The moment when you realize he was holding back his true strength the whole time because he thought he would destroy the earth. He wasn't afraid of Cell, he was afraid of himself. Legendary battle.
Pretty much Cell was no match to Gohan no matter how much he powered up. Even when he had a zenkai boost from the explosion and achieved SSJ2 powers, Gohan was still stronger
"It is not a sin to fight for the right cause, There are those who words alone will not reach, Cell is such a being, i know how you feel Gohan, you are gentle, you do not like to hurt, i know because i too have those feelings, but it is because you cherish life that you must protect it..."
@@guarinagarcia2424 Meeting King Yema, training with the supreme Kai and writing new awesome stories for those of us who have yet to move to the same realm.
I feel you are missing his greater point. It's not that he knew him personally meaning like a friend, lover, colleague, or family member. However due to the interconnectedness of all things, beings, and species Toriyamas death had a great impact on him. While toriyama is bigger than his manga and story given that he is the creator, author, and founder the impact of how his death felt is profound. I personally have gotten a lot and feel his manga, anime is a reflection of in a sense him and his values. So when the author of said manga dies then that is a big blow and people feel emotions. Each person processes these emotions differently and for him it's the feeling of missing someone. However I feel it's more like kinda missing a figure that was important in one's life. Even if you didn't know personally he still was inspirational through his stories. It's like all might care about Deku on TV vastly before he met AllMight. When they met the dynamic changed but he cared about all nights existence long before he personally knew him How one can be saddened by a character's death in a TV show even if one does not directly know them. Well you can experience them directly in a way through the medium of the show and if the show is sufficiently deep enough and embedded or embodied you get the transmission. Toriyama is the inspiration for the shonen manga and anime industry to a large extent for action. Without toriyama anime + manga might not have ever gotten this far. So I from a fan base standpoint people do miss him and it varies based on his influence in their childhood. Personally for me dragon ball z archetypes were a big deal in influencing my life seemingly. However the best way to keep respects for him that I know would be Big Mind Dragon Ball (Z) (Heart)
It's a secret we have known before Gohan could even form words in his mouth. Through fights with Raditz, Garlic Junior, The Ginyu Force and even Freeza, we've caught glimpses of the child's explosive power. But like an explosion it always vanished with the moment, it couldn't be controlled, until now. At last the beastly power has been harnessed, Gohan has awoken. Now Cell will battle a warrior 11 years in the making"
That was an amazing outtro from the narrator; DBZ's translations has its fair share of goofs but there are some really fantastic moments of translating and writing from the American producers.. I'm currently rewatching the series and it holds up so well, it's much a much deeper series than I remember
Goku: A story of kid who wanted become the strongest to improve himself Vegeta: A story of kid who wanted become the strongest to please his pride Trunks: A story of kid who wanted become the strongest to never feel loss again Gohan: A story of kid who never wanted to be strong but was forced to become the strongest.
that's inaccurate, it doesn't say anywhere that Gohan never wanted to be strong, he'd always admire his father when he was young, the point was that he was forced into Combat through a traumatic experience. Between his Uncle & Piccolo kidnapping him, then constantly seeing his friends and family nearly dying, I wouldn't blame him. After all that, one could use a break.
This is why Bruce did so well for the American dub soundtrack.. yes the Japanese is OG but this is a legendary moment thats glued in my brain this will forever be how I remember DBZ
That's not the quote at all... Demons run when a good man goes to war. Night will fall and drown the sun, When a good man goes to war. Friendship dies and true love lies, Night will fall and the dark will rise, When a good man goes to war. Demons run, but count the cost. The battle's won but the child is lost.
@@I4k_au This one honestly carries more tension imo. Music is subjective though. Most people criticize it for the pacing during scenes. The song itself is fine.
Vegeta: the guy who thought of joke and told his friend Gohan: the guy that said the joke he got from his friend who thought of it Josuke: the guy who said the joke but louder Giorno: the popular kid that made everyone laugh by saying it even louder
The shift in music at 1:06 right around the time Gohan hits that last scream and Cell says "Incredible" is probably my favorite moment in all of anime history.
