Dragon Ball Z Abridged Episode 47 Reaction

[@alexinator-hh5fe]

"These parameters..are acceptable". The one-liners in this show are top tier Loved how we saw Piccolo, 17 and 16 give it their all against Cell. But now, he's evolved. 17's dream of being a park ranger has been put on hold. Because Semi-Perfect Cell has arrived

[@wingedbluj1674]

Cell: Now I see a light... 16: *WALK TOWARDS IT!!!*

[@etlarm5514]

@@wingedbluj1674 best line ever

[@AdeptusCaeiusIII]

IIRC, he was a park ranger before he became 17 in the actual canon. He never got that boat. Even after all this time later.

[@kenstorm707]

@The LORD nope. He only became one after he was revived.

[@liare]

Love how Ken lets out a happy "hah!" when he sees the rocket punch @10:50 and Bethany is like "wth". Both giving off the same energy as Andriod 17 and 18 respectively xD.

[@ML1399TheyStoleMyName]

I've always liked the idea that the reason why the 17 and 18 of this timeline don't become complete monsters like the one's from the future is because they have 16 inadvertently acting as a moral compass

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

That’s our preferred theory 🙂

[@BTAL1ama]

I think a combination of that and maybe Gero had to end their programming/torture early

[@Dracogame]

Cool theory, but we know that this timeline got changed the moment Cell arrived and later again when Trunks arrived. Butterfly effect. Of course, the real reason is that the editors were not happy with the concept so Toryiama had to go through multiple iterations (starting with c20 and c19, then c18 and c17, then c16, then Cell, then Cell again but in a different form)

[@SupportGamin2024]

Cell is one of the best villians In this show,who else agrees?

[@mredwinplays]

Me🙂

[@impy2d843]

Frieza being 2nd.

[@GrandmasterBlueberrryIce]

Most likely every abridged fan.

[@Pyrodragon3993]

4th best after King Piccolo.

[@zel9219]

Many would say THE best

[@DementisXYZ]

Fun Fact: The Line "Bitch, I drink people" from Cell is actually a reference to another Abridged series by TFS, Hellsing Ultimate Abridged. I'm sure it's one you've received recommendations for a few times while watching this. But yeah, the line is one word away from a heavily quote line spoken by the main character who is ALSO voiced by Curtis, the voice of Cell. I love how Bethany refers to Piccolo as Mr. Piccolo every time. Super sweet. If I had the time and motivation to do so, I would love to make a compilation of all the great facial expressions you guys have. This episode, especially, gives us so many great ones.

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

We for sure are going to watch Hellsing Ultimate Abridged 🙂

[@reymirodriguez273]

Love how she calls him mr. Piccolo really shows how much she respects them

[@Alderam95]

Had to go back to when she said it when she did i was like awww that so sweet mr piccolo deserves more fans really

[@l_train947]

I thought the same thing. I think it's a subconscious representation of how big of a fan of Gohan she is.

[@AdeptusCaeiusIII]

@@l_train947 The way they wrote Gohan in Abridged is just sheer chef's kiss material. Let's be honest. Probably the best-written character of the Cell Saga (and that's saying something, because Cell himself is so well-written).

[@Metalton95]

@@AdeptusCaeiusIII hell, even 17 & 18 being young adults (or teenagers) who finally got rid of their enslaver, acting childish for the simple sake of finally having fun, and saying “it’s my choice to make” is good writing :)

[@theremakers.]

She loves gohan thats why 😃

[@Chucky_Martinez]

"Hold on, now I see a light!" "Walk towards it!" "Oh WHAT THE HELLLLAAAAAAARGH!" Bro I love Android 16's Hell's Flash

[@soulbade-x9709]

In the original show as Cell powered up, you actually see all the souls of the people Cell absorbed, swarming around him, as they screamed in pain. In a way, it's like they're not dead but trapped inside of Cell.

[@DiligentD]

You see it a second time to when he's fighting a certain someone else later, testing his power

[@TheUltimateRare]

symbolic but no, those people are actually dead.

