Dragon Ball Z Episode 185: Awakening
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51 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
ubagabi_usurper_93
I have been waiting for Gohan to actually do something and seeing him finally go Super Saiyan 2 after 16 gave that speech made me want to scream at my screen
chochin_obake_90
Cell crushing Android 16 like that was so messed up but it finally made Gohan snap and seeing that red line pass through his mind changed the whole fight
binbogami_buster_29
The way the music stops and you just see Gohan lose it is the best part of the whole Cell Games so far
chika_fujiwara_162
Gohan finally snapping and going Super Saiyan 2 was everything I hoped for, especially after seeing him get pushed around by Cell for so long. My jaw literally dropped watching him just absolutely demolish those Cell Juniors with such brutal efficiency. It felt like a massive weight lifted off my shoulders to see him finally unleash!
eudial
Gohan finally snapping and going Super Saiyan 2 literally gave me chills, it was such a massive rush after watching Cell completely dominate everyone! I could just feel the internal struggle he'd been going through, trying to hold back his power, and when he finally unleashed it, I totally understood why Goku had so much faith in him. My hope came surging back, like the whole fight had just shifted in an instant.
kikwi_294
I was totally clenching up watching those Cell Juniors beat on everyone; it felt so hopeless. But then Gohan just went absolutely wild, transforming into Super Saiyan 2, and honestly, I got chills because it finally felt like all that hidden potential everyone always talked about just exploded into something insane.
mogma
I knew Cell was messing up by pushing Gohan so hard, but man, watching those Cell Juniors get annihilated one by one felt so satisfying after all of Cell's smugness. He totally deserved that outcome for thinking he could control Gohan's hidden power.
otomachine_oto_497
Whoa, my jaw literally dropped when Gohan finally snapped and blasted out that lightning aura; the sheer power radiating off him was insane! You could practically see Cell's brain short-circuiting as he realized he'd made a huge mistake, and watching those Cell Jrs get totally clobbered was incredibly satisfying after all the trouble they caused.
animemaster99
I was really caught off guard by Android 16's speech, it was so peaceful and made me think maybe Cell would actually listen, but then he just crushed him right there. That instant, seeing Gohan snap and unleash all that power after witnessing such a cruel act, man, that was *intense*.
espadada_grimmjow_460
I honestly couldn't believe Goku was so chill about letting Gohan fight Cell; everyone else, including me, was freaking out thinking he was totally losing it. But then 16's last words and gruesome end just flipped a switch in Gohan, and seeing him go from innocent kid to a stone-cold killer hunting down every single Cell Junior made me wonder what kind of hero he'd even be after all this.
giyu_guardian
Gohan, when he just stood there and let out that scream, all that lightning crackling around him, I was utterly captivated; it really felt like every ounce of his suppressed power was finally detonating. I found myself holding my breath, actually questioning if this was the moment he'd not just match, but utterly obliterate his father's strength.
fujin_fighter_37
Gohan utterly demolishing those Cell Juniors caught me so off guard. My stomach dropped watching him go from zero to berserk like that, and I can't help but wonder if that overwhelming power is going to end up corrupting him or making him lose himself completely. It was intense, but also a little unsettling to see him so utterly ruthless.
megumi_mantra
Did anyone else get chills when Gohan finally unleashed on those Cell Juniors? I mean, seeing them just brutalizing Piccolo and Vegeta, I truly thought it was over, but then he just absolutely *destroyed* them with such a ferocious power I didn't even know he had.
asta_antimagic
Did anyone else get chills when that red line flashed across the screen during Gohan's transformation? I seriously thought Cell was done for in that instant, seeing how absolutely furious Gohan was after 16's head got crushed, like he finally just let go of everything holding him back.
nure_onna_ninja
Okay, my jaw literally dropped watching Gohan go absolutely feral on those Cell Juniors; I mean, I knew Goku was hinting at his hidden power but seeing him just rip them apart without a second thought was way more intense than I expected. It totally reminded me of his little rage bursts as a kid, but this was on a whole other level, like he just totally snapped and I'm kinda here for it.
sleepysquishs
Cell looking genuinely terrified as Gohan just casually strolled toward him after all that damage was something I absolutely didn't expect to see, it was awesome! My boy wasn't just shrugging off hits; I felt like he was showing Cell that this entire fight was now deeply personal, and he was ready to finish it.
sailor_mercury_394
When his eyes changed like that, I swear it sent shivers down my spine; he just turned absolutely ruthless. Those poor blue guys literally stood zero chance, it was like watching a completely different person just tear through them without a second thought.
genos_guardian_118
Whoa, when Gohan just *snapped* and started wrecking those Cell Juniors, I literally screamed at my TV! It felt like forever waiting for him to unleash that power, and now I'm buzzing imagining what he'll do to Cell himself.
orihime_oracle_103
That quiet moment before the bird zipped by totally got me, even after all the setup last episode. I was absolutely glued to the screen watching Gohan just casually walk through the Cell Juniors, grabbing those senzu beans like it was no big deal. This reveal of his power was everything I hoped for; it felt incredibly satisfying to see him finally let loose.
naofumi_naysayer_149
I literally shouted at the screen when Gohan just snatched those senzu beans right from Cell's grasp and then coolly tossed them to Trunks! It was such a bold move, and it immediately showed me that Gohan wasn't just strong, but he had this incredible cleverness and confidence that totally blindsided Cell. For me, that moment confirmed Gohan was on a whole other level.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting deep within the Cell Saga, episode 185 arrives at the climax of the Cell Games, where the stakes have escalated beyond what any single fighter seemed capable of handling. Previous episodes established the mounting pressure on Gohan and the Z Fighters' increasingly desperate struggle against Cell's overwhelming power. 'Awakening' serves as the critical turning point that redefines the arc's trajectory and sets the stage for the saga's explosive final confrontations.
