The Cell Games Saga is the tenth saga in the anime Dragon Ball Z. The episodes are produced by Toei Animation, and are based on the final 26 volumes of the Dragon Ball manga series by Akira Toriyama. It deals mainly with the Cell Games, a one-time-only tournament similar to the Tenkaichi Budokai, but was managed by Perfect Cell. This saga occurs between the Perfect Cell Saga and the Great Saiyaman Saga.
In Canada, all the characters undergo another voice change at the beginning of episode 183 (168), due to the Ocean voice actors returning to do the voices from 183-291. The music was recycled from Monster Rancher and Mega Man.
The 28-episode season originally ran from November 1992 to July 1993 in Japan on Fuji Television. The first English airing of the series was on Cartoon Network where FUNimation Entertainment's dub of the series ran from November to December 2000. The episodes also aired in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, and the Republic of Ireland. This is part of US Season Six.
Episode 166 / 151 – November 25, 1992 / November 9, 2000
悟空に迫る大決戦！！新天下一武道会の謎; Gokuu ni Semaru Daikessen!! Shintenkaichi Budoukai no Nazo; A Final Battle Closes in on Goku!! The Mystery of the New Tenkaichi Budoukai
WHAT IS THE TOURNAMENT?
While Trunks tells the others of Cell's plans to hold a tournament, the diabolical android begins his preparations for the competition by constructing a fighting arena. Do the Z Fighters have a chance, or is this a one-sided contest that only Cell can win?
Episode 167 / 152 – December 2, 1992 / November 13, 2000
視聴率 １００％！！死を呼ぶセルゲーム独占生放送; Shichouritsu Hyaku Paasento!! Shi o Yobu Seru Geemu Dokusen Namahousou; Ratings 100%!! The Cell Games Call for Death With an Exclusive Live Broadcast
THE DOOMSDAY BROADCAST
Cell breaks into showbiz, literally! The sinister android hijacks a television station in order to announce his "Cell Games" to the world! But are there any challengers left with the strength and courage to get into the ring?
Episode 168 / 153 – December 9, 1992 / November 14, 2000
悟空と悟飯…ヒーロー親子究極のレべルアップ; Gokuu to Gohan... Hiiroo Oyako Kyuukyoku no Reberu Appu; Goku and Gohan... The Hero Father and Son's Ultimate Level-Up
MEET ME IN THE RING
All across the globe, the good citizens of Earth are in a panic as they flee their towns to escape Cell's looming vengeance. But hope is not lost! High above in the Lookout, Goku and Gohan emerge from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. And after a quick trip to size up the competition, Goku feels that he's ready to take on Cell!
Episode 169 / 154 – December 16, 1992 / November 15, 2000
悟空の余裕！？休んで待とうセルゲーム; Gokuu no Yoyuu!? Yasunde Matou Seru Geemu; Son Goku's Composure?! Just Rest and Wait for the Cell Games
NO WORRIES HERE
With nine days until Cell's tournament begins, Vegeta, Piccolo, and Trunks plan to return to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. But Goku decides that he and Gohan have had enough training! What does Goku know that the others don't?
(No Episode Aired – December 23, 1992 / December 30, 1992; On the 23rd was a historical play special airing, and on the 30th broadcasting was suspended for a year-end special program)
(No Episode Aired – January 6, 1993 Broadcasting was suspended for a year-end special airing)
Episode 170 / 155 – January 13, 1993 / November 16, 2000
戦士の休息…少女と嘘と悟飯の決意; Senshi no Kyuusoku... Shoujo to Uso to Gohan no Ketsui; The Relaxation of the Fighters... The Girl, The Lie, and Gohan's Decision
A GIRL NAMED LIME
While out shopping for his Mother, Gohan stumbles upon a village that has retreated to a nearby shelter. But when a little girl named Lime shows Gohan that the owner of the shelter is merely capitalizing on the villagers' fear of Cell, Gohan comes up with a Super Saiyan solution to the problem!
Episode 171 / 156 – January 20, 1993 / November 20, 2000
秘められた力！！悟飯が赤ン坊だった頃; Himerareta Chikara!! Gohan ga Akanbou Datta Koro; The Hidden Strength!! When Gohan Was a Baby
MEMORIES OF GOHAN
As the countdown to the Cell Games continues, Goku enjoys his remaining time with family and friends! Going fishing with Goku and Krillin? Strolling down memory lane with Chi-Chi? And then it's time for a very special boy to blow out the candles!
