Dragon Ball Z Episode 192: Goku's Decision
Canon/HIGH
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7.5
67 Fans
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OSHIMETER
7.5
67 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
gerudo
The rules about the dragon balls not being able to bring Goku back twice really makes this feel like a permanent goodbye and it makes the atmosphere so heavy
momo_creati
Goku, always selfless, waving goodbye with that huge grin and a halo just makes me feel so many things, you know? It's like even in death he's still just chilling, ready for whatever's next, and honestly, that’s just so him. It really reminds me of his sacrifice against Cell, but this time it feels more like a new beginning for him than an ending.
kenpachi_berserker
Vegeta actually showing respect for Goku after the sacrifice is a huge deal for his character even if he tries to play it cool like usual
miko_iino_163
Piccolo talking to Gohan about Goku's choice was actually a very sweet moment, and it shows how much he has changed since the start of the series
postman_273
Watching Mr Satan take credit for Gohan beating Cell while the media eats it up is the most annoying part of this whole episode
ryuk_reaper_113
Goku says he is the reason villains keep attacking Earth so he chooses to stay in the afterlife and train instead of going home to his family
faye_valentine
Goku looked so happy when he was talking from the other world, and seeing him content with his choice makes the ending of the Cell arc feel very complete
yveltal
That choice Goku made, to stay and train instead of coming back to his family, really got to me. I understand his drive to get stronger, but seeing how it crushed Chi-Chi and Gohan just makes me question if even a world-saver's dedication should come at such a cost to his loved ones.
yoko_littner_186
I can't believe Goku is just going to stay dead like that and leave Gohan alone after everything they went through with Cell
miraidon
I feel so bad for Gohan because he finally got the win and now his dad is just staying in the clouds to fight strong guys forever and it makes sense that Goku thinks he draws in the bad guys but it still hurts to see him smiling while everyone else is crying over the dragon balls not working
sakuramysunshine
I honestly felt so much frustration when Goku gave that speech about being a magnet for villains and staying dead because he could have just used his brain and come home to his son instead Gohan did all that fighting and now he has to grow up without a dad and it just feels like Goku is being totally selfish here
alan_stuart
Everyone was crying while Goku talked to them with that giant grin on his face and it felt so cold considering he is leaving them forever
shishinki_255
The way chi chi was losing it over mr satan taking the credit was the only good part of this whole frustrating situation
cremia
I am still so mad at Goku for that stupid excuse about being a trouble magnet, he just wants to fight strong guys in heaven and leave his family behind
c_c_code
Gohan deserves better than having to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders while his dad is just hanging out in the other world
arsyur
Using that dragon ball wish to get the bombs out of seventeen and eighteen was such a nice move from krillin
hatsune_hatsukoi
It actually hurt me to see Vegeta say he was done fighting, his whole reason for living was to beat Goku and now that's gone
yobuko_yuki_69
It is actually wild how the people on earth really think mr satan saved them after seeing gohan do all the work
kirishima_red_riot
Goku really stayed dead just so he could keep training in the afterlife and he left Gohan all alone to deal with everything
jugrad_juggernaut_482
Goku literally has a chance to come back to life and says no because he wants to go fight dead guys and it makes him look like a jerk
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned near the tail end of the Cell Saga, episode 192 follows the climactic battle against Cell and deals directly with its consequences, making it a critical bridge episode. The emotional and narrative fallout from the preceding fights sets the stage here, as Goku's decision carries implications that ripple into the transition toward the Buu Saga. This episode effectively closes one chapter of Dragon Ball Z while laying the groundwork for the series' next major era.
QUICK TAKES
gerudo
The rules about the dragon balls not being able to bring Goku back twice really makes this feel like a permanent goodbye and it makes the atmosphere so heavy
momo_creati
Goku, always selfless, waving goodbye with that huge grin and a halo just makes me feel so many things, you know? It's like even in death he's still just chilling, ready for whatever's next, and honestly, that’s just so him. It really reminds me of his sacrifice against Cell, but this time it feels more like a new beginning for him than an ending.
kenpachi_berserker
Vegeta actually showing respect for Goku after the sacrifice is a huge deal for his character even if he tries to play it cool like usual
miko_iino_163
Piccolo talking to Gohan about Goku's choice was actually a very sweet moment, and it shows how much he has changed since the start of the series
postman_273
Watching Mr Satan take credit for Gohan beating Cell while the media eats it up is the most annoying part of this whole episode
ryuk_reaper_113
Goku says he is the reason villains keep attacking Earth so he chooses to stay in the afterlife and train instead of going home to his family
faye_valentine
Goku looked so happy when he was talking from the other world, and seeing him content with his choice makes the ending of the Cell arc feel very complete
yveltal
That choice Goku made, to stay and train instead of coming back to his family, really got to me. I understand his drive to get stronger, but seeing how it crushed Chi-Chi and Gohan just makes me question if even a world-saver's dedication should come at such a cost to his loved ones.
yoko_littner_186
I can't believe Goku is just going to stay dead like that and leave Gohan alone after everything they went through with Cell
miraidon
I feel so bad for Gohan because he finally got the win and now his dad is just staying in the clouds to fight strong guys forever and it makes sense that Goku thinks he draws in the bad guys but it still hurts to see him smiling while everyone else is crying over the dragon balls not working
sakuramysunshine
I honestly felt so much frustration when Goku gave that speech about being a magnet for villains and staying dead because he could have just used his brain and come home to his son instead Gohan did all that fighting and now he has to grow up without a dad and it just feels like Goku is being totally selfish here
alan_stuart
Everyone was crying while Goku talked to them with that giant grin on his face and it felt so cold considering he is leaving them forever
shishinki_255
The way chi chi was losing it over mr satan taking the credit was the only good part of this whole frustrating situation
cremia
I am still so mad at Goku for that stupid excuse about being a trouble magnet, he just wants to fight strong guys in heaven and leave his family behind
c_c_code
Gohan deserves better than having to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders while his dad is just hanging out in the other world
arsyur
Using that dragon ball wish to get the bombs out of seventeen and eighteen was such a nice move from krillin
hatsune_hatsukoi
It actually hurt me to see Vegeta say he was done fighting, his whole reason for living was to beat Goku and now that's gone
yobuko_yuki_69
It is actually wild how the people on earth really think mr satan saved them after seeing gohan do all the work
kirishima_red_riot
Goku really stayed dead just so he could keep training in the afterlife and he left Gohan all alone to deal with everything
jugrad_juggernaut_482
Goku literally has a chance to come back to life and says no because he wants to go fight dead guys and it makes him look like a jerk
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