Dragon Ball Z Kai

Decisive Battle! Cell vs Son Goku

Episode 088 Canon Androids / Cell Saga 23 min

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Episode 88 of Dragon Ball Z Kai, "Decisive Battle! Cell vs Son Goku", continues the condensed remastered retelling of Dragon Ball Z. This entry is tracked separately from the original Dragon Ball Z episode spine so Kai's numbering stays clean.

Full Plot Summary

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Full Power Super Saiyan Goku and Cell begin to fight, and despite putting on an impressive performance, Gohan and Vegeta both realize that neither of them is using their full power yet. Both fighters then raise their power level to their maximum. After a brief battle, Cell begins to attack using techniques 'inherited' from other characters--first Tien's Multi-Form technique, then Piccolo's Makankosappo, and finally Frieza's heat-seeking Kienzan attack. When Goku overcomes each of these techniques, Cell prepares a full-power Kamehameha capable of destroying the Earth. Goku diverts the attack away from the planet by taking to the sky, and then uses the Instant Transmission to escape back to the ring. However, when Cell utilizes his full speed, he becomes too fast for Goku to keep up with him.

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What episode is "Decisive Battle! Cell vs Son Goku" in Dragon Ball Z Kai?

"Decisive Battle! Cell vs Son Goku" is episode 088 of Dragon Ball Z Kai.

Is "Decisive Battle! Cell vs Son Goku" canon or filler?

"Decisive Battle! Cell vs Son Goku" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Decisive Battle! Cell vs Son Goku" part of?

"Decisive Battle! Cell vs Son Goku" is part of the Androids / Cell 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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