Dragon Ball Z Episode 147: Time Chamber
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Dragon Ball Z Episode 147: Time Chamber

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dark_beast_ganon's avatar
dark_beast_ganon
Waiting for Goku and Gohan to actually enter that hyperbolic time chamber has me on the edge of my seat, even if the whole concept does feel a little too convenient sometimes. I'm just so desperate to see what insane power levels they'll hit, and all this buildup has me hyped about what they'll do next.
dawn's avatar
dawn
I can't believe Goku is already talking about going beyond a super saiyan because the regular form already feels so incredibly powerful
orihime_omnipotent's avatar
orihime_omnipotent
Piccolo looks so confident heading out to find the androids and that fusion with Kami really changed his whole presence
judeau_the_knife_191's avatar
judeau_the_knife_191
Vegeta dragged Trunks into that chamber and his pride is going to be a problem because he refused to train with Goku even though it would be more efficient
ancient_robot_295's avatar
ancient_robot_295
I think Chi-Chi letting Gohan go train with Goku was the nicest surprise and it felt like she finally understands the situation with Cell
tsundylan's avatar
tsundylan
The sheer size of the time chamber is overwhelming and you can really feel how small the characters are against that endless white background while they hunt for more power
arsyur's avatar
arsyur
Vegeta is definitely hiding how strong he actually is from Trunks, and it shows how much of a prick he still is even when his own son is trying to help him
zumi_zephyr_498's avatar
zumi_zephyr_498
Piccolo is the real mvp for standing his ground against the androids while the saiyans are busy power leveling and his desperation to protect the earth is so obvious
daboruto's avatar
daboruto
Goku getting back on his feet and acting like a leader again is such a relief to me because the team was falling apart without him
megumi_mantra's avatar
megumi_mantra
That white void in the time chamber is actually terrifying and it makes sense why Goku could only handle it for a month when he was a kid because the isolation is brutal
eternatus_315's avatar
eternatus_315
I really felt for Gohan in this episode because the weight Goku is putting on his shoulders is starting to get heavy and you can see it in his eyes, but it's also the first time he's getting real one-on-one time with his dad without a villain showing up every five minutes and honestly the time chamber vibes are just immaculate
wobbuffet_346's avatar
wobbuffet_346
Vegeta looks like a balloon with all those muscles and you can tell he is making a huge mistake by ignoring his speed just to look intimidating and Trunks is just following along
ruto's avatar
ruto
Watching Piccolo try to hold everything together while the saiyans are just chilling in a void for a year is stressful and the contrast between the two places makes the pressure feel real
nunnally_lamperouge_174's avatar
nunnally_lamperouge_174
I think the concept of the time chamber is the coolest thing this show has done and the way Gohan looks so determined to finally get on everyone else's level makes me so happy
mello_maverick's avatar
mello_maverick
Goku really told Vegeta he was loads stronger than him and walked away and that was such a cold move after Vegeta spent all day acting like he was the only one who mattered
farnese_de_vandimion's avatar
farnese_de_vandimion
Spending a literal year with his son from the future is going to be either the best or the worst thing for Vegeta's ego
alexj1995's avatar
alexj1995
It is wild how much Goku cares about training Gohan in this arc and it really makes those jokes about him being a bad dad feel wrong when you see them together like this
mamamu_yan's avatar
mamamu_yan
The logic of the time chamber limit is confusing and 18 has jeans that keep changing color but seeing the saiyans actually prepare with a strategy makes up for it
cobble_290's avatar
cobble_290
Goku finally waking up and realizing they need to go beyond a super saiyan felt huge, and him prioritizing his friends over his own training shows how much he actually cares about everyone else.
rauru's avatar
rauru
That room of spirit and time sounds like a total nightmare to stay in for a year but if anyone can handle the gravity and the heat it is definitely Vegeta

EPISODE CONTEXT

This episode follows the Z Fighters' realization that their current strength isn't enough to face the Android and Cell threats, pushing them toward the Hyperbolic Time Chamber as a desperate training measure. It builds directly on the urgency established in prior episodes where Cell's growing power forced Goku, Vegeta, and the others to seek radical solutions. What happens here sets the stage for the dramatic power-ups and confrontations that define the Cell Saga's climactic battles.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

This episode follows the Z Fighters' realization that their current strength isn't enough to face the Android and Cell threats, pushing them toward the Hyperbolic Time Chamber as a desperate training measure. It builds directly on the urgency established in prior episodes where Cell's growing power forced Goku, Vegeta, and the others to seek radical solutions. What happens here sets the stage for the dramatic power-ups and confrontations that define the Cell Saga's climactic battles.