Episode 172 / 157 – January 27, 1993 / November 21, 2000
神様を探し出せ！！悟空、大瞬間移動; Kamisama o Sagashidase!! Gokuu, Daishunkan Idou; Find a New Kami-sama!! Goku, the Great Shunkan Idou
A NEW GUARDIAN
With the day of the tournament drawing near, Goku seems oddly relaxed. That is, until the Royal Military foolishly tries to stop Cell with ordinary weapons! The attack quickly becomes a suicide mission, and now Goku is determined to bring them back to life! But that would require...new Dragon Balls?!
Episode 173 / 158 – February 3, 1993 / November 22, 2000
デンデの初仕事！！ドラゴンボール復活だ; Dende no Hatsu Shigoto!! Doragon Booru Fukkatsu da; Dende's New Occupation!! The Dragonballs Revived
DENDE'S DRAGON
After a little help from King Kai, Goku travels to New Namek to recruit a guardian for the Earth! Most of the Nameks quickly refuse the offer, but there's one little guy who can't wait to go! Dende is back, and he's going to create a new Dragon!
Episode 174 / 159 – February 10, 1993 / November 23, 2000
悟空に難問！？神龍球をとり戻せ; Gokuu ni Nanmon!? Doragon Booru o Torimodose; Goku's Perplexing Problem?! The Dragonballs are Taken Back
THE PUZZLE OF GENERAL TAO
Goku comes face to face with an old adversary, General Tao! Goku's search for the Dragon Balls has led him to the aging general, but unless the Super Saiyan can solve the crafty villain's puzzle, that search just might come to an end!
Episode 175 / 160 – February 17, 1993 / November 27, 2000
セルに挑む者たち！！決戦の幕開け; Seru ni Idomu Monotachi!! Kessen no Makuake; Cell's Standing Challenge!! The Opening to the Decisive Battle
THE GAMES BEGIN
The wait is over; the Cell Games must now begin! The Z Fighters arrive ringside, only to discover another challenger already on the scene. It's none other than World Martial Arts Champion, Hercule!
TV Special 2 – February 24, 1993
絶望への反抗！！残された超戦士・悟飯とトランクス; Zetsubou e no Hankou!! Nokosareta Chousenshi · Gohan to Torankusu; Defiance in the Face of Despair!! The Remaining Super Warriors – Gohan and Trunks
THE HISTORY OF TRUNKS
When the insane Dr. Gero activated the malignant androids, the earth stood no fighting chance against them. Goku, the most powerful fighter of Earth, had fallen ill to a fatal virus. Without his help, the rest of the Z-team was eliminated in the fight without a chance, one by one. From this, the earth plunged into a deep darkness of nothing but death and despair. However, there is a hope!
Gohan, the son of Goku, is now a man and is able to make the transformation into a Super Saiyan. While he's still not quite strong enough to take out the androids himself, he has been training a special young boy to aid him. His name is Trunks, the son of Bulma and Vegeta. Will these two be able to save the Earth by putting an end to these two insane mechanically enhanced killers?
Episode 176 / 161 – March 3, 1993 / November 28, 2000
ちょっと待った！！サタン軍大暴れ; Chotto Matta!! Satan Gun Ooabare; Wait Just a Minute!! The Great Satan Army Arrives
LOSERS FIGHT FIRST
Hercule steps into the ring to take Cell down, but not so fast, Champ! Caroni and Pirozhki, Hercule's top students, make a spectacular entrance, ready for a piece of the action! Don't miss the fun, because this is one ship of fools that's sinking fast!
Episode 177 / 162 – March 10, 1993 / November 29, 2000
勝負だ悟空！！超緊迫セルゲーム; Shoubu Da Gokuu!! Choukinpaku Seru Geemu; Goku's Bout!! The Super-Tense Cell Game
GOKU VS. CELL
The main event begins! Now free of distraction, Goku steps into the ring to face Cell. The earth shakes and the heavens tremble as these two mighty super-powers collide! And that's just the warm up!
Episode 178 / 163 – March 17, 1993 / November 30, 2000
地球直撃！！セルの特大カメハメ波; Chikyuu Chokugeki!! Seru no Tokudai Kamehameha; Direct Hit on Earth!! Cell's Huge Kamehameha
CELL'S BAG OF TRICKS
Cell attacks Goku with a dazzling array of moves: the Destructo Disk, the Special Beam Cannon, even the Kamehameha Wave! So far, Goku has been able to match Cell blow for blow, but how will the Super Saiyan fare against such a lethal arsenal?
