Great Saiyaman Saga
The Great Saiyaman Saga is the eleventh saga of Dragon Ball Z. It has two parts and summarizes to the saga. The first half features Goku's adventures in the Other World. The second half features Gohan and the rest of the Z Warriors' lives seven years after the Cell Games. This saga is the first to feature the new generation of Z-Senshi such as Goten, Chibi Trunks, Jinzoningen #18, and Videl. It takes place after the Cell Games Saga and before the World Tournament Saga.
The 15-episode saga originally ran from July 1993 to December 1994 in Japan on Fuji Television. This is part of US Season Seven
Oddly, the US airing of "Tournament Begins" was aired on the day of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Episode 195 / 180 – July 28, 1993 / September 10, 2001
大感激！！いたぞ！あの世のスゲエ奴; Daikangeki!! Ita zo! Ano Yo no Sugee Yatsu; A Great Inspiration!! I'm Ready! The Awesome Guy from the Next World
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! But before the Grand Kai will agree to anything, Goku must solve a problem! Cell, Frieza, King Cold, and the Ginyu Force have all teamed up in Other World and are trying to take control!
Episode 196 / 181 – August 11, 1993 / September 11, 2001
あの世一はオラだ 歴代の勇者大集合; Anoyoichi wa Ora da Rekishi no Yuusha Daishuugou; I'm the Greatest in the Next World The Great Assembly of Successive Generation's Hero's
TOURNAMENT BEGINS
Goku learns he'll have to train for 10,000 years before he can learn from 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 to earn a lesson from the Grand Kai is defeat the greatest fighters of all time!
Episode 197 / 182 – August 18, 1993 / September 12, 2001
大界王星熱狂！！まきおこせ悟空旋風; Daikaiousei Nekkyou!! Makiokose Gokuu Senpuu; Wild Enthusiasm on Dai Kaio's Planet!! Goku Stirs a Whirlwind
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 that changes quickly when he transforms the entire ring into water! Can Goku win in the underwater fight?! And then, it's the most anticipated fight of the tournament, Olibu versus Pikkon!
Episode 198 / 183 – August 25, 1993 / September 13, 2001
炎の決勝！！悟空かパイクーハンか！？; Honoo no Kesshou!! Gokuu ka Paikuuhan ka!?; A Blazing Decision!! Will it be Goku or Paikuhan?!
FINAL ROUND
After barely escaping the dinosaur Maraikoh's meteor bombardment, Goku advances to the tournament's final round where he must face the warrior Pikkon! Sparks of energy erupt as the mighty fighters battle for the championship title! But when Pikkon reveals a Piccolo-like secret, Goku must up the ante! It's time to go Super Saiyan!
Episode 199 / 184 – September 1, 1993 / September 14, 2001
逃がすな勝利！！決めろ超速かめはめ波; Nigasu na Shouri!! Kimero Chouhaya Kamehameha; The Victory Escapes!! A Great Deciding Kamehameha
GOKU VS. PIKKON
The final round of the Other World Tournament climbs to conclusion, as Goku and Pikkon power up to their most explosive levels! 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 a teenager!
Episode 200 / 185 – September 8, 1993 / September 17, 2001
あれから７年！今日から僕は高校生; Are kara Shichinen! Kyou kara Boku wa Koukousei; It's Been 7 Years Since That Event! From Now On I'm a High School Student
GOHAN GOES TO HIGH SCHOOL
On the way to his first day of high school, Gohan stops a truckload of bank robbers by turning Super Saiyan. But now the city can't stop talking about this mysterious "Gold Fighter"! Can Gohan get through class without revealing his secret identity! It seems the person most likely to figure him out is none other than...Mr. Satan's daughter!
Episode 201 / 186 – September 15, 1993 / September 18, 2001
愛と正義のグレートサイヤマン参上; Ai to Seigi no Gureeto Saiyaman Sanjou; The Champion and Lover of Justice The Great Saiyaman Appears
I AM SAIYAMAN!
Afraid his classmates will recognize him as the "Gold Fighter," Gohan goes to Bulma for help. Bulma uses her high-tech wizardry to design a retractable super-hero costume that Gohan can activate in an instant, allowing him to protect the city safely behind a mask! Say good-bye to Gohan! This hero's name is Saiyaman!
(No Episode Aired – September 22, 1993 Broadcasting was suspended for a special program)
Episode 202 / 187 – September 29, 1993 / November 27, 2001
悟飯のハチャメチャ初デート！？; Gohan no Hachamecha Hatsu Deeto!?; Gohan's Mixed-Up First Date?!
GOHAN'S FIRST DATE
Gohan thinks being a super-hero is going to be easy 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. Join the fun as the reluctant Super Saiyan goes on his first date ever!
(No Episode Aired – October 6, 1993; Broadcasting was suspended for a historical play special program)
No Episode Aired – October 13, 1993
激突！！１００億パワーの戦士たち; Gekitotsu!! Hyaku-oku pawaa no senshi-tachi; Clash!! 10,000,000,000 Powerful Warriors
THE RETURN OF COOLER
Episode 203 / 188 – October 20, 1993 / September 19, 2001
悟飯、緊急出動！ビーデルを救え！！; Gohan, Kinkyuu Shutsudou! Biideru o Sukue!!; Gohan, You Must Move Quick! Rescue Videl!!
RESCUE VIDEL
When the Red Shark Gang kidnaps the mayor and demands a showdown with the champ, it's Videl who answers the challenge. Gohan knows that Videl is in over her head, but he can't leave his classroom to help her without blowing his cover! Join Gohan and Videl as they try to resolve this sticky situation!
Episode 204 / 189 – October 27, 1993 / September 20, 2001
盗難事件発生！！犯人はサイヤマン！？; Tounan Jiken Hassei!! Hannin wa Saiyaman!?; A Great Theft!! The Culprit is The Saiyaman?!
BLACKMAIL
When a greedy circus promoter kidnaps a baby dinosaur named Chobi, all he can see are dollar signs! Little does he know that the dinosaur is a personal friend of the great Saiyaman! But is taking the dinosaur back from the circus against the law? Videl thinks so! And she's determined to unmask Saiyaman once and for all!
Episode 205 / 190 – November 3, 1993 / September 21, 2001
悟空も復活！？天下一武道会出場だ！！; Gokuu mo Fukkatsu!? Tenkaichi Budoukai Shutsujou da!!; Goku's also Resurrected?! He's Coming to the Tenkaichi Budoukai!!
I'LL FIGHT TOO!
Lights! Camera! Action! The Great Saiyaman is making his big break into the movies! But the hero's brush with stardom can't last long, because he has to hurry up and tell all of his old friends the big news: Goku's coming back to fight in the World Martial Arts Tournament!
Episode 206 / 191 – November 10, 1993 / September 24, 2001
悟飯もビックリ！悟天の爆発パワー; Gohan mo Bikkuri! Goten no Bakuhatsu Pawaa; Gohan is Surprised Too! Goten's Explosive Power
THE NEWEST SUPER SAIYAN
When Gohan and Goten begin their training for the upcoming tournament, Gohan discovers that Goten has already reached the level of Super Saiyan! It's a heated match-up when the brothers do some one-on-one sparring practice, but the real sparks don't fly until Videl pays a surprise visit to Gohan's house and meets Chi-chi for the first time! Look out!
Episode 207 / 192 – November 17, 1993 / September 25, 2001
あっ飛べた！！ビーデルの舞空術入門; A Tobeta!! Biideru no Bukuujutsu Nyuumon; Ah, I Flew!! Videl Learns How to Use Bukujutsu
TAKE FLIGHT VIDEL
With the World Martial Arts Tournament fast approaching, Videl and Goten must learn to fly, and fast! Gohan reveals the secret to flying, and struggles to coach his two students into the air! Miles away, Vegeta is holding a training session of his own, and gets a big surprise from his young son, Trunks!
Episode 208 / 193 – November 24, 1993 / September 26, 2001
おかえり悟空！Ｚチーム全員集合！！; Okaeri Gokuu! Zetto Chiimu Zen'in Shuugou!!; Welcome Back Goku! The Whole Z Team is Gathered!!
GATHER FOR THE TOURNAMENT
Videl masters the art of flying, and Gohan and Goten do some last minute honing of their Super Saiyan skills. The big day soon arrives, and the Z Fighters reunite! On the small island where the tournament will be held, a special guest arrives! But what do you say to a hero who's been dead for seven years?!
(No Episode Aired – December 1, 1993; Took a break for a J-League soccer relay)
Episode 209 / 194 – December 8, 1993 / September 27, 2001
危うしサイヤマン！激写に御用心！？; Ayaushi Saiyaman! Gekisha ni Goyoujin!?; You're in Danger Saiyaman! Guard Yourself Against Camera Attacks?!
CAMERA SHY
Crowds of fans and fighters line the tournament streets. Among them are: the high school jock, Sharpner, who discovers his crush, Videl, has set her heart 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! Meanwhile, the prelims begin! There are 194 entries, and only sixteen spots!