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Dragon Ball (1986) Filler List

Also known as: Dragonball, DB · ドラゴンボール

1986 ★ 7.98 153 episodes Finished Airing ActionAdventureComedyFantasy Source details ↗

Filler at a glance

21 of 153 episodes are pure filler

That is about 14% of the current guide. Pure filler can be skipped without losing the core story.

Pure filler episodes
30–33 45 79–83 127–132 149–153
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Episode guide and watched state
EpisodeTitleClassificationAir dateWatched
1The Secret of the Dragon BallsCanon26 Feb 1986, 26 February 1986
2The Emperor's QuestCanon5 Mar 1986, 5 March 1986
3The Nimbus Cloud of RoshiCanon12 Mar 1986, 12 March 1986
4Oolong the TerribleCanon19 Mar 1986, 19 March 1986
5Yamcha the Desert BanditCanon26 Mar 1986, 26 March 1986
6Keep an Eye on the Dragon BallsCanon2 Apr 1986, 2 April 1986
7The Ox King on Fire MountainCanon9 Apr 1986, 9 April 1986
8The Kamehameha WaveCanon16 Apr 1986, 16 April 1986
9Boss Rabbit's Magic TouchCanon23 Apr 1986, 23 April 1986
10The Dragon Balls are Stolen!Canon30 Apr 1986, 30 April 1986
11The Penalty is PinballCanon7 May 1986, 7 May 1986
12A Wish to the Eternal DragonCanon14 May 1986, 14 May 1986
13The Legend of GokuCanon21 May 1986, 21 May 1986
14Goku's RivalCanon28 May 1986, 28 May 1986
15Look Out for LaunchCanon4 Jun 1986, 4 June 1986
16Find That Stone!Canon11 Jun 1986, 11 June 1986
17Milk DeliveryCanon18 Jun 1986, 18 June 1986
18The Turtle Hermit WayCanon25 Jun 1986, 25 June 1986
19The Tournament BeginsCanon2 Jul 1986, 2 July 1986
20Elimination RoundCanon9 Jul 1986, 9 July 1986
21Smells Like TroubleCanon16 Jul 1986, 16 July 1986
22Quarterfinals BeginCanon23 Jul 1986, 23 July 1986
23Monster Beast GiranCanon30 Jul 1986, 30 July 1986
24Krillin's Frantic Attack!Canon6 Aug 1986, 6 August 1986
25Danger From AboveCanon13 Aug 1986, 13 August 1986
26The Grand FinalsCanon20 Aug 1986, 20 August 1986
27Number One Under the Moon?Canon27 Aug 1986, 27 August 1986
28The Final BlowCanon3 Sep 1986, 3 September 1986
29The Roaming LakeCanon10 Sep 1986, 10 September 1986
30Pilaf and the Mystery ForceFiller17 Sep 1986, 17 September 1986
31Wedding Plans?Filler24 Sep 1986, 24 September 1986
32The Flying Fortress — Vanished!Filler1 Oct 1986, 1 October 1986
33The Legend of a DragonFiller8 Oct 1986, 8 October 1986
34Cruel General RedCanon15 Oct 1986, 15 October 1986
35Cold ReceptionCanon22 Oct 1986, 22 October 1986
36Major MetallitronCanon29 Oct 1986, 29 October 1986
37Ninja Murasaki is Coming!Canon5 Nov 1986, 5 November 1986
38Five MurasakisCanon12 Nov 1986, 12 November 1986
39Mysterious Android No. 8Canon19 Nov 1986, 19 November 1986
40Horrifying BuyonCanon26 Nov 1986, 26 November 1986
41The Fall of Muscle TowerCanon3 Dec 1986, 3 December 1986
42The Secret of Dr. FlappeCanon10 Dec 1986, 10 December 1986
43A Trip to the CityCanon17 Dec 1986, 17 December 1986
44Master Thief, HaskyCanon24 Dec 1986, 24 December 1986
45Danger in the AirFiller7 Jan 1987, 7 January 1987
46Bulma's Bad DayCanon14 Jan 1987, 14 January 1987
47Kame House — Found!Canon21 Jan 1987, 21 January 1987
48Deep Blue SeaCanon28 Jan 1987, 28 January 1987
