Dragon Ball Z

The Dark Prince Returns

Episode 228 Canon Babidi and Majin Buu Sagas 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Unexpected shifts in a critical battle see characters struggle with possession and control, leading to confrontations that challenge friendships and priorities.

Full Plot Summary

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Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, and the Supreme Kai are left wondering why Dabura suddenly stopped the fight. Vegeta berates Gohan for not defeating Dabura and Gohan realized that Vegeta should've fought Dabura and then Krillin and Piccolo would be restored to normal. Vegeta decides to blow up the ship and Supreme Kai begs him not to and Vegeta refuses to listen and Goku stops Vegeta. Supreme Kai then realizes that Vegeta is the new recruit that Dabura was talking about. Suddenly, Babidi tries to take over Vegeta's mind. Although he is urged to fight it, Babidi's magic is too strong, and Vegeta's impure heart gives in. Now with Babidi's "M" on his forehead, he has turned evil. Babidi transports them all back to the World Martial Arts stadium where he instructs Vegeta to kill his friends. Vegeta refuses, as he apparently has not lost complete control of his mind. He says that his only goal is to fight Goku. To bait Goku into fighting him, Vegeta destroys part of the stadium and several city blocks, killing thousands.

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What episode is "The Dark Prince Returns" in Dragon Ball Z?

"The Dark Prince Returns" is episode 228 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "The Dark Prince Returns" canon or filler?

"The Dark Prince Returns" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Dark Prince Returns" part of?

"The Dark Prince Returns" is part of the Babidi and Majin Buu 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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