Dragon Ball: Episode 132
: While the B-plot involves Goku's training at Kami's Lookout (playing hide-and-seek with Mr. Popo), the emotional weight lies in the village's survival, marking a satisfying end to the "Goku's Training" filler period. Critical Consensus
: This is historically significant as the final episode featuring Goku as a child. The subsequent episode jumps forward three years to the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, where Goku arrives as a young man. Dragon Ball Episode 132
: Reviewers often note the episode's high stakes and "Pompeii-like" disaster atmosphere, which transitions the series from a lighthearted adventure into more mature, action-oriented territory. : While the B-plot involves Goku's training at
: Unlike most of the series, where Goku handles the major threats, this episode allows his friends to use their unique powers to divert lava flows. This provides a much-needed reminder of their capabilities before they are inevitably overshadowed in the upcoming arc. Key Highlights The subsequent episode jumps forward three years to
: While the B-plot involves Goku's training at Kami's Lookout (playing hide-and-seek with Mr. Popo), the emotional weight lies in the village's survival, marking a satisfying end to the "Goku's Training" filler period. Critical Consensus
: This is historically significant as the final episode featuring Goku as a child. The subsequent episode jumps forward three years to the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, where Goku arrives as a young man.
: Reviewers often note the episode's high stakes and "Pompeii-like" disaster atmosphere, which transitions the series from a lighthearted adventure into more mature, action-oriented territory.
: Unlike most of the series, where Goku handles the major threats, this episode allows his friends to use their unique powers to divert lava flows. This provides a much-needed reminder of their capabilities before they are inevitably overshadowed in the upcoming arc. Key Highlights