Dragon Ball Z

Trunks Ascends

Episode 162 Canon Cell Games Saga 23 min

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Facing Cell's new Perfect form, Vegeta summons a powerful attack to turn the tide, while Trunks begins to reveal a hidden strength. The intense battle pushes characters to their limits amid escalating stakes.

Full Plot Summary

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Vegeta is clearly no match for Cell now he has powered up to his Perfect form, and it seems Trunks will have no choice but to reveal his hidden ascended power. Just as it appears that Vegeta is losing consciousness, however, he powers up for his ultimate move, the Final Flash. He spends several minutes powering up for the attack, crumbling the surrounding landscape as he does so. As he prepares to launch it, he challenges Cell to stay right where he is and take on his attack. He launches it, and it proves very effective, demolishing Cell's right arm, and a large portion of the right side of his torso. Vegeta begins laughing but his celebration is quickly cut short when Cell reminds Vegeta that he possesses Piccolo's regenerative ability. Cell resumes the fight and, after a massive onslaught of Ki blasts from Vegeta, knocks Vegeta out cold, and prepares to kill Vegeta until he senses that Trunks is beginning to power up.

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What episode is "Trunks Ascends" in Dragon Ball Z?

"Trunks Ascends" is episode 162 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "Trunks Ascends" canon or filler?

"Trunks Ascends" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Trunks Ascends" part of?

"Trunks Ascends" 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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