Dragon Ball Super Episode 73 (2026)
, titled "Gohan's Misfortune! An Unexpected Great Saiyaman Movie?!", is a standout "slice-of-life" or filler episode that pivots focus from the high-stakes cosmic battles of the Future Trunks Saga to Gohan's domestic life and superhero legacy. Plot Overview: Lights, Camera, Saiyaman!
While the movie production unfolds, a secondary threat emerges from space: Dragon Ball Super Episode 73
Unaware that Gohan is the actual Great Saiyaman, Barry’s plan backfires as Gohan effortlessly performs superhuman stunts that baffle the film crew. Parallel Subplots: Jaco and the Parasite , titled "Gohan's Misfortune
Watagash reaches Earth and begins possessing individuals with darkness in their hearts, granting them superhuman power based on their level of evil. The parasite's arrival transforms the episode from a lighthearted comedy into a two-part thriller that concludes in Episode 74. Thematic Analysis: Parody and Character Growth While the movie production unfolds, a secondary threat
Jaco the Galactic Patrolman accidentally lets a parasitic criminal named Watagash escape while he is distracted at an intergalactic ramen stand.
The episode centers on a theatrical film adaptation titled Great Saiyaman vs. Mister Satan .
A self-absorbed A-list celebrity named Barry Kahn is cast as the lead hero.