"The Good, the Bad, and the Purple" is the twelfth episode of Season 2 of Team Four Star's DragonBall Z Abridged and the twenty-second episode overall. It was first uploaded on YouTube on April 16, 2011.
Summary[]
Super Kami Guru recalls Nail's first day on the job. Nail reminds him that he has digressed from their original conversation, which focused on the imminent arrival of Freeza. He then suggests that Super Kami Guru use his ability to draw out someone's latent power, but Super Kami Guru misunderstands his suggestion and powers up Dende instead. Super Kami Guru then tells Dende to head off and find the Earthlings, but Dende has already left.
"On the plus side: Burter owes me 50 Raditz!"
Back at Freeza's ship, a distraught Jeice is left blithering about the loss of his "best mate". Captain Ginyu orders him to speak "professionally and dutifully", causing a chastened Jeice to apologize. Giving his full report, Jeice quickly reveals that Guldo has been killed. Ginyu is philosophical about this, remarking that the lives of soldiers can be compromised at any moment. He also realizes that he has won his bet with Burter, who now owes him 50 Raditz. Jeice informs him that it's unlikely Burter will pay up. This surprises Ginyu, as Burter is usually a good sport about such matters, but Jeice tells him that Burter has come down with "a sudden case of death". Somewhat taken a back, Ginyu believes this latest casualty to be a "rather hefty loss". Jeice agrees and begins to eulogize, but is cut off by Ginyu, who is more disappointed that they have lost part of the Yin-Yang combination that Jeice and Burter used to have. This annoys Jeice, who believes his height is being mocked. Ginyu orders him not to go "all Vegeta on me". Wondering where they'll find another blue recruit, Ginyu think Recoome might know someone, causing Jeice to sigh heavily. Ginyu realizes this means Recoome is dead, which Jeice confirms. The Captain asks if Recoome died "with dignity". This seems unlikely, as we cut to Recoome's corpse, which appears to have flies buzzing around it. Ginyu decides that, as professionals, they must finish the job and take on Goku. Jeice agrees, and the two fly off to the battlefield.
Goku is pleased to be reunited with Krillin and Gohan, but notices that someone is missing. Krillin realizes he means Bulma, and Gohan wonders what she is up to. Krillin reckons it's probably something "girly... like her hair". It turns out that she has been fighting a giant crab. Vegeta interrupts their "idiotic banter" to remind them that their situation is dire, as Freeza has the Dragon Balls, meaning they're already doomed. Krillin disagrees, and Vegeta wonders if he knows something he doesn't. Krillin responds by saying "A lot of things, actually". Vegeta gives him five seconds to rephrase his ill-judged comment and starts counting down. Krillin hurriedly points out that, when you make a wish, the sky "turns darker than the blackest void". (We then cut quickly to Mr. Popo, who is noticeably black himself.) He also mentions that a giant Dragon appears when the wish is made. This fails to appease Vegeta, but before he can finish his countdown, Ginyu and Jeice arrive.
"Oh, that's just not fair!"
Jeice points out Goku as the one "who beat us up". Ginyu is unimpressed, commenting that Goku looks like he's just got out of bed. Jeice stands by his comments, saying that Goku took them on one by one. He is then punched in the face by Goku in a surprise attack, and Ginyu is displeased that Jeice has forgotten his previous advice about dodging. Vegeta mocks Ginyu's loyalty to Freeza, claiming that he thought he would be polishing his master's boots. Ginyu disagrees, as Lord Freeza doesn't wear boots. He also believes that he would have already polished them if this were the case and goes on to inform Vegeta that Freeza is off in pursuit of some "leftover Namekians". Vegeta quickly realizes that this means no-one but Freeza's soldiers are guarding the ship, and as their average power levels are 2000, they will not be much of a challenge.
Goku tells Krillin and Gohan to go and find Bulma, deciding that he and Vegeta will be able to take on the remnants of the Ginyu Force. Krillin pretends to be upset about this, but quickly makes his escape along with Gohan, who asks Goku to be careful. Preparing to put aside their differences, Goku forms a temporary alliance with Vegeta, who then claims to need the restroom "about 100 miles away" and flies off. Goku decides that Vegeta must have a "very nervous bladder", but he fails to notice Ginyu's attack, and is sent sprawling.
"NAIL! Do we have a visitor?"
