Dragon Baall has many epic moments, but this is still the best of all
Dragon Ball Z meant a before and after for the Akira Toriyama franchise, as it brought with it a new approach, leaving aside the classic Dragon Ball adventure to focus on a plot full of action, constant training and epic struggles to protect the world. Obviously, Goku's origin was also revealed and much more.
Throughout its history, Dragon Ball, as a franchise, has surprised us with a lot of iconic and impressive moments that have been recorded in the minds of millions of people during generations. However, no matter how long passed, There is a particular moment that continues to stand out above the rest And it is positioned as the best of all, at least in my opinion.
Cell and Gohan's fight remains the biggest moment in the entire franchise
Cell's fight against Goku was spectacular, although it was not the best of the arch
To understand why I affirm this, it is important to know the context. And, historically, Dragon Ball has appeared as a series in which Goku solves the situation. This is something we have seen so much before Cell games and later, since he is the protagonist. Therefore, This arc starring Gohan manages to subvert any expectations that were until then.
The first one who fought Cell in his tournament was Goku, after the attempt by Mr. Satan. This left us with an impressive fight and that all the characters present looked with astonishment due to the powers of both fighters. However, suddenly, Goku stops the fight and announces that he gives up. This takes everyone by surprise, including spectators. You would think that the next one would fight vegeta or even Piccolo, but it is not.
It is then that Goku asks Gohan to get on the fight ring to take his place. Everyone looks at Goku surprised by this decision and Piccolo questions itclaiming that the little one could die. But Gohan trusts his father and obeys him. From here, the best begins.
Initially, Cell does not see anything remarkable in Gohan, so he gets angry, but decides to listen to Goku and choose to hit the young man trying to bother. In view of the fact that this does not workinvokes the Cell Jrs., characters that continue to exist in Dragon Ball Super, to attack the young man's friends. All this angry the young Gohan, but not enough.
Everything changes when Android 16 is sacrificed to defeat Cell, trying to explode, but did not succeed, so the villain destroys his body. And, ultimately, This android says goodbye to Gohanasking him to take care of the planet and the animals he loved so much. Subsequently, Cell kills him. This devastated Gohan, who explodes from anger, expelling his real power and transforming in Super Saiyan 2.
Gohan's scene transforming into Super Saiyan 2 is epic
With this transformation of Gohan, the little one beat Cell held, mocking him and hitting him humiliatingly. However, Gohan felt almighty and instead of annihilating the villain, he started playing with him. This was something negative, since Cell gave time to think about a planso he chose to explode and destroy the planet. Goku decides to sacrifice to protect them all. This situation devastates Gohan, since it is blamed for what happened with his father.
Then, Cell returns more powerful. The fate of the world depends on Gohan, because all his friends are weakened. However, in an attempt to save Vegeta, Gohan receives a great wound on his arm, so he can't use it. However, it shows that He is up to what is expected And of the expectations, so it does not give up and continues to face Cell, assuming responsibility.
In the end, he defeats Cell with a powerful Kamehameha, leaving us with a brutal and impressive climax. This arch was loaded with many epic scenes, such as the first fight between Goku and Cell, Gohan's transformation, Goku's sacrificethe conclusion and much more. And this moment is still so dear and remembered that it was replicated in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero against an opponent very similar to Cell.
More than 30 years have passed since this arch, but remains the favorite of many people due to their impactto how subversive it was and everything that surprised us.
