Ep. 89: Goku and Cell clash at maximum speed as Cell destroys the ring to force a fight to the death.

Goku and Cell fight at a pace too fast for most spectators to see, trading heavy blows while their power levels remain equal. To prevent a ring-out victory, Cell destroys the arena, forcing the combat to continue until one fighter dies or surrenders. The intensity escalates as Goku ascends into the sky to charge a massive Kamehameha. Observers believe he is bluffing, as the attack would destroy the Earth from that height. Instead, Goku uses Instant Transmission to teleport directly in front of Cell, firing the blast at point-blank range. While the world celebrates Cell's apparent defeat, the android's lower half regenerates. Although both fighters have depleted significant energy, Cell gains the upper hand as Goku has expended even more power. Desperate, Goku unleashes a barrage of ki blasts to end the conflict.
Episodes
- Ep. 85 · Goku seeks a Namekian to create new Dragon Balls after the Self-Defense Force fails against Cell.
- Ep. 86 · A New Guardian Returns with the Dragon Balls
- Ep. 87 · Mr. Satan Steps Up as the Cell Games Begin
- Ep. 88 · Goku and Cell clash as both unleash their full power in an intense battle
- Ep. 89 · Goku and Cell clash at maximum speed as Cell destroys the ring to force a fight to the death.
- Ep. 90 · Goku surrenders and names Gohan as the final fighter against Cell despite protests.
- Ep. 91 · Gohan Must Unleash His Hidden Power by Getting Angry
- Ep. 92 · Android 16's Head Is Crushed, Triggering Gohan's Transformation Into Super Saiyan 2
- Ep. 93 · Gohan Unleashes His Inner Warrior and Ascends to Super Saiyan 2