What episode is "Deep Blue Sea" in Dragon Ball?
"Deep Blue Sea" is episode 48 of Dragon Ball.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readKrillin pilots a submarine in a tense underwater search for a crucial Dragon Ball while evading attacks from General Blue’s forces, leading to an escalating pursuit beneath the sea.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersKrillin manages to maneuver the air/sub ship to the location where the dragon ball is. General Blue plans to tail Goku, while another squad heads to Roshi's Island. Despite their searching, Bulma, Krillin and Goku do not find the dragon ball on the ocean bed. Meanwhile, General Blue prepares and launches all his forces. As Krillin drives the sub into a cave, General Blue's submarines tail and attack them. Krillin makes it to narrower caves, but General Blue sends his mini-subs to pursue them.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Deep Blue Sea" canon or filler?
"Deep Blue Sea" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Deep Blue Sea" part of?
"Deep Blue Sea" is part of the Tournament 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