68 : Ginyu Assault Apr 2026

: 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.

: In the English broadcast, "Ginyu Assault" is where the iconic Bruce Faulconer musical score begins, replacing the earlier soundtracks by Saban and Nathan Johnson.

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

: 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 : This episode marks the debut of Funimation’s

: 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.

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: Key Episode Data English Title Ginyu Assault Original

: 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.