Elsewhere, Freeza has finally reached Super Kami Guru's house, passing Dende on the way, and is greeted by Nail. Freeza claims he needs "technical support". Super Kami Guru, realizing they have a visitor, tells Nail to take his coat. However, Nail informs him that Freeza doesn't have a coat, and is probably the person responsible for wiping out all the other Namekians. Super Kami Guru decides that Nail shouldn't take Freeza's coat after all. Claiming that he doesn't know how to get the Dragon Balls to work, Nail asks him if he has tried "working the shaft". Super Kami Guru is pleased that his servant is doing his best to annoy Freeza, who quickly deduces that Nail is being difficult. Nail advises him to ring 1-800-Eat-A-Dick, to which Super Kami Guru responds, "We don't even have those!" Exasperated, Freeza decides to find out who is inside the house and blasts the front of it with beams from his eyes. This distresses Super Kami Guru, who is not used to natural light.
Somewhat taken aback, Freeza wonders how Super Kami Guru can be so fat when Namekians survive solely on water. Super Kami Guru introduces himself as Super Kami Guru, the guy "who's not judging you on your appearance". Freeza introduces himself as Ruler of Most of the Known Galaxy and makes his offer: if he tells him how to summon the Dragon, Nail's life will be spared. Super Kami Guru scoffs at this, claiming that Nail is not only unafraid of Freeza, but could easily defeat him. Freeza accepts the challenge and tells Super Kami Guru that he'll return once he's defeated Nail. A worried Super Kami Nail points out to Super Kami Guru that the tyrant's power is overwhelming and may only be "a fraction of what he's capable of". Super Kami Guru encourages Nail by reminding him that he is Namek's "Number One son" and that he was trained in the ancient ways. Feeling bolder, Nail instructs Freeza to follow him to a battlefield, and they depart. Super Kami Guru then remarks that Nail would have stood more of a chance if he had been taught in the new ways.
Captain Ginyu strikes one of his many poses.
Back at the fight, Ginyu and Goku are trading blows. Ginyu remarks that Goku has a surprisingly well-honed technique, but all Goku can say about Ginyu is that he's purple. They separate for a moment, and Ginyu states that he is impressed with his opponent's fighting ability: however, he does not believe that Goku is a match for him and strikes an impressive pose. Goku quickly imitates this, and Ginyu is worried that he looks ridiculous, despite encouragement from Jeice. Admitting he is bored, Goku compares the fight to one of Gohan's piano recitals. This infuriates Ginyu, who berates Goku for mocking his special fighting pose. When Goku points out that he's not even at half his power, Ginyu is amused, taking this to be "a bluff and nothing more". However, when his rival powers up, Ginyu is surprised to find Goku's power level to be 180,000. Jeice points out that Ginyu's is only 120,000, causing his leader to plunge underwater in despair. Goku worries for Ginyu's welfare, but Jeice reassures him, saying that the Captain "does that sometimes".
"Change now!"
Ginyu re-emerges from the water, and snaps at Jeice when asked how he's doing. Jeice tries to hint that Ginyu could use his special technique, but his hint is misunderstood, with Ginyu saying it is "hardly the time or the place". Jeice explains that he was talking about Ginyu's ability to switch bodies, and a much more cheerful Captain hands him his scouter. This confuses Goku, who watches in horror as Ginyu punches himself in the chest, creating a significant wound. Goku remarks that Ginyu is "supposed to do that to me", but Ginyu tells him that "I did do it to you". A bewildered Goku is then subjected to the body-switch technique.
Coming to his senses, Goku notices that there is "another me over there", but is then distracted by a sudden pain in his chest. He looks down and realizes that he is now trapped in Ginyu's body and appears to have his voice switched as well.
In the stinger, a furious Bulma informs Krillin that she had to fight a giant crab whilst he and Gohan were gone. Krillin says they make a special shampoo for that sort of thing and earns a slap for his troubles.
Cast[]
- Takahata101 – Super Kami Guru, Dende
- Lanipator – Vegeta, Kuririn
- MasakoX – Gohan, Goku
- Little Kuriboh – Freeza
- Ganxingba – Jeice
- Antfish – Ginyu
- Hbi2k – Nail
- Megami33 – Bulma
- SaiyaJedi - Japanese Announcer
Music[]
- You Yamazaki – Sanjou!! Ginyu Tokusentai!!
- Shunsuke Kikuchi – Akai Ribbon
- PrinceRoy and Ain Soph Aur – Crabplosion
- Kenji Yamamoto – Courage Fills The Heart
- Shunsuki Kikuchi – Kyoufu no Ginyu Tokusentai
Running Gags and Callbacks[]
- Guldo's low fighting ability is made fun of, as it is revealed Ginyu made a bet with Burter as to whether he would survive the mission.
