Dragon Ball Episode 42 Apr 2026

In Super , Episode 42 is pure comedy, widely considered one of the best "slice-of-life" episodes in the franchise.

: This episode is infamous among fans for creating a major inconsistency. It introduces Dr. Flappe as the creator of Android 8 , whereas later in Dragon Ball Z , it is established that Dr. Gero created all the Red Ribbon androids. Official guides later retconned this by stating they worked together. Dragon Ball Episode 42

The number holds a strange, multi-layered significance in the Dragon Ball universe, as each series treats this specific milestone with a vastly different tone—from classic world-building to cosmic comedy. The Original Dragon Ball : "The Secret of Dr. Flappe" In Super , Episode 42 is pure comedy,

: Android 8 has a bomb inside him, and Goku must find a way to save his gentle friend. This leads them to Dr. Flappe , a scientist who was forced to work for the Red Ribbon Army. Flappe as the creator of Android 8 ,

: The aliens manifest illusions of the Dragon Balls based on the memories of the Earthlings. Because Gohan and the others had only ever seen Earth's small Dragon Balls, the "fake" Namekian ones were the same size—a subtle hint to the audience that something was wrong, as Namekian balls are actually the size of basketballs. Dragon Ball Super : "A Chaotic Victory Party!"