Ep. 181: Goku declares Gohan as his final challenger against Cell despite protests from the Z Fighters.
Aired on April 14, 1993
Following Goku's unexpected announcement, Cell asserts dominance over Earth, having already defeated Vegeta, Trunks, and Piccolo. Goku surprises everyone by choosing Gohan as the next opponent, asserting that the boy's power surpasses his own. This decision occurs despite objections from the other Z Fighters and Goku's act of giving Cell a Senzu bean. Unwavering in his confidence, Goku watches as Gohan powers up to engage in combat with Cell, marking the beginning of a significant confrontation.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 182 · Gohan warns Cell about unleashing hidden power after recovering from a critical blow.
- Ep. 183 · Cell tortures Gohan to trigger his power while Android 16 fails to self-destruct before being destroyed.
- Ep. 184 · Cell Juniors assault Z Fighters while Android 16 delivers final message to Gohan
- Ep. 185 · Gohan transforms into Super Saiyan 2 after Android 16's destruction and defeats Cell Juniors.