Dragon Ball Z Kai

That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and His Father Strike Back

Episode 055 Canon Androids / Cell Saga 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Episode 55 of Dragon Ball Z Kai, "That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and His Father Strike Back", 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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A year has passed and still Goku has not returned to Earth. However, it is revealed that Frieza managed to survive his battle with the Super Saiyan, has been rebuilt into a cyborg by his father King Cold, and is heading towards Earth, intending to exact revenge on Goku. The rest of the Z Fighters gather to defend the Earth from Frieza, despite knowing the odds are against them, especially since King Cold is even more powerful than Frieza. However, as soon as Frieza, King Cold, and their army of soldiers arrive on Earth, they are met by a mysterious teenager wielding a sword, who says that he has come to kill them.

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What episode is "That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and His Father Strike Back" in Dragon Ball Z Kai?

"That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and His Father Strike Back" is episode 055 of Dragon Ball Z Kai.

Is "That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and His Father Strike Back" canon or filler?

"That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and His Father Strike Back" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and His Father Strike Back" part of?

"That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and His Father Strike Back" is part of the Androids / Cell 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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