[@artist0154]

@@TheUltimateRare that's the great thing, as human they're dead but their cells become part of something more

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

😨

[@orbboom6119]

Yeah i always loved that visual, since i was a kid, very unique. And Moro also has that vibe recently, hopefully whenever Super comesback they recreate it, like that cell scene.

[@Alphasnowbordergirl]

Watch Bethany's reaction throughout the episodes you can see how invested she is. It's great.

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

😊🤗

[@goldenaries0860]

One more episode and we get one of the most badass scenes in DBZ history. Can’t wait for 48.

[@StephenMoreira]

Yea! I think my most replayed ep for dbz abridged

[@cjpolett2055]

"What, was Krillin busy?"

[@Mikistly]

one of my top 5 DBZ momments and thats saying a lot....

[@abucket14]

Super excited for 48 as well. "We need to talk about your issues man, If you love her, you've GOT to let her GO!"

[@JaegerMeisterDemon]

ADVANCED GEOMETRY!

[@cjpolett2055]

I adore how you called him "Mr. Piccolo"

[@Asianstreetsfood]

10:52 ROCKET PUNCH MEN: 😃 WOMEN: 😐 Loved how accurate there reaction was😂

[@Fordo007]

Gundam sound effects make men happy.

[@GirlofCulture]

Even more cool: In the german dub: 16's blast into the ground was called "Höllenblitz" = lit. Hell-Ligthning.

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

😂

[@quentincoetzee4313]

9:58 - 10:03 Can't help but think "Yeah, that's definitely the Goku talking."

[@lastfirst5863]

2:36 the line Roshi says when he sits down here is really poignant in the original anime, “hard to imagine days where _I_ was the world’s strongest.”

[@johnniequinn3215]

Waiting patiently for the next reaction. I love how Bethany's reactions balance that fine line of being creeped out by cell, and wanting to watch the next episode right away.

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

😂

[@hazardroid50000]

6:53 That foreshadowing

[@mredwinplays]

8:13 Careful Cell, your frieza is showing 10:04 also that scream

[@wingedbluj1674]

*Freeza

[@WorldWeave]

@@wingedbluj1674 I’m pretty sure both spellings are right

[@alexanderren1097]

@@wingedbluj1674 *Freezer

[@Unimpressed_Link]

@@wingedbluj1674 *Oversized That Thing Chi-Chi Keeps in Her Drawer

[@BluePhoenix_]

@@alexanderren1097 now you are german or abridged goku

[@christophermiller5257]

"How...how many people!?" "Enough." Cell has some the funniest and coldest lines in DBZA.

[@A5p3r07h]

10:26 "If it's any consolation... That hurt like Hell." This is my absolute favorite horror reference they've made during this arc. That's a reference to the movie Wishmaster. A pure GEM of a classic. Pardon the pun.

[@VivBrodock]

funfact: if it wasn't obvious that yellow aura around cell is indicative that he had become a Super Sayian, that's why Piccolo had become afraid of his power. also something important to note: in this timeline 17 and 18 never killed a single person besides Dr. Gero, who is maybe the greatest monster Dragon Ball has ever produced, as much as they were antagonists they were never villains. And this is all because they had 16 to remind them of why humanity is precious, ironic that the one without a heart would prove to be the heart of the group.

[@BrotherShaw]

16. The heart that 17 and 18 needed to keep from becoming the monsters they are in Trunks' original timeline.

[@Spotty2Wily]

The dialogue from 17 and 18 turning over a new leaf was flawless. Gotta love 16 and his thirst for killing Goku. 🤣

[@will_marvin]

“Is she not gonna help out?” Ken asking the real questions

[@Blunt44]

Best thing is. He really was to cool to die like this, man won the tournament of power. Rip/GGs #17

[@DanteTheBroly]

I can't help but find it adorable when Bethany addresses Piccolo as "Mr. Piccolo". lol It's a Gohan thing but I love how she's following the trend lol

[@GreaterSociety]

10:27 no one ever mentions this line is a reference to that one old 1990s movie about a genie that grants wishes but distorts them to be very very evil

[@ZarrarAAli]

I live how beth actually refers to piccolo as "Mr Piccolo".

