Following the total destruction of Cell by Gohan’s massive Father-Son Kamehameha, the Z-Fighters return to Kami's Lookout to summon Shenron and undo the damage caused.
The episode concludes with Future Trunks preparing to head back to his own timeline, and a montage reflecting on Goku's life and adventures. Production Context Dragon Ball Kai (Dub) Episode 97
The 97th episode of (titled " A Bittersweet Victory! Until We Meet Again! " in the English dub ) serves as the emotional conclusion to the Cell Games Saga. Episode Summary Following the total destruction of Cell by Gohan’s
When the group attempts to wish Goku back to life, Shenron reveals he cannot, as Goku has already been revived once before. Until We Meet Again
An intended 98th episode, which would have shown Trunks' return to the future and his victory over the Androids, was preempted by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and was later released as a home video bonus.
While the series eventually continued into the Majin Buu Saga years later, Episode 97 was the original finale of the Dragon Ball Kai run in Japan in 2011.
Communicating through King Kai, Goku speaks to his friends and family one last time. He asks them not to use the Namekian Dragon Balls to revive him, explaining that he believes his presence on Earth attracts danger and that the world will be safer if he stays in the Other World.
Following the total destruction of Cell by Gohan’s massive Father-Son Kamehameha, the Z-Fighters return to Kami's Lookout to summon Shenron and undo the damage caused.
The episode concludes with Future Trunks preparing to head back to his own timeline, and a montage reflecting on Goku's life and adventures. Production Context
The 97th episode of (titled " A Bittersweet Victory! Until We Meet Again! " in the English dub ) serves as the emotional conclusion to the Cell Games Saga. Episode Summary
When the group attempts to wish Goku back to life, Shenron reveals he cannot, as Goku has already been revived once before.
An intended 98th episode, which would have shown Trunks' return to the future and his victory over the Androids, was preempted by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and was later released as a home video bonus.
While the series eventually continued into the Majin Buu Saga years later, Episode 97 was the original finale of the Dragon Ball Kai run in Japan in 2011.
Communicating through King Kai, Goku speaks to his friends and family one last time. He asks them not to use the Namekian Dragon Balls to revive him, explaining that he believes his presence on Earth attracts danger and that the world will be safer if he stays in the Other World.