"Dragon Ball Super" episode 52 has been reported to feature the meeting of Future Trunks and Gohan, where the former will convince the latter to become a great fighter again. The episode is also reported to highlight the battle between Gohan-Trunks fusion and Black Goku.
The official synopsis for episode 52 was stated, "Bulma hurries to repair the time machine and comprehend its energy. Meanwhile, the Trunks from the future goes to meet Gohan, who had been his master in the world of the future. However, Trunks is bewildered to find that the Gohan who shows up is completely different than the one he knew."
The last episode showed how Bulma was able to find another time machine after Black Goku destroyed the one Trunks used in the previous episodes. This will become their key in going back to the future timeline in order to defeat the said villain.
The succeeding events showed that Goku wanted to train with Beerus and Whis but the two denied his request as they were too preoccupied with the time ring Black Goku used in the previous episode. On the other hand, Vegeta decided to train alone in the gravity room. Goku went on to train with King Kai since Beerus and Whis ignored his request, Attack of the Fan Boy reported.
Episode 51 also revealed how Future Trunks was able to meet Mai in the future. During that time, half of humans have been killed by Black Goku. Mai, together with the remaining earthlings stood up against the nemesis.
Mai and her companions knew outright they were no match for Black's power. Future Trunks comes into scene when he rescued Mai from being killed by Black Goku. He then revealed that Future Mai died.
The title for episode 52 is "Gohan and Future Trunks." As the title suggests, Future Trunks will be meeting Gohan who is his master in the future. Their meeting suggests that Future Trunks will be motivating Gohan to go back in fighting, as the latter stopped fighting when Future Trunks meets him, Otaku Kart reported.
Aside from this, speculations surfaced that a Gohan-Trunks fusion will possibly happen in episode 52. Others claim this will be the gateway in defeating Black Goku.
To watch the preview for the upcoming episode, watch the video below.