Ep. 161: Vegeta Confronts Perfect Cell While Goku and Gohan Train
Aired on October 21, 1992

Vegeta prepares to face Cell after the android reaches his final form, expecting the challenge he was promised. However, Cell proves to be an immovable object, absorbing Vegeta’s attacks without any visible damage. It becomes evident that Vegeta has underestimated his opponent, as even direct hits fail to phase the android. Meanwhile, Goku and Gohan continue their training inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Gohan has now achieved the status of a proper Super Saiyan, allowing him to push his limits further alongside Goku. The narrative contrasts Vegeta’s futile physical struggle against Cell’s overwhelming durability with the ongoing preparation of the Saiyans in the time-distorted chamber.
Episodes
- Ep. 157 · Goku and Gohan train while Vegeta dominates Cell with overwhelming power
- Ep. 158 · Krillin faces emotional turmoil while deciding whether to destroy Android 18 during the intense battle.
- Ep. 159 · Cell targets Android 18 while Trunks and Vegeta clash over intervention strategies.
- Ep. 160 · Cell completes his final transformation while Gohan achieves Super Saiyan status after intense training with Goku.
- Ep. 161 · Vegeta Confronts Perfect Cell While Goku and Gohan Train
- Ep. 162 · Vegeta launches Final Flash against Perfect Cell while Trunks prepares to ascend
- Ep. 163 · Trunks confronts Cell while protecting his father and aiding Krillin.
- Ep. 164 · Trunks draws power from memories of the Z Fighters' destruction to fight Cell.
- Ep. 165 · Cell reveals Trunks's weakness and proposes a new tournament to find a worthy opponent