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Piccolo Engages Android 17 in Battle While Cell Approaches with Greater Power
Sep 19, 2010Bulma works to analyze Dr. Gero’s blueprints while Piccolo and Android #17 clash in combat. As #17 intensifies the fight, the two prove to be evenly matched. Cell detects their battle and moves toward them, claiming his power level now exceeds theirs. On a nearby island, Krillin and the group receive a call from Bulma, who announces she has finished the device to shut down the androids and is preparing to deliver it. Android #17 asserts that his unending stamina guarantees his victory. However, Cell arrives at the scene, shocking Piccolo. Meanwhile, Goku and Gohan continue waiting for Vegeta and Trunks to emerge from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
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Android 17 Defies Piccolo as Cell Approaches for Absorption
Sep 26, 2010Following Chi-Chi's advice, Krillin departs Kame House to intercept Bulma and secure her shutdown device before Cell absorbs Androids #17 and #18. Tien also leaves to assist Piccolo, who warns Android #17 about Cell. The android ignores these warnings and is swiftly defeated. Piccolo attempts to stop Cell but finds him too powerful. Cell breaks Piccolo's neck and blasts him through the chest at point-blank range, tossing the body into the sea. Cell then turns his attention to Android #17, intending to absorb him.
- 75EP 75
Android 16 Intervenes to Stop Cell's Evolution and Protect Life
Oct 3, 2010Android 16 joins the battle to stop Cell from achieving his Perfect Form, recognizing that the villain seeks to destroy all life rather than defeat Goku. The two engage in a fierce clash, with 16 landing a powerful blast. Cell survives and seizes the chance to absorb Android 17, transforming into his Semi-Perfect Form and gaining overwhelming strength. 16's subsequent attacks become completely ineffective against this enhanced opponent. With the situation looking dire, Tien arrives and utilizes his Tri-Beam technique to hold Cell at bay. This intervention allows Android 16 and Android 18 to escape the immediate threat while the battle continues.
- 76EP 76
Tien's Desperate Attack! Save Your Friends, Goku!
Oct 10, 2010Tien exhausts his ki using Tri-Beam to restrain Cell, allowing Androids #16 and #18 to escape before collapsing. Goku arrives via Instant Transmission to rescue Tien and discovers Piccolo is alive, bringing both to Kami's Lookout. Trunks and Vegeta exit the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, claiming to have surpassed Super Saiyan status, and depart to face Cell. Goku and Gohan prepare to enter the chamber for training. Meanwhile, Cell destroys islands to lure #18 out of hiding.
- 77EP 77
Vegeta Transforms Beyond Super Saiyan to Face Cell While Goku Trains Gohan
Oct 17, 2010Cell destroys islands until only one remains, where Androids 16 and 18 are hiding. Vegeta and Trunks arrive as Super Saiyans before Cell attacks. Vegeta undergoes a transformation resulting in increased muscle size and an intense golden aura, becoming an Ascended Super Saiyan. He easily defeats Cell while Trunks observes. Meanwhile, Goku and Gohan begin training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Goku declares that he will not only make Gohan a Super Saiyan but also stronger than himself. This episode highlights Vegeta's new power level and Goku's ambitious training goals for Gohan within the time chamber environment.
- 78EP 78
Cell Faces Defeat as Krillin Confronts Android 18
Oct 24, 2010Goku trains Gohan in pursuit of Super Saiyan transformation while Vegeta dominates Cell. Realizing absorption of Android 18 is necessary for perfection, Cell attempts to persuade Vegeta to allow it. Nearby, Krillin struggles with using the emergency shutdown controller due to embarrassment from a past kiss with Android 18.
