Gohan Turns SSJ2 For The First Time

[@fullcounter8474]

The build up to this moment was an absolute masterpiece by Akira Toriyama. Quite literally from the very beginning of the show, Toriyama displays Gohan’s dormant power. Shows it against Raditz, Frieza, and finally for Cell. Hundreds of episodes go by and we get to watch one of the best written anime characters ever do what he was created to do. Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama, you’ll be apart of our lives forever❤

[@zadovell]

the best comment by far. kudos

[@xsmokeydogx5318]

But look how they massacred my boy in majin buu saga :/:/ soo sad

[@Uni0nDirect0r]

"One of the best written anime characters ever". I mean, sure, if DBZ is the only anime you ever seen, that would be correct.

[@NinjaOnANinja]

Pretty sure Toriyama died when the world refused to let go of Goku.

[@samps1975]

Literal chills... you just had to be there when this first came out. The music, the vibes, the build up over time, just an amazing moment for me in my childhood.

[@nwv1121]

Bro fr 😩

[@wootenator69]

absolutely

[@PPR924]

When I first saw this I was so curious as to what Gohan did because he was so baffled on how to bring out his hidden power. So after the scream, I won’t watch this anymore, he exploded and I’m like WTF DID HE JUST DO.

[@thedadlife247]

for reallllllllll

[@youtubeuser5524]

"u had to be there" Fudge off gatekeeping prick

[@brucemakhura]

Android 16: "It is because you cherish life; you must protect it." No better words were said. 💯%

[@TheIrishRushin]

It would be a fantastic line if they had ever met prior. Gohan is getting triggered by the death of someone he never spoke to before.

[@justinblake8852]

😢

[@slawton17]

@TheIrishRushin agree but I also think it was meant to be a reference to android 8 and goku. There's a reason he was named 16 it's double 8 and goku got angry when 8 died

[@MrYoungzay]

@@TheIrishRushindon’t have to meet someone prior to pretty quickly realize their stance on life and to quickly see that they valued life

[@TheIrishRushin]

@@MrYoungzay eh That doesn't fit here.

[@Wrx391]

Still to this day, the most unforgettable dragon ball moment

[@zoesaintvil7900]

Ss3 by goku and gotenx was better

[@yannickwillems1991]

@@zoesaintvil7900 nope🤷🏽‍♂️

[@zoesaintvil7900]

@yannick willems shutup . U dont kno dragonball

[@yannickwillems1991]

@@zoesaintvil7900 no 😎

[@zoesaintvil7900]

@yannick willems thank u for admitting you dont know dragonball. I appreciate the honesty

[@protocol4043]

"You are making the same mistake Trunks did. Boy." As it casts across Gohans pissed off face. I love that sequence.

[@casartherandom3010]

No Cell... You're making the same mistake Vegeta did.

[@bloodyredpill3027]

@@casartherandom3010Facts 🤣🤣🤣💯💯

[@casartherandom3010]

@@bloodyredpill3027 I mean, Vegeta IS part of his DNA.

[@justinpullen1097]

Plus the little lightning spark.

[@gbone1812]

Don’t think you can beat just by powering up

[@JoseRuiz-lk3mg]

There’s something about Cell saying “Incredible” 👌🏽

[@marlonrichardson8584]

That same look vegeta had when he knew he fucked letting cell achieve his perfect form.

[@StevenJones851]

It's perfect

[@slawton17]

​@marlonrichardson8584 not the same. Vegeta didn't think anything until he realised he was no match. Here cell instantly realises gohans power is exceptional. Not yet to the point of fear though.

[@slawton17]

​@@marlonrichardson8584it was a moment afterwards but the first look was a mix of shock and impressed

[@aussiebevo103]

I think the " incredible " was better than the Japanese version saying " you've changed "

[@negeto2460]

That scream at 2:45!!! Chills every single time man!

[@svscared]

The voice actor nailed it. Such talented VAs Funimation got for this show.

[@jennyfury4674]

Same here

[@ebonyhicks2013]

That part 🔥🔥🔥

[@HunterGatherer10]

"Let it all go" *immediately regrets saying that*

[@urbanlegendd6646]

“Incredible”

[@andrewgundy3045]

I love that part

[@struttux5156]

Cell: Please UNgo! Halp!

[@Delrace34]

“Please drop your restraints, protect the life I love, you have the strength my scanners senses it, now just let it go” no words this is peak anime!!

[@TheRyndiculous]

yeah the new show fans and haters alike just have no clue

[@TeenWithACarrotIDK]

There’s also trunks talk about vegetas firey rage he experienced in the time chamber and Goku speech to gohan vs cell.

