Dragon Ball

The Mysterious Fifth Man

Episode 74 Canon Red Ribbon Army Saga 21 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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During a martial arts tournament, a young fighter withstands an intense attack and faces a mysterious masked opponent, leading to an unexpected and challenging battle.

Full Plot Summary

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Master Roshi briefs the others on the story of Spike. Spike fires his Devilmite beam on Goku. Goku resists the beam entirely. Spike fires a stronger Devilmite beam. Goku resists that one entirely as well. Spike then flails a trident at Goku. A mysterious man wearing a cat mask and a halo on his head has been watching Goku closely. Goku almost falls in the Devil's Toilet but climbs on the other side of the bridge and surprises Spike. Goku finishes Spike with a mighty kick. The final fighter requests Baba that he and Goku fight outside. Roshi senses some familiarity about the fifth fighter. The fight begins.

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What episode is "The Mysterious Fifth Man" in Dragon Ball?

"The Mysterious Fifth Man" is episode 74 of Dragon Ball.

Is "The Mysterious Fifth Man" canon or filler?

"The Mysterious Fifth Man" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Mysterious Fifth Man" part of?

"The Mysterious Fifth Man" is part of the Red Ribbon Army 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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