[@dominiqueodom3099]

2:24 Tien isn't one of my favorites but this moment is so goddamn good. Also,this is one of my favorite episodes with cell because his puns are just so fucking gross but hilarious

[@jefferyoneill1]

Those particular type of puns are called inuendos

[@hellfrozenphoenix13]

@@jefferyoneill1 in-you-end-oh? UwU

[@etlarm5514]

And he was upto this point still useful in DBZ

[@NarutoTsunadefan1]

I love how Piccolo explained that Cell was from the future and 17 is like ‘Yeah and I’m a park ranger’ which is a great reference to Dragon Ball Super 🤣

[@kenstorm707]

#17 became a park ranger after he was revived. It was shown WAY before Super.

[@NarutoTsunadefan1]

@@kenstorm707 Oh yeah they were probably referencing the scene in the Buu Saga where they showed 17 for a moment. That scene was never canon so I didn’t count it in my head.

[@kenstorm707]

@@NarutoTsunadefan1 Dude, it's literally in the manga. There's a panel of him in his ranger gear lending energy to Goku.

[@GirlofCulture]

Keep this in mind.. "Gohan being..angry, pissed and snapped"

[@skylineg6618]

"That look he gave 18 as she's just standing there, terrified. Oh, so perfect!" Me: or was it only...semi-perfect

[@nescirian]

How can you be semi-perfect? You're either perfect, or you're not me.

[@Crispyconcerto]

The reason this arc seems to go from villain to villain to villain is that toriyamas editor would see the new villain design and be like "that's not the big bad right? You have something better? Come back with something better next month" so the villains went from fat clown and old man to weird teens to redhead robot to bug monster, to evolved bug monster. His editor hated every design

[@Jjaitoh]

1:44 more foreshadowing

[@MrGBH]

"The red-headed step-child" ironic since 16 was based on Dr. Gero's actual child.

[@kaize666]

His step child actually which is even more funny.

[@t-rexcellentreviews1663]

Which Cell obviously wouldn’t know and if he did, then he might have actually said that out of jealousy of 16.

[@zacharyjoy8724]

I told you things were going to get ugly. I don’t think anyone was ever prepared for how much. 1:03 You said it, 18. 1:49 Believe it or not, TFS actually made the scene of Cell charging up WAY less creepy than the original. In the original, Piccolo sees the “ghosts” of the thousands of people Cell consumed after their first fight. All of them are screaming in agony. 3:28 Plenty more creepy lines to come. 4:39 Abridged Alucard: Hey! That’s MY thing! (Even if we ARE voiced by the same guy.) 6:45 You recognized it. Not everyone does. 7:40 You’re not Willy Wonka, Cell. 8:33 Hell yeah! Let’s go! 10:11 NO ONE was, kids. 10:32 Thank you, Wishmaster. 13:11 You should be running right now, 18. 13:30 From Imperfect to Semi-Perfect. Complete with nostalgic midi music.

[@riccardomosena4162]

I appreciate the comment but you're supposed to put the timestamps BEFORE they say those things, not after 🤣

[@bjfrapp]

Bethany's face while Ken explaining the Krillin theory! Hilarious. 💀

[@DefinitelyNotDefinitive2]

🤗

[@Sora-md1ye]

2:35 Master Roshi also never learned how to fly, not even in Dragonball Super.

[@brians2901]

Fun fact, Android 17 does become a Park ranger in DB Super.

[@jefferyoneill1]

Actually, he becomes a park ranger sometime during the Buu saga, because there's a scene where 17 threatens a couple of poachers into raising their hands to help charge the Spirit Bomb used against Buu

[@exalkalibor924]

17 and 18 are cells body part perks like limbs. No matter if he absorbs anyone 5 times stronger than 17 and 18 he wouldn't become a perfect cell. 17 and 18 are meant for him to achieve full power.