[@tanepoe4714]

Goku smiling... proud of his son reaching his potential

[@Drafaygo]

Watching this in 2023 and I still get Goosebumps

[@tdw92294]

I said the same thing and it’s 2024

[@Ismail2918-w6v]

Me 2024😂😂

[@acer12377]

2024 and still

[@WrathofDash]

Favorite voice for Gohan... I wish she would've stuck around for Kai.

[@parisbarton4304]

😂😂

[@carmaxellicottcity5104]

Always thought the same thing

[@nigelholland1714]

Same

[@travz21]

Linda Young for Frieza was GOATed too

[@solidraven6986]

She?

[@PJohnson223]

Brings tears to the eyes, chills and goosebumps literally all over the entire body, and by God, it damn near feels like you are Gohan. I've never seen it done better, nor even equaled... And this is a fuckin cartoon, people lol. Fuckin beautiful!

[@jeremyjames3633]

Gohan is the greatest what if in The history in DBZ ever

[@123dan165]

He was meant to be the main protagonist heading into the Buu saga but Toriyama was pressured by the editors to keep it as Goku, because the Japanese preferred Goku. (If in not mistaken of course).

[@KALICOE]

​@123dan165 your mistaken

[@oladeebiazazi4538]

@@KALICOEYea I heard that was a rumor too

[@KALICOE]

@oladeebiazazi4538 that's what it was a rumor same with yamcha he was becoming a fan favorite and toriyama killed him off early

[@flyjetson_jctm]

Sucks Japanese fans didn't want gohan to be the main guy after the cells games are Tori had to change it back to goku

[@marlonrichardson8584]

You figured Cell would of learned from Vegeta's mistake. Now the shoe was on the other foot. What goes around comes around.

[@LivinMyJeffLife]

Cell had Goku & Vegeta's cells in his genes. He was cursed with Saiyan Arrogance😎

[@KALICOE]

​@LivinMyJeffLife it was vegeta and freiza that made him like that or he would've just blew the earth up

[@LolwutStevie]

Careful Cell... your Vegeta is showing...

[@MeesturKittie]

Cell is a damn fool. It's definitely the saiyan arrogance to awaken Gohan, and Gohan is no different. Every level of super saiyan makes that saiyan more stupid. Goku at ss1 attempts to rescue frieza summarizing his galactic terrorisms as mischief. Vegeta desires to allow the androids to be freed and cells completion to test vegetas power. Gohan at ss2 toys with cell allowing cell to outsmart Gohan thus prompting goku to martyr and sacrifice himself and king kai. Goku and vegetas battle awakens Majin buu. Ss3 goku admits he could have beaten buu but wanted to give those 2 little shits, trunks and goten a try at being heros which was idiotic because they blew it by allowing buu to coerce them into fusing and absorbed them while Gohan allowed it after old Kai awaked gohans true power equivalent to ss3. The only saiyans with a brain were trunks due to his horrible experience with the androids and vegito who rescued the captured z fighters They should be called stupid saiyans instead of super.

[@waleedabdullahkhan5706]

​@@MeesturKittieLMAO

[@HomeroTV95]

I hate to say it, but this is even better than Goku turning ss1… The build up to SS2 is absolute mayhem. The world and its future is at stake, the z warriors are getting pummeled by mini cells, the music is blasting and the animation is at its peak. Although Goku vs Cell was the best fight, Gohan vs Cell was an unexpected climax that fit perfectly with where DBZ was heading. It’s an absolute shame how they massacred my boy Gohan in later episodes, but to me… the real DBZ ends in the Cell Saga.

[@Ap32023]

Him going SSJ2 is still my motivation to ascend properly in the gym, lol. 🏋🏿‍♂️

[@travz21]

This arc is the absolute pinnacle of all anime

[@warrendesenberg]

Yes, definitely agree

[@syrus3657]

Disagree. They are both great at what they did. Just remember what it meant to Vegeta wen goku turns ssj

[@TheRyndiculous]

I don't think there needs to be a contest. Just like real fathers and sons, the son is meant to surpass the father one day. It's why Goku has the biggest smirk on his face as he's pummeled into the dirt. His dream came true

[@jpezy901]

The fact that you used the old toonami music verifys this video will never be deleted from my playlist!

[@RockyBhai-eq2pe]

It's the only music that should be played for eng dubbed Dbz!

[@Faith_Walker4]

Exactly! Bruce Faulconer, what a guy

[@madden22king]

The blu ray edition of DBZ on Amazon has the Bruce falconer music

[@bloodynuke1175]

Rest in Peace....Toriyama-sensei...

[@BlackWingedSeraphX]

How is this post 3 years old when he only died 2 months ago?

[@LetsPlayArcanium]

@@BlackWingedSeraphXwhat?

[@BlackWingedSeraphX]

@@LetsPlayArcanium It read "3 Years ago" at the time I typed this response lol. Now it's back to "2 months ago." Maybe it was a KZbin Glitch.

