Dragon Ball Super

Aim for the Dragon Balls! Pilaf Gang's Great Strategy!

Episode 4 Canon God of Destruction Beerus Saga 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Emperor Pilaf and his gang attempt to steal the Dragon Balls while Bulma's party continues their journey. Concurrently, Lord Beerus visits King Kai's planet to meet Son Gokuu, setting the stage for future events.

Full Plot Summary

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With all guests now gathered except for Goku and Vegeta, Bulma's birthday party gets underway. Trunks shows Goten where his mother hid the bingo tournament grand prize – the Dragon Balls. Not far off from the ship, the Pilaf Gang are now poor and hungry. They are trying to get by until they find the Dragon Balls and make their wishes come true. When his Dragon Radar picks up a signal coming from Bulma's ship, Pilaf and his henchmen hastily board the ship with Trunks and Goten's help. Meanwhile, on his planet, King Kai explains Beerus to Goku as a counterpart to the Supreme Kais who helps maintain universal balance. Just as he finishes, Beerus and Whis arrive.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "Aim for the Dragon Balls! Pilaf Gang's Great Strategy!" in Dragon Ball Super?

"Aim for the Dragon Balls! Pilaf Gang's Great Strategy!" is episode 4 of Dragon Ball Super.

Is "Aim for the Dragon Balls! Pilaf Gang's Great Strategy!" canon or filler?

"Aim for the Dragon Balls! Pilaf Gang's Great Strategy!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Aim for the Dragon Balls! Pilaf Gang's Great Strategy!" part of?

"Aim for the Dragon Balls! Pilaf Gang's Great Strategy!" is part of the God of Destruction Beerus Saga.

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