The poachers beam up several animals, including Android 17 and Goku, who purposely allow themselves to be captured to stop the threat from within the ship.
Dragon Ball Super Episode 87, titled , originally aired on April 23, 2017. It serves as a key recruitment episode in the "Universe Survival Saga," focusing on Goku's efforts to enlist Android 17 for the Tournament of Power. Plot Summary Dragon Ball Super Episode 87
Goku shows his strategic side by assisting 17's mission rather than just focusing on the upcoming tournament, ultimately earning 17's trust and commitment to the team. Production Details Director: Masato Mitsuka Animation Supervisor: Miyuki Yokoyama Script: King Ryu The poachers beam up several animals, including Android
After securing the island, Android 17 finally agrees to join the Universe 7 team. He is motivated by the promise of using the Super Dragon Balls to wish for a luxury cruiser for his family to travel the world. Key Character Development Plot Summary Goku shows his strategic side by
Inside the ship, Goku handles the poacher's henchmen while 17 confronts the leader. The leader attempts to self-destruct his ship to kill everyone, but Goku uses Instant Transmission to teleport the leader to King Kai's planet (a callback to the Cell Games) before realizing the bomb was a fake intended only as a distraction.
The episode follows the immediate aftermath of Goku and Android 17's sparring match. Their conversation is interrupted by a giant spacecraft belonging to who arrive to abduct the rare animals on Monster Island, specifically the legendary Minotaurus.