Episode
Dragon Ball Z: What is the Tournament?
Overview
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 contest that only Cell can win?
Details
- Series
- Dragon Ball Z
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1992-11-25
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
What is the Tournament? is Episode 1 in Cell Games Saga of Dragon Ball Z. It aired on 1992-11-25. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 3: Meet Me in the Ring
Panicked Earthlings flee their homes to escape Cell’s wrath, but all hope is not lost! Back at the Lookout, Goku and Gohan finally emerge from the Time Chamber. After a quick trip to size up the competition, Goku is ready to battle Cell!
Episode 4: 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?
Episode 5: A Girl Named Lime
Gohan stumbles upon a village that has retreated to a nearby shelter, and when he discovers that the owner of the shelter is capitalizing on the villagers' fear of Cell, he comes up with a Super Saiyan solution to the problem!
Episode 6: Memories of Gohan
As the Cell Games draw near, Goku enjoys his remaining time with friends and family! First he fishes with Krillin, then he strolls down memory lane with Chichi, and finally it's time for a very special boy to blow out the candles!
Episode 7: A New Guardian
When the Royal Military foolishly tries to stop Cell with ordinary weapons, the attack quickly becomes a suicide mission! Goku is determined to revive the fallen soldiers, but that will require new Dragon Balls!
Episode 8: Dende's Dragon
With help from King Kai, Goku travels to Namek to recruit a new guardian for the Earth! Most of the Namekians 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 9: The Puzzle of General Tao
Goku comes face to face with an old adversary: General Tao! The search for the Dragon Balls led Goku to the aging general, but unless the Super Saiyan can solve the crafty villain’s puzzle, the search may end in vain!
Episode 10: The Games Begin
The wait is over, and the Cell Games are ready to begin! The Z-Fighters arrive ringside, only to discover another challenger already on the scene. It’s none other than World Martial Arts Champion, Mr. Satan!
Episode 11: Losers Fight First
Caroni and Pirozhki, Mr. Satan’s top students, make a spectacular entrance to the ring, but are they really ready to rumble with Cell? Don’t miss a minute of the fun, because this fight could be over fast!
Episode 12: 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 mighty super warriors collide! And that’s just the warm up!