New Dragon Ball Super Preview Proves Android 17 Hasn't Lost His Touch

04/09/2017 06:14 pm EDT

Dragon Ball fans, the time has come. If you were one of the millions of viewers who anxiously watched over Dragon Ball Z, then it is time you returned to the anime. One of the sequel's fan-favorite fighters is about to make an epic return to the franchise, and the new preview for Dragon Ball Super's next episode proves Android 17 has not lost his touch after all these years.

Next week, Toei Animation will release the 86th episode of Dragon Ball Super and let fans reunite with a beloved character along the way. Goku ended the anime's episode on a hunt for Android 17 with hopes of getting the warrior to help protect Universe 7 from total annihilation. Thanks to Dende and Mr. Po, the Saiyan knows where the stranger is at, but Android 17 will not be so up for the martial arts tournament.

So, what does Goku do? The thing he knows best: fight.

In the preview, fans can watch as Android 17 makes his reappearance as a Park Ranger. The fighter can be seen taking down some baddies with calculated ease, and Goku seems impressed by his strength. The pair have never met in person before, so Goku is eager to assess the other's power even if Android 17 is less-than-interested. But, before the duo can really get going, it looks like a group of illegal poachers will break up their introduction.

You can watch the preview above.

You can also read the synopsis for "Trading Blows for the First Time! Android No.17 vs Son Goku!!" below:

"Goku and No.17 have their first meeting! What will be the result of this scouting attempt?!

Goku visits No.17 in order to recruit him as a team member for the "Tournament of Power"! No.17's been living as an animal reserve ranger, and his answer is...?!

Goku This Week: how will he face this android?! As Goku and No.17 talk about old times, they end up fighting a match together! How will Goku fight against the now more powerful No.17?!"

Dragon Ball Super's "Universal Survival" saga is part of the recent simulcast agreement that sites like Crunchyroll and Funimation have scored. Dragon Ball Super airs on Crunchyroll Saturdays at 7:15 p.m. CST. Toonami will begin airing the English dub on Adult Swim Saturdays at 11:30 p.m.

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