Dragon Ball Z Episode 175: The Games Begin
Manga chapter 394-396
Canon/HIGH
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Dragon Ball Z Episode 175: The Games Begin
Manga chapter 394-396
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.2
51 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
sk8head
That group of reporters really thinks Mr Satan is going to save them. He is doing those stupid karate chops on the tiles and Cell is just standing there not even blinking which is hilarious to watch
rayquaza_306
The way 16 talked to Krillin about not wanting to kill Goku anymore shows how much he has changed and he might actually be a good person
sailor_chibi_moon_396
I was not ready for the rule about the Dragon Balls only working once per person, and it makes the whole situation with Cell feel so much more serious. Goku seems so confident in Gohan, but Chi-Chi is honestly the most relatable person here because I would also be losing my mind if my kid had to fight a bio-android
nianzol_nihility
Watching the whole gang fly into the arena while the reporters freak out over Mr Satan is such a great way to start this tournament
deku_285
It is weird seeing how relaxed Goku is before the fight, especially when Cell is standing right there waiting to destroy the world
sakurabloom
Mr Satan is the funniest character in the show so far and his face when he actually sees Cell and the arena is absolutely hilarious
rito_288
Having Android 16 show up and choose his own path was a great moment for me and he is way more than just a killing machine today
kiraxxz
The news that the Dragon Balls cannot bring people back twice changed everything and now the fight feels way more dangerous than before
tyme_366
Goku is acting way too chill about Gohan fighting and Chi-Chi is right to be terrified because her kid is literally going to a death match
mihaelsss
I cannot get over Mr Satan and his big ego and he really thinks he can take on Cell while the news crew watches him act like a total clown
grusha
yamcha and tien admitting they are just there to watch really sets the tone for how outclassed everyone is besides the saiyans and piccolo at the arena
makoto_kino
I am actually pretty torn about Goku today because he seems so relaxed while Chi-Chi is at home losing her mind over Gohan being in danger. It was hard to watch her reaction to the TV broadcast and then see Goku just smiling and acting like his son is ready for this monster. Gohan being there with all the adults feels heavy
link_261
cell just standing there perfectly still while mr satan does his whole ridiculous routine makes the villain feel so much more threatening and focused
schierke_the_witch_193
my skin was crawling when vegeta showed up at the arena because his silence and that glare just made the whole mood feel so much more dangerous
finral_flyer
master roshi watching the broadcast from kame house adds such a good perspective because it shows how the rest of the world has no idea what is actually happening at the games
sakuramysunshine
goku telling everyone that nobody is going to die is either a brilliant move or he has completely lost his mind because gohan looks so young standing there
sailor_saturn_398
it is actually frustrating to see the public cheering for mr satan when you know cell could wipe them all out in a second without even trying
the_infant
The atmosphere at the arena felt so heavy with every fighter showing up, and seeing Android 16 there with the group really makes the scale of this fight feel massive
arsyur
i felt so stressed for chi chi when she saw gohan on the news because goku is out here acting like it is all a game and gohan is just a kid
zumi_zephyr_498
watching mr satan show up with all those cameras and talk big like he can actually touch cell is honestly the funniest thing ever especially when you see how worried everyone else looks
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 175 marks the beginning of the Cell Games proper, the climactic event the Cell Saga has been building toward since Cell achieved his Perfect Form and issued his challenge to Earth's fighters. Prior episodes focused on the Hyperbolic Time Chamber training, emotional goodbyes, and strategic preparation by Goku, Gohan, and the rest. From here, the saga accelerates into its endgame — a sequence of battles that will reshape the series' power dynamics and deliver some of Dragon Ball Z's most iconic moments.
QUICK TAKES
sk8head
That group of reporters really thinks Mr Satan is going to save them. He is doing those stupid karate chops on the tiles and Cell is just standing there not even blinking which is hilarious to watch
rayquaza_306
The way 16 talked to Krillin about not wanting to kill Goku anymore shows how much he has changed and he might actually be a good person
sailor_chibi_moon_396
I was not ready for the rule about the Dragon Balls only working once per person, and it makes the whole situation with Cell feel so much more serious. Goku seems so confident in Gohan, but Chi-Chi is honestly the most relatable person here because I would also be losing my mind if my kid had to fight a bio-android
nianzol_nihility
Watching the whole gang fly into the arena while the reporters freak out over Mr Satan is such a great way to start this tournament
deku_285
It is weird seeing how relaxed Goku is before the fight, especially when Cell is standing right there waiting to destroy the world
sakurabloom
Mr Satan is the funniest character in the show so far and his face when he actually sees Cell and the arena is absolutely hilarious
rito_288
Having Android 16 show up and choose his own path was a great moment for me and he is way more than just a killing machine today
kiraxxz
The news that the Dragon Balls cannot bring people back twice changed everything and now the fight feels way more dangerous than before
tyme_366
Goku is acting way too chill about Gohan fighting and Chi-Chi is right to be terrified because her kid is literally going to a death match
mihaelsss
I cannot get over Mr Satan and his big ego and he really thinks he can take on Cell while the news crew watches him act like a total clown
grusha
yamcha and tien admitting they are just there to watch really sets the tone for how outclassed everyone is besides the saiyans and piccolo at the arena
makoto_kino
I am actually pretty torn about Goku today because he seems so relaxed while Chi-Chi is at home losing her mind over Gohan being in danger. It was hard to watch her reaction to the TV broadcast and then see Goku just smiling and acting like his son is ready for this monster. Gohan being there with all the adults feels heavy
link_261
cell just standing there perfectly still while mr satan does his whole ridiculous routine makes the villain feel so much more threatening and focused
schierke_the_witch_193
my skin was crawling when vegeta showed up at the arena because his silence and that glare just made the whole mood feel so much more dangerous
finral_flyer
master roshi watching the broadcast from kame house adds such a good perspective because it shows how the rest of the world has no idea what is actually happening at the games
sakuramysunshine
goku telling everyone that nobody is going to die is either a brilliant move or he has completely lost his mind because gohan looks so young standing there
sailor_saturn_398
it is actually frustrating to see the public cheering for mr satan when you know cell could wipe them all out in a second without even trying
the_infant
The atmosphere at the arena felt so heavy with every fighter showing up, and seeing Android 16 there with the group really makes the scale of this fight feel massive
arsyur
i felt so stressed for chi chi when she saw gohan on the news because goku is out here acting like it is all a game and gohan is just a kid
zumi_zephyr_498
watching mr satan show up with all those cameras and talk big like he can actually touch cell is honestly the funniest thing ever especially when you see how worried everyone else looks
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