68 : Ginyu Assault Apr 2026

: 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

: 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 68 : Ginyu Assault

: 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. : The episode first aired in Japan on

" 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 Production & Historical Significance : Panicked, Jeice flees

Episode 68 is widely cited as a landmark for Western fans due to several major production changes that occurred during its 1999 North American debut:

: Recognizing Frieza’s absence from the ship, Goku directs Gohan and Krillin to use the Dragon Radar to locate the Dragon Balls while he keeps Ginyu occupied.

Following Goku’s arrival on Namek, the tide of battle turns dramatically against the Frieza Force: