What episode is "Blue, Black and Blue" in Dragon Ball?
"Blue, Black and Blue" is episode 53 of Dragon Ball.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readGoku battles an opponent named Blue in a high-stakes fight amidst collapsing surroundings, relying on quick thinking and allies as chaos ensues.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersGoku and Blue start fighting and Goku is winning until Blue powers up. Meanwhile, the whole ceiling is collapsing. He is just about to kill Goku when a mouse scares him. Goku gets up and beats Blue. Bulma and Krillin want to get out before the ceiling falls, but Goku wants to find the dragon ball. Once he gets it, he picks the mouse that saved him and runs, but Bulma and Krillin are about to leave.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Blue, Black and Blue" canon or filler?
"Blue, Black and Blue" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Blue, Black and Blue" part of?
"Blue, Black and Blue" 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