- Raditz is once again used as a form of currency.
- Ginyu declares his biggest priority with replacing Burter is finding "another blue soldier", undermining Burter's actual contributions to the team and posthumously bolstering his previously mentioned insecurities in the previous episode.
- Mr. Popo's terrifying nature is referred to.
- Jeice gets punched in the face yet again by Goku.
- Ginyu's appearance causes Vegeta to double take, just like in 到着を恐怖!! 敬礼, ギニュー特戦隊!!.
- Ginyu informs Jeice that he "did it in the pod on the way here", which is a callback of Recoome, Burter, and Jecie's conversation in Namekimania 2011.
Trivia[]
- The title is a reference to the classic western The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
- Although the power levels of Freeza's soldiers are not confirmed in the manga, it makes sense that they would be around 2,000, as the Namekian warriors who defeat them in No Country For Old Namekians have power levels of 3,000.
- When Freeza calls Guru a Slug, he is told to "leave my brother out of this". This is a reference to Guru's good half, Lord Slug.
- The episode is dedicated to Japan as at the time of this video, it was recently struck by 2011 Touhoku earthquake and tsunami, the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Japan.
- This is the first time Bulma has appeared since 到着を恐怖!! 敬礼, ギニュー特戦隊!!
- This is the only episode in the whole series where the word "dick" is censored.
- Despite Bulma slapping Krillin in the stinger, it’s not counted as part of the Krillin Owned Count.
Episode Transcription (English)[]
[Disclaimer read by Jeice]
GURU: And so I tell him: “I don’t care who you are! Now clean my jowls!” And that was Nail’s first day on the job.
NAIL: Yes sir, I remember; I was there. That also doesn’t have anything to do with what we were talking about.
GURU: What were we talking about?
NAIL: That ungodly POWER headed our way!
GURU: Oh yeah. That.
NAIL: You know, perhaps you should give someone *else* that power-up? You remember - the one you gave the Earthlings?
GURU: You are correct. It is time for me to unlock your hidden powers…
GURU: Dende.
DENDE: AH, WHAT THE HELL?!
GURU: And now, your power has been awakened.
DENDE: I noticed (!)
NAIL: Sir, I was referring to ME!
GURU: Now listen to me, Dende. With these powers, you garner a huge responsibility. I need you to run as fast as you can to the Earthlin—
NAIL: Sir, he left you the moment after you gave him the power-up.
GURU: That SLUT!
[ ♫ "Sanjō!! Ginyū Tokusentai!!" ♫ ]
JEICE: ...Then out of nowhere, this *stupid* guy in this *stupid* outfit starts beating us up and I lost me best mate and–!
CAPTAIN GINYU: Jeice! You’ll speak to me professionally and dutifully.
JEICE: Oh, um... sorry, Cap’n.
CPT. GINYU: Now, Jeice, back from the field. Full report!
JEICE: Well, see, at first it was going fine, but next thing we know, Guldo, well…
CPT. GINYU: Oh Lord, he’s dead, isn’t he?
JEICE: That he is, sir.
CPT. GINYU: Well, in our line of work, our lives can be compromised at any moment. This is something we must live with. On the plus side, Burter owes me 50 Raditz.
JEICE: Aaabout that, Cap'n - he’s probably not gonna pay up.
CPT. GINYU: Really? He’s usually such a good sport about that.
JEICE: Thing is, he’s come down with a sudden case of death, sir.
CPT. GINYU: Oh… that's… wow… That’s a rather hefty loss.
JEICE: Yes, sir. He was a valued teammate. Strong, fast, and—
CPT. GINYU: And blue!
JEICE: Pardon, Cap’n?
CPT. GINYU: Blue! And tall! And you're so red! And short! It was the perfect little yin-yang thing we had going.
JEICE: Not that short, Cap’n.
CPT. GINYU: Oh, don’t go all Vegeta on me. Now, where are we going to find another blue recruit? Perhaps Recoome knows someone?
JEICE: (Breathes tellingly)
CPT. GINYU: He’s dead too, isn’t he?
JEICE: Yeeaaah.
CPT. GINYU: Well, did he at least die with dignity?
[Flies buzzing]
JEICE: Define "dignity", sir.
CPT. GINYU: Uhhh… Well, Jeice, I believe the next step is obvious. We, as professionals, cannot allow this act to go unabated. We have a job to finish, and we shall see it through.
JEICE: Yes, sir!
CPT. GINYU: Ginyu Force, away!
GOKU: Sure is nice to see you guys again. But I sure can’t help but feel that someone’s missing...
