: In a desperate attempt to stop the hatching, Gohan fires multiple Kamehameha waves at the ball. The egg eventually splits open, initially appearing empty except for pink steam.
: While Goku and Vegeta are locked in a stalemate, Gohan and the Supreme Kai reach the bottom of Babidi's spaceship to find the sealed ball at full power.
: The pink steam quickly congeals to form Majin Buu. Contrary to expectations of a terrifying beast, Buu appears as a large, fat, childlike creature, though the Supreme Kai remains paralyzed with fear. Episode Details Saga Majin Buu Saga Original Air Date (US Dub) November 6, 2001 (Funimation) Key Characters Goku, Majin Vegeta, Gohan, Supreme Kai, Babidi, Majin Buu Magic Ball of Buu | Dragon Ball Wiki | Fandom
In of the Dragon Ball Z English dub, titled " Magic Ball of Buu ," the energy released during the intense fight between Goku and Majin Vegeta finally reaches the threshold needed to revive the ancient monster. Key Plot Points
: During their battle, Majin Vegeta confesses to Goku that he intentionally allowed Babidi to control him. He explains that his years on Earth—having a wife and son—had softened him, and he sought the wizard's magic to strip away those "petty attachments" and return to his ruthless Saiyan roots.
