Watch Dragon Ball Super - 71 – Ultimate

The episode uses a unique "in-media-res" structure, opening with a haunting scene of Gohan, Goten, and Piccolo grieving over Goku’s lifeless body.

Flashing back, we see Goku acting completely out of character. He is quiet, focused, and hyper-aware of his surroundings—even sensing cockroaches behind a fridge—because he knows a hit has been placed on him. Watch Dragon Ball Super - 71

The Ultimate Hit: Dragon Ball Super Episode 71 Breakdown , titled "Goku Dies! An Assassination That Must Be Executed!" , marks a chilling shift in the series as it moves away from lighthearted filler into a high-stakes assassination plot. This episode reintroduces Universe 6’s legendary assassin, Hit , who is hired by a mysterious client to take out Son Goku once and for all. Plot Summary: A Saiyan Under Siege The episode uses a unique "in-media-res" structure, opening

Goku eventually heads to a remote wasteland to draw out his pursuer. Hit appears and, using a new, invisible shockwave technique that bypasses Goku's defenses, strikes him directly in the heart. The episode ends on a brutal cliffhanger with Goku collapsing, seemingly dead. Review Highlights The Ultimate Hit: Dragon Ball Super Episode 71