Dragon Ball Z Kai

The Tears Piccolo Shed... Son Goku's Furious Counterattack!

Episode 012 Canon Saiyan Saga 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Episode 12 of Dragon Ball Z Kai, "The Tears Piccolo Shed... Son Goku's Furious Counterattack!", continues the condensed remastered retelling of Dragon Ball Z. This entry is tracked separately from the original Dragon Ball Z episode spine so Kai's numbering stays clean.

Full Plot Summary

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Piccolo dies from Nappa's ki blast, resulting in Kami's death and the destruction of Earth's Dragon Balls. However, Goku finally arrives at the battlefield just in time to save Gohan and Krillin. After healing the two with a Senzu bean from Korin, Goku engages Nappa in battle. Despite the mighty Nappa's efforts, it quickly becomes clear that he is no match for Goku's new level of power. Realizing this, Vegeta orders Nappa to step down and finally decides to step into the fight.

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What episode is "The Tears Piccolo Shed... Son Goku's Furious Counterattack!" in Dragon Ball Z Kai?

"The Tears Piccolo Shed... Son Goku's Furious Counterattack!" is episode 012 of Dragon Ball Z Kai.

Is "The Tears Piccolo Shed... Son Goku's Furious Counterattack!" canon or filler?

"The Tears Piccolo Shed... Son Goku's Furious Counterattack!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Tears Piccolo Shed... Son Goku's Furious Counterattack!" part of?

"The Tears Piccolo Shed... Son Goku's Furious Counterattack!" is part of the Saiyan Saga.

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Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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