Dragon Ball Z

The Cell Games

Episode 165 Canon Cell Games Saga 23 min

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During his fight with Trunks, Cell reveals a weakness in Trunks' new form and announces plans to host the World Martial Arts Tournament, inviting challengers in a bid for a final confrontation.

Full Plot Summary

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As the battle between Trunks and Cell rages on, Cell reveals Trunks's weakness: in his ascended form, his new bulk slows him down. Goku, having ascended in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, also realizes this. He plans to spend as much time as possible as a Super Saiyan to eliminate this weakness. Vegeta recovers, and returns to the island to resume his battle with Cell, with Krillin in tow. Upon their arriving however, Trunks informs them that Cell refuses to defeat him, but rather, plans to revive the World Martial Arts Tournament for a real challenge: he wants to fight anyone on Earth who thinks they have the strength to defeat him once and for all before he destroys it.

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What episode is "The Cell Games" in Dragon Ball Z?

"The Cell Games" is episode 165 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "The Cell Games" canon or filler?

"The Cell Games" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Cell Games" part of?

"The Cell Games" 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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