Ep. 146: Krillin narrowly escapes Cell while Piccolo and Tien arrive, and Trunks seeks training with his father to surpass Super Saiyan.
Aired on July 1, 1992

Krillin travels back to Master Roshi's residence but encounters Cell, barely escaping his attack before Piccolo and Tien reach the location. Simultaneously, Trunks locates his father to begin training with the goal of exceeding the power of a Super Saiyan. Although the situation appears dire, a sign of hope emerges as Goku recovers and intends to increase his strength. The narrative focuses on these parallel developments, highlighting the desperate efforts of the remaining fighters to prepare for the threat while Goku seeks a way to regain his power and contribute to the defense against Cell.
Episodes
- Ep. 142 · Piccolo battles the future monster Cell in Gingertown's deserted streets
- Ep. 143 · Cell reveals his identity as an android created by Dr. Gero after absorbing Piccolo
- Ep. 144 · Piccolo regenerates his arm while learning Cell killed Future Trunks
- Ep. 145 · Cell escapes using Solar Flare while Trunks and Krillin investigate Gero's laboratory basement
- Ep. 146 · Krillin narrowly escapes Cell while Piccolo and Tien arrive, and Trunks seeks training with his father to surpass Super Saiyan.
- Ep. 147 · Goku trains in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber to surpass Super Saiyan while Androids approach.
- Ep. 148 · Piccolo battles Android 17 while Cell senses the fight and approaches to achieve completion
- Ep. 149 · Piccolo and Android 17 fight while Cell approaches to achieve his perfect form.
- Ep. 150 · Cell surpasses Piccolo and Android 17 in power after absorbing more victims