Dragonball Z TV #08: Saiyans - Showdown (of 17)

By: Chris Beveridge
Review Date: Tuesday, August 10, 1999
Release Date: Tuesday, August 10, 1999



What They Say
Episodes 23: Goku vs. Vegeta…A Saiyan Duel
Goku must now face Vegeta, the prince of the planet Vegeta, the strongest Saiyan warrior and a villain so ruthless he destroyed his own partner, Nappa, for being injured. When Goku’s double Kaio-Ken attack fails, Goku breaks his promise to King Kai and uses the triple Kaio Ken. Vegeta becomes so angry he decides to blow up the Earth!
Episodes 24: Vegeta…Saiyan Style!
Vegeta realizes that “Kakarot” is stronger than he expected, so he uses the ultimate strategy - transforming into a giant ape. Goku is in great danger! On the way to Master Roshi’s, Gohan and Krillin sense Goku’s crisis and hurry back to help him. Meanwhile, Goku decides to try his other new technique, the Spirit Bomb. But does he have enough time to gather the energy!?

Episodes 25: Stop Vegeta Now!!
As the giant ape almost crushes Goku, Yajirobe manages to cut off its tail! A furious Vegeta now attacks the other three warriors, while Goku tells Gohan to fight against Vegeta to give Goku a chance to give the Spirit Bomb to Krillin. As Vegeta corners Gohan, Krillin throws the Spirit Bomb at Vegeta

The Review!
Audio and video on this installment of Dragonball Z is pretty decent. You'll not find many surprises in the audio department and the video is fairly clean.

Features
English Language

Review Equipment
Toshiba CF36H50 36" TV, Pioneer 414 codefree DVD player, Sony STR-DE915 DD receiver, Monster S-Video cable and Sony speakers.