What episode is "The Z Sword" in Dragon Ball Z?
"The Z Sword" is episode 243 of Dragon Ball Z.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readGohan harnesses his Super Saiyan power to master a legendary sword crucial for upcoming battles, while his friends face escalating threats from adversaries determined to spread chaos.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersGohan attempts to free the Z Sword, but can't do it in his normal state. He transforms into a Super Saiyan, and with a mighty heave, he frees the sword from the rock. To his great surprise, the sword is incredibly heavy, and he must now train himself to use it. Back on earth, Babidi and Buu continue their reign of terror, and Goten and Trunks tell him that they're going to destroy him and Buu.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Z Sword" canon or filler?
"The Z Sword" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Z Sword" part of?
"The Z Sword" 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.
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