Arc Information
| Original Run: | 21 January 1992 – 27 April 1993 (1 year, 15 weeks) |
| Corresponding: | Dragon Ball Chapters 357 – 420 (65 chapters) |
| Page Count: | 974 pages (13 full color / 53 limited color / 908 black and white) |
Arc Synopsis
The ultimate life-form Cell, who came from the future, begins to absorb humans across the globe. After merging with God, Piccolo confronts first-form Cell and the two battle in Ginger Town. The battle grounds were left in shambles by Piccolo’s power, which was beyond imagination, but Cell escapes. In an attempt to prevent Cell from achieving his perfect-form, Piccolo challenges No. 17 to a one-on-one battle. However, during this battle, Cell drew near to the battle ground, and ultimately ended up absorbing No. 17. Having changed into his second form, Cell stretched his evil hand toward No. 18 in order to become complete. However, through the great efforts of No. 16 and Tenshinhan, No. 18 was able to escape from Cell’s grasp.
In order to absorb No. 18, Cell explored the nearby islands. Meanwhile, Vegeta and Trunks completed their training in the Room of Spirit and Time. From there the two of them quickly head off to battle Cell. Second-form Cell was like a child before the powered up Vegeta. The bitter Cell discovers No. 18 and provokes the proud Vegeta, who allows Cell to absorb No. 18. Vegeta fights the now perfect-form Cell, but is done in before Cell’s overwhelming strength.
With Vegeta defeated, Trunks shows his true power. However, his transformation relied on power, but sacrificed speed. Because of this, he could not defeat Cell. With Trunks admitting that he has lost, Cell announces to him the opening of the Cell Games. After completing their training, Goku and his family rest before the battle with Cell. And then, on the appointed day, Goku and the other warriors gather one after the other at the tournament grounds. As the battle was about to start, Mister Satan appeared. Being beaten all too quickly, he retreats.
With all his allies watching, Goku stepped up to the Cell Games arena. At first glance it looked like an even battle, but while Goku was fighting desperately, Cell was calm and composed. Gauging Cell’s true strength, Goku willingly surrendered and entrusted everyone’s fate to Gohan. Ignoring his allies’ concerns, Gohan radiated a gigantic ki. However, Goku’s miscalculation was that Gohan had no taste for battle. Loosing his temper at Gohan, who wouldn’t fight seriously, Cell gives birth to the Cell Juniors and has them attack Goku and co. With his friends in jeopardy, Gohan finally lets loose!
Before Gohan, who had let loose his true power, Cell quickly found himself no match for the young Saiyan. Having lost his perfect-form from Gohan’s attack, Cell tries to kill Gohan and take out the Earth by blowing himself up. Realizing the danger Goku transports Cell to Kaiō’s planet, but is caught in the explosion and dies. As everyone was gripped with sorrow, Cell, who had managed to revive into his perfect-form, once again comes after Gohan. Gohan injures his arm protecting Vegeta, but with Goku’s encouragement he defeats Cell!
Chapter List
Buruma kara no Shirase
News From Bulma
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #07
Jāku na Yokan
An Evil Premonition
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #08
Kami-sama wa Mita!!
God Has Seen It!!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #09
Kami to Daimaō no Yūgō
The Union of God and the Demon King
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #10
Nazo no Kaibutsu, Tsui ni Shutsugen!!
The Mysterious Monster, Finally Appears!!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #11
Jinjā Taun no Kettō
A Duel in Ginger Town
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #12
Toketa Kaibutsu no Nazo
The Monster’s Riddle is Solved
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #13
Mezameta Son Gokū
Son Goku Awakens
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #15
Saiya-jin-tachi no Shugyō
The Saiyans’ Training
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #16
Shinsei Pikkoro Tai Jūnana-Gō
The Reborn Piccolo vs No. 17
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #17
Shinobiyoru Seru
Cell Creeps Up
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #18
Jinzōningen Tai Seru
The Artificial Humans vs Cell
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #19
Shinsei Pikkoro Kesshi no Teikō
The Reborn Piccolo’s Do-or-Die Opposition
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #20
Ugoki Hajimeta Jūroku-Gō!
No. 16 Stirs!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #21/22
Kesshi no Jūroku-Gō Pawā!!