KRILLIN: Oh yeah; Bulma!
GOHAN: What do you think she’s up to?
KRILLIN: Probably something girly.
[♫ "Crabplosion" ♫]
KRILLIN: Like her hair.
VEGETA: Your idiotic banter is charming, but if you haven’t noticed, we’re pretty much screwed here.
GOKU: What? Why?
VEGETA: Freeza has the Dragon Balls, you *dolt*, which basically means we’re already dead!
KRILLIN: Actually, not really.
VEGETA: Oh? Something you know that I don’t?
KRILLIN: A lot of things, actually.
VEGETA: ...You have five seconds to rephrase that… 4... 3...
KRILLIN: Actually what I meant to say was when you make a wish on the Dragon Balls, the sky turns darker than the *blackest* void…
MR. POPO: Hm?
KRILLIN: ...and out of the balls rises a *giant dragon*! So yeah, none of that.
VEGETA: ...2... 1...
CPT. GINYU: Hi, Vegeta.
VEGETA: Hi, Ginyu--... uugh...
JEICE: That’s him, Cap’n! That’s the one who beat us up!
CPT. GINYU: *What*? Just look at his hair! He looks like he just got out of bed! For goodness sakes, Jeice, he’s even wearing pajamas!
JEICE: I swear it, sir! He picked us apart one by one! We never stood a cha—! {THWACK} GAOGH! D'oh, that’s just not *fair*!
CPT. GINYU: Jeice, what have I told you?!
VEGETA: You know, I’m surprised you’re here, Ginyu. I thought you’d be busy polishing Freeza’s boots.
CPT. GINYU: First off, Lord Freeza doesn’t wear boots. Second, if he did, I’d have already polished them. Third, he’s off chasing some leftover Namekians.
VEGETA: Wait, so Freeza’s not at the ship?
CPT. GINYU: Correct.
VEGETA: And you’re here?
CPT. GINYU: That’s right.
VEGETA: And the average power level of Freeza’s soldiers is…
CPT. GINYU: Two thousand.
VEGETA: Iiiinteresting!
GOKU: Krillin! Gohan! Get out of here and find Bulma. Vegeta and I can handle this on our own.
KRILLIN: Oh, no! I mean, I’d really hate to leave you on your own, you know but if you say so, LET’S GO, GOHAN!
GOHAN: Be careful, Dad!
GOKU: All right, Vegeta. We have to put our differences aside for now, and take these guys as a team.
VEGETA: Yeah, that’s fantastic and entertaining and all that, but first, if you don’t mind me, I need to use the restroom.
GOKU: Oh, okay--
VEGETA: About a hundred miles away.
GOKU: ...He has a very nervous bladder. AAHWOOH!
FREEZA (Mentally): 'So, for the first century, I’ll go easy on them, lure them into a false sense of security; and then when they think I’m not so bad, BAM! I’ll go full tyrant on them in the second century! After that, I’ll disappear for a millennia and make them wonder if I ever existed to begin with… 'just to come back and kill them all.'
FREEZA: Good afternoon.
DENDE: It’s morning… *P’taak* <*’Douche’ in Namekian>
FREEZA: Cute kid. Seems familiar.
NAIL: What do *you* want?
FREEZA: Ah, good sir. I suppose you could say I’m looking for "technical support".
GURU [off-screen]: Naaaail! Do we have a visitor?
NAIL: Yes, sir.
GURU [o-s]: Naaaail! Take his coat!
FREEZA: I don’t have a coat.
NAIL: He doesn’t have a coat, sir. And I believe this is the man who basically killed our entire race.
GURU [o-s]: Naaail. Don’t take his coat.
FREEZA: You see, I recently acquired what you people refer to as “Dragon Balls”, but I’m having trouble getting them to do what I want.
NAIL: Did you try working the shaft?
FREEZA: *Classy*.
GURU [o-s]: Naaaail! What does he want?
NAIL: He’s asking how to use the Dragon Balls.
GURU [o-s]: Did you tell him to work the shaft?
NAIL: Yes, Lord Guru.
GURU [o-s]: Good work, Nail.
FREEZA: I have the distinct impression you’re going to be difficult.
NAIL: Well, sir, if you’re having a problem with our customer support, you can call 1-800-EAT-A-D**K.
GURU [o-s]: We don’t even haaave those!!
FREEZA: Okay, this is getting ridiculous. What *is* that?
[Explosion]
GURU: Oh, God! NATURAL LIIIGHT!
