68 : Ginyu Assault Apr 2026

: 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 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 68 : Ginyu Assault

: In the English broadcast, "Ginyu Assault" is where the iconic Bruce Faulconer musical score begins, replacing the earlier soundtracks by Saban and Nathan Johnson. : Although he initially agrees to help Goku

: 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. Air Date September 13, 1999 Director Daisuke Nishio

Witness the moment Goku challenges the elite of the Ginyu Force and changes the course of the battle on Namek:

: 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.