Dragon Ball Z

Next Up, Goku

Episode 223 Canon Other World, Great Saiyaman and World Tournament Sagas 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Goku battles Yakon in a challenging environment that favors his opponent, prompting him to evolve his power form multiple times. Using increasingly advanced techniques, Goku fights to overcome the threat and progress to the next challenge.

Full Plot Summary

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Goku and Yakon start to fight. Goku is obviously stronger than Yakon, so Babidi changes the environment to mimic the Planet of Darkness, which is Yakon's home planet. To help himself see, Goku becomes a Super Saiyan. Yakon, the devourer of light, sucks up the light emitting from Goku. Seeing this, Goku again becomes a Super Saiyan, allowing Yakon to suck up all the light energy he can. Finally, he becomes a Super Saiyan 2 and gives off a flash of brilliant energy which is too much for Yakon to handle. Victorious, the fighters head to the next level.

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What episode is "Next Up, Goku" in Dragon Ball Z?

"Next Up, Goku" is episode 223 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "Next Up, Goku" canon or filler?

"Next Up, Goku" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Next Up, Goku" part of?

"Next Up, Goku" 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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