(dub) Episode 87 — Dragon Ball Z

This episode originally aired in the U.S. on . In older Funimation/Toonami broadcasts, it was sometimes referred to as " Duel on a Vanishing Planet " .

: Frieza uses his telekinetic abilities to hurl rocks and debris at Goku. At one point, Frieza creates a lava tsunami to submerge Goku, though Goku manages to survive by using an energy shield. Dragon Ball Z (Dub) Episode 87

In the English dub of , Episode 87 is titled " The Ultimate Battle " . This episode marks the beginning of the highly anticipated showdown between Goku and Frieza on the planet Namek. Key Events This episode originally aired in the U

: Frieza, realizing Goku is more powerful than previous Saiyans he has faced, directs energy blasts at the planet itself, causing massive volcanic eruptions and turning Namek into a lava-filled war zone. : Frieza uses his telekinetic abilities to hurl

: Piccolo, Gohan, and Krillin watch the fight in awe and concern, finding it difficult to even track the warriors' movements due to their immense speed. Broadcast Note