Arc Information
| Original Run: | 02 May 2010 – 08 August 2010 (15 weeks; spent 2 weeks on break) |
| Corresponding: | Dragon Ball Kai Episodes 055 – 067 (13 episodes) Dragon Ball Chapters 330 – 358 (29 chapters; approx. 2.2 chapters per episode) |
| Filler Content: | To Be Determined |
| Rating Shares: | Average: 10.0% Maximum: 11.9% (Episode 057 and Episode 058) Minimum: 8.4% (Episode 061) |
Arc Synopsis
Freeza has survived, and along with his father King Cold, he comes to Earth. This was a hopeless situation, but a mysterious boy with a sword appeared and in a single instant defeated them both. He was the Super Saiyan warrior Trunks, son of Vegeta and Bulma, who had come from a tragic future. He spoke of the Artificial Humans, mighty enemies that would appear before Goku and co. in three years.
The Artificial Humans finally appear. Their “ki” is completely insensible, and on top of that they can suck energy. Goku and co. are bewildered by the arrival of these unprecedented powerful enemies. Goku is afflicted by illness, and finally loses to the Artificial Humans. However, a now Super Saiyan Vegeta destroyed No. 19 with extreme ease. A pale No. 20 awakens the remaining two Artificial Humans, No. 17 and No. 18. However, the two of them didn’t listen at all to the orders of No. 20 (Doctor Gero).
Filled with vigor, Vegeta challenges Artificial Humans No. 17, No. 18, and No. 16, who they awakened. However, the unfathomably powerful Artificial Humans defeated everyone in an instant. Seeing the overwhelming gap in their power, Vegeta goes off to train, seeking to become even more powerful. Also, Piccolo fuses with God to become the ultimate Namekian warrior. But down on Earth, a new terrifying monster has emerged…
Episode List (055 — 067)
Are ga Chikyū da yo Papa… Furīza-Oyako no Gyakushū
That’s Earth, Papa… Freeza and his Father Strike Back
“Z” Director: Shigeyasu Yamauchi & Yoshihiro Ueda
Furīza wa Boku ga Taosu! Mō Hitori no Sūpā Saiya-jin
I’ll Defeat Freeza! Another Super Saiyan
“Z” Director: Yoshihiro Ueda, Mitsuo Hashimoto, & Kazuhisa Takenōchi
Okaeri Son Gokū! Nazo no Shōnen Torankusu no Kokuhaku
Welcome Back, Son Goku! The Confession of the Mysterious Boy, Trunks
“Z” Director: Kazuhisa Takenōchi, Mitsuo Hashimoto, & Jun’ichi Fujise
Gokū no Shin-Waza, Shunkan-Idō! San-nen Go ni Kaketa Tokkun
Goku’s New Technique, Instant Movement! Special Training Staked on 3 Years From Now
“Z” Director: Shigeyasu Yamauchi, Kazuhito Kikuchi, & Yoshihiro Ueda
Kehai o Motanu Futari-gumi! Jinzōningen, Arawaru
The Pair Who Don’t Leave a Trace! The Artificial Humans Appear
“Z” Director: Mitsuo Hashimoto & Jun’ichi Fujise
Uchi-naru Teki to no Hasami-Uchi!? Son Gokū tai Jinzōningen Jūkyū-Gō
Attacked on Both Sides by an Internal Enemy?! Son Goku vs Artificial Human No. 19
“Z” Director: Jun’ichi Fujise, Shigeyasu Yamauchi, & Yoshihiro Ueda
Jūkyū-Gō ni Shōki Nashi! Okurete Kita Sūpā Bejīta
No Chance of Victory Against No. 19! Super Vegeta Arrives Late
“Z” Director: Yoshihiro Ueda & Kazuhito Kikuchi
Pikkoro Kyōshū! Kieta Nijū-Gō to Nejireru Mirai
Piccolo’s Assault! The Missing No. 20 and the Future Gone Eschew
“Z” Director: Yoshihiro Ueda, Kazuhito Kikuchi, Mitsuo Hashimoto, & Shigeyasu Yamauchi
Tsuigeki! Dokutā Gero… Nazo no Kenkyūjo o Sagase!
Pursue Doctor Gero…! The Search for the Mysterious Laboratory!
“Z” Director: Shigeyasu Yamauchi & Yoshihiro Ueda
2010 Fifa Wārudo Kappu Hairaito
2010 FIFA World Cup Highlights
Jūnana-Gō to Jūhachi-Gō, Soshite…! Mezameru Jinzōningen-tachi
No. 17, No. 18, and…! The Artificial Humans Awaken
“Z” Director: Yoshihiro Ueda & Jun’ichi Fujise
Kawaī Kao de Chō-Pawā!? Jūhachi-Gō tai Bejīta
A Cute Face, and Super Power?! No. 18 vs Vegeta
“Z” Director: Mitsuo Hashimoto & Shigeyasu Yamauchi
超笑顔パレード絆 ～爆笑！お台場合宿！！～
FNS Day’s 26-Hours of Television 2010
Super Smiling Faces Parade of Bonds: Roaring Laughter! Camping in Odaiba!!
Hitotsu ni Modoru Toki ga Kita… Pikkoro Saikyō he no Ketsui!
The Time has Come to Become One Again… Piccolo’s Decision for Ultimate Power!
“Z” Director: Kazuhito Kikuchi & Yoshihiro Ueda
Mō Hitotsu no Taimu-Mashin!? Buruma ga Shiraseta Misuterī
One More Time Machine?! Bulma Unveils a Mystery
“Z” Director: Yoshihiro Ueda & Mitsuo Hashimoto