The Desperate No. 16’s Power!!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #21/22
Soshi Se yo! Seru no Kanzentai
Prevent It! Cell’s Perfect Form
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #23
Gokū to Seru Hajimete no Taiji
Goku and Cell’s First Confrontation
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #24
Bejīta, Torankusu Hasshin!!
Vegeta and Trunks Depart!!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #25
Bejīta ni Jishin Ari!
Vegeta’s Self-Confidence!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #26
Son Gokū to Son Gohan
Son Goku and Son Gohan
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #27
Sūpā Bejīta
Super Vegeta
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #28
Tatareta!? Seru no Kanzentai
Cell’s Perfect Form, Interrupted?!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #29
Nigero!! Jūhachi-Gō
Run Away, No. 18!!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #30
Bejīta no Kōkishin Seru o Tasukeru
Vegeta’s Curiosity Saves Cell
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #31
Kanzentai Kansei!!
Perfect Form Completed!!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #32
Keisei Gyakuten!!
The Tables Turn!!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #33
Bejīta, Shūnen no Hisaku
Vegeta’s Stubborn Secret Plan
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #34
Torankusu Shidō
Trunks Starts Up
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #35
Chichi o Koeta Sūpā Torankusu!
Super Trunks Surpasses His Father!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #36/37
Torankusu za Sutōrī -Tatta Hitori no Senshi-
Trunks the Story –A Lone Warrior–
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #36/37
Sūpā Pawā no Baransu
The Balance of Super Power
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #38
Seru no Omoitsuki
Cell’s Idea
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #39
Senritsu no Messeiji
A Terrifying Message
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #40
Gokū to Gohan Soto e
Goku and Gohan Come Out
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #41
Dai-Kessen Mae no Kyūsoku
A Rest Before the Big Showdown
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #42
Ōritsu Bōeigun no Teikō
The Royal Army’s Resistance
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #43
Atarashī Kami-sama
A New God
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #44
Seru Geimu Hajimaru
The Cell Games Begin
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #45
Furu Menbā Shūgō!!
The Entire Group Gathers!!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #46
Seru Geimu no Onimotsu!?
The Cell Game’s Dead Weight?!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #47
Seru Tai Son Gokū!!
Cell vs Son Goku!!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #48
Son Gokū Furu Pawā
Son Goku at Full Power
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #49
Saikō Reberu no Kessen
Showdown at the Highest-Level
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #50
Haiboku ka Shi ka!
Defeat or Death?!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #51
Kamehameha Furu Pawā
A Full Power Kamehameha
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1992 #52
Son Gokū Nazo no Kōdō
Son Goku’s Puzzling Behavior
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #01
Gokū o Koeta Senshi
The Warrior Who Surpassed Goku
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #02
Hasshin! Sūpā Son Gohan
Take Off! Super Son Gohan
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #03/04
Okoru ka Son Gohan
Will Son Gohan Get Angry?
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #05/06
Jūroku-Gō no Himitsu Heiki
No. 16’s Secret Weapon
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #07
Seru Junia no Jigoku
The Hell of the Cell Juniors
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #08
Son Gohan Bakuhatsu!!
Son Gohan Explodes!!
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #09
Honki Tai Honki
Seriousness vs Seriousness
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #10
Kyūkyoku no Kamehameha
The Ultimate Kamehameha
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #11
Oitsumerareta Seru
Cell, Driven to the Wall
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #12
Seru Geimu no Ketsumatsu
The End of the Cell Games
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #13
Kurushimu Son Gohan
Son Gohan in Agony
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #14
Omowanu Keisei Gyakuten
An Unexpected Turning of the Tables
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #15
Son Gokū kara no Messēji
A Message From Son Goku
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #16
Kamehameha Tai Kamehameha Saigo no Kessen
Kamehameha vs Kamehameha: A Final Showdown
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #17
Dai-Dan’en
The Grand Finale
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #18
Sayōnara Senshi-tachi
Farewell, Warriors
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #19
Mō Hitotsu no Ketsumatsu
One More Conclusion
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #20
Mirai ni Heiwa o…
Peace for the Future…
Weekly Shōnen Jump 1993 #21/22