49Roshi SurpriseCanon4 Feb 1987, 4 February 1987
50The Trap is SprungCanon11 Feb 1987, 11 February 1987
51Beware of RobotCanon18 Feb 1987, 18 February 1987
52The Pirate TreasureCanon25 Feb 1987, 25 February 1987
53Blue, Black and BlueCanon4 Mar 1987, 4 March 1987
54Escape From Pirate CaveCanon11 Mar 1987, 11 March 1987
55Penguin VillageCanon18 Mar 1987, 18 March 1987
56Strange VisitorCanon25 Mar 1987, 25 March 1987
57Arale vs. BlueCanon8 Apr 1987, 8 April 1987
58The Land of KorinCanon15 Apr 1987, 15 April 1987
59The Notorious MercenaryCanon22 Apr 1987, 22 April 1987
60Tao Attacks!Canon29 Apr 1987, 29 April 1987
61Korin TowerCanon6 May 1987, 6 May 1987
62Sacred WaterCanon13 May 1987, 13 May 1987
63The Return of GokuCanon20 May 1987, 20 May 1987
64The Last of Mercenary TaoCanon27 May 1987, 27 May 1987
65Confront the Red Ribbon ArmyCanon10 Jun 1987, 10 June 1987
66A Real BindCanon17 Jun 1987, 17 June 1987
67The End of Commander RedCanon24 Jun 1987, 24 June 1987
68The Last Dragon BallCanon1 Jul 1987, 1 July 1987
69Who is Fortuneteller Baba?Canon8 Jul 1987, 8 July 1987
70We are the Five WarriorsCanon15 Jul 1987, 15 July 1987
71Deadly BattleCanon22 Jul 1987, 22 July 1987
72Goku's TurnCanon29 Jul 1987, 29 July 1987
73The Devilmite BeamCanon5 Aug 1987, 5 August 1987
74The Mysterious Fifth ManCanon12 Aug 1987, 12 August 1987
75The Strong OnesCanon19 Aug 1987, 19 August 1987
76True Colors of the Masked ManCanon26 Aug 1987, 26 August 1987
77Pilaf's TacticsCanon2 Sep 1987, 2 September 1987
78The Eternal Dragon RisesCanon9 Sep 1987, 9 September 1987
79Terror and PlagueFiller16 Sep 1987, 16 September 1987
80Goku vs. Sky DragonFiller23 Sep 1987, 23 September 1987
81Goku Goes to Demon LandFiller30 Sep 1987, 30 September 1987
82The Rampage of InoShikaChoFiller7 Oct 1987, 7 October 1987
83Which Way to Papaya Island?Filler14 Oct 1987, 14 October 1987
84Rivals and ArrivalsCanon21 Oct 1987, 21 October 1987
85Preliminary PerilCanon28 Oct 1987, 28 October 1987
86Then There Were EightCanon4 Nov 1987, 4 November 1987
87Yamcha vs. TienCanon11 Nov 1987, 11 November 1987
88Yamcha's Big BreakCanon18 Nov 1987, 18 November 1987
89Full-Moon VengeanceCanon25 Nov 1987, 25 November 1987
90The Dodon WaveCanon2 Dec 1987, 2 December 1987
91Counting Controversy!!Canon9 Dec 1987, 9 December 1987
92Goku Enters the RingCanon16 Dec 1987, 16 December 1987
93Tien Shinhan vs. Jackie ChunCanon23 Dec 1987, 23 December 1987
94Stepping DownCanon30 Dec 1987, 30 December 1987
95Goku vs. KrillinCanon6 Jan 1988, 6 January 1988
96Tail's TaleCanon13 Jan 1988, 13 January 1988
97Final Match: Goku vs. TienCanon20 Jan 1988, 20 January 1988
98Victory's EdgeCanon27 Jan 1988, 27 January 1988
99Tien's InsurrectionCanon3 Feb 1988, 3 February 1988
100The Spirit CannonCanon10 Feb 1988, 10 February 1988
101The FallenCanon17 Feb 1988, 17 February 1988
102Enter King PiccoloCanon24 Feb 1988, 24 February 1988
103Tambourine Attacks!Canon2 Mar 1988, 2 March 1988
104Mark of the DemonCanon9 Mar 1988, 9 March 1988
105Here Comes YajirobeCanon16 Mar 1988, 16 March 1988
106Terrible TambourineCanon23 Mar 1988, 23 March 1988
107Tien's AtonementCanon6 Apr 1988, 6 April 1988
