Dragon Ball Z Episode 163: Saving Throw
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QUICK TAKES
candice_corona
Krillin is the realest friend for dragging Vegeta away while he was unconscious even though Vegeta treats him like garbage most of the time and never says thank you
griffith_the_hawk
When Trunks started powering up like that, I swear I nearly broke my TV remote from throwing it at the screen, I just wanted to see Cell get obliterated already! The way they ended it right then felt so unfair, making me wait another whole week for the actual showdown is just cruel.
elrena
Cell mocking Vegeta while he was face down in the dirt was the highlight because the prince of all saiyans really thought he was invincible until the perfect form showed up
mihaelsss
That buff form looks scary and strong but it is completely useless if you cannot actually touch your opponent and Cell just making fun of the lack of speed was brutal
kofu_364
Cell is way more terrifying when he just stands there and analyzes the power instead of screaming because he knew Trunks messed up the speed balance before Trunks even realized it
yuji_itadori_134
I felt so bad for Trunks because he was clearly hiding his true power just to protect the pride of his father, but then his plan totally backfired and it was wild seeing him bulk up like that, and the speed drawback makes sense even if it sucks to watch Cell just laugh in his face while he struggled to move
garou_gusher_121
I thought Trunks turned into Broly for a second with those massive muscles but Cell just toyed with him because he became way too slow to land a single hit on that bug man
rimuru_ruler_151
Vegeta getting humbled by Cell after all that trash talking was actually satisfying because his ego is getting everyone killed and he really needs a reality check right now
kamina_the_man
It was nice to see Krillin stepping up to help, and Trunks giving up his own healing for Vegeta shows he has a better heart than his dad ever will
nyanfishy
Those huge muscles on Trunks seem like a good idea until you see how easily Cell dances around him and makes him look like a total amateur
breemx1
Cell acts so smug and the way he talks down to Trunks is just infuriating to watch after what he did to Vegeta
toby_lvl22
I was so relieved when Trunks finally stepped in because he was only holding back to protect his father's pride and it was getting painful to watch
sailor_iron_mouse
Vegeta was so arrogant about his power, and now he is just lying there while his son has to try and clean up his massive mess.
ozzyohm
You can really tell Trunks is terrified of his future coming true and he is willing to do anything to stop Cell right now
puck_paws
The way the water flooded Kame House just because Cell was powering up was a great way to show how scary he is
nameless_neet
I really felt for Trunks when he saw Vegeta get knocked out because he just wanted to save his dad despite everything. That new bulky form looked incredibly powerful, but seeing Cell just dodge everything so easily made me realize how flawed the transformation actually is. It is so stressful watching him try to prevent his future from happening here.
unohanas_unbeaten
Cell mocking Trunks while he just stands there and takes the hits really shows how much of a monster he is now
kamaro
Trunks having those massive muscles was impressive at first but then Cell started moving and it was obvious how slow he was
bloo_balloon
I hated seeing Vegeta face down in the dirt like that and it really makes you realize how much he messed up by letting Cell transform
noodle_munch
Kame House getting flooded because of the power levels is such a classic Dragon Ball moment even if the rest of the episode is super serious and sad for Trunks
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting deep within the Cell Saga, episode 163 comes during the climactic Cell Games stretch, where Earth's strongest warriors face off against Perfect Cell with everything on the line. Previous episodes have built toward this crescendo through intense battles, transformations, and sacrifices that raised the emotional and physical stakes to a breaking point. This episode serves as a pivotal pressure point that sets the stage for the saga's ultimate resolution in the episodes ahead.
QUICK TAKES
candice_corona
Krillin is the realest friend for dragging Vegeta away while he was unconscious even though Vegeta treats him like garbage most of the time and never says thank you
griffith_the_hawk
When Trunks started powering up like that, I swear I nearly broke my TV remote from throwing it at the screen, I just wanted to see Cell get obliterated already! The way they ended it right then felt so unfair, making me wait another whole week for the actual showdown is just cruel.
elrena
Cell mocking Vegeta while he was face down in the dirt was the highlight because the prince of all saiyans really thought he was invincible until the perfect form showed up
mihaelsss
That buff form looks scary and strong but it is completely useless if you cannot actually touch your opponent and Cell just making fun of the lack of speed was brutal
kofu_364
Cell is way more terrifying when he just stands there and analyzes the power instead of screaming because he knew Trunks messed up the speed balance before Trunks even realized it
yuji_itadori_134
I felt so bad for Trunks because he was clearly hiding his true power just to protect the pride of his father, but then his plan totally backfired and it was wild seeing him bulk up like that, and the speed drawback makes sense even if it sucks to watch Cell just laugh in his face while he struggled to move
garou_gusher_121
I thought Trunks turned into Broly for a second with those massive muscles but Cell just toyed with him because he became way too slow to land a single hit on that bug man
rimuru_ruler_151
Vegeta getting humbled by Cell after all that trash talking was actually satisfying because his ego is getting everyone killed and he really needs a reality check right now
kamina_the_man
It was nice to see Krillin stepping up to help, and Trunks giving up his own healing for Vegeta shows he has a better heart than his dad ever will
nyanfishy
Those huge muscles on Trunks seem like a good idea until you see how easily Cell dances around him and makes him look like a total amateur
breemx1
Cell acts so smug and the way he talks down to Trunks is just infuriating to watch after what he did to Vegeta
toby_lvl22
I was so relieved when Trunks finally stepped in because he was only holding back to protect his father's pride and it was getting painful to watch
sailor_iron_mouse
Vegeta was so arrogant about his power, and now he is just lying there while his son has to try and clean up his massive mess.
ozzyohm
You can really tell Trunks is terrified of his future coming true and he is willing to do anything to stop Cell right now
puck_paws
The way the water flooded Kame House just because Cell was powering up was a great way to show how scary he is
nameless_neet
I really felt for Trunks when he saw Vegeta get knocked out because he just wanted to save his dad despite everything. That new bulky form looked incredibly powerful, but seeing Cell just dodge everything so easily made me realize how flawed the transformation actually is. It is so stressful watching him try to prevent his future from happening here.
unohanas_unbeaten
Cell mocking Trunks while he just stands there and takes the hits really shows how much of a monster he is now
kamaro
Trunks having those massive muscles was impressive at first but then Cell started moving and it was obvious how slow he was
bloo_balloon
I hated seeing Vegeta face down in the dirt like that and it really makes you realize how much he messed up by letting Cell transform
noodle_munch
Kame House getting flooded because of the power levels is such a classic Dragon Ball moment even if the rest of the episode is super serious and sad for Trunks
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