wanting to jeopardize Kami's health. Piccolo shows complete contempt for this, thinking Goku to be soft, and departs after vowing to defeat Goku.

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What episode is "The Victor" in Dragon Ball?

"The Victor" is episode 148 of Dragon Ball.

Is "The Victor" canon or filler?

"The Victor" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Victor" part of?

"The Victor" is part of the Tien Shinhan 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.

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