Dragon Ball Z Episode 179: No More Rules
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9.6
51 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
pierce
I still cant get over Goku using instant transmission right in Cells face to blast that kamehameha because it was so unexpected and actually made Cell look scared for once
goshinki_251
Seeing Cell get his top half blown off by that point blank blast was brutal and it is crazy how Goku stays so calm. That transition from the sky was so fluid
cattleya_baudelaire
The fight choreography is just so much better today and that fake out with the kamehameha was awesome. You never see Goku get that crafty with his techniques
bewmbeatz
The animation team did a great job on this one and every punch felt like it had so much weight because the choreography was so tight. You can really see the difference in quality with Masunaga in charge
farnese_de_vandimion
I honestly thought the world was ending when Goku started charging that blast from the sky, but that teleportation move was on another level. It really shows how Goku thinks three steps ahead when he is fighting someone as strong as Cell. The animation looked so sharp too and I love that they finally ditched the ring rules to let things get messy.
kokiri
Goku really knew what he was doing here, and that warp kamehameha was such a clever play. Cell looked completely stunned for once which was so satisfying after he acted so arrogant during the whole tournament setup.
giovanni
It is about time they got rid of that stupid ring and let them fight properly. Watching Cell just vaporize the stage made it feel like a real death match and the moves are huge
nami_navigator_82
I never expected Goku to charge up in the air like he was going to destroy the planet. Then he just appears right in his face and blasts him and I jumped out of my seat
mimikyaun
The way Goku used instant transmission with the kamehameha was a really cool move. You could tell Cell was genuinely scared for a second and the combat moves are so fast
bonnie
Cell was really getting annoyed with those rules so he just blew up the whole ring. The art looks so good for once and watching the ring turn to dust really made this fight feel intense
skull_kid
I still cannot believe Goku pulled that off. He teleported right in front of Cell with that Kamehameha and it looked so cool. My brain could not keep up when Cell lost his upper body
twili_287
That moment Goku popped up right in front of Cell with the blast felt special and the choreography during their flight was handled so well
puck_the_elf
That instant transmission trick was the coolest thing ever, and it was so funny seeing Cell looking completely confused before the beam hit him.
rana_rhapsody_503
Cell is such a diva for destroying the arena just because he wanted more space to move around but it definitely made the stakes feel way higher
colress
Flying scenes looked so crisp and watching Goku lead Cell into that trap made the whole wait for the Cell Games worth it
rito_288
I honestly think this is the best Goku has looked in a long time and the way he handled that kamehameha was so clever. It really felt like he had Cell on the ropes for a second there, even with Dende looking like he was about to have a breakdown over the fate of the earth while watching from the sidelines. The choreography was just so smooth and the art felt different today.
angelegf
The teleporting kamehameha is going to be talked about for weeks because seeing Cell get blasted from point blank was too satisfying
uryu_archer_102
I felt so bad for Dende just standing there and watching the world depend on one guy but the actual fighting is carrying the episode for me
shaytheotaku1
Cell blowing up the ring because he got annoyed with the rules was such a move and we basically have the outback cell games now
sailor_uranus_397
I still cant get over how good the art looked while they were trading blows and Masunaga really went all out for this fight
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 179 of 291, this episode falls squarely in the Cell Games arc, one of the most iconic stretches of Dragon Ball Z. The preceding episodes established the tournament-style framework of Cell's challenge, and this episode marks a pivotal moment where that structure begins to unravel, pushing the conflict toward its climactic resolution. What follows will test every Z Fighter to their absolute limit and set the stage for the saga's dramatic conclusion.
QUICK TAKES
pierce
I still cant get over Goku using instant transmission right in Cells face to blast that kamehameha because it was so unexpected and actually made Cell look scared for once
goshinki_251
Seeing Cell get his top half blown off by that point blank blast was brutal and it is crazy how Goku stays so calm. That transition from the sky was so fluid
cattleya_baudelaire
The fight choreography is just so much better today and that fake out with the kamehameha was awesome. You never see Goku get that crafty with his techniques
bewmbeatz
The animation team did a great job on this one and every punch felt like it had so much weight because the choreography was so tight. You can really see the difference in quality with Masunaga in charge
farnese_de_vandimion
I honestly thought the world was ending when Goku started charging that blast from the sky, but that teleportation move was on another level. It really shows how Goku thinks three steps ahead when he is fighting someone as strong as Cell. The animation looked so sharp too and I love that they finally ditched the ring rules to let things get messy.
kokiri
Goku really knew what he was doing here, and that warp kamehameha was such a clever play. Cell looked completely stunned for once which was so satisfying after he acted so arrogant during the whole tournament setup.
giovanni
It is about time they got rid of that stupid ring and let them fight properly. Watching Cell just vaporize the stage made it feel like a real death match and the moves are huge
nami_navigator_82
I never expected Goku to charge up in the air like he was going to destroy the planet. Then he just appears right in his face and blasts him and I jumped out of my seat
mimikyaun
The way Goku used instant transmission with the kamehameha was a really cool move. You could tell Cell was genuinely scared for a second and the combat moves are so fast
bonnie
Cell was really getting annoyed with those rules so he just blew up the whole ring. The art looks so good for once and watching the ring turn to dust really made this fight feel intense
skull_kid
I still cannot believe Goku pulled that off. He teleported right in front of Cell with that Kamehameha and it looked so cool. My brain could not keep up when Cell lost his upper body
twili_287
That moment Goku popped up right in front of Cell with the blast felt special and the choreography during their flight was handled so well
puck_the_elf
That instant transmission trick was the coolest thing ever, and it was so funny seeing Cell looking completely confused before the beam hit him.
rana_rhapsody_503
Cell is such a diva for destroying the arena just because he wanted more space to move around but it definitely made the stakes feel way higher
colress
Flying scenes looked so crisp and watching Goku lead Cell into that trap made the whole wait for the Cell Games worth it
rito_288
I honestly think this is the best Goku has looked in a long time and the way he handled that kamehameha was so clever. It really felt like he had Cell on the ropes for a second there, even with Dende looking like he was about to have a breakdown over the fate of the earth while watching from the sidelines. The choreography was just so smooth and the art felt different today.
angelegf
The teleporting kamehameha is going to be talked about for weeks because seeing Cell get blasted from point blank was too satisfying
uryu_archer_102
I felt so bad for Dende just standing there and watching the world depend on one guy but the actual fighting is carrying the episode for me
shaytheotaku1
Cell blowing up the ring because he got annoyed with the rules was such a move and we basically have the outback cell games now
sailor_uranus_397
I still cant get over how good the art looked while they were trading blows and Masunaga really went all out for this fight
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