Superpokemaster Opponent: *Beaten up all of his friends* Me: STOP IT NOW!!!! *Anger explodes and power starts increasing rapidly and then transforms into ssj9* *SSJ2 Gohan Theme plays*
The thing was that Goku was still the protagonist for most of people who watched DBZ... Goku is one of the major reasons DBZ was so popular around the world....even the person who never watched DB knew Goku
Rest in peace to a legend, I’ll never forget the first time I’ve seen the scene of Gohan letting his anger out and going SSJ2 for the first time. It really stuck with me as a kid and it still does to this day. Knowing the person who created that beautiful scene is no longer with us hurts but I will push my limits just as he taught me and millions of other people as well. Rest in peace Akira Toriyama.
This is truly a magnificent and magical scene: Gohan finally snaps in the midst of desperation, anxiety, rage, and unleashes an unprecedented, terrifying power... the world shakes from the transformation, a beaten down Goku looks up from the ground and realizes he was right about his son being the strongest warrior alive as Cell sees his impending doom. Fucking epic
Kai Android 16's last words: I like animals Z android 16's last words: Fighting is not a sin if it's for the right cause, so just..... Let it go Or something like that
SpeakEasyHDGaming Fuck spiders. Arachnophobia and coulrophobia(fear of clowns) are the only two phobias I have, but both of them suck. Been that way since before I can even remember. I truly do have to go SSJ to get the courage to try squishing spiders I find. Hobo/Brown Recluse and Black Widows galore here >:| too bad I can't kamehameha them out of existence. Destroying my house would be worth it.
SpeakEasyHDGaming I'm just glad I don't live in Australia. With the spiders there, I think I would have a fucking heart attack seeing one. I'd never, ever sleep again and I already have insomnia problems as it is, haha. God those little bastards creep me out so much.
R.I.P, i did not yet know you personally and yet here i am sitting here crying having lost someone who i felt i've known for years. you've made an incredible impact on my life and i'm sure thousands of others. you've left us with plenty of lessons we all need to push and be better than ever before. you worked hard, studied well, ate and now you can sleep. as that's the Turtle Hermit Way
They really did Gohan justice in the new movie. All the disrespect they gave him in the RoF movie , they redeemed it. When Gohan transformed into his "Perfected Ultimate Form" , this was the first time I actually saw the Gohan I saw on T.V when I was 13. That same red beam light they show on the movie when he was about to transform was a direct reference for Teen gohan transforming into ssj2.
Why....why did your school fail you? I WILL TELL YOU NOW AND ONLY YOU IT WAS TERRIBLE GARBAGE BLAND THEY REALLY COPIED THE SSJ2 GOHAN TRANSFORMATION AND MADE IT WORSE THEY TOOK OUT ALL OF THE GREATNESS FROM GOHAN AND HIS TRANSFORMATION AND REDUCED IT TO NOTHING BUT A FAN FIC COW UDDER FOR WHAT? FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU FOR PEOPLE WHO ONLY LIKE DB FOR THE TRANSFORMATION AND COOL FIGHTS ITS BECAUSE OF FANS LIKE YOU THAT TOEI CAN KEEP PUTTING OUT GARBAGE AND HAVE ZERO REPUCRUSSIONS NOW ill say it again why did your school fail you?
Y|OU ARE AN NPC HOW DO YOU NOT SEE THAT HOW DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND THAT HOW CAN YOU LIVE LIKE THIS AND NEVER QUESTION YOURSELF OR ANYTHING WHY ARE YOU NOTHING BUT AN NPC WHO HAS THE SAME THOUGHTS AS 99% OF OTHERS ITS BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT THE FUTURE IS NOTHING BUT UNINTERESTING WORTHLESS MEANINGLESS TRASH
Not trying to start something here, just curious. What do you consider "Properly Animated," TheAwesomeDarkNinja? How do you think the SSJ2 transformation should of been conducted/animated?
