Dragon Ball Z · Episode 81
Piccolo's Self-Confidence! I Will Be the One to Defeat Freeza
Aired Tuesday, September 28, 1999 · 24 min
Frieza Saga arc · episode 7 of 33Dragon Ball Z arcs in order →
Opening: “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” by Hironobu KageyamaEnding: “Dete Koi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!”
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- Previously on (recap)
- ~1:52–2:37 (45s)
- Opening
- ~0:00–2:05 (2m 5s)
- Ending
- ~22:50–24:28 (1m 38s)
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Synopsis
Piccolo arrives to the battlefield preparing to fight Frieza alone. Everyone thinks he's making his death wish, but Piccolo seems to hold his own and anticipates Frieza's moves, thanks to his fusion with Nail. But will it be enough?
Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.
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Dragon Ball Z episode 81 FAQ
When does Dragon Ball Z episode 81 come out?
Dragon Ball Z episode 81 aired on Tuesday, September 28, 1999.
What time does Dragon Ball Z episode 81 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 81?
Dragon Ball Z streams on Crunchyroll, Hulu. Availability depends on your region.
Which arc is Dragon Ball Z episode 81 in?
Episode 81 is part of the Frieza Saga arc, which runs from episode 75 to 107.
What are the opening and ending of Dragon Ball Z episode 81?
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.