While the movie production unfolds, a secondary threat emerges from space:
A self-absorbed A-list celebrity named Barry Kahn is cast as the lead hero.
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 Dragon Ball Super Episode 73
, 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!
Reviewers from sites like Den of Geek and IGN noted the episode's multi-layered parody of the superhero genre and celebrity culture. [SUB] Dragon Ball Super - Episode #73 - Discussion Thread! While the movie production unfolds, a secondary threat
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
The episode centers on a theatrical film adaptation titled Great Saiyaman vs. Mister Satan . An Unexpected Great Saiyaman Movie
When Barry tries to unsuccessfully woo Gohan's wife, Videl, he is humiliated by her rejection. To get revenge, Barry hires Gohan as a stuntman for the film’s most dangerous scenes, hoping to embarrass or injure him.