I feel like SSJ2 should have had more lightning in the aura, similar to how it was portrayed in the Cell Saga. The hair should be immensely spikier, and shouldn't flow as much as SSJ1 hair does. For example, Goku's bang stays in front of his face in SSJ1, but in SSJ2 - it would've been nice to see the bang shoot up into his hairline. Almost like showing that SSJ2 has a lot more concentration of the flow and aura. But the actual animation makes it hard to see what is SSJ1 or SSJ2. If no one said anything in the fight between Goku and Majin Vegeta, I would have assumed they fought in SSJ1. Same with Vegito. He had lightning in his aura but all media claims he was just an SSJ1. Hell, even Xenoverse changes nothing about your hair when you become an SSJ2 (but to be fair they didn't change your hair for SSJ1 either).
I cried when i seen him transform into a ssj2...it made me happy to see a little kid that was afraid of everything....proved he was tired of fighting for the universe. All he wanted was peace..an when Cell pissed him off...thats when we saw an whole other character...that wasnt the little kid that was underrated...his father pasted him the touch an he showed he wasnt afraid anymore...an thats why this brings tears to my eyes..to see my favorite character become the strongest in the series. I will forever love Gohan..a nerd or not..he will always be my favorite..an thats from the heart❤😢
Perfectly said. It was an emotional saga perhaps the last emotional one of DBZ. although Buu saga has some moments in particular with Vegeta and his sacrifice
Agree thank you, all the others people gere will not agree with you, but Piccolo even stated he wasn't a fighter nor seeking strength he was an 11 year old kid who just was filled with kindness like 16 who wanted peace.
Thanks for everything Mr Toriyama your absence is truly a pain across the landscape you helped to develop, the ripple will be felt for years to come Thank you for making our after school days so memorable Our lunch tables so lively with both conversation and debate Thank you for such inspiring characters And most of all Just thank you For everything Say hey to King Kai for us
This theme contains: Intensity, sadness, history, but most importantly, letting go and remembering all that you've accomplished and how you did it, to form a legend.
" Gohan, let it go. It is not a sin to fight for the right cause. There are those who words alone will not reach. Cell is such a being. I know how you feel Gohan. You are gentle. You do not like to hurt. I know because I too have learned these feelings, but it is because that you cherish life that you must protect it. Please....drop your restraints. Protect the life I loved. You have the strength. My scanners sensed it. Just....let it go.... "
I think it was like 2 years ago i haven't heard this song in a long time when i clicked on it and heard it i got goosebumps all over my body it still gives me them
There is no way to explain how much this theme embodies the epitome of Gohan's journey. It gives off calm vibes with a powerful undertone that sums up all his experiences, from the cute little cry baby tugging on Goku's legs to the powerful warrior that bests Cell.
Frieza: Puny kid.. You think you can take me on in my second form? Gohan: Second form? No, you need your third form. Cell: So child... are you ready to meet your father in the otherworld? Gohan: Meet him? No, I wanna avenge him. Super Buu: So hotshot, you wanna fight Majin Buu? Gohan: Fight you? No, I wanna kill you. Goku: Hey son, you wanna enter the Universe Tournament? Gohan: Tournament? No, I have a conference. Interviewer: So Gohan, you wanna take the job? Gohan: Take the job? No, I have a family.
Thank you, Akira Toriyama-sensei, for filling our lives with stories and characters that shape who we are today. I'll always be grateful that I grew up with your work.
This music makes you feel motivated in a way after suffering a heartbreak from someone who didn't care for you and now you're re-emerging in a whole different way with raised levels of confidence.
Thats how I feel and whats happening to me right now. Ive been rewatching DBZ for a month or so now and I got this fight the day of a breakup, it feels so much different now than it used to. Im just sitting here crying. All I ever did was try to make them happy, put their feelings before mine and it just made things worse. All I had to do to maintain that relationship was be myself and I didnt. Its over now and Im so stupid.
You just changed my whole perspective on life I really appreciate yours words I just suffered from being cheated on and lied to basically my relationship was built on lies provided by her and I’ve been so real and loyal and I just can’t seem to let go of her after alll the energy I put into the relationship I got so much pain inside me it feels like I’m backed into a corner with no where to go but I’ve been patiently talking and praying to God because I know everything will change for all of us soon
@@mooganify don’t look at life like that bro everything will change if it hasn’t yet keep faith in God and he will guide all of us out of darkness 🙏🏾🫱🏾🫲🏼
Instead of Ka-Me-Ha-Me-Ha on elsa Gohan made this Gohan: Elsa i got something for you Elsa: Let it go! Gohan: Kam-On-Your-Face-HAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!