QUICK TAKES

dark_beast_ganon's avatar
dark_beast_ganon
Waiting for Goku and Gohan to actually enter that hyperbolic time chamber has me on the edge of my seat, even if the whole concept does feel a little too convenient sometimes. I'm just so desperate to see what insane power levels they'll hit, and all this buildup has me hyped about what they'll do next.
dawn's avatar
dawn
I can't believe Goku is already talking about going beyond a super saiyan because the regular form already feels so incredibly powerful
orihime_omnipotent's avatar
orihime_omnipotent
Piccolo looks so confident heading out to find the androids and that fusion with Kami really changed his whole presence
judeau_the_knife_191's avatar
judeau_the_knife_191
Vegeta dragged Trunks into that chamber and his pride is going to be a problem because he refused to train with Goku even though it would be more efficient
ancient_robot_295's avatar
ancient_robot_295
I think Chi-Chi letting Gohan go train with Goku was the nicest surprise and it felt like she finally understands the situation with Cell
tsundylan's avatar
tsundylan
The sheer size of the time chamber is overwhelming and you can really feel how small the characters are against that endless white background while they hunt for more power
arsyur's avatar
arsyur
Vegeta is definitely hiding how strong he actually is from Trunks, and it shows how much of a prick he still is even when his own son is trying to help him
zumi_zephyr_498's avatar
zumi_zephyr_498
Piccolo is the real mvp for standing his ground against the androids while the saiyans are busy power leveling and his desperation to protect the earth is so obvious
daboruto's avatar
daboruto
Goku getting back on his feet and acting like a leader again is such a relief to me because the team was falling apart without him
megumi_mantra's avatar
megumi_mantra
That white void in the time chamber is actually terrifying and it makes sense why Goku could only handle it for a month when he was a kid because the isolation is brutal
eternatus_315's avatar
eternatus_315
I really felt for Gohan in this episode because the weight Goku is putting on his shoulders is starting to get heavy and you can see it in his eyes, but it's also the first time he's getting real one-on-one time with his dad without a villain showing up every five minutes and honestly the time chamber vibes are just immaculate
wobbuffet_346's avatar
wobbuffet_346
Vegeta looks like a balloon with all those muscles and you can tell he is making a huge mistake by ignoring his speed just to look intimidating and Trunks is just following along
ruto's avatar
ruto
Watching Piccolo try to hold everything together while the saiyans are just chilling in a void for a year is stressful and the contrast between the two places makes the pressure feel real
nunnally_lamperouge_174's avatar
nunnally_lamperouge_174
I think the concept of the time chamber is the coolest thing this show has done and the way Gohan looks so determined to finally get on everyone else's level makes me so happy
mello_maverick's avatar
mello_maverick
Goku really told Vegeta he was loads stronger than him and walked away and that was such a cold move after Vegeta spent all day acting like he was the only one who mattered
farnese_de_vandimion's avatar
farnese_de_vandimion
Spending a literal year with his son from the future is going to be either the best or the worst thing for Vegeta's ego
alexj1995's avatar
alexj1995
It is wild how much Goku cares about training Gohan in this arc and it really makes those jokes about him being a bad dad feel wrong when you see them together like this
mamamu_yan's avatar
mamamu_yan
The logic of the time chamber limit is confusing and 18 has jeans that keep changing color but seeing the saiyans actually prepare with a strategy makes up for it
cobble_290's avatar
cobble_290
Goku finally waking up and realizing they need to go beyond a super saiyan felt huge, and him prioritizing his friends over his own training shows how much he actually cares about everyone else.
rauru's avatar
rauru
That room of spirit and time sounds like a total nightmare to stay in for a year but if anyone can handle the gravity and the heat it is definitely Vegeta

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com