What episode is "Rivals and Arrivals" in Dragon Ball?
"Rivals and Arrivals" is episode 84 of Dragon Ball.
Participants arrive at Papaya Island for a tournament, encountering rivals including the Crane Hermit and his students. Relationships and old friendships surface as the fighters prepare for the competition. The excitement builds as new challengers, including Jackie Chun, make their appearance, setting the stage for intense matches.
Krillin, Yamcha and the others arrive at Papaya Island and check-in. While they wait for Goku to arrive–who is having troubles of his own, even if they are minor (for his standards) –the Crane Hermit and his two students, the same two who were swindling villages with Inoshikacho, turn up. Once they check-in, Master Roshi says that he and Master Shen, the Crane Hermit, used to be friends. Just as the registration period is about to end, Goku shows up. He and the others go out for a meal, and Master Roshi promises the restaurant owner he will pay him with the prize money from the tournament. That night, Krillin and Yamcha go out for a run and come across many of the other contestants training. The next morning, Goku, Krillin and Yamcha head towards the preliminary round arena. Master Roshi disappears, and Jackie Chun arrives.
"Rivals and Arrivals" is episode 84 of Dragon Ball.
"Rivals and Arrivals" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Rivals and Arrivals" is part of the Red Ribbon Army Saga.
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