Dragon Ball Z

Gotenks is Born

Episode 251 Canon Babidi and Majin Buu Sagas 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Goten and Trunks practice fusion with mixed results before successfully creating Gotenks, who confidently faces Majin Buu. Meanwhile, preparations continue on the Kais' world to unlock hidden powers, building tension before the upcoming battles.

Full Plot Summary

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Goten and Trunks attempt to fuse, and their first attempt yields a weird-looking fat kid with very little power. Their second attempt creates an old, emaciated weakling. Finally, the two are perfectly in sync, and make Gotenks. Piccolo tells him to wait thirty minutes for the fusion to wear off so they can try it as Super Saiyans. Gotenks thinks he's powerful enough already and takes off to find Majin Buu. He is able to get some hits in on the monster, but when Buu steps up the intensity, Gotenks is no match and is easily defeated. Meanwhile, on the world of the Kais, Old Kai continues the long ceremony needed to awaken Gohan's hidden power.

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What episode is "Gotenks is Born" in Dragon Ball Z?

"Gotenks is Born" is episode 251 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "Gotenks is Born" canon or filler?

"Gotenks is Born" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Gotenks is Born" part of?

"Gotenks is Born" is part of the Babidi and Majin Buu Sagas.

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