Dragon Ball Episode 26 May 2026

Unable to counter Drunken Boxing with logic, Goku responds with his own "Crazy Monkey" style, crawling on all fours and using his tail to trip Jackie. Themes and Critical Analysis

Before the match, Roshi reveals his true identity to Nam, explaining that he entered the tournament to test his students and prevent them from becoming arrogant by ensuring they lose to a "greater" fighter. Dragon Ball Episode 26

Episode 26 of the original Dragon Ball series, titled is a landmark entry that officially kicks off the climactic championship match of the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament. It is widely celebrated for introducing the series' first "beam struggle" and for its creative blend of high-speed action and martial arts comedy. Plot Summary: The Master vs. The Student Unable to counter Drunken Boxing with logic, Goku

The fight begins with both combatants appearing evenly matched. Jackie Chun attempts to end the match quickly by kicking Goku out of the ring, but Goku saves himself by spinning his tail like a helicopter to fly back into the arena. It is widely celebrated for introducing the series'

The episode centers on the final showdown between young and the mysterious Jackie Chun (Master Roshi in disguise).

Watch a breakdown of the iconic techniques and the first beam struggle featured in this episode: Dragon Ball Episode 26 The Grand Finals Review YouTube• Aug 31, 2025 The Grand Finals | Dragon Ball Wiki | Fandom

In Japan, this episode first aired on August 20, 1986.