- 79EP 79
Cell attacks Android 18 after defeating Krillin and Android 16 to achieve his Perfect Form
Oct 31, 2010Krillin spares Android 18 and destroys the remote, prompting him to urge her and Android 16 to flee. Cell convinces Vegeta to allow him to capture Android 18, but Trunks intervenes to stop the absorption. Trunks fights his father to prevent Vegeta from letting Cell reach his perfect form. While Vegeta and Trunks clash, Cell leisurely defeats Krillin and Android 16. Using Solar Flare to blind his opponents, Cell absorbs Android 18 and achieves his Perfect Form.
- 80EP 80
Gohan Achieves Super Saiyan as Vegeta Fights Cell and Krillin Is Defeated
Nov 7, 2010Gohan urges Goku to train seriously, prompting Goku to transform into a Super Saiyan and launch a Kamehameha. Reflecting on past failures, Gohan becomes enraged and achieves the Super Saiyan form for the first time. On the battlefield, Vegeta dismisses Cell’s Perfect Form as unchanged. Krillin attacks Cell with a Kienzan after absorbing Android #18, but the assault fails. Cell kicks Krillin, nearly killing him until Trunks intervenes with a Senzu bean. Vegeta engages Cell but quickly realizes his power is vastly inferior. While fighting, Krillin and Trunks discuss Trunks hiding his true strength, which exceeds Vegeta’s, to protect his father’s pride. Trunks intends to confront Cell only after Vegeta falls unconscious to keep his abilities secret.
- 81EP 81
Vegeta's Final Push! Defeat the Invincible Cell!
Nov 14, 2010Vegeta attempts to kill Cell using his ultimate attack, the Final Flash, carefully calculating the blast to avoid destroying the Earth. He successfully severs Cell's right arm, but Cell regenerates it instantly due to his Piccolo genes. Cell then knocks Vegeta unconscious. Trunks seizes this opportunity to unleash his hidden powers against Cell. He allows Cell to push him around briefly to create an opening for Krillin to move the unconscious Vegeta to safety. With Vegeta removed from the battle, Trunks and Cell are now ready to begin their real fight.
- 82EP 82
Trunks Unleashes Ultra Super Saiyan Power Against Cell
Nov 21, 2010Trunks transforms into Ultra Super Saiyan, gaining immense strength but losing speed, which allows Cell to evade his attacks. Goku achieves the same bulky form in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber but rejects it, realizing that speed is essential for combat effectiveness. He chooses to master his standard Super Saiyan form instead. Trunks faces the same issue, and his power level drops due to the strain of maintaining the transformation. Meanwhile, Cell learns of Goku’s training and organizes a World Martial Arts Tournament to waste time while he waits.
- 83EP 83
Cell Broadcasts His Tournament Announcement to the World
Nov 28, 2010Trunks reveals Cell’s upcoming tournament to Krillin and Vegeta, while Android 16 requests transport to Capsule Corporation for repairs. Bulma instructs everyone at Kami’s Lookout to gather there. After finalizing the event arrangements, Cell visits a news station to broadcast his message globally. He announces the Cell Games, declaring that if all warriors are defeated, he will exterminate every human being. Meanwhile, Goku and Gohan continue their training in isolation from these developments.
- 84EP 84
Goku and Gohan emerge as Full Power Super Saiyans after Hyperbolic Time Chamber training
Dec 5, 2010Earth faces panic following Cell's Cell Games announcement. Goku and Gohan exit the Hyperbolic Time Chamber as Full Power Super Saiyans. Goku asks Mr. Popo for a meal while Trunks updates him on Cell. Goku teleports to the Cell Games site to confront Cell. Upon returning to the Lookout, Goku declares he and Gohan will not re-enter the time chamber. For the remaining nine days until the Cell Games, they choose to train in the real world. The pair then fly to Kame House to greet Chi-Chi and their remaining friends.
- 85EP 85
Goku seeks a Namekian to create new Dragon Balls after the Self-Defense Force fails against Cell.
