Dragon Ball Episode 42 Apr 2026

Moving into the Z era, Episode 42 lands us in the middle of the . This episode is largely known for being "filler," but it contains an "interesting" (and often frustrating) twist for first-time viewers.

: This episode is infamous among fans for creating a major inconsistency. It introduces Dr. Flappe as the creator of Android 8 , whereas later in Dragon Ball Z , it is established that Dr. Gero created all the Red Ribbon androids. Official guides later retconned this by stating they worked together. Dragon Ball Episode 42

: To keep Goku motivated to train, the God of Destruction Beerus lies and says Monaka (a simple delivery man) is the strongest fighter in the universe. Moving into the Z era, Episode 42 lands