In the English dub of the original Dragon Ball series, Episode 109, "Goku vs. King Piccolo" (2003), marks the first, brutal confrontation between Goku and King Piccolo, shifting the series into high-stakes, life-or-death battles. While Goku manages to surprise the Demon King initially, Piccolo ultimately dominates the fight, leaving a battered Goku for dead and seizing the One-Star Dragon Ball. Read the full episode guide at Kanzenshuu . Episode Guide | Dragon Ball Episode 109 - Kanzenshuu