Dragon Ball Z

Calling the Eternal Dragon

Episode 72 Canon Frieza Saga 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Krillin and Gohan reach Frieza's spaceship to find the Dragon Balls, unaware Vegeta is nearby. They face an impostor manipulating the situation, while the real Goku, in an alternate body, arrives to explain. Now, Gohan and Krillin must confront a formidable foe to regain control.

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Krillin and Gohan arrive at Frieza's spaceship and locate the Dragon Balls, unaware that Vegeta is not far away. As the two try to figure out what the password is, Jeice and Captain Ginyu, in Goku's body, arrive as well. The disguised Ginyu tries to trick Krillin into believing that he is Goku. Gohan, however, realizes that it is not the real Goku. Goku, in Captain Ginyu's destroyed body, arrives, and tells Krillin and Gohan what happened. Now it is up to Gohan and Krillin to defeat Captain Ginyu.

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What episode is "Calling the Eternal Dragon" in Dragon Ball Z?

"Calling the Eternal Dragon" is episode 72 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "Calling the Eternal Dragon" canon or filler?

"Calling the Eternal Dragon" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Calling the Eternal Dragon" part of?

"Calling the Eternal Dragon" is part of the Frieza Saga.

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