Dec 12, 2010While Piccolo trains in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and Vegeta takes his place, Goku and Gohan relax at home. The Self-Defense Force attempts an offensive strike against Cell but is completely wiped out. Upon hearing this via radio, Goku asks Piccolo if he can separate from Kami to use the Dragon Balls for reviving the victims. Because Piccolo cannot separate, Goku theorizes that convincing another Namekian to remain on Earth would allow for the creation of a new set of Dragon Balls. He then travels to King Kai's planet to find these Namekians and pursue this solution.
- 86EP 86
A New Guardian Returns with the Dragon Balls
Dec 19, 2010Goku travels to the new Namekian planet with King Kai’s help and brings Dende back to Earth as the new Kami. Dende revives the Dragon Balls, which now grant two wishes. During the days before the Cell Games, Goku searches for the new orbs while Vegeta and others complete their training. Mr. Satan, the 24th World Martial Arts Tournament champion, announces he will defeat Cell. On the day of the games, it is revealed that using the new Dragon Balls to revive a mass of people will not bring back those who died previously. Despite concerns from his companions, Goku remains positive, and the group heads toward the Cell Games.
- 87EP 87
Mr. Satan Steps Up as the Cell Games Begin
Dec 26, 2010While Mr. Satan promotes himself to the press, Z Fighters including Vegeta, Goku, and Piccolo arrive at the arena. Mr. Satan demands to fight first but yields to his students Caroni and Piroshki, who are swiftly defeated by Cell without effort. Attempting to intimidate Cell, Mr. Satan breaks tiles and attacks, only to be knocked out of the ring by a single blow that spares his life. Seeking a worthy challenger, Cell waits for a real opponent. Goku then enters the ring to face Cell, marking the start of the serious battles. The Z Fighters watch as the main event commences with the Saiyan warrior ready to engage the android.
- 88EP 88
Goku and Cell clash as both unleash their full power in an intense battle
Jan 9, 2011Super Saiyan Goku and Cell engage in combat, prompting Gohan and Vegeta to recognize that neither fighter has yet reached their maximum potential. Both combatants subsequently elevate their power levels to the highest possible limit. Following a short exchange, Cell employs techniques borrowed from other warriors, including Tien's Multi-Form, Piccolo's Makankosappo, and Frieza's heat-seeking Kienzan. Goku successfully counters each of these assaults. Cell then charges a full-power Kamehameha capable of destroying the Earth, but Goku redirects the blast into the sky and uses Instant Transmission to return to the arena. Ultimately, Cell's speed becomes too great for Goku to match.
- 89EP 89
Goku and Cell clash at maximum speed as Cell destroys the ring to force a fight to the death.
Jan 16, 2011Goku 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.
- 90EP 90
Goku surrenders and names Gohan as the final fighter against Cell despite protests.
Jan 23, 2011Goku’s ki blasts fail to defeat Cell, who activates an energy barrier at the last moment. The Z Fighters realize Goku has exhausted his energy. In a surprising move, the battle-worn Super Saiyan surrenders and announces that Gohan will be the next and last contestant to fight Cell. Piccolo and Krillin protest this decision, but Gohan agrees and steps forward. Gohan impresses everyone with his power, which proves to be on par with Goku’s. However, he finds himself on the losing side of the fight against Cell. The battle continues with Gohan facing the android despite his impressive display of strength.
- 91EP 91
Gohan Must Unleash His Hidden Power by Getting Angry
Jan 30, 2011Super Saiyan Gohan refuses to fight, warning Cell that releasing his hidden strength will cause him to lose control and kill the villain. This threat intrigues Cell, who decides to deliberately enrage Gohan by inflicting severe pain to force his true power out. As Gohan endures the punishment, Android #16 intervenes. Since he emits no detectable ki, #16 grabs Cell from behind and declares his intention to trigger his self-destruct bomb.
