Dragon Ball Z Episode 149: He's Here
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Dragon Ball Z Episode 149: He's Here

Canon/HIGH

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9.3

54 Fans

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QUICK TAKES

sailor_neptune's avatar
sailor_neptune
I didnt think Piccolo would actually keep up with Android 17 and he looks so much stronger after that fusion with Kami than he ever did before
shishinki_255's avatar
shishinki_255
I cannot believe how strong Piccolo got after fusing with Kami and seeing him actually land those heavy punches on 17 was great
aqua_archpriest's avatar
aqua_archpriest
Piccolo trading hits with 17 while the ocean is literally boiling and exploding around them was so cool and then Cell arrives and the dread just settles in instantly
otoroshi_oni_35's avatar
otoroshi_oni_35
I definitely liked the combat between Piccolo and 17, but the pacing felt a bit off with all the talking and that bizarre foot massage comment from Bulma was just unnecessary.
catarina_claes_164's avatar
catarina_claes_164
The shift in tone once Cell landed was so heavy and you can tell Piccolo is in massive trouble even after his power boost from Kami because that creature is just horrifying
steven_stone_327's avatar
steven_stone_327
Android 17 being so cocky while Piccolo is just pure focus made for such a good dynamic and then Cell shows up looking like a complete freak to ruin the fun
tellu's avatar
tellu
Watching Piccolo hold his own against 17 across that island felt so intense and the choreography of them trading blows over the ocean was really something. Then everything went cold once that monster Cell finally touched down on the island and you could just feel the power shift immediately as he stared them down.
faye_valentine's avatar
faye_valentine
That Light Grenade from Piccolo was massive and it really felt like he had 17 on the ropes until that creepy bug man Cell landed and made everyone look weak by comparison
sailor_saturn_398's avatar
sailor_saturn_398
The way the fight keeps dragging on with random cutaways to the training room is starting to get old and that weird line about Bulma wanting a foot massage was just uncomfortable
tuxedo_mask_393's avatar
tuxedo_mask_393
Cell arriving felt like a total horror movie because of how creepy his presence is compared to the Androids and I am genuinely stressed for Piccolo right now
jean_jester_110's avatar
jean_jester_110
Piccolo standing his ground against an Android was amazing and the way they both looked completely spent right when that monster Cell landed changed the entire mood of the show
rengoku_radiance's avatar
rengoku_radiance
I can't believe how much Piccolo leveled up after fusing with Kami and that fight with 17 was just absolute chaos with the whole island getting wrecked before Cell showed up and ruined everything
cobble_290's avatar
cobble_290
Bulma telling Yamcha he has to give her a foot massage was hilarious, and it provided a nice break from all the screaming and fighting
midnightweeb's avatar
midnightweeb
Dr Gero really created something nightmarish because Cell feels way more sinister than the other androids after what happened at ginger town
saccharinecoffee's avatar
saccharinecoffee
17 looked so confused that a namekian could actually keep up with him and then that creepy bug guy showed up to make things worse
nabooru_268's avatar
nabooru_268
The dread when Cell started heading for the energy he sensed made the tension feel so heavy
lone8's avatar
lone8
I honestly forgot how strong Piccolo could be and his power after fusing with Kami was a massive relief
saphir's avatar
saphir
Watching that green monster finally reach the battlefield made the whole piccolo and 17 fight feel less important
rembestgirl's avatar
rembestgirl
Having Piccolo fight on the same level as the androids is actually making me care about him again, and then Cell just walks in to ruin everything. The way he just stood there after what he did to those people in town is actually terrifying. I am really worried about what happens if he gets his hands on 17 or 18
liltott_laser's avatar
liltott_laser
That foot massage line from Bulma was so random and it totally ruined the mood for a second

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting just past the halfway mark of the series, this episode escalates directly from 'The Monster is Coming,' transforming a looming threat into immediate crisis as Piccolo's confrontation with Android 17 reaches its peak intensity. It bridges the gap toward 'Up to Piccolo,' where the consequences of this clash and the arrival teased here will dramatically reshape the battlefield and raise the stakes for the entire saga's next phase.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting just past the halfway mark of the series, this episode escalates directly from 'The Monster is Coming,' transforming a looming threat into immediate crisis as Piccolo's confrontation with Android 17 reaches its peak intensity. It bridges the gap toward 'Up to Piccolo,' where the consequences of this clash and the arrival teased here will dramatically reshape the battlefield and raise the stakes for the entire saga's next phase.

