Dragon Ball

The Legend of a Dragon

Episode 33 Canon Emperor Pilaf Saga 21 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Goku narrowly escapes a flying fortress explosion and follows a dragon radar signal into a forest, only to encounter the destructive Red Ribbon Army searching for a Dragon Ball. In the midst of the chaos, Goku races to rescue a crucial Dragon Ball that falls into a river, underscoring the adventure and conflict ahead.

Full Plot Summary

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Goku calls the Nimbus Cloud to save him just before the flying fortress explodes. Then he heads off towards the nearest signal on the dragon radar. Back at Kame House, Master Roshi tells Krillin and Launch the legend of the Dragon Balls. Long ago, the seven balls were one, but evil forces tried to steal it. The ball split itself into seven useless parts, but when combined, they summon the eternal dragon who will grant one wish. Goku follows the radar to a forest where he finds the Red Ribbon Army also in search of the ball. The army is burning down the forest, so Goku tries to stop them. Suddenly, a monkey runs by holding the five-star ball. Colonel Silver shoots at it, causing the monkey to fly over the edge of a cliff. Goku grabs it, but the monkey drops the ball into a river.

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What episode is "The Legend of a Dragon" in Dragon Ball?

"The Legend of a Dragon" is episode 33 of Dragon Ball.

Is "The Legend of a Dragon" canon or filler?

"The Legend of a Dragon" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Legend of a Dragon" part of?

"The Legend of a Dragon" is part of the Emperor Pilaf Saga.

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