FREEZA [aghast]: *Good Lord*, I was led to believe your species survived entirely on water! How is he so FAT?!
GURU: Oh, hello. I’m Super Kami Guru, and I’m the guy who’s *not* judging you on your appearance.
FREEZA: Well, my name is Freeza, ruler of most of the known galaxy. I’m here to offer you a deal. You give me the information I require, and I’ll let the sporting young man live.
GURU: Pleeease. Nail isn’t afraid of you. He is the strongest of our race!
FREEZA: Oh, really?
NAIL: Uh, sir?
GURU: Yeah. Nail’s gonna *destroy* your sorry ass. They wouldn’t be able to air it on the news because it’ll be SO BRUTAL!
NAIL: Sir, seriously!
GURU: Hush, Nail! I’m speaking for you.
FREEZA: Well, then. If this is the only course of action available to me, I accept. I’ll dispatch of this worm, and then I’ll be back for *you*, *slug*.
GURU: Leave my brother out of this!
NAIL: Sir, his power is overwhelming! I can also sense it’s only a fraction of what he’s capable of!
GURU: *Nail*, listen to me. You are Namek’s number one son. A prodigy child. You have been trained in the ancient ways. I believe in you.
NAIL [surprised]: You… mean that, Lord Guru?
GURU: Yes, Nail. Now show him the staggering spirit of Namek, and waste his smug ass!
NAIL: Yes, sir! [To Freeza] Follow me!
GURU: Fool. If I had trained him in the *new* way, he might’ve stood a chance...
CPT. GINYU: You have an interesting form, and a surprisingly well-honed technique.
GOKU: And you’re purple!
[Dramatic disengage]
[Dramatic landings]
CPT. GINYU: I’m sufficiently impressed! You’ve held your own very well. But your form and grace will never compare to that of the illustrious CAPTAIN GINYU!
GOKU: You mean, like this?
CPT. GINYU: Oh, God! Is that what I look like?! Jeice! That isn’t what I look like, is it?!
JEICE: No, Cap’n! You look amazing!
GOKU: No offense, but this is boring. Like, really boring. Like, listening to Gohan’s piano recital boring.
CPT. GINYU: I realize these poses in an effort to invigorate my men and raise morale! How DARE you mock them!
GOKU: Well, I mean, it’s just, I’m not even using half my power right now.
CPT. GINYU: Ahaahhhhh. Quite a substantial bluff! But a bluff, and nothing more. I’ve witnessed your abilities first hand, and I assure you that you’re—
GOKU: HIYAAAAA...
[Rapid Scouter beeps] GOKU: AAAH–
JEICE: (Shocked gasp)
GOKU: AAAAYAAAH!!
CPT. GINYU: A hundred and eighty thousand! Huh...
JEICE: Oy, Cap’n! Isn’t your max power level only one hundred and—
CPT. GINYU: D'AAAUUUUGGHH!!
{SPLASH}
JEICE: ...Yeah, one hundred and twenty thousand. That’s what I thought.
GOKU: Is he gonna be okay?
JEICE: Eh, the Cap’n? Yeah, he just does that sometimes.
CPT. GINYU: GAUGH!! All right, I’m back!
JEICE: ‘Ow ya goin, Cap’n?
CPT. GINYU: How do you think??
JEICE: Well, Cap’n, if you’re gettin’ stressed, you could always… you know...
CPT. GINYU: *Oh, Jeice*! This is hardly the time or the place! Besides, I did it in the pod on the way here.
JEICE [astonished]: Uh… I meant switch bodies, sir...
CPT. GINYU: Ah yes, of course! Hold my Scouter.
GOKU: Hey, what’re you doing with your hand?
CPT. GINYU: URRRHHG! URH!
GOKU: Um, sir? You’re supposed to do that to me.
CPT. GINYU: Ohh-ho, but you see... I DID do it to you!
GOKU: I don’t understand--
CPT. GINYU: CHANGE NOOOWWWW!
CPT. GINYU (Mentally): 'Ahahahahahahaa! Haaahahahahahaaa!'
GOKU (Mentally): 'Oh, wow… what happened? Everything seems… weird… oh, hey! There’s another me over there! I wonder if— Aaaah! Ow! My *chest*! What in the… oh… oh...'
GINYU!GOKU [realizing]: ...oh… ohhhh...
[ ♫ Tokusentai! ♫ ]
KRILLIN: Hey, Bulma! We’re back!
GOHAN: How are ya doing?
BULMA: I FOUGHT A GIANT CRAB!
KRILLIN: They make a special shampoo for that, I hear. {SMACK} OW!
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