Following Goku’s arrival on Namek, the tide of battle turns dramatically against the Frieza Force:
Witness the moment Goku challenges the elite of the Ginyu Force and changes the course of the battle on Namek: 68 : Ginyu Assault
: 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 Following Goku’s arrival on Namek, the tide of
: 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 Following Goku’s arrival on Namek
: 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.
: This episode marks the debut of Funimation’s in-house voice cast , including Sean Schemmel as Goku and Christopher Sabat as Vegeta, replacing the previous Canadian cast from Ocean Studios.