Dragon Ball Z

Sacrifice

Episode 153 Canon Cell Games Saga 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Dragon Ball Z shows Tien pushing his limits to protect allies during a fierce battle, with Goku arriving to provide critical support as new fighters emerge, intensifying the conflict.

Full Plot Summary

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Tien, attempting to give 16 and 18 enough time to escape, subsequently uses up all his energy in a vicious attack, and falls to the ground. Goku knows that Cell is far stronger than Tien, so he descends on the battlefield to help Tien recover. While there he notices Piccolo is still alive, but he's hanging on by a thread. Cell desires to fight Goku immediately, but Goku uses his Instant Transmission to get back to Kami's lookout successfully, and Vegeta and Trunks finally emerge from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

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What episode is "Sacrifice" in Dragon Ball Z?

"Sacrifice" is episode 153 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "Sacrifice" canon or filler?

"Sacrifice" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Sacrifice" part of?

"Sacrifice" is part of the Cell Games Saga.

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Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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