Dragon Ball Z

Awakening

Episode 185 Canon Cell Games Saga 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Gohan, enraged by a tragic event, transforms into a powerful new state, surprising allies and foes alike. He demonstrates his newfound strength by swiftly defeating multiple opponents, shifting the tide in the ongoing conflict.

Full Plot Summary

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Gohan, angered by the destruction of Android 16, begins to ascend to a Super Saiyan 2. Cell initially thinks that Gohan is making the same mistake that Trunks did, by simply powering up. Eventually though, Gohan fully transforms into a Super Saiyan 2, to the amazement of the Z Fighters. Gohan is fully powered up now, to the delight of Cell, until Gohan snatches the bag of Senzu beans from Cell before he realizes it. With the beans in hand, he begins to attack the Cell Juniors. One by one, he destroys each of the Cell Juniors, each with a single blow. Trunks comments that he did the transformation right, increasing his strength without losing speed. When Gohan is finished destroying the Cell Juniors, he gives the senzu beans to Trunks, to distribute to the wounded Z Fighters, and moves on to Cell himself.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "Awakening" in Dragon Ball Z?

"Awakening" is episode 185 of Dragon Ball Z.

Is "Awakening" canon or filler?

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

What story arc is "Awakening" part of?

"Awakening" is part of the Cell Games Saga.

Can I read this without spoilers?

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

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