Dragon Ball Z

Picking Up the Pieces

Episode 36 Canon Namek and Captain Ginyu Sagas 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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After a difficult fight, the Z Fighters learn about recent losses and devise a plan to seek new hope by traveling to a distant planet associated with the Dragon Balls, setting the stage for an interstellar journey with high stakes.

Full Plot Summary

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The exhausted Goku, Krillin, and Gohan won their battle, and Bulma, Chi Chi, and the others arrive to help their friends. Learning of the death of Yamcha, Chiaotzu, Tien, Piccolo, and Kami, the Z Fighters are upset because without the Dragon Balls the others can't be wished back to life again, but Krillin has an idea. He recalls overhearing Vegeta saying that it was the Nameks who created the Dragon Balls, so they decide to go to the planet Namek. The only problem is that it will take 4339.2516 years to reach Namek. They decide to use Nappa's spaceship, because Saiyan spaceships travel much faster.

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What episode is "Picking Up the Pieces" in Dragon Ball Z?

"Picking Up the Pieces" is episode 36 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "Picking Up the Pieces" canon or filler?

"Picking Up the Pieces" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Picking Up the Pieces" part of?

"Picking Up the Pieces" is part of the Namek and Captain Ginyu 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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