QUICK TAKES
ubagabi_usurper_93
I have been waiting for Gohan to actually do something and seeing him finally go Super Saiyan 2 after 16 gave that speech made me want to scream at my screen
chochin_obake_90
Cell crushing Android 16 like that was so messed up but it finally made Gohan snap and seeing that red line pass through his mind changed the whole fight
binbogami_buster_29
The way the music stops and you just see Gohan lose it is the best part of the whole Cell Games so far
chika_fujiwara_162
Gohan finally snapping and going Super Saiyan 2 was everything I hoped for, especially after seeing him get pushed around by Cell for so long. My jaw literally dropped watching him just absolutely demolish those Cell Juniors with such brutal efficiency. It felt like a massive weight lifted off my shoulders to see him finally unleash!
eudial
Gohan finally snapping and going Super Saiyan 2 literally gave me chills, it was such a massive rush after watching Cell completely dominate everyone! I could just feel the internal struggle he'd been going through, trying to hold back his power, and when he finally unleashed it, I totally understood why Goku had so much faith in him. My hope came surging back, like the whole fight had just shifted in an instant.
kikwi_294
I was totally clenching up watching those Cell Juniors beat on everyone; it felt so hopeless. But then Gohan just went absolutely wild, transforming into Super Saiyan 2, and honestly, I got chills because it finally felt like all that hidden potential everyone always talked about just exploded into something insane.
mogma
I knew Cell was messing up by pushing Gohan so hard, but man, watching those Cell Juniors get annihilated one by one felt so satisfying after all of Cell's smugness. He totally deserved that outcome for thinking he could control Gohan's hidden power.
otomachine_oto_497
Whoa, my jaw literally dropped when Gohan finally snapped and blasted out that lightning aura; the sheer power radiating off him was insane! You could practically see Cell's brain short-circuiting as he realized he'd made a huge mistake, and watching those Cell Jrs get totally clobbered was incredibly satisfying after all the trouble they caused.
animemaster99
I was really caught off guard by Android 16's speech, it was so peaceful and made me think maybe Cell would actually listen, but then he just crushed him right there. That instant, seeing Gohan snap and unleash all that power after witnessing such a cruel act, man, that was *intense*.
espadada_grimmjow_460
I honestly couldn't believe Goku was so chill about letting Gohan fight Cell; everyone else, including me, was freaking out thinking he was totally losing it. But then 16's last words and gruesome end just flipped a switch in Gohan, and seeing him go from innocent kid to a stone-cold killer hunting down every single Cell Junior made me wonder what kind of hero he'd even be after all this.
giyu_guardian
Gohan, when he just stood there and let out that scream, all that lightning crackling around him, I was utterly captivated; it really felt like every ounce of his suppressed power was finally detonating. I found myself holding my breath, actually questioning if this was the moment he'd not just match, but utterly obliterate his father's strength.
fujin_fighter_37
Gohan utterly demolishing those Cell Juniors caught me so off guard. My stomach dropped watching him go from zero to berserk like that, and I can't help but wonder if that overwhelming power is going to end up corrupting him or making him lose himself completely. It was intense, but also a little unsettling to see him so utterly ruthless.
megumi_mantra
Did anyone else get chills when Gohan finally unleashed on those Cell Juniors? I mean, seeing them just brutalizing Piccolo and Vegeta, I truly thought it was over, but then he just absolutely *destroyed* them with such a ferocious power I didn't even know he had.
asta_antimagic
Did anyone else get chills when that red line flashed across the screen during Gohan's transformation? I seriously thought Cell was done for in that instant, seeing how absolutely furious Gohan was after 16's head got crushed, like he finally just let go of everything holding him back.
nure_onna_ninja
Okay, my jaw literally dropped watching Gohan go absolutely feral on those Cell Juniors; I mean, I knew Goku was hinting at his hidden power but seeing him just rip them apart without a second thought was way more intense than I expected. It totally reminded me of his little rage bursts as a kid, but this was on a whole other level, like he just totally snapped and I'm kinda here for it.
sleepysquishs
Cell looking genuinely terrified as Gohan just casually strolled toward him after all that damage was something I absolutely didn't expect to see, it was awesome! My boy wasn't just shrugging off hits; I felt like he was showing Cell that this entire fight was now deeply personal, and he was ready to finish it.
sailor_mercury_394
When his eyes changed like that, I swear it sent shivers down my spine; he just turned absolutely ruthless. Those poor blue guys literally stood zero chance, it was like watching a completely different person just tear through them without a second thought.
genos_guardian_118
Whoa, when Gohan just *snapped* and started wrecking those Cell Juniors, I literally screamed at my TV! It felt like forever waiting for him to unleash that power, and now I'm buzzing imagining what he'll do to Cell himself.
orihime_oracle_103
That quiet moment before the bird zipped by totally got me, even after all the setup last episode. I was absolutely glued to the screen watching Gohan just casually walk through the Cell Juniors, grabbing those senzu beans like it was no big deal. This reveal of his power was everything I hoped for; it felt incredibly satisfying to see him finally let loose.
naofumi_naysayer_149
I literally shouted at the screen when Gohan just snatched those senzu beans right from Cell's grasp and then coolly tossed them to Trunks! It was such a bold move, and it immediately showed me that Gohan wasn't just strong, but he had this incredible cleverness and confidence that totally blindsided Cell. For me, that moment confirmed Gohan was on a whole other level.
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