Dragon Ball Z · Episode 197
Grand Kaio's World Gone Wild!! Goku Kicks Up a Whirlwind
Aired Wednesday, September 12, 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 3 of 5Dragon Ball Z arcs in order →
Opening: “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” by Hironobu KageyamaEnding: “Dete Koi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!”
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- Opening
- ~0:00–2:05 (2m 5s)
- Ending
- ~22:50–24:28 (1m 38s)
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Synopsis
The Other World Tournament advances to the Quarter-Finals, and the battles are out of this world! Goku's opponent Arqua appears to be a wimp, but that changes quickly when he transforms the entire ring into water! Can Goku win in the underwater fight?! And then, it's the most anticipated fight of the tournament, Olibu versus Pikkon!
Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.
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Dragon Ball Z episode 197 FAQ
When does Dragon Ball Z episode 197 come out?
Dragon Ball Z episode 197 aired on Wednesday, September 12, 2001.
What time does Dragon Ball Z episode 197 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 197?
Dragon Ball Z streams on Crunchyroll, Hulu. Availability depends on your region.
Which arc is Dragon Ball Z episode 197 in?
Episode 197 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 197?
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.