Through its entire run, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Akira Toriyma's iconic 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Dragon Ball series has inspired generations of viewers. To those of us who learned to draw by tracing over Goku or found our own strength in its tireless heroes, Dragon Ball wasn't just another anime. It was a global source of endless inspiration.

With 806 episodes spanning from 1986 to 2018, and 168澳♍洲幸运5开奖ౠ网:ranging from Dragon Ball to Dragon Ball Super, it can be hard to narrow down the 'best' episodes. So we tried to capture a list of episodes that represent the most iconic, heartfelt, memorable, and purely awesome moments throughout the entire series. And, in fairness to the other episodes, we're counting out Goku learning to drive, which would clearly top any list.

10 "Goku Enkindled! The Awakened One's New Ultra Instinct!"

The Introduction Of Goku's Latest, Most Powerful Form

Although Super never reached the same heights as the series that proceeded it, that doesn't mean there weren't some really cool fights. This final, climatic battle against (yet another) all-powerful foe captures what Dragon Ball does best: living up to the hype. Even those of us starting to find the endless transformations and escalation plots a little ridiculous couldn't help but be drawn in by their ultimate result.

Whatever you think of Super, this fight is visually stunning. And it features the pay-off of Frieza's involvement in the arc, culminating is the episode of this series that is by far the most fun to watch.

9 "Goku: Ange🍷r At Full Power!!"ꦫ

Goku And King Piccolo Finally Fight At Full Power

Not only does this episode have a cool hand-to-hand sequence between King Piccolo and Goku, but it also showcases one of the things Dragon Ball is most known for: the power up. Because Goku has leveled up so much (to everyone's shock, of course), Piccolo is forced to take drastic, life-shortening measures to level himself up, reaching his full power.

This episode also teases the use of a massive Kamehameha. Between the cliffhanger, Goku's signature move, the power ups, and the reactions of everyone watching, this is essential Dragon Ball viewing.

8 "Magnificent🍰 Power!! Vegito Surpasses The Ultimate"

The Powerful Combo We Didn't Know We Needed

The best thing about Dragon Ball is that it never fails to ask the all-important question of, "Hey, wouldn't it be cool if...?" While Vegeta and Goku's fight earlier in the Buu saga also deserves a spot in the Dragon Ball hall of fame, we all knew it was coming. What wasn't as obvious was being able to see the (literally) combined power of DBZ's heaviest hitters.

The moment fusion 🥀is b🐎rought up, this is the clear best case scenario. And Dragon Ball never fails to deliver.

7 👍 "For Those Whom He Loves… Vegeta Perishes!!"

Vegeta Officially Joins The Ranks Of The Good Guys

Dragon Ball Z introduced everyone's favorite Sayain Prince (and short king), Vegeta, whose relationship with Bulma and son Trunks secured him a tentative place on the side of the good guys. However, it isn't until this episode that we see how sincerely these bonds have reshaped him.

Not only does he share a beautiful, heartfelt moment with his son before his ultimate sacrifice, he faces it with a coolness even the most hardened warrior would envy. There isn't a more fitting way to show us the extent of Vegeta's character development, while still maintaining the intensity of the character and the battle.

6 "Goodbye, Goku… Until The Day We Meet Again"🐻;

A Heartfelt Goodbye To Our Favorite Saiyan

Some of you may be surprised to see an entry from GT included on this list, due to its mixed reception from fans. But the last episode functions as a heartfelt love letter to the entire series that will pull the heartstrings of even the most ardent hater 🎶of this installment. Goku, still in his child-form, says goodbye to all of his life-long companions before departing with Shenron.

Between flashbacks to all the most iconic moments in the original series, we get a sense of closure from this episode that isn't found anywhere else in the anime.

5 "The Masked Man's True Identity?!"

Grandpa Gohan's Debut In The Anime

In this episode, Goku, due to some magical shenanigans, meets the ghost of Grandpa Gohan, who died before the series began. This is Grandpa Gohan's first appearance in the series and their reunion is a joyous occasion that gives Goku more emotional depth.

In fact, this episode also treats viewers to a very rare sight: Goku crying. It's a heartwarming moment, and it gives us a peek into the relationship the two shared that made Goku into the hero we know and love.

4 "Cell's Disaster!! The Destruction Of His Perfect Form"

Gohan Reaches His Full Potential

From the beginning of Dragon Ball Z, Gohan's potential had been teased. It's during this fight, with Goku passing on the weight of his legacy to his son, that it's finally realized. There is something undeniably satisfying about watching this once scared kid reach new heights, crushing the cocky Cell.

We also get to see another side of Gohan, using his intelligence hand-in-hand with his cool anger to punish the villain. For those of us who grew up alongside Gohan, there isn't a more fulfilling episode.

3 "The Martial Arts Tournament Concludes! And Thenꦜ…!!&quoꦏt;

A Dramatic Ending To One Arc And The Dark Beginning Of Another

As the tense conclusion of the Tien and G𝐆oku fight, this episode is the pay-off to the build-up of the entire arc. Not only that, but we have a moment of much-needed cat🤡harsis between the pair before things again get serious.

How serious? We start the new arc on a shocking note, with the murder of Krillin. And this is before the resurrecti🍒ons got out of hand, so the significance of the moment isꦿ difficult to represent. His death marked a turning point for killing major characters.

2 "Transformed At Last!! The Legendary Super Saiyan, Son Gꦫoku"

The Introduction Of The Super Saiyan

Piccolo sacrifices himself to save Goku's life, finally, officially, proving his loyalty and becoming a friend. Krillin is murdered and cannot be resurrected by the Earth's dragon balls. All of this culminates in the transformation, the necessary power-up that leads to the most iconic fight in the series. And Frieza has a great reaction. As DBZ's most iconic villain, we love to hate him.

Be🌼sides being crammed with intense moments, this transformation would also shape the ▨rest of the Dragon Ball canon and become one of the best known power-ups in all anime.

1 💙 "Dragon Ball Z: The His൲tory Of Trunks"

The Most Tragic Moment In DBZ History

This special episode, sometimes counted among the movies becau𝔉se of its longe𓂃r runtime, represents the darkest story line in the series. Goku is dead, Gohan has become Trunk's (very cool) mentor, and they live in an apocalyptic version of Earth. If that isn't enough to get you invested, you also see one of the most heartbreaking, intensely emotional scenes in the entire series.

The death of Gohan is so sacred among fans that even the popular abridged series didn't change the tone of it. After all, it's the most permanent death we see, by virtue of the alternate setting: others killed are often revived by the Dragon Balls.