[@mauricewilliams4593]

Epic just so epic! Still get the chills! This era of Gohan is goated. Can't stop revisiting this transformation and this fight with him and cell.

[@Dre0122]

Same here..I’m 36 and I still come on here from time to time to rewatch these videos 25 years later..lol

[@lucbob]

Faulconer's score is so good man. So epic. The tone it sets is perfect.

[@hlophewiseman8510]

Gohan transforming into a ssj2 was still the greatest and unforgettable moment. Because even though he was a child he was able to defeat cell with no difficulty when others didn't.

[@celldweller210]

Till he got overconfident and lost the use of an arm

[@jackson6032]

​@@celldweller210 He lost it because Vegeta was a fool

[@romesantana8960]

Exactly ong

[@gabrielgilbert9692]

Cell saga from future trunks to present Gohan was peak DBZ!

[@slipkid1267]

Frieza saga to Cell saga is peak DBZ.

[@guardian100]

Will never forget watching this as a young lad .,when every episode was like 3 minutes long ,brilliant

[@Anthony-nc3qm]

I used to run home from football practice to watch this

[@Nigerian-born_American]

I risked an asthma attack just to watch it

[@lbridgetiv4]

😅same I was at basketball practice though and had that vcr on a timer to record for me

[@Jthall1990]

Hell yeah! So many memories!

[@nelsonpineda8047]

@@Nigerian-born_Americandamn I have asthma too I do the same thing 😂😂😂

[@travz21]

I had the VCR tape it every weekday so I could watch it after school

[@bryanphoenix9702]

2:38 This was Dragonball Z. Raw emotion, intense and dark. Not just special effects all over the screen and non-stop ki-blasts.

[@Cardlimits]

when this aired as new when I was a kid the power went out in my local area when gohan immediately transformed and I lost my sense of reality for a bit

[@jsinister_vq8303]

That’s terrible man lol 😂

[@XXNerdzillaXX]

I would have lost my shit.

[@Cardlimits]

@@XXNerdzillaXX here's the thing, people be mad for missing the episode, I was a dumb enough kid to think a cartoon was real for a few minutes

[@XXNerdzillaXX]

@@Cardlimits Oh.. in that case, good thing ya learned the lesson.

[@Cardlimits]

@@XXNerdzillaXX again, super duper young

[@Shayster-_-]

Dr Gero’s son and Goku’s Son.. Great Writing

[@Nawfdallas_13030]

Aye that slips allot of minds good comment

[@cartho1103]

That's Son Goku's son to you

[@jbucdadon8583]

These music transitions for gohan are awesome

[@YesImJoeKing]

2:16 Pidgeotto makes its dbz debut

[@ayvan2810]

Bruh 😂

[@Menaceblue3]

I didn't even notice it!

[@muhammadfazal5334]

Greatest moment in anime history

[@LivinMyJeffLife]

💯💯💯

[@NinjaKuma]

Android 16 smiling knowing that what Cell does next will push Gohan over the edge.

[@manuellesqerret3572]

46 second intro is crazy

[@dis6reet]

I miss old youtube 😂

[@kimmieutsunomiya1457]

Ikr but that was old KZbin 😂

[@kingstrat5416]

That kaio ken x 20 makes it worthy

[@Arc_angelgabriel]

It was said in a episode that the only way to truly unlock your full power is by anger or hurt

[@rezzierezz]

The toonami music maaaaaannn...

[@LivinMyJeffLife]

Bruce Faulconer* 😇

[@-ClickBait]

Brooooooooo flashbacks omfg. Need the link to this track.

[@LivinMyJeffLife]

@@-ClickBait All the Bruce Falconer DBZ music is on streaming. Spotify

[@sunjaydesai3751]

Cell is freaked out by SSJ2 power right from the moment he sees it!

[@Alphanumeric69]

I wish clips of this scene included the ending narration between episodes. "It is a secret we knew before Gohan could form words in his mouth....Now Cell will face a warrior 11 years in the making..." That's half the epicness right there.

[@RohitArvindMishra]

Cell: "That's the way, let it all go." 10 seconds later: Cell: "Yup, I'm f*cked."

[@soarghost442gheen6]

Yep

[@sheriefwoodard8686]

“Pick it all up!”

[@bbmoney86]

This version will forever be the "Incredible" goated version! 🐐

[@Jakes2hot]

That teen Gotham SS2 joint against the mini cells used to give me the chills watching 😅

[@urbanlegendd6646]

Cell saying “incredible” and 7:01 used to give me chills

[@tonygrace565]

5:40 actually. 5:40

[@DozerBB]

I like this intro, reminds me of Toonami

[@IGE5923]

As much as I hated Gohan surpassing Goku I love it because he’s Gokus son. The potential between Gohan and Goten is undeniable I always hated the Hybrid thing but I