[@theredsylveon5034]

The "And I'm a Park Ranger" Joke is a reference to how he is in Dragon Ball Super

[@CaptainCFalcon]

Actually, no. It was a reference to their History of Trunks movie they made, which actually PREDATED Super making 17 a park ranger lmao

[@razielzakary4989]

@@CaptainCFalcon well, still works now though, especially knowing that 17 does become a park ranger for realsies

[@theredsylveon5034]

@@CaptainCFalcon History of Trunks was the only one I haven't watched I don't know why

[@CaptainCFalcon]

@@theredsylveon5034 bruh WHY

[@cjpolett2055]

I think it traces back to 17's last appearance in DBZ, the (i think) 3rd to last episode, when they summon the spirit bomb to defeat kid buu. 17 is shown holding 2 hunters up with a shotgun, makes them raise their hands to help, is kinda random. I think TFS thought he looked like a park ranger and ran with it.

[@lucasm.3864]

“If they kill Mr. Piccolo I will riot.” If they kill Mr. Piccolo again*

[@UncensoredScion]

oh lord seeing your faces on the reveal of the inside of Cells' tail, that's the single best look of disgust and horror ever. I love it!

[@supremefankai5480]

I love all the Gundam sound effects they used for Android 16, really adds to his robot badassary.

[@mrnicol4706]

By the way, the pokemon reference is basically saying that imp (imperfect) cell has evolved into semi p (perfect) cell.

[@RagingRaygun]

"Wait... I see a light." "Walk towards it!"

[@tehrickles1447]

This is the episode where I feel like consequences are realized. It comes at a time where the dragon balls don't exist anymore and you actually see non background characters actually killed. It really brings to light the seriousness of the situation, but it's blended so well with the occasional comedy punch that it doesn't feel completely hopeless. Absolutely love how into it you two are.

[@EnoYaka]

This arc is so good.. I love all the characters, it's amazing that they were able to write them so well and all the voices are great.. so many things that could make it feel off but it really feels perfect..

[@a.w.r3311]

I adore the 16 vs Cell moment in this episode. The guy's a unit lol. I also really enjoyed seeing how much you are invested in Piccolo's survival. Also, cell gets stronger when he absorbs people, but 17 and 18 are what he needs to 'evolve' I guess. In RPG terms, he spent a lot of time farming for EXP before going to find 17 and 18. They'd have likely done him dirty if he showed up at the same power level as when he fought Piccolo that first time. Awesome reaction as always.

[@AngellusRavenix]

Android 17 and 18 were given, and the fanbase can correct me on this, infinity drives. That gives them unfathomable stamina and endless energy. Him absorbing them boosts his abilities greatly, and I think that's why he transforms. Because that much power accelerates his evolution process.

[@brendaspence1824]

“The look he gave 18.so perfect” Me:…..”snicker”….heheheheh hahahahaha!

[@danielramsey6141]

I swear, 16 did not get enough fight scenes!

[@filipvadas7602]

9:45 just in case, this is why the distinction between 17 and 18 actually being *cyborgs* and 16 being a proper *android* is important. The former is a human that has been enhanced technologically, usually cybernstuc implants, while the latter is a machine that is built to *look* and *act* human.

[@seraphinaaizen6278]

I'm a simple girl. I see youtube catching up to patreon, and I rush to Patreon to binge the next few episodes.

[@lordgenerias]

Some good fights are coming up soon. And episode 48 has one of my favorite moments in the entire series. And the Mecha sound effects for 16! So many Gundam sounds! I love every single one!

[@andydurand8559]

Oh man Cell just got so much grosser & more terrifying the fact that he just took on Piccolo 16 & killed 17 is horrifying. Seeing Gohan’s anger when Piccolo died was incredible I hope he can get his revenge. It was also so wholesome how 16 was trying to protect his siblings. Cell really meant it when he said he wanted them inside him at the very least he keeps his word.

[@portalworld9880]

Honestly, this was one of the best written episodes with good progress, good use of the footage for cinematography, a mix of action and comedy written really well. I really like this episode.

[@ghostchannel4766]

16 joining the fight was still something that blew my mind in the original, especially since he's just casually stronger than Kami fused Piccolo, who really was a juggernaut at this time. I don't remember if Abridged showed the rest, but it was in Xenoverse, so you've seen it. Hell Flash wasn't just a straight beam, but a blast that erupted several beam of light from underneath the ground to the sky. The fact that Cell survived that, while expected at some capacity, was also a great depiction of just how powerful he was.

