Dragon Ball Z

Hero in the Shadows

Episode 33 Canon Saiyan Saga 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Krillin and Gohan rush to assist Goku during a brutal battle, devising a plan to weaken their opponent that leads to unexpected developments in the fight's momentum.

Full Plot Summary

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Gohan and Krillin arrive at the battlefield, but have to be quick to save Goku, who is being pounded mercilessly by Ape Vegeta. Krillin devises a plan to stop Vegeta: cut off the Saiyan Prince's tail. As Krillin prepares to fire the Destructo Disk Gohan distracts Vegeta, but the Saiyan Prince is too smart for their tricks, and foils their plot. Suddenly, Yajirobe appears out of nowhere and cuts Vegeta's tail off, causing him to revert to his normal form. Unfortunately, he still proves too powerful to be stopped by the remaining Z Fighters.

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What episode is "Hero in the Shadows" in Dragon Ball Z?

"Hero in the Shadows" is episode 33 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "Hero in the Shadows" canon or filler?

"Hero in the Shadows" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Hero in the Shadows" part of?

"Hero in the Shadows" is part of the Saiyan Saga.

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