Dragon Ball Z

A New Guardian

Episode 172 Canon Cell Games Saga 23 min

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Piccolo emerges more powerful after training, as Vegeta begins his own, while Cell prepares for upcoming challenges that threaten Earth, prompting urgent plans from the heroes.

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Piccolo emerges from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber as a much more powerful warrior, and Vegeta takes his place inside to begin his training. As Cell awaits the start of the games, the Royal Military shows up to try and stop him. Of course, their attempts are futile, and Cell smites the entire force. Goku, wanting to bring all of these innocent people back to life, decides to locate the remaining Nameks and ask one of them to become the new guardian of Earth.

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What episode is "A New Guardian" in Dragon Ball Z?

"A New Guardian" is episode 172 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "A New Guardian" canon or filler?

"A New Guardian" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "A New Guardian" part of?

"A New Guardian" 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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