The Red Ribbon Androids (悟空、敗れる!, Gokū, Yabureru!; lit. "Goku, Defeated!") is the twenty-ninth volume of the original Dragon Ball manga series. It was released on March 10, 1992 in Japan, and on October 8, 2003 for the English version. It is released in North America as Dragon Ball Z volume thirteen, with the chapter count restarting back to one. It continues through the Androids Saga.
Volume introduction by Akira Toriyama
"I really hate mice. I have no problem whatsoever with things like snakes and spiders, but with mice alone I'm no good. But then suddenly, our home has become a house of mice. We've caught 14 using sticky sheets alone, but there are still more. I can't work, I'm in such fear. If there's even a little bump or rustle, I can't stay in my workroom. Because of that, my manuscripts these days have been on the late side…."
Summary
No. 20 absorbs Yamcha's energy, nearly killing him. Goku begins his battle with No. 19, but is weakened by his heart disease. Vegeta arrives, saves Goku, and transforms into a Super Saiyan. Vegeta destroys No. 19, and No. 20 flees to his lab, where he releases No. 17 and No. 18.
Characters
Main characters
- Goku
- Vegeta
- Future Trunks
- Yamcha
- Android 20
- Android 19
- Android 18
- Android 17
- Android 16
- Krillin
- Piccolo
- Tien Shinhan
- Gohan
Supporting characters
Chapters
Chapter # | Title |
---|---|
338 (DBZ 144) |
"Slaughter in South City" |
339 (DBZ 145) |
"Yamcha Falls" |
340 (DBZ 146) |
"The Red Ribbon Androids" |
341 (DBZ 147) |
"Powerless!" |
342 (DBZ 148) |
"One Down..." |
343 (DBZ 149) |
"Vegeta Returns!!!" |
344 (DBZ 150) |
"The Androids Unhinged" |
345 (DBZ 151) |
"A Change of Plans" |
346 (DBZ 152) |
"Trunks Returns!" |
347 (DBZ 153) |
"A Sound of Thunder" |
348 (DBZ 154) |
"Dr. Gero's Laboratory" |
349 (DBZ 155) |
"The Androids Awake!" |
Battles
- Yamcha vs. Android 20
- Goku (Super Saiyan) vs. Android 19
- Vegeta (Super Saiyan) vs. Android 19
- Piccolo vs. Android 20
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