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68 : Ginyu Assault Review

Following Goku’s arrival on Namek, the tide of battle turns dramatically against the Frieza Force:

Episode 68 is widely cited as a landmark for Western fans due to several major production changes that occurred during its 1999 North American debut: 68 : Ginyu Assault

: Goku easily overpowers Burter and Jeice, demonstrating a level of speed and strength that baffles the elite mercenaries. After Goku refuses to kill them, Vegeta takes the initiative, executing both Recoome and Burter to ensure they no longer pose a threat. Following Goku’s arrival on Namek, the tide of

: In the English broadcast, "Ginyu Assault" is where the iconic Bruce Faulconer musical score begins, replacing the earlier soundtracks by Saban and Nathan Johnson. : Panicked, Jeice flees to Frieza’s spaceship to

: Panicked, Jeice flees to Frieza’s spaceship to alert Captain Ginyu . Ginyu, furious at the loss of his team, arrives on the battlefield to challenge Goku.

Witness the moment Goku challenges the elite of the Ginyu Force and changes the course of the battle on Namek:

: This episode marks the debut of Funimation’s in-house voice cast , including Sean Schemmel as Goku and Christopher Sabat as Vegeta, replacing the previous Canadian cast from Ocean Studios.