QUICK TAKES

sailor_neptune's avatar
sailor_neptune
I didnt think Piccolo would actually keep up with Android 17 and he looks so much stronger after that fusion with Kami than he ever did before
shishinki_255's avatar
shishinki_255
I cannot believe how strong Piccolo got after fusing with Kami and seeing him actually land those heavy punches on 17 was great
aqua_archpriest's avatar
aqua_archpriest
Piccolo trading hits with 17 while the ocean is literally boiling and exploding around them was so cool and then Cell arrives and the dread just settles in instantly
otoroshi_oni_35's avatar
otoroshi_oni_35
I definitely liked the combat between Piccolo and 17, but the pacing felt a bit off with all the talking and that bizarre foot massage comment from Bulma was just unnecessary.
catarina_claes_164's avatar
catarina_claes_164
The shift in tone once Cell landed was so heavy and you can tell Piccolo is in massive trouble even after his power boost from Kami because that creature is just horrifying
steven_stone_327's avatar
steven_stone_327
Android 17 being so cocky while Piccolo is just pure focus made for such a good dynamic and then Cell shows up looking like a complete freak to ruin the fun
tellu's avatar
tellu
Watching Piccolo hold his own against 17 across that island felt so intense and the choreography of them trading blows over the ocean was really something. Then everything went cold once that monster Cell finally touched down on the island and you could just feel the power shift immediately as he stared them down.
faye_valentine's avatar
faye_valentine
That Light Grenade from Piccolo was massive and it really felt like he had 17 on the ropes until that creepy bug man Cell landed and made everyone look weak by comparison
sailor_saturn_398's avatar
sailor_saturn_398
The way the fight keeps dragging on with random cutaways to the training room is starting to get old and that weird line about Bulma wanting a foot massage was just uncomfortable
tuxedo_mask_393's avatar
tuxedo_mask_393
Cell arriving felt like a total horror movie because of how creepy his presence is compared to the Androids and I am genuinely stressed for Piccolo right now
jean_jester_110's avatar
jean_jester_110
Piccolo standing his ground against an Android was amazing and the way they both looked completely spent right when that monster Cell landed changed the entire mood of the show
rengoku_radiance's avatar
rengoku_radiance
I can't believe how much Piccolo leveled up after fusing with Kami and that fight with 17 was just absolute chaos with the whole island getting wrecked before Cell showed up and ruined everything
cobble_290's avatar
cobble_290
Bulma telling Yamcha he has to give her a foot massage was hilarious, and it provided a nice break from all the screaming and fighting
midnightweeb's avatar
midnightweeb
Dr Gero really created something nightmarish because Cell feels way more sinister than the other androids after what happened at ginger town
saccharinecoffee's avatar
saccharinecoffee
17 looked so confused that a namekian could actually keep up with him and then that creepy bug guy showed up to make things worse
nabooru_268's avatar
nabooru_268
The dread when Cell started heading for the energy he sensed made the tension feel so heavy
lone8's avatar
lone8
I honestly forgot how strong Piccolo could be and his power after fusing with Kami was a massive relief
saphir's avatar
saphir
Watching that green monster finally reach the battlefield made the whole piccolo and 17 fight feel less important
rembestgirl's avatar
rembestgirl
Having Piccolo fight on the same level as the androids is actually making me care about him again, and then Cell just walks in to ruin everything. The way he just stood there after what he did to those people in town is actually terrifying. I am really worried about what happens if he gets his hands on 17 or 18
liltott_laser's avatar
liltott_laser
That foot massage line from Bulma was so random and it totally ruined the mood for a second

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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