[@FitzyCify]

Man, your reaction faces in the thumbnail alone are truly... _Perfect_

[@timokampwerth1996]

you're really in the final stretch now. the quality goes up significantly from this episode forward right up until it's over. Also, there's a post-credit scene after Episode 60 you don't want to miss.

[@ranglerbob]

Now we move on to the semi-perfect part of the season

[@stevenbanks1548]

Both of you sighing at the same time is too cute.

[@MrMeddyman]

I love how TFS acknowledged that the Androids never wanted to be evil and that was all Gero's influence, at the end of the Future Trunks Special, teasing this moment with 17 believing that destroying things was boring and pointless before their final battle with Trunks. The key difference between that timeline and this one is Android 16 not being woken up in Trunk's future.

[@MsJaro89]

In the future in Dragon Ball Super C17, he is a park ranger. There was also a reference to this in the Trunks movie when the androids said they got bored of destroying and C17 said he basically always wanted to be a park ranger. And then Trunks or Gohan flew in and pissed them off again xD

[@jayc413]

You know I was expecting a lot of things this episodes, Ken's reverse Krillin theory was not one of them

[@alexanderren1097]

"I woke up for a gay wedding. I was not expecting this."

[@bobmanperson599]

Most of the "Androids" are actually Cyborgs, which is why Android 16 being made of metal was a shocker to Cell.

[@RedBolt244]

Its honestly scary how strong cell got from absorbing people in towns. Went from getting whooped by piccolo to smacking around piccolo AND android 17 easily. Hell, the only person who could really fight him was 16, and even he was sure he could take him out. And this is before 2nd form.

[@lonewolfjedi493osswfan]

The reason why Cell didn’t change when he absorbed people as opposed to Androids 17 and 18 is because he was meant to absorb people to become stronger and he was programmed to absorb the androids to become “perfect”

[@ryanakers1372]

Using the DragonBalls on Namek is an option if they can find Namek. When they wished for a new home for the Namekians, they didn't specify where, so it could be in the same place as old Namek or somewhere completely different. Semi-Perfect Cell is here!!!

[@fernandoleonelalba220]

Rocket Punch? 16 is Sentinel here it seems

[@zeallust8542]

The last episode, this one, and the next few, are the most hype shit ever

[@moonbeam6010]

Piccolo is basically a Surrogate Father to Gohan, we see him kidnap him, train him, to slowly start coming to care about him and Gohan the same for him in return. Whenever Gohan is in danger, Piccolo is there to help him. Goku is a father...But a very irresponsible Father whos not all together with how a father "should" be

[@alizaidi2893]

Love how wholesome you guys are

[@DiligentD]

The GLARE Bethany gave all of us asking about Piccolo hahaha

[@Experiment-hh6lo]

Android 17: I was not ready for today... 😨 Android 18: I don’t think any of us were... 😰 That is my reaction to something so unexpectedly horrifying, like Dead Space!

[@Revstarallstar]

17 in the future is in fact a park ranger

[@Reezy596]

I was as hyped watching your reaction as I was the first time I saw it. I love I how into this show u guys are

[@riastradh]

I just realized they don’t get the “bitch I drink people” like cause they haven’t watched Hellsing abridged yet. Dammit lmao Also Cell’s aura is yellow because he’s technically a super saiyan. I think that’s funny None of the androids were ever badguys. VEGETA has killed more people than they have. And the one person they killed was a villain lmao

[@2l84me8]

I always look forward to these reactions. You’re such a great audience.

[@Jygerthe2nd]

10:50 Because when you have a robot character, why not give him a Rocket Punch? 😜

[@Giovith13]

Man I love when B characters get to have the spotlight for an episode. Android 16 kicked butt.

[@demonkindx]

They forgot 2 things : First, Cell is trying to reach his perfect form, he already knows he has to absorb C-17 and C-18 to get there. (They forgot it was mentionned during the first Piccolo/Cell fight). Second, C-17 and C-18 haven't actually killed anybody yet in this time period except maybe during the C-18/Vegeta fight where Vegeta might have also killed people. (They are confusing the Trunk's future version of the androids with this version).

