What episode is "A New Friend" in Dragon Ball Z?
"A New Friend" is episode 10 of Dragon Ball Z.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readKrillin begins training with Yamcha at Korin Tower while Gohan befriends a dinosaur during his wilderness journey. His joy is tempered by the realization that not all creatures are friendly, presenting new challenges and adventures in his exploration.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersKrillin pulls Yamcha away from a rowdy baseball game to begin training at Korin Tower. Meanwhile, Gohan's adventures in the wilderness continue, as he makes a new dinosaur friend! Gohan is happy to finally have some company. That is, until he gets a harsh reminder - not all dinosaurs are friendly!
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "A New Friend" canon or filler?
"A New Friend" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "A New Friend" part of?
"A New Friend" is part of the Saiyan 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
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Krillin main 
Piccolo main 
Son Gohan main 
Son Goku main 
Vegeta main 
Android 17 supporting 
Android 18 supporting 
Bardock supporting 
Bulma supporting 
Chiaotzu supporting Master Roshi supporting Pan supporting 
Son Goten supporting Tien Shinhan supporting 
Trunks supporting 
Yamcha supporting Babidi antagonist Burter 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