Dragon Ball Z · Episode 196
I'm the Best in the Next World!! Heroes of the Ages Assembled
Aired Tuesday, September 11, 2001 · 24 min
Filler episode. Not adapted from the manga, so it's safe to skip. The story continues in episode 200 →
Source: AnimeFillerList and MyAnimeList episode flags, 10 Nov 2026. Full filler list
Other World Saga arc (filler) · episode 2 of 5Dragon Ball Z arcs in order →
Opening: “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” by Hironobu KageyamaEnding: “Dete Koi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!”
⏭ Skip guide
Skipping all of it saves about 3m 43s
- Opening
- ~0:00–2:05 (2m 5s)
- Ending
- ~22:50–24:28 (1m 38s)
Community timestamps from AniSkip; they can be a few seconds off depending on the streaming service.
Synopsis
Goku learns he?ll have to train for 10,000 years before he can learn from the Grand Kai! But when the West, South, and East Kai?s decide to hold an Other World Tournament, Goku gets his chance! All he has to do to earn a lesson from the Grand Kai is defeat the greatest fighters of all time!
Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.
Where to watch
Dragon Ball Z episode 196 FAQ
When does Dragon Ball Z episode 196 come out?
Dragon Ball Z episode 196 aired on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
What time does Dragon Ball Z episode 196 release?
Kitsu has the date but not a broadcast time for this episode. Japanese TV anime typically air in the evening or late night JST.
Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z episode 196?
Dragon Ball Z streams on Crunchyroll, Hulu. Availability depends on your region.
Which arc is Dragon Ball Z episode 196 in?
Episode 196 is part of the Other World Saga arc, a filler arc, which runs from episode 195 to 199.
What are the opening and ending of Dragon Ball Z episode 196?
The opening is “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” by Hironobu Kageyama. The ending is “Dete Koi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!”. Every Dragon Ball Z opening and ending is listed on the openings & endings page.