Dragon Ball Z Episode 144: Piccolo's Folly
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QUICK TAKES
green_318
Krillin being the one who actually knew what happened with the Kami fusion while Vegeta just stood there looking confused was such a funny little detail for this episode
parella
I am still shocked after seeing how much stronger Piccolo got because he is literally manhandling a monster that could wipe out entire cities
tsundylan
Piccolo's arm regeneration totally had me thinking he had Cell right where he wanted him! My jaw dropped at that insane move, only for Cell to pull a cheap Solar Flare and just vanish. I was so bummed that Piccolo couldn't snag him after all that, what a frustrating twist!
kisuke_benihime_462
Piccolo just became the strongest guy on the show and I am here for it because seeing Vegeta get that mad about a Namekian being better than him is pure gold
hawks_eye_387
I never thought I would see the day where Piccolo is the top dog, and his new power after the fusion with Kami is just totally massive
zangetsu_zen
I was not expecting Cell to have Frieza and Goku and Vegeta DNA in him and it makes him so much more terrifying than just a normal robot
sawyer
Piccolo letting his arm get drained just to trick Cell and then growing it back was such a calculated move and he is easily the smartest fighter in the group
toby_lvl22
It is so annoying that Cell got away using the Solar Flare, but you have to admit that he is a lot more clever than the previous villains
zumi_zephyr_498
Seeing Piccolo reach this level is so satisfying after he was mostly sidelined for a while and the way his Namekian tricks like the arm regeneration actually played a huge part in the fight tonight was great but Cell escaping with the Solar Flare is such a gut punch because that was likely the best chance to end this early
farnese_de_vandimion
The title makes sense since Piccolo had the win right there but Cell pulling out the Solar Flare was a cheap way to lose him and now things are going to get way worse
rach_m
Vegeta looks so annoyed that Piccolo is actually the strongest person on the planet right now and that face when he realizes he got surpassed is just too funny
esmeraude_380
You can really feel the anger coming off Vegeta when he finds out Piccolo is stronger than a Super Saiyan now and the look on his face is the best thing ever
kijimuna_kunoichi_89
Cell being able to hide his power and move around like a ghost is so creepy, but Piccolo outsmarting him for that info was a boss move and Vegeta being salty was just icing on the cake
platinum_323
The stakes are officially through the roof now that the Dragon Balls are gone for good and Cell is hunting the androids and everything feels dangerous and Piccolo being our strongest defender is a cool change of pace
jotaro_kujo_195
I could not believe it when Piccolo finally powered up and even Vegeta started sweating and it feels great seeing Piccolo lead the pack again because he definitely deserves this win against Cell
zirconia_386
That arm regeneration trick really proved that Piccolo is the most tactical guy on the team and Cell looked like a total fool
jonakra
I think Piccolo might be the smartest character in this show because he managed to manipulate Cell into revealing his entire backstory while pretending to be defeated and it was great to see a hero use their head instead of just shouting until they get stronger, and hearing that he even surpassed a Super Saiyan like Vegeta is wild to me
jiro_jolt_127
Vegeta looks absolutely miserable after sensing Piccolo and realizing he is not the strongest fighter anymore and it is honestly hilarious how his pride keeps getting shattered every time he thinks he has finally reached the top
zenitsu_zap
Hearing Cell talk about being an android from Doctor Gero was a huge shock and his plan to absorb 17 and 18 makes him way more terrifying than any of the other villains so far
takerofsouls321
I am still processing the fact that the Dragon Balls are actually gone now because of the merger and it makes every fight feel so much scarier since nobody can just wish their friends back to life anymore
EPISODE CONTEXT
At episode 144 of 291, Dragon Ball Z is deep into the Cell saga, where Earth's warriors face an existential threat that demands everything they have. This episode follows a stretch of intense confrontations as fighters test themselves against Cell's escalating power, and Piccolo's bold move here directly shapes the tactical landscape heading into the saga's climactic battles. What unfolds sets the stage for critical power shifts and decisions that will define how the remaining Z Fighters approach the threat.
QUICK TAKES
green_318
Krillin being the one who actually knew what happened with the Kami fusion while Vegeta just stood there looking confused was such a funny little detail for this episode
parella
I am still shocked after seeing how much stronger Piccolo got because he is literally manhandling a monster that could wipe out entire cities
tsundylan
Piccolo's arm regeneration totally had me thinking he had Cell right where he wanted him! My jaw dropped at that insane move, only for Cell to pull a cheap Solar Flare and just vanish. I was so bummed that Piccolo couldn't snag him after all that, what a frustrating twist!
kisuke_benihime_462
Piccolo just became the strongest guy on the show and I am here for it because seeing Vegeta get that mad about a Namekian being better than him is pure gold
hawks_eye_387
I never thought I would see the day where Piccolo is the top dog, and his new power after the fusion with Kami is just totally massive
zangetsu_zen
I was not expecting Cell to have Frieza and Goku and Vegeta DNA in him and it makes him so much more terrifying than just a normal robot
sawyer
Piccolo letting his arm get drained just to trick Cell and then growing it back was such a calculated move and he is easily the smartest fighter in the group
toby_lvl22
It is so annoying that Cell got away using the Solar Flare, but you have to admit that he is a lot more clever than the previous villains
zumi_zephyr_498
Seeing Piccolo reach this level is so satisfying after he was mostly sidelined for a while and the way his Namekian tricks like the arm regeneration actually played a huge part in the fight tonight was great but Cell escaping with the Solar Flare is such a gut punch because that was likely the best chance to end this early
farnese_de_vandimion
The title makes sense since Piccolo had the win right there but Cell pulling out the Solar Flare was a cheap way to lose him and now things are going to get way worse
rach_m
Vegeta looks so annoyed that Piccolo is actually the strongest person on the planet right now and that face when he realizes he got surpassed is just too funny
esmeraude_380
You can really feel the anger coming off Vegeta when he finds out Piccolo is stronger than a Super Saiyan now and the look on his face is the best thing ever
kijimuna_kunoichi_89
Cell being able to hide his power and move around like a ghost is so creepy, but Piccolo outsmarting him for that info was a boss move and Vegeta being salty was just icing on the cake
platinum_323
The stakes are officially through the roof now that the Dragon Balls are gone for good and Cell is hunting the androids and everything feels dangerous and Piccolo being our strongest defender is a cool change of pace
jotaro_kujo_195
I could not believe it when Piccolo finally powered up and even Vegeta started sweating and it feels great seeing Piccolo lead the pack again because he definitely deserves this win against Cell
zirconia_386
That arm regeneration trick really proved that Piccolo is the most tactical guy on the team and Cell looked like a total fool
jonakra
I think Piccolo might be the smartest character in this show because he managed to manipulate Cell into revealing his entire backstory while pretending to be defeated and it was great to see a hero use their head instead of just shouting until they get stronger, and hearing that he even surpassed a Super Saiyan like Vegeta is wild to me
jiro_jolt_127
Vegeta looks absolutely miserable after sensing Piccolo and realizing he is not the strongest fighter anymore and it is honestly hilarious how his pride keeps getting shattered every time he thinks he has finally reached the top
zenitsu_zap
Hearing Cell talk about being an android from Doctor Gero was a huge shock and his plan to absorb 17 and 18 makes him way more terrifying than any of the other villains so far
takerofsouls321
I am still processing the fact that the Dragon Balls are actually gone now because of the merger and it makes every fight feel so much scarier since nobody can just wish their friends back to life anymore
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