- 92EP 92
Android 16's Head Is Crushed, Triggering Gohan's Transformation Into Super Saiyan 2
Feb 6, 2011Krillin informs Android 16 that Bulma removed his self-destruct bomb, allowing Cell to destroy 16's body while keeping his head intact. Realizing Gohan cannot access his power through physical pain, Cell creates seven Cell Juniors to kill Gohan's allies. Only Vegeta, Trunks, and Piccolo can fight the offspring, while Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, and an exhausted Goku are overpowered. Mr. Satan carries 16's head to Gohan, who struggles to find his strength. 16 sympathizes with Gohan's reluctance to kill but urges him to unleash his anger to protect his friends. When Cell crushes 16's head, Gohan finally breaks his restraint and transforms into a Super Saiyan 2.
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Gohan Unleashes His Inner Warrior and Ascends to Super Saiyan 2
Feb 13, 2011Following the death of Android #16 at Cell's hands, Gohan's rage triggers his transformation into a Super Saiyan 2. While Cell anticipates a more engaging battle, Gohan remains focused and retrieves the stolen Senzu beans. He then effortlessly defeats all the Cell Juniors, proving their attacks ineffective against him. Afterward, Gohan tosses the beans to Trunks, who distributes them to the injured fighters. With his comrades healed, Gohan turns his full attention to Cell. From the very beginning of their confrontation, it becomes evident that Gohan possesses a significant advantage over his opponent, shifting the momentum of the fight in his favor.
- 94EP 94
Gohan Overwhelms Cell with Superior Power and Reflects His Ultimate Attack
Feb 20, 2011Gohan effortlessly counters Cell’s full-power assaults, including heat-seeking Kienzans, Makankosappo, and Death Beams, while reflecting a massive Kamehameha. Goku recalls Gohan’s hidden strength from their Hyperbolic Time Chamber training. Despite losing limbs, Cell regenerates and shifts to a bulked-up form, but his reduced speed allows Gohan to strike his head and stomach. This forces Cell to regurgitate Android #18 and revert to his Semi-Perfect Form. As the fighters anticipate victory, Cell’s body begins to expand to a gigantic size, signaling that the battle is far from over.
- 95EP 95
Cell self-destructs on King Kai's planet but survives and returns to Earth in a stronger form.
Mar 6, 2011Cell initiates a self-destruct sequence to destroy Earth, prompting Goku to teleport both himself and Cell to King Kai's planet for safety. The resulting explosion annihilates the planet and its inhabitants, but Goku and King Kai soon realize Cell did not perish. Using Instant Transmission, the regenerated Cell returns to Earth, where he instantly kills Trunks with a Full Power Death Beam. He reveals his nucleus survived and he has evolved into a Super Perfect Form, gaining immense power. Enraged by Trunks' death, Vegeta attacks but is swiftly defeated. Gohan intervenes to save Vegeta, sustaining a broken left arm and severe injuries. With the Z Fighters incapacitated, Cell charges a final Kamehameha to eliminate Gohan and destroy the Earth completely.
- 96EP 96
Gohan unleashes his full power to defeat Cell and save the Earth from destruction.
Mar 20, 2011Super Perfect Cell charges a Kamehameha capable of destroying the solar system, planning to use Instant Transmission to escape. Vegeta apologizes to Gohan for his recklessness while Goku telepathically urges his son from the Other World to fight back. Reinvigorated, Gohan prepares a one-handed Kamehameha. Piccolo, Tien, Yamcha, and Krillin attempt to distract Cell with ki blasts but fail. Vegeta returns to launch a final Big Bang Attack, creating an opening for Gohan. Gohan releases his full strength, overpowering Cell’s blast and obliterating him. The Earth is saved, and the Cell Games conclude with Gohan’s victory.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Dragon Ball Kai have?
- Dragon Ball Kai has 97 episodes.
- When did Dragon Ball Kai come out?
- Dragon Ball Kai came out in 2009.
- Which studio made Dragon Ball Kai?
- Dragon Ball Kai was produced by Toei Animation.
- Who directed Dragon Ball Kai?
- Dragon Ball Kai was directed by Yukio Nagasaki.
- Is Dragon Ball Kai finished?
- Current status of Dragon Ball Kai: Finished.