Dragon Ball Z

Big Trouble, Little Trunks

Episode 213 Canon Other World, Great Saiyaman and World Tournament Sagas 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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During a friendly match, Trunks faces off against Hercule in a surprising bout, while Goku and his companions encounter mysterious strangers hinting at upcoming challenges.

Full Plot Summary

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As promised, Hercule begins a match with the junior world champion, which happens to be Trunks. Trunks thinks that Hercule is as strong as he says he is, so he is expecting a real bout. Hercule, in an attempt to trick Trunks, instructs the boy to give him the lightest punch he can. Unfortunately for Hercule, Trunks' lightest punch knocks the "champion" out of the ring, though luckily it is played off as if he let Trunks win. While waiting for the adult tournament to begin, Goku and his friends run into two weird-looking strangers, one of whom says he looks forward to fighting Goku.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "Big Trouble, Little Trunks" in Dragon Ball Z?

"Big Trouble, Little Trunks" is episode 213 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "Big Trouble, Little Trunks" canon or filler?

"Big Trouble, Little Trunks" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Big Trouble, Little Trunks" part of?

"Big Trouble, Little Trunks" is part of the Other World, Great Saiyaman and World Tournament Sagas.

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.

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