108Goku's RevengeCanon13 Apr 1988, 13 April 1988
109Goku vs. King PiccoloCanon20 Apr 1988, 20 April 1988
110Piccolo Closes InCanon4 May 1988, 4 May 1988
111Roshi's GambitCanon11 May 1988, 11 May 1988
112King Piccolo's WishCanon18 May 1988, 18 May 1988
113Siege on Chow CastleCanon25 May 1988, 25 May 1988
114Conquest and PowerCanon1 Jun 1988, 1 June 1988
115Awaken DarknessCanon8 Jun 1988, 8 June 1988
116A Taste of DestinyCanon22 Jun 1988, 22 June 1988
117The Ultimate SacrificeCanon29 Jun 1988, 29 June 1988
118Prelude to VengeanceCanon6 Jul 1988, 6 July 1988
119Battle CryCanon20 Jul 1988, 20 July 1988
120Goku Strikes BackCanon27 Jul 1988, 27 July 1988
121The Biggest CrisisCanon3 Aug 1988, 3 August 1988
122Final ShowdownCanon10 Aug 1988, 10 August 1988
123Lost and FoundCanon17 Aug 1988, 17 August 1988
124Temple Above the CloudsCanon24 Aug 1988, 24 August 1988
125Earth's Guardian EmergesCanon31 Aug 1988, 31 August 1988
126Eternal Dragon ResurrectedCanon14 Sep 1988, 14 September 1988
127Quicker than LightningFiller21 Sep 1988, 21 September 1988
128Secret of the WoodsFiller28 Sep 1988, 28 September 1988
129The Time RoomFiller12 Oct 1988, 12 October 1988
130Goku's DollFiller19 Oct 1988, 19 October 1988
131Walking Their Own WaysFiller26 Oct 1988, 26 October 1988
132Hotter than LavaFiller2 Nov 1988, 2 November 1988
133ChangesCanon9 Nov 1988, 9 November 1988
134Preliminary PerilCanon16 Nov 1988, 16 November 1988
135Battle of the EightCanon23 Nov 1988, 23 November 1988
136Tien Shinhan vs. Mercenary TaoCanon30 Nov 1988, 30 November 1988
137Anonymous ProposalCanon7 Dec 1988, 7 December 1988
138The Mysterious HeroCanon14 Dec 1988, 14 December 1988
139RematchCanon21 Dec 1988, 21 December 1988
140Goku Gains SpeedCanon11 Jan 1989, 11 January 1989
141The Four Faces of TienCanon18 Jan 1989, 18 January 1989
142Kami vs. PiccoloCanon25 Jan 1989, 25 January 1989
143Battle for the FutureCanon1 Feb 1989, 1 February 1989
144Super KamehamehaCanon8 Feb 1989, 8 February 1989
145Junior No MoreCanon15 Feb 1989, 15 February 1989
146Goku's TrapCanon22 Feb 1989, 22 February 1989
147Goku Hangs OnCanon1 Mar 1989, 1 March 1989
148The VictorCanon8 Mar 1989, 8 March 1989
149Dress in FlamesFiller15 Mar 1989, 15 March 1989
150The Fire-EaterFiller22 Mar 1989, 22 March 1989
151Outrageous OctagonFiller5 Apr 1989, 5 April 1989
152Mystery of the Dark WorldFiller12 Apr 1989, 12 April 1989
153The End, the BeginningFiller19 Apr 1989, 19 April 1989

FAQ

Dragon Ball filler questions

Quick answers to the questions people actually search.

Does Dragon Ball (1986) have filler episodes?

Yes. Dragon Ball (1986) has 21 pure filler episodes out of 153 classified episodes, or about 14% of the guide. Episodes marked Mixed contain canon material and are counted separately.

Which Dragon Ball (1986) episodes are filler?

The pure filler episodes are 30–33, 45, 79–83, 127–132, 149–153. Mixed episodes are listed separately because they contain some canon material.

Can I skip filler episodes in Dragon Ball (1986)?

Yes. Episodes marked Filler are safe to skip without losing the core story. Check Mixed episodes individually because they include some canon material.