What episode is "Held Captive" in Dragon Ball Z?
"Held Captive" is episode 40 of Dragon Ball Z.
Gohan and his friends are mistakenly captured by space pirates who believe they serve a notorious villain. After a daring escape through an asteroid field, they manage to prove their innocence, leading to their release.
Gohan and the others are captured by a band of space pirates, who think they are the lackies of a villain named Frieza, who sent some of his forces to take over their planet long ago. Suddenly, the station heads into an asteroid field, and Bulma runs toward the cockpit. She pushes the pilot out of the way, and guides the ship out of the asteroids safely. After realizing that they're not enemies, the pirates let Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma go.
"Held Captive" is episode 40 of Dragon Ball Z.
"Held Captive" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Held Captive" is part of the Namek and Captain Ginyu Sagas.
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