[@GirlofCulture]

16 is like the bigger brother who's gonna take care of everything.. i really like him, because i know this feeling. Cell's second form is even more ugly than the base form, but he's way stronger now.. who's gonna stop him now.?! ;)

[@pierrelewis6819]

Here's the thing about 17, in Dragon Ball super, he really is a park ranger..

[@Gatekid3]

It's funny how you call it good writing that we switch from androids to cell so smoothly. Originally dr.gero and 19 were supposed to be the big bads, but then editors told toriyama he was too old, so he made 17 and 18, but then they were just teens so he pushed him to change again, so we got cell. Again they didnt like first form cell and pushed him to change it, which is why cell is how he looks now. Toriyama somehow managed to make all of this work on such short notice, and team 4star took that and made 17 and 18 so likable so this turn would be more impactful

[@BlackMoridin]

Told you guys Cell saga is awesome.. And that 16 is amazing. Just got a new job and was distracted by onboarding process. So i'm catching up on your vids ;) Love being able to binge now ♥

[@lexdadon27]

I got lost in your krillin theory until you fully explained it and I was like ok I get it lmao

[@epro6749]

Hey you guys should check Dbz kai abridged episode 3, it covers the events from Frieza and his father’s arrival to Earth up until the introduction of Cell in episode 42

[@LobbeWOW]

Welcome to the peak of comedy/horror/action, we ask you remain seated till the end of the season, failing to do so will result in the sadness of not watching this show to its conclusion. Warning: remember to breathe during tense moments, as lightheadedness and feeling overwhelmed may occur due to a lack of oxygen. Cheering and loud laughter however is encouraged as a measure of enjoyment, so please, continue just that!

[@FLStyle]

Shout-out to the Gundam anime sound effects they added to 16's movements

[@Phoboskomboa]

In original DBZ, Freeza was my favorite villain hands down. Cell was a distant second. But DBZA does such an amazing job that their version of Cell is by far better. And that's on top of already making Freeza better than in the original.

[@stef96ify]

10:48 seems like a reference to Megaman or Metal Slug

[@bro-brolostinthought81]

16 shows out in original anime Fun fact as I said before 17&18 are much chiller in this time line they actually never hurt a single soul other than the gang on there way to Goku the casualties were all Vegeta, they gave some scares here an there but that was it

[@TaylorPrem]

Next time on Dragon Ball Z Abridged Cell: Oh look it’s Tien what was Krillen busy?

[@Samfry523]

Love this episode.

[@fives-55514]

Absorbing 17 and 18 allow him to transform. Before he was Imperfect now he is Semi-Perfect and his final form is Perfect

[@AdeptusCaeiusIII]

So, in-canon of the original, Cell shoves the needle of his tail into 16's neck because the 'previous models' had de-activation buttons in their necks that paralyzed them if they were struck there. 16, however, does not have this deactivation button, because he was Gero's 'favorite creation'. He never had to deactivate 16, but his bloodthirst and rigid desire to do what he wanted as opposed to what Gero commanded of him made gero shut him off to re-program. It isn't fully fleshed-out as to why Gero felt the need to make 17, 18 and Cell, because if 16 had been unleashed on Goku before he went to Namek, 16 would easily have completed the job. Also also, in-canon, 17 actually IS a park ranger. Supposedly he was a park ranger before he became actual 17. When he's revisited later on (in another series), he actually is a park ranger on 'Monster Island', where he protects endangered animals as a living. And he's saving up to actually buy a super yacht so he can 'finally get that boat'. The boat thing is, in fact, real. XD

[@Auron1Roxas2]

That "Walk towards it" line is honestly my favorite in the whole series!

[@kristophersy773]

And to this day we still don't know what the Nail Gun does

[@timemonkey]

Anouther great fight. My favorite joke, out of a bunch of great ones, is Cell trying to absorb Android 16 assuming they'd been misslabellng anouther cyborg like they did with 17 and 18. It was set up back during Cell and Piccolo's first talk and pays off here.

[@mageeaaron2624]

8:27 My man Android 16 💪