Dragon Ball Z Episode 167: The Doomsday Broadcast
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QUICK TAKES
amaterasu_angel
Cell hijacking the news station is so over the top and he really just wants to host a whole tournament because he is bored and that broadcast felt so eerie
zygarde_312
Chi-Chi screaming about textbooks while the literal end of the world is happening on every screen was honestly kind of annoying but she really loves Gohan
benedict_blue_170
Seeing Trunks look so depressed because he realized he is not strong enough makes you want to give him a hug after all the future stuff
pamelas_father_280
The panic in the streets after Cell hijacked the news felt real for once, and seeing the military get wiped out so fast showed how outmatched everyone is
mewtwo_304
Cell crashing that newsroom and scaring the anchor just to invite everyone to his martial arts tournament is a great canon moment
finral_flyer
I actually liked the focus on the civilians and how much they are freaking out, because it makes Cell feel dangerous for the whole world instead of just a guy for Goku to punch. Trunks looked so defeated after failing to stop him and it really makes the Cell Games feel like a desperate last stand for everyone
toby_lvl22
Cell just walking into a television station to announce a tournament is the most arrogant move any villain has ever done in this show
pearl
Seeing the Z fighters just standing around listening to the radio or watching tv while Cell talks about their death is kind of surreal
yaerveth
Cell is such a massive show-off and Vegeta calling him out on live tv was the only funny part of this scary broadcast
vy_vampire
I get why Chi-Chi is mad about Gohan fighting but it feels a bit weird when the whole planet is about to explode and she wants him to do math
katy_362
I really felt for Trunks when he realized his father and Goku were still so far ahead and his face said it all after that beating Cell gave him
solgaleo
The sheer nerves of Cell to make the whole world watch his announcement was incredible and he really treats this entire threat to humanity like a fun little sport
epona_265
Gohan looks like he is about to snap and that nightmare of Piccolo getting killed by Cell was way more intense than I expected for a filler scene
nemurinavi_neko_470
That ten day deadline makes everything feel so much more urgent and the Z fighters really have to pull something huge out of their hats to survive the Cell Games
vile_tyrant_juju
I honestly think Cell is the most terrifying villain yet because of how casual he is about destroying the planet. Watching him just hijack the TV station to announce his tournament felt like a massive show of strength, and it makes the training with Goku and Gohan feel way more important now. Seeing Gohan struggle in his sleep really shows the pressure he is under.
professor_turo_335
My respect for Yamcha went up today because he knows he cannot beat Cell but he is still training his heart out with the others instead of just giving up
toshiro_tempest_105
It is actually kind of sweet seeing Dr. Brief work on Android 16, especially since he was built to kill Goku but now everyone is just hanging out together.
pierce
Vegeta still acting like he is the best even after that brutal loss is actually hilarious and the man has zero quit in him with the Cell Games coming
king_engine_120
Chi-Chi trying to drag Gohan out of the Time Chamber is the most relatable parent moment and she just wants him to study but there is literally a monster on TV
tokyoghoul_fan
I felt so bad for Gohan during that nightmare scene and seeing Cell kill Chi-Chi like that even if it was just a dream was honestly pretty dark for this show
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting deep in the Cell Saga, episode 167 of 291 comes after Cell has reached a terrifying level of power and is now asserting dominance on a world stage, forcing the conflict out of the shadows and into the public eye. This episode bridges the gap between Cell's personal confrontations with the Z Fighters and the formal setup of the saga's climactic showdown. It directly sets the table for the iconic Cell Games arc, where Goku, Gohan, and the rest must prepare for a globally televised battle for Earth's survival.
QUICK TAKES
amaterasu_angel
Cell hijacking the news station is so over the top and he really just wants to host a whole tournament because he is bored and that broadcast felt so eerie
zygarde_312
Chi-Chi screaming about textbooks while the literal end of the world is happening on every screen was honestly kind of annoying but she really loves Gohan
benedict_blue_170
Seeing Trunks look so depressed because he realized he is not strong enough makes you want to give him a hug after all the future stuff
pamelas_father_280
The panic in the streets after Cell hijacked the news felt real for once, and seeing the military get wiped out so fast showed how outmatched everyone is
mewtwo_304
Cell crashing that newsroom and scaring the anchor just to invite everyone to his martial arts tournament is a great canon moment
finral_flyer
I actually liked the focus on the civilians and how much they are freaking out, because it makes Cell feel dangerous for the whole world instead of just a guy for Goku to punch. Trunks looked so defeated after failing to stop him and it really makes the Cell Games feel like a desperate last stand for everyone
toby_lvl22
Cell just walking into a television station to announce a tournament is the most arrogant move any villain has ever done in this show
pearl
Seeing the Z fighters just standing around listening to the radio or watching tv while Cell talks about their death is kind of surreal
yaerveth
Cell is such a massive show-off and Vegeta calling him out on live tv was the only funny part of this scary broadcast
vy_vampire
I get why Chi-Chi is mad about Gohan fighting but it feels a bit weird when the whole planet is about to explode and she wants him to do math
katy_362
I really felt for Trunks when he realized his father and Goku were still so far ahead and his face said it all after that beating Cell gave him
solgaleo
The sheer nerves of Cell to make the whole world watch his announcement was incredible and he really treats this entire threat to humanity like a fun little sport
epona_265
Gohan looks like he is about to snap and that nightmare of Piccolo getting killed by Cell was way more intense than I expected for a filler scene
nemurinavi_neko_470
That ten day deadline makes everything feel so much more urgent and the Z fighters really have to pull something huge out of their hats to survive the Cell Games
vile_tyrant_juju
I honestly think Cell is the most terrifying villain yet because of how casual he is about destroying the planet. Watching him just hijack the TV station to announce his tournament felt like a massive show of strength, and it makes the training with Goku and Gohan feel way more important now. Seeing Gohan struggle in his sleep really shows the pressure he is under.
professor_turo_335
My respect for Yamcha went up today because he knows he cannot beat Cell but he is still training his heart out with the others instead of just giving up
toshiro_tempest_105
It is actually kind of sweet seeing Dr. Brief work on Android 16, especially since he was built to kill Goku but now everyone is just hanging out together.
pierce
Vegeta still acting like he is the best even after that brutal loss is actually hilarious and the man has zero quit in him with the Cell Games coming
king_engine_120
Chi-Chi trying to drag Gohan out of the Time Chamber is the most relatable parent moment and she just wants him to study but there is literally a monster on TV
tokyoghoul_fan
I felt so bad for Gohan during that nightmare scene and seeing Cell kill Chi-Chi like that even if it was just a dream was honestly pretty dark for this show
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