Dragon Ball

Smells Like Trouble

Episode 21 Canon Emperor Pilaf Saga 21 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Goku and Krillin team up for the quarterfinal rounds of a martial arts tournament, encountering challenging opponents. Krillin faces a paralyzing enemy but manages to overcome the odds with Goku's timely encouragement, advancing further in the competition.

Full Plot Summary

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Goku and Krillin meet up with Bulma, Oolong, and Puar before the finals start. Master Roshi arrives, saying that he missed the preliminaries because of a long line in the bathroom. When the contestants are called to the arena, Goku and Krillin leave, and Master Roshi mysteriously disappears. They draw numbers to set the quarterfinal matches. Krillin is in the first match against Bacterian, a giant whose stench is paralyzing. Yamcha is in the second match against Jackie Chun, and Goku is in the fourth match. The first match starts, and right away Krillin is paralyzed by Bacterian's stench. Just when it looks like he's going to lose, Goku reminds him that he doesn't have a nose, and Krillin is able to get up and give Bacterian a taste of his own medicine. Krillin moves on to the semifinals.

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What episode is "Smells Like Trouble" in Dragon Ball?

"Smells Like Trouble" is episode 21 of Dragon Ball.

Is "Smells Like Trouble" canon or filler?

"Smells Like Trouble" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Smells Like Trouble" part of?

"Smells Like Trouble" is part of the Emperor Pilaf Saga.

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Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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