Dragon Ball Z · Episode 97
The Destruction of Planet Namek!? A Demonic Flash Pierces the Ground
Aired Wednesday, October 20, 1999 · 24 min
Frieza Saga arc · episode 23 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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Synopsis
Not willing to be beaten, Frieza fires an attack to destroy Namek so Goku will be killed, as the Super Saiyan can't do anything to stop the attack. Will this be the end of everyone on Namek?
Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.
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Dragon Ball Z episode 97 FAQ
When does Dragon Ball Z episode 97 come out?
Dragon Ball Z episode 97 aired on Wednesday, October 20, 1999.
What time does Dragon Ball Z episode 97 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 97?
Dragon Ball Z streams on Crunchyroll, Hulu. Availability depends on your region.
Which arc is Dragon Ball Z episode 97 in?
Episode 97 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 97?
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.