What episode is "Who Is the World's Greatest? The Tournament Preliminaries Begin!" in Dragon Ball Z Kai?
"Who Is the World's Greatest? The Tournament Preliminaries Begin!" is episode 106 of Dragon Ball Z Kai.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readEpisode 106 of Dragon Ball Z Kai, "Who Is the World's Greatest? The Tournament Preliminaries Begin!", 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
spoilersThe preliminary rounds begin. The fighters must hit a punching machine to rank their strength. The Dragon Team effortlessly qualifies for the tournament. Vegeta destroys the machine with a single punch. Afterwards, Goku and the others decide to go and watch the tournament of the juniors division.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Who Is the World's Greatest? The Tournament Preliminaries Begin!" canon or filler?
"Who Is the World's Greatest? The Tournament Preliminaries Begin!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Who Is the World's Greatest? The Tournament Preliminaries Begin!" part of?
"Who Is the World's Greatest? The Tournament Preliminaries Begin!" is part of the Majin Buu Saga.
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.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Krillin main 
Piccolo main 
Son Gohan main 
Son Goku main 
Vegeta main 
Android 17 supporting 
Android 18 supporting 
Bardock supporting 
Bulma supporting 
Chiaotzu supporting Master Roshi supporting Pan supporting 
Son Goten supporting Tien Shinhan supporting 
Trunks supporting 
Yamcha supporting Babidi antagonist Burter antagonist Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks 1991 
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! 1992 
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound 1993