Dragon Ball Z Episode 156: Bow to the Prince
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8.9
56 Fans
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1
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QUICK TAKES
sailor_aluminum_seiren_391
Vegeta calling himself "Super Vegeta" is such a classic move, and seeing him absolutely dismantle Cell after all that buildup honestly made me pump my fist. I thought he was finally going to show everyone, even Goku, that he truly was the prince of all Saiyans, and it was incredible to watch his sheer power.
mamamu_yan
My stomach turned when Vegeta let Cell land that massive punch but then he just stood there smiling like it was nothing and it was the most intimidating thing I have ever seen
vincent_valentine
I am actually losing it with Vegeta right now because Cell is right there for the taking and he is just letting him talk his way into a transformation and it is so stressful
chibiusa
The new transformation makes Vegeta look like an absolute tank and watching him just completely dismantle Semi-Perfect Cell was such a massive shift from the earlier episodes. His new form is so bulky and intimidating, but the way he toys with his enemies always makes you worry that his ego is going to get the better of him before the fight ends
giratina
I felt so much satisfaction seeing the sheer terror on Cells face when he realized he couldnt even touch Vegeta after he claimed to be perfect
noodle_munch
The sheer disrespect of Vegeta just standing there and taking those hits like they were nothing was brutal. That year of training made them so much more formidable than before
hoho_hurricane
Vegeta is being way too cocky for his own good. He is going to regret letting Cell live just to prove he is the strongest saiyan in the universe
simon_the_digger_185
That talk about power coming from a need instead of a desire was exactly what I wanted to hear while Gohan was struggling, and it really resonated with the way he is training
sunekosuri_slayer
That kick to the ribs looked so painful and Cell deserves it for all the people he absorbed. The animation on Vegetas face looked a bit weird in a few shots though
jeremiah_gottwald_175
Trunks looks like a completely different person now that he spent a year in that room. It is cool to see him standing tall next to his dad like a true warrior
orihime_oracle_103
Vegeta calling himself Super Vegeta is the most in character thing ever. He really should just finish the fight instead of talking so much while Cell is down on the ground
goron
I still cant believe how much bigger Vegeta looks now and seeing him just casually kick the air out of Cell made my day. I was tired of the androids winning everything
alphonse_armor
Vegeta came out looking absolutely massive. Him just wrecking Cell was so satisfying because that green bug really needed a reality check after acting so high and mighty
casca_the_commander_190
Semi-Perfect Cell thought he was the strongest guy in the universe but Vegeta showed up with those massive shoulders and humbled him in about ten seconds flat
senkaimon_sentry
The animation goes from looking great to looking super wonky in the middle of the fight but the actual action beats are still some of the best in this arc
japas_282
Vegeta calling himself Super Vegeta is the most Vegeta thing that has ever happened in this entire show and his power level is totally off the charts now
asukawaifu
Goku trying to make Gohan angry in the lookout chamber feels so intense because you can tell Gohan just wants to make his dad proud but he is struggling to find that spark
ghetsis_325
I honestly cannot believe Vegeta is going to risk everything just because his ego is too big to handle a quick win. Seeing him absolutely manhandle Semi-Perfect Cell was the highlight of my week, but then he goes and listens to Cell's desperate baiting. If he lets 18 get absorbed I am going to lose it because Trunks is right there
nopperabo_ninja
Cell was looking so confident until that first punch landed and now he looks like he wants to cry. The gap between them is actually hilarious now
iris_cannary_171
Vegeta has a different face in every other shot and some of the drawings look so weird but the way he tanks those hits makes him look like a total beast anyway
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 156 lands deep in the Cell Saga, a stretch where the Z Fighters are confronting threats that test their individual limits and the consequences of their choices. The episodes leading up to this point have been defined by escalating power dynamics and pivotal transformations, with Vegeta's ambition becoming an increasingly volatile factor. What happens here feeds directly into the saga's climactic confrontations, setting emotional and tactical stakes that ripple through the episodes ahead.
QUICK TAKES
sailor_aluminum_seiren_391
Vegeta calling himself "Super Vegeta" is such a classic move, and seeing him absolutely dismantle Cell after all that buildup honestly made me pump my fist. I thought he was finally going to show everyone, even Goku, that he truly was the prince of all Saiyans, and it was incredible to watch his sheer power.
mamamu_yan
My stomach turned when Vegeta let Cell land that massive punch but then he just stood there smiling like it was nothing and it was the most intimidating thing I have ever seen
vincent_valentine
I am actually losing it with Vegeta right now because Cell is right there for the taking and he is just letting him talk his way into a transformation and it is so stressful
chibiusa
The new transformation makes Vegeta look like an absolute tank and watching him just completely dismantle Semi-Perfect Cell was such a massive shift from the earlier episodes. His new form is so bulky and intimidating, but the way he toys with his enemies always makes you worry that his ego is going to get the better of him before the fight ends
giratina
I felt so much satisfaction seeing the sheer terror on Cells face when he realized he couldnt even touch Vegeta after he claimed to be perfect
noodle_munch
The sheer disrespect of Vegeta just standing there and taking those hits like they were nothing was brutal. That year of training made them so much more formidable than before
hoho_hurricane
Vegeta is being way too cocky for his own good. He is going to regret letting Cell live just to prove he is the strongest saiyan in the universe
simon_the_digger_185
That talk about power coming from a need instead of a desire was exactly what I wanted to hear while Gohan was struggling, and it really resonated with the way he is training
sunekosuri_slayer
That kick to the ribs looked so painful and Cell deserves it for all the people he absorbed. The animation on Vegetas face looked a bit weird in a few shots though
jeremiah_gottwald_175
Trunks looks like a completely different person now that he spent a year in that room. It is cool to see him standing tall next to his dad like a true warrior
orihime_oracle_103
Vegeta calling himself Super Vegeta is the most in character thing ever. He really should just finish the fight instead of talking so much while Cell is down on the ground
goron
I still cant believe how much bigger Vegeta looks now and seeing him just casually kick the air out of Cell made my day. I was tired of the androids winning everything
alphonse_armor
Vegeta came out looking absolutely massive. Him just wrecking Cell was so satisfying because that green bug really needed a reality check after acting so high and mighty
casca_the_commander_190
Semi-Perfect Cell thought he was the strongest guy in the universe but Vegeta showed up with those massive shoulders and humbled him in about ten seconds flat
senkaimon_sentry
The animation goes from looking great to looking super wonky in the middle of the fight but the actual action beats are still some of the best in this arc
japas_282
Vegeta calling himself Super Vegeta is the most Vegeta thing that has ever happened in this entire show and his power level is totally off the charts now
asukawaifu
Goku trying to make Gohan angry in the lookout chamber feels so intense because you can tell Gohan just wants to make his dad proud but he is struggling to find that spark
ghetsis_325
I honestly cannot believe Vegeta is going to risk everything just because his ego is too big to handle a quick win. Seeing him absolutely manhandle Semi-Perfect Cell was the highlight of my week, but then he goes and listens to Cell's desperate baiting. If he lets 18 get absorbed I am going to lose it because Trunks is right there
nopperabo_ninja
Cell was looking so confident until that first punch landed and now he looks like he wants to cry. The gap between them is actually hilarious now
iris_cannary_171
Vegeta has a different face in every other shot and some of the drawings look so weird but the way he tanks those hits makes him look like a total beast anyway
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