Dragon Ball

Monster Beast Giran

Episode 23 Canon Emperor Pilaf Saga 21 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Goku's match is delayed by rain, leading to tense moments as Giran disrupts the atmosphere and reveals unexpected abilities during their fight. Goku faces clever tactics but responds with resilience, surprising his opponent.

Full Plot Summary

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Goku's match is postponed by rain. While they're waiting for the weather to clear up, they relax in the bar. Giran, Goku's opponent, comes in and starts causing trouble. Yamcha warns Goku that Giran has been known to cheat. When the match finally starts, Giran tricks Goku into dropping his guard, then punches him. Goku responds with a furious attack and throws Giran out of the ring. Giran reveals that he can fly, and he lands safely back in bounds. He then spits rock-hard gum onto Goku, wraply trapping him. He throws Goku out of the ring, but Goku calls the flying Nimbus Cloud to save him. Just as Giran is about to punch Goku, his tail grows back and he dodges the punch. Since he is stronger with his tail, he is now able to break the gum. Shocked at this incredible display of strength, Giran forfeits the match.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "Monster Beast Giran" in Dragon Ball?

"Monster Beast Giran" is episode 23 of Dragon Ball.

Is "Monster Beast Giran" canon or filler?

"Monster Beast Giran" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Monster Beast Giran" part of?

"Monster Beast Giran" 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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