Dragon Ball Super (Dub) Episode 27: "The Earth Explodes?! A Decisive Kamehameha!"
Critics and fans on platforms like Reddit noted that while the animation quality didn't always match the Resurrection 'F' movie, the episode's pacing and character moments—particularly Vegeta’s beatdown of Frieza—were highly satisfying. Reviewers from Den of Geek praised the episode for packing a significant amount of plot into its runtime and setting the stage for the upcoming Universe 6 tournament arc. Dragon Ball Super (Dub) Episode 27
: Vegeta eliminates Frieza’s last remaining lieutenant, Sorbet, by deflecting one of Frieza's own blasts back at him. Dragon Ball Super (Dub) Episode 27: "The Earth Explodes
: This episode marks a transition period for Frieza's English voice. While Chris Ayres voiced the character for most of the early dub, Daman Mills took over the role for episodes 27 and 28. : The episode concludes with Frieza back in
: The episode concludes with Frieza back in his personal hell, once again surrounded by singing fairies and stuffed animals. 🎙️ English Dub Production
Picking up from Goku's near-fatal injury, Vegeta steps in to take his turn against the Golden Emperor. The episode quickly demonstrates as he reveals his own Super Saiyan Blue transformation, achieved through his own rigorous training rather than a ritual.
This episode serves as the high-stakes finale to the arc, delivering a mix of intense action, catastrophic stakes, and a time-bending conclusion that separates the television adaptation from the original film. 🎬 Episode Summary