Dragon Ball Z (dub) Episode 114 «FAST – CHEAT SHEET»

This episode is a fascinating, yet heavily flawed piece of classic DBZ filler. It highlights the best and worst aspects of an arc that completely removes the franchise's heavy hitters. The Good: A Rare Spotlight for Supporting Characters

: Because this arc is entirely non-canon to the original manga, nothing that happens in this episode has any lasting impact on the future of the series. 🎙️ Dub Specifics: Funimation vs. The Rest

: The Garlic Jr. saga is entirely filler. At this point in the arc, the back-and-forth fighting on Kami's Lookout starts to feel incredibly repetitive. Dragon Ball Z (Dub) Episode 114

is titled "Suicidal Course" and falls directly in the middle of the anime-only Garlic Jr. Saga . 🛡️ Helpful Review: Dragon Ball Z Episode 114

: Seeing Piccolo and Krillin reveal that they were faking their infection to trick Garlic Jr. provides a fantastic tactical highlight for the episode. The Bad: Pacing and Power Logic This episode is a fascinating, yet heavily flawed

: The concept of the Black Water Mist turning Earth's population and Gohan's friends into mind-controlled demons adds a genuine sense of urgency rarely seen in standard tournament arcs.

: Without Goku or Vegeta around to save the day, Gohan is pushed into the main protagonist role. This episode does a great job showcasing his immense hidden potential, serving as excellent early foreshadowing for the Cell Games. 🎙️ Dub Specifics: Funimation vs

If you are watching the , this era is where Christopher Sabat really starts to settle into his legendary, gravelly tone for Piccolo. The voice acting delivers a gritty, action-heavy "punch" that easily matches the intensity of the fight, even if the script takes some creative liberties compared to the original Japanese dialogue. Someone Save Piccolo!! - Dragon Ball Z Episode 114 Reaction