World Tournament Saga Plot
In the seven years since Cell’s defeat, life on Earth has returned to normal. But now, the time has come for a new World Martial Arts Tournament. Goku returns from Other World to challenge Mr. Satan for his title – and to guard against the arrival of a new evil!
Dragon Ball Z World Tournament Saga aired on July 28th, 1993.
World Tournament Saga Episodes
1. Warriors of the Dead
When Goku hears about a martial arts master known as the Grand Kai, he rushes to meet him for a lesson! Meanwhile, Cell, Frieza, King Cold and the Ginyu Force have teamed up to take control of Other World!
2. Tournament Begins
Goku must train for 10,000 years before he can study under the Grand Kai! But when the West, South, and East Kai’s decide to hold an Other World Tournament, Goku gets his chance! All he has to do is defeat the greatest fighters of all time!
3. Water Fight
The Other World Tournament advances to the Quarter-Finals, and the battles are out of this world! Goku's opponent, Arqua, appears to be a wimp, but things change quickly when he transforms the entire ring into water!
4. Final Round
Goku advances to the final round of the tournament where he will face the warrior Pikkon! Sparks of energy fly as the brawlers battle for the title! When Pikkon reveals a Piccolo-like secret, Goku must up the ante! It's Super Saiyan time!
5. Goku vs. Pikkon
Goku may be a Super Saiyan, but can he withstand Pikkon's unbelievable Thunder Flash Attack?! And that's not all! While Goku's been fighting in Other World, seven years have passed on Earth, Gohan is now a teenager!
6. Gohan Goes to High School
On his first day of high school, Gohan stops a truckload of bank robbers by turning Super Saiyan. Now, the city can't stop talking about this mysterious "Gold Fighter!” Can Gohan get through class without revealing his secret identity?
7. I Am Saiyaman!
Afraid he’ll be recognized by his classmates, Gohan gets Bulma to design a retractable super-hero costume that he can activate in an instant. Say goodbye to Gohan - and hello to Saiyaman!
8. Gohan's First Date
Gohan thinks being a super-hero is a snap until a pretty girl named Angela discovers his secret. When Angela threatens to tell all unless he goes on a date with her, Gohan's life suddenly becomes more complicated than ever!
9. Rescue Videl
When the Red Shark Gang kidnaps the mayor and demands a showdown with Mr. Satan, it's Videl who answers the challenge. Gohan knows Videl is in over her head, but he can't leave his classroom to help her without blowing his cover!
10. Blackmail
When a greedy circus promoter kidnaps a baby dinosaur, all he sees are dollar signs! Little does he know, that the dinosaur is a close, personal friend of the Great Saiyaman!
11. I'll Fight Too!
Lights! Camera! Action! The Great Saiyaman is about to become a movie star! But the hero’s brush with stardom better not take long, because he has to hurry up and tell all of his old friends the big news: Goku’s coming back!
12. The Newest Super Saiyan
While training for the upcoming tournament, Gohan discovers that Goten has already reached the level of Super Saiyan! Sparks fly when the brothers spar, but the main event happens when Videl meets Chichi for the first time!
13. Take Flight, Videl
With the Tournament fast approaching, Videl and Goten must learn to fly! Miles away, Vegeta holds a training session of his own, and his young son, Trunks, has a big surprise in store for him
14. Gather for the Tournament
Videl learns to fly, and Gohan and Goten do some last minute honing of their Super Saiyan skills. On the island where the tournament will be held, a special guest arrives! What do you say to a hero who's been dead for seven years?!
15. Camera Shy
High school jock, Sharpner, discovers his crush, Videl, has her heart set on the mysterious Great Saiyaman! Refusing to be replaced, Sharpner vows to ruin the caped fighter by unmasking his true identity and capturing it on film!
16. The World Tournament
The action begins as the World Martial Arts Tournament opens with the Junior Division! Thirty-five young fighters vie for the prize, but the matches prove to be more comedy than competition - until Trunks steps into the ring!
17. Trunks vs. Goten
Goten and Trunks breeze through the Junior Division of the tournament until they find themselves going head-to-head in the finals! Who will win this exciting match? This is one championship fight you won't want to miss!
18. Best of the Boys
The match for the Junior Division World Championship continues as Goten and Trunks battle for the title! The winner of this final joust becomes the new World Champion! Can Goten outwit the cunning Trunks?
19. Big Trouble, Little Trunks
After winning the championship, Trunks fights an exhibition match against Mr. Satan! Can the Champ hold on to his reputation as the world's strongest fighter? Meanwhile, two mysterious figures reveal themselves to Goku!
20. Who Will Fight Who?
Trunks and Gohan infiltrate the adult competition at the tournament by donning the disguise of Mighty Mask. The pairings for the day’s matches are selected. The first to fight: Krillin vs. Pintar, a man easily ten times Krillin’s size!
21. Forfeit of Piccolo
Piccolo stuns the crowd by surrendering to his mysterious opponent before the first punch is thrown! Next into the ring is Videl, who must face the enormous Spopovitch. Will she be able to handle such a large job?
22. A Dark and Secret Power
Videl takes to the ring for what is expected to be an easy victory over Spopovitch. She hits the towering brute with everything she’s got, but her attacks have no effect. It seems Spopovitch is possessed by a supernatural power!
23. Videl Is Crushed
To everyone’s horror, Spopovitch delays his inevitable victory for the purposes of torturing Videl! It appears the muscle-bound thug isn’t going to stop until he kills her! Will Videl make it out of the ring alive?
24. Identities Revealed
Gohan’s identity is finally discovered as he takes his place on the tournament floor, but he has bigger things to worry about. His opponent, Kibito, is determined to see him transform into a Super Saiyan!
25. Energy Drain
When Gohan transforms into a Super Saiyan, Spopovitch and Yamu spring into action! Armed with a mysterious energy-draining device, the pair launch an attack on the golden-haired teen.