(No Episode Aired – March 24, 1993; Took a break for a Variety Special program)
Episode 179 / 164 – March 31, 1993 / December 4, 2000
敗北か死か！？悟空、逆転の秘策; Haiboku ka Shi ka!? Gokuu, Gyakuten no Hisaku; Lose or Die?! Goku, A Secret Turnabout Plan
NO MORE RULES
As the battle intensifies, Cell quickly becomes tired of the rules he has imposed on the tournament. With a flick of his finger, he destroys the fighting ring. Now there's only one way to win the Cell Games...it's a fight to the finish!
Episode 180 / 165 – April 7, 1993 / December 5, 2000
死闘に決着！！悟空の降参宣言！？; Shitou ni Ketchaku!! Gokuu no Kousan Sengen!?; The End of the Desperate Struggle!! Goku Surrenders?!
THE FIGHT IS OVER
Victory! Goku blasts Cell with a Kamehameha Wave that reduces the android to a pile of cinders. But Goku's triumph is short-lived. Cell proves his resiliency by fully regenerating himself! The fight continues! or does it?
Episode 181 / 166 – April 14, 1993 / December 6, 2000
最強を継ぐ者…その名は悟飯; Saikyou o Tsugu Mono... Sono Na wa Gohan; Someone Who Will Succeed the Strongest... His Name is Gohan
FAITH IN A BOY
After surrendering to the evil Cell, Goku names the next challenger to enter the Cell Games, it's Gohan! Goku has supreme faith in his son's abilities, but the young Super Saiyan will need a lot more than his father's confidence if he's going to win this fight!
Episode 182 / 167 – April 21, 1993 / December 7, 2000
怒れ悟飯！！眠れる力を呼び起こせ; Ikare Gohan!! Nemureru Chikara o Yobiokose; Get Mad, Gohan!! Release the Sleeping Power Within
GOHAN'S PLEA
The fight between Gohan and Cell picks up steam, and it looks like Cell has a distinct advantage over the young Super Saiyan. But wait! Cell's attacks seem to have no effect on Gohan! Could it be that the young hero really has the power to defeat the evil android once and for all?
Episode 183 / 168 – April 28, 1993 / December 11, 2000
ちっちゃな脅威！！セルジュニア来襲; Chitcha na Kyoui!! Seru Junia Raishuu; Miniature Threats!! The Cell Juniors Attack
ANDROID EXPLOSION
After hearing of Gohan's amazing power, Cell is determined to unleash the Saiyan boy's full potential. But even at the threat of his own life Gohan refuses to fight, prompting Cell to torture Gohan's friends instead! Then Cell does an unbelievable thing; he spawns seven miniature Cells to attack the Z Fighters in a terrifying all-out melee!
Episode 184 / 169 – May 5, 1993 / December 12, 2000
１６号無惨！！動き出した怒りの超悟飯; Juurokugou Muzan!! Ugokidashita Ikari no Son Gohan; The Tragedy of No. 16!! Super Gohan's Anger Explodes
CELL JUNIORS ATTACK (CHILDREN OF CELL ATTACK)
Gohan simmers with rage as the impish Cell Juniors wreak havoc on the other Z Fighters. Still, the young Super Saiyan refuses to bend to Cell's will and fight. Be careful Cell, Gohan is a powder-keg waiting to explode, and Android 16 just may have the spark that lights the fuse!
Episode 185 / 170 – May 12, 1993 / December 13, 2000
吹き荒れる真の力！！セルジュニア粉砕; Fukiareru Shin no Chikara!! Seru Junia Funsai; Anger Exploding Into Power!! The Cell Juniors Destroyed
AWAKENING (THE UNLEASHING)
Gohan attacks! Spurred on by Android 16's dying words, Gohan's hidden power is unleashed! With his amazing new strength and speed, Gohan easily destroys the wicked Cell Juniors. Now the young Super Saiyan has his sights set on a bigger target, Cell himself!
Episode 186 / 171 – May 19, 1993 / December 14, 2000
セルをｋｏ！！たった２発の超鉄拳; Seru o Nokkuauto!! Tatta Ippatsu no Choutekken; Cell is KO'd!! Taken Down With 2 Punches
THE UNSTOPPABLE GOHAN
Cell's deepest desire becomes his worst nightmare, as Gohan turns his full power on the evil android. Even in his Ultimate Form, Cell is helpless against the Super Saiyan's blazing attacks. Cell powers up to his maximum level, but will it be enough to save him from Gohan's mighty wrath?
Episode 187 / 172 – May 26, 1993 / December 18, 2000
セルに異変！！崩された完全体; Seru ni Ihen!! Kuzusareta Kanzentai; Cell's Disaster!! The Destruction of His Perfect Body
CELL'S BREAKDOWN (CELL'S MIGHTY BREAKDOWN)
Gohan's Super Saiyan powers seem to have no limit, as the young hero delivers Cell a punch so severe it causes the monster to cough up Android 18! As the once unstoppable Cell powers down, Gohan prepares to deal him the final blow.
Episode 188 / 173 – June 2, 1993 / December 19, 2000
バイバイみんな 悟空最後の瞬間移動; Bai Bai Minna Gokuu Saigo no Shunkan Idou; Bye-Bye Everyone Goku's Last Shunkan Idou
A HERO'S FAREWELL
Clearly outmatched by the powered-up Gohan, Cell initiates his last line of defense: a self-destruct program that will blow up the entire planet! With only seconds to act, Goku uses his Instant Transmission technique to transport Cell away from the Earth. The planet is saved, but at what cost?
(No Episode Aired – June 9, 1993; Took a break for a special airing of the Crown Prince-sama's honorable marriage)
Episode 189 / 174 – June 16, 1993 / December 20, 2000
白昼の悪魔！！恐怖はより完璧に; Hakuchuu no Akuma!! Kyoufu wa yori Kanpeki ni; A Nightmare Reborn!! The Absolute and Perfect Terror
CELL RETURNS!
The nightmare continues! Cell explodes, but he is not completely destroyed! A particle of Cell's nucleus survives the blast, which is all the sinister android needs to regenerate himself! Cell is restored to his Ultimate Form, and returns to the Earth more powerful than ever!
Episode 190 / 175 – June 23, 1993 / December 21, 2000
悟空から悟飯へ…父の魂は伝わった; Gokuu kara Gohan e... Chichi no Tamashii wa Tsutawatta; From Goku to Gohan... A Father's Spirit Passed Down
THE HORROR WON'T END
Is Cell invincible? After easily dispensing of both Trunks and Vegeta, he certainly seems to be! At last realizing his full potential, Cell announces a new plan. He will first destroy the Earth, then the Universe! Can this ultimate living weapon be stopped?
Episode 191 / 176 – June 30, 1993 / December 26, 2000
戦いは終った…ありがとう悟悟空; Tatakai wa Owatta... Arigatou Son Gokuu; The Fight is Over... Thank You Son Goku
SAVE THE WORLD
The final showdown begins! Cell has returned more powerful than ever, and it's all up to Gohan to put him down! While Goku coaches him telepathically from the Other World, the Z Fighters jump in for a five-sided attack! Gohan may have the potential inside him, but can Goku show him how to bring it out?
Episode 192 / 177 – July 7, 1993 / December 27, 2000
オラあの世で修業する！！笑顔の別れ; Ora Ano Yo de Shugyou Suru!! Egao no Wakare; I Will Carry On in the Next World!! Farewell with a Smile
GOKU'S DECISION (GOKU'S NOBLE DECISION)
Cell is at long last defeated, but the Z Fighters still have much to resolve! Can they make it to the Lookout in time to heal the battle-scarred Gohan? Is Android 18 still a threat? And with the new Eternal Dragon summoned for the first time, can our heroes find a way to bring Goku back?
Episode 193 / 178 – July 14, 1993 / December 28, 2000
新しい日々…父さん！ボクがんばる; Atarashii Hibi... Tousan! Boku ga Ganbaru; A New Day Will Come... Father! I'll Hang in There
ONE MORE WISH
After Goku's decision to stay in the after-world, Krillin uses the final wish to help out Android 18! But who is going to help Krillin reveal his true feelings for the beautiful Android? And who is going to break the news of Goku's passing to Chi-Chi?! It is a time of departures, and a time of new beginnings, as peace has once again returned to the land.
Episode 194 / 179 – July 21, 1993 / December 29, 2000
もう一つの結末！！未来はオレが守る; Mou Hitotsu no Ketsumatsu!! Mirai wa Ore ga Mamoru; End it All Again!! I Will Protect the Future
FREE THE FUTURE
Even though peace and order have been re-established on Earth in the present, Trunks' future world is still a place of darkness and despair! Androids 17 and 18 are on a rampage, wreaking havoc on the defenseless citizens. But when Trunks arrives, the future is forever changed!