Dragon Ball Z Kai

A Battle of the Highest Level! Defeat Cell, Son Goku

Episode 089 Canon Androids / Cell Saga 23 min

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Episode 89 of Dragon Ball Z Kai, "A Battle of the Highest Level! Defeat Cell, 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.

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The battle between Goku and Cell continues, and Goku begins fighting at his max, with the two fighters reaching a pace that is barely visible to most of the onlookers. The power levels of both fighters are equal, and they land powerful blows on each other. Cell then decides to destroy the tournament ring, ensuring that their battle cannot be ended by a ring out and can continue until one of them either dies or surrenders. The battle becomes even more intense, culminating with Goku flying high into the sky building up a powerful Kamehameha. Cell and everyone else states that Goku is bluffing, since from his position in the sky, such an attack would easily destroy the Earth. Goku then unexpectedly uses his Instant Transmission to teleport himself right in front of Cell and executes the blast at point-blank range. While the rest of the world celebrates what they believe to be Cell's ultimate defeat, Goku and company watch as Cell's remaining lower half rises and regenerates his missing parts. While the ki of both fighters has depleted considerably, the battle continues on. Although Goku told Cell that Cell had depleted much of his power to regenerate himself, Goku has used up even more of his power, and the battles begins to turn in favor of Cell. Goku then launches a barrage of ki blasts at Cell in a desperate attempt to finish him.

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What episode is "A Battle of the Highest Level! Defeat Cell, Son Goku" in Dragon Ball Z Kai?

"A Battle of the Highest Level! Defeat Cell, Son Goku" is episode 089 of Dragon Ball Z Kai.

Is "A Battle of the Highest Level! Defeat Cell, Son Goku" canon or filler?

"A Battle of the Highest Level! Defeat Cell, Son Goku" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "A Battle of the Highest Level! Defeat Cell, Son Goku" part of?

"A Battle of the Highest Level! Defeat Cell, Son Goku" is part of the Androids / Cell Saga.

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