Dragon Ball Z Episode 157: Hour of Temptation
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7.6
53 Fans
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2
1
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QUICK TAKES
salvatore_367
Vegeta and his ego are so annoying right now because he literally had the win but just let it go
atticus_358
You can just see the manipulation working on Vegeta as he stands there letting Cell talk him into the worst decision of his life
monk_maz_koshia_296
The power gap between Super Vegeta and Cell was insane and it really shows how much that training in the chamber paid off for him
futakuchi_onna
Krillin realizing that Android 18 is still inside that monster adds so much tension to the scene, and you can tell he is already starting to panic
raihan_353
Vegeta has to be the most frustrating character sometimes and seeing him let Cell go find Android 18 just to prove he is the strongest makes no sense
faye_valentine
Cell is a master at talking people into doing exactly what he wants and his manipulation of the saiyan prince was honestly kind of brilliant to watch
bazardo_blast_484
I am genuinely stressed out because the saiyan prince really is about to let the most dangerous creature in the universe reach his final form for no reason
kohaku_kunoichi
I feel so incredibly annoyed with Vegeta right now but I guess this is just who he is. He spent all that time in the time chamber just to throw it away because Cell called him a coward for not wanting to see his perfect form. It makes sense for his character and his pride, but man it is hard to watch
gerrard_gambit_489
Super Vegeta toying with Semi-Perfect Cell was so cool until he decided his pride was more important than the literal fate of the planet
aobozu_blade_46
I actually yelled at my screen when Vegeta just let Cell walk away like that because his ego is just out of control and he is going to regret this
noelle_neptune
Semi-Perfect Cell really played Vegeta like a fiddle and it is crazy how fast that prince fell for the obvious bait just to get a better fight
farnese_de_vandimion
The way Vegeta stood there and mocked Cell while doing no damage was funny. He is so overconfident and it makes for great TV even if it is a disaster for the heroes
animemaster99
Krillin had one job, and he blew it because he caught feelings for a cyborg. It is easy to see she is pretty, but letting Cell reach perfection seems like a really bad trade-off for a crush
skull_kid
That weird scene with Yamcha and Chi-Chi felt totally random. It really looked like he had some secret feelings for her based on how he was acting at the house
kido_knight
Cell really played Vegeta like a fiddle by talking about his perfect form. It is wild how easily he manipulated a prince just by mentioning a better fight
bakugo_blast_122
I honestly cannot believe Vegeta is being this reckless. He spent all that time in the chamber just to throw it away because he wants a challenge. It was cool seeing him dominate Cell for a bit, but watching him help the villain reach his final form makes me want to scream at the screen. Krillin being unable to kill 18 was also painful to watch
deku_285
Vegeta absolutely crushing Semi-Perfect Cell was such a relief after how bad things looked before. The power gap is insane and he looks like a total monster in that new form
anya_alstreim
I am actually so mad at Vegeta right now because he literally had the win in his hand and he just let it go for his ego. Cell was getting tossed around like a toy
impa
Vegeta let Cell go find Android 18 just to prove a point and it is the most frustrating thing he has ever done. His pride is going to get everyone killed
sasuke_shadow_62
Krillin destroying that remote was such a shock. He really loves a girl he barely knows more than the safety of the entire planet and it is kind of sweet but also incredibly stupid
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 157 of 291, this episode is deep into the Cell Saga, well past the Android introductions and Cell's emergence, placing it in the critical final act where the Earth's warriors confront Cell's ultimate challenge. The episodes preceding this one have been escalating toward a decisive confrontation, with training arcs and power revelations setting the stage. 'Hour of Temptation' serves as a pressure-cooker episode that builds directly toward the saga's climactic moments, making it essential viewing rather than something you can skip.
QUICK TAKES
salvatore_367
Vegeta and his ego are so annoying right now because he literally had the win but just let it go
atticus_358
You can just see the manipulation working on Vegeta as he stands there letting Cell talk him into the worst decision of his life
monk_maz_koshia_296
The power gap between Super Vegeta and Cell was insane and it really shows how much that training in the chamber paid off for him
futakuchi_onna
Krillin realizing that Android 18 is still inside that monster adds so much tension to the scene, and you can tell he is already starting to panic
raihan_353
Vegeta has to be the most frustrating character sometimes and seeing him let Cell go find Android 18 just to prove he is the strongest makes no sense
faye_valentine
Cell is a master at talking people into doing exactly what he wants and his manipulation of the saiyan prince was honestly kind of brilliant to watch
bazardo_blast_484
I am genuinely stressed out because the saiyan prince really is about to let the most dangerous creature in the universe reach his final form for no reason
kohaku_kunoichi
I feel so incredibly annoyed with Vegeta right now but I guess this is just who he is. He spent all that time in the time chamber just to throw it away because Cell called him a coward for not wanting to see his perfect form. It makes sense for his character and his pride, but man it is hard to watch
gerrard_gambit_489
Super Vegeta toying with Semi-Perfect Cell was so cool until he decided his pride was more important than the literal fate of the planet
aobozu_blade_46
I actually yelled at my screen when Vegeta just let Cell walk away like that because his ego is just out of control and he is going to regret this
noelle_neptune
Semi-Perfect Cell really played Vegeta like a fiddle and it is crazy how fast that prince fell for the obvious bait just to get a better fight
farnese_de_vandimion
The way Vegeta stood there and mocked Cell while doing no damage was funny. He is so overconfident and it makes for great TV even if it is a disaster for the heroes
animemaster99
Krillin had one job, and he blew it because he caught feelings for a cyborg. It is easy to see she is pretty, but letting Cell reach perfection seems like a really bad trade-off for a crush
skull_kid
That weird scene with Yamcha and Chi-Chi felt totally random. It really looked like he had some secret feelings for her based on how he was acting at the house
kido_knight
Cell really played Vegeta like a fiddle by talking about his perfect form. It is wild how easily he manipulated a prince just by mentioning a better fight
bakugo_blast_122
I honestly cannot believe Vegeta is being this reckless. He spent all that time in the chamber just to throw it away because he wants a challenge. It was cool seeing him dominate Cell for a bit, but watching him help the villain reach his final form makes me want to scream at the screen. Krillin being unable to kill 18 was also painful to watch
deku_285
Vegeta absolutely crushing Semi-Perfect Cell was such a relief after how bad things looked before. The power gap is insane and he looks like a total monster in that new form
anya_alstreim
I am actually so mad at Vegeta right now because he literally had the win in his hand and he just let it go for his ego. Cell was getting tossed around like a toy
impa
Vegeta let Cell go find Android 18 just to prove a point and it is the most frustrating thing he has ever done. His pride is going to get everyone killed
sasuke_shadow_62
Krillin destroying that remote was such a shock. He really loves a girl he barely knows more than the safety of the entire planet and it is kind of sweet but also incredibly stupid
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