You would have thought cell had learned his lesson after letting vegeta power up for 10 minutes to unleash a final flash that nearly killed him... But nope, the arrogant sod did the same thing AGAIN.
Gohan Angers really speaks to me, because it is an emotional theme that has suits my life at certain points. I'm not sure if other people 100% understand, because they might not have grown up watching and being attached to the show, but I felt Gohan's pain and suffering in the Cell Games saga (where this theme debuted). The beginning of the theme, where the piano opens up, really symbolizes a sharp pain in your/my heart, almost like you're/I'm in betwen the boundaries of giving up and anger. When the instruments drop it feels like hope is being pumped through your/my veins, telling you/me not to give up. When the Viola introduces itself you/I just release all negativity through anger and vocalization (screaming). It's deep stuff man. I can relate to this theme, because I've played this song so many times, it describes so many situations where I've played it: working out, family drama, friendship problems, being pushed in a corner, etc. I've cried to this song, like Gohan did when Cell tried to push him to go Super Saiyan 2. Bruce Faulconer and his team really hit a gem with this theme, and so many people overlook this masterpiece. The Japanese OST has nothing on this emotional piece of music.
Gohan: The story of a gentle person who was forced into combat to protect his loved ones. There are many of us in our families who are forced to become like Gohan for the sake of our families
At first the theme sounds very mystic and soothing just like Gohan´s personality but then you hear new instruments, the guitar and bass. They represent the anger and power flowing through Gohan. They get progressively stronger and almost overcome the soothing theme, only for it to come back seconds later. Then you hear the soothing theme and the beat in regular breaks. The power is there but Gohan´s true nature was never gone, it is still there in the background. He hasn´t turned into monster.
Takezo Kimura I think that's what it takes to unlock Super Saiyan 2, letting everything go, but not letting your power consume you. ssj is unlocked through rage and emotion, ssj2 is unlocked through clarity.
We’re thinking about you, Akira. We miss you. You gave so much to the world, to us. You reminded us to be strong. To be better. To learn to love your enemies. To realize our full strength is so much more than we ever realized. Thank you. I only wish I got to tell you in person. Thank you, from all of us you inspired and touched with your vision.
Buu: So, Hotshot, you wana fight Majin Buu? Gohan: Fight you? No, I wana arrogantly tease you and muck around with you to show how powerful I've become and then I'll sit back and let the Kids transform into Gotenks so you can absorb them and beat my ass to a pulp rendering me useless once again.
He had the same issue when fighting Cell. He doesn't finish his opponent off when he has the chance. He likes to toy with them and make them suffer, which always results in something bad happening. Seems like Trunks and Piccolo are the only ones that believe in getting shit done quickly.
+Anton Nzl its more that Gohan doesnt have the killing intent Goku and Vegeta have, same problem with Trunks, its their half human blood, even Goku will off someone if they are a true threat. He lets Vegeta live more out of respect towards another honorable fighter, if a little unhinged and far more bloodlust filled.
Bazil Grimstride yeah, bojack was the exception to that, but maybe it was a boner rage kill, i mean, that red head was pretty cute. But then he gets videl so...all good?
I jam out to this constantly, it's amazing and brings back so much nostalgia and good memories. Now I'm here feeling nothing but sadness. Akira Toriyama, one of the most influential people in pop culture forever and always. He didn't make a story, he made an entire world. Thank you for everything, fly high Toriyama
kid Gohan: never Give up attitude teen Gohan: First sayian to reach ssj2 surpasses goku ultimate Gohan: Badass Grown Gohan: another incarnate of Yamcha
Eh. Im at the point where its screw potential. Want to see initiative. At some point, potential doesn't just sit there and last forever. At some point in the grand scheme of things its meaningless.
Hit has the best potential, he went from barely standing up to super saiyan blue goku, to fighting evenly with ssb kaioken times 10. He improved his abilities in the span of seconds. Even vegeta said that hit was able to grow faster than saiyans.