Is Dragon Ball episode 97 filler?
Canon No, episode 97 of Dragon Ball is canon.
#97
Final Match: Goku vs. Tien
決勝！！はたして武道天下一は！？
Aired 20 Jan 1988
Canon No, episode 97 of Dragon Ball is canon.
#97
Final Match: Goku vs. Tien
決勝！！はたして武道天下一は！？
Aired 20 Jan 1988