: The episode first aired in Japan on November 21, 1990 , and reached North American audiences on September 13, 1999 , via Cartoon Network’s Toonami block. Key Episode Data English Title Ginyu Assault Original Air Date November 21, 1990 (Japan) U.S. Air Date September 13, 1999 Director Daisuke Nishio Manga Equivalent Chapters 281–283
: This episode marks the debut of Funimation’s in-house voice cast , including Sean Schemmel as Goku and Christopher Sabat as Vegeta, replacing the previous Canadian cast from Ocean Studios.
Witness the moment Goku challenges the elite of the Ginyu Force and changes the course of the battle on Namek: 68 : Ginyu Assault
: Goku easily overpowers Burter and Jeice, demonstrating a level of speed and strength that baffles the elite mercenaries. After Goku refuses to kill them, Vegeta takes the initiative, executing both Recoome and Burter to ensure they no longer pose a threat.
: Although he initially agrees to help Goku against Ginyu and Jeice, Vegeta immediately deserts him, hoping to use the distraction to secure the Dragon Balls for his own immortality. Production & Historical Significance : The episode first aired in Japan on
: In the English broadcast, "Ginyu Assault" is where the iconic Bruce Faulconer musical score begins, replacing the earlier soundtracks by Saban and Nathan Johnson.
: Panicked, Jeice flees to Frieza’s spaceship to alert Captain Ginyu . Ginyu, furious at the loss of his team, arrives on the battlefield to challenge Goku. Witness the moment Goku challenges the elite of
" Ginyu Assault " (Japanese: Tsui ni Chokusetsu Taiketsu!! Ginyū Taichō no Odemashi da ) is the of the original Dragon Ball Z series and serves as the premiere of the Captain Ginyu Saga . It is a pivotal moment in the series, marking a significant shift in power dynamics on Namek and a major transition in the show's English-language production history. Narrative Summary