: The episode introduces the Kamehameha , which has since become the series' signature shorthand for power. After Master Roshi uses a "MAX power" version to extinguish the flames of Fire Mountain, Goku stuns everyone by successfully mimicking the move on his first try.
This is arguably the most legendary "Episode 8" in the franchise, marking a massive turning point for the entire shonen genre.
: It perfectly balances humor (Roshi losing the magic fan because he used it as a placemat) and romance , as Goku and Chi-Chi bid a sweet farewell.
Reviewing depends on which series you are referring to, as several major installments in the franchise have a memorable eighth episode. Below are reviews for the most prominent versions. Dragon Ball (Original Series): " The Kamehameha Wave "
: Reviewers from CBR call it a "near-perfect" episode that makes Dragon Ball feel more confident in its storytelling than ever before.
Dragon Ball Episode 8 Apr 2026
: The episode introduces the Kamehameha , which has since become the series' signature shorthand for power. After Master Roshi uses a "MAX power" version to extinguish the flames of Fire Mountain, Goku stuns everyone by successfully mimicking the move on his first try.
This is arguably the most legendary "Episode 8" in the franchise, marking a massive turning point for the entire shonen genre. Dragon Ball Episode 8
: It perfectly balances humor (Roshi losing the magic fan because he used it as a placemat) and romance , as Goku and Chi-Chi bid a sweet farewell. : The episode introduces the Kamehameha , which
Reviewing depends on which series you are referring to, as several major installments in the franchise have a memorable eighth episode. Below are reviews for the most prominent versions. Dragon Ball (Original Series): " The Kamehameha Wave " : It perfectly balances humor (Roshi losing the
: Reviewers from CBR call it a "near-perfect" episode that makes Dragon Ball feel more confident in its storytelling than ever before.