Ep. 177: Goku and Cell initiate their intense battle, shaking the Earth before returning to the ring for the true fight.
Aired on March 10, 1993

The confrontation between Cell and Goku commences, causing the Earth to tremble under the force of their clash. After the two combatants return to the designated ring, it becomes clear that their previous engagement served merely as a warm-up exercise. With the preliminary phase concluded, Goku readies himself to ascend to his full power. The narrative indicates that the genuine battle is on the verge of starting, setting the stage for a significant escalation in intensity and stakes between the two warriors.
Episodes
- Ep. 173 · Goku visits Namek as Dende becomes guardian and Mr. Satan enters the Cell Games
- Ep. 174 · Goku Challenges General Tao to Unlock Puzzle Rings for Dragon Balls
- Ep. 175 · The Cell Games commence with Earth's warriors gathering to confront the villainous Cell.
- Ep. 176 · Mr. Satan's Students Fail Against Cell Before Goku Enters the Battle
- Ep. 177 · Goku and Cell initiate their intense battle, shaking the Earth before returning to the ring for the true fight.
- Ep. 178 · Cell employs various techniques to gain an advantage against a matched Goku in their intense battle.
- Ep. 179 · Goku and Cell fight with no rules as Goku tricks Cell with a surprise Kamehameha attack.
- Ep. 180 · Cell's body regenerates after Goku admits defeat despite Z Fighters believing they won.
- Ep. 181 · Goku declares Gohan as his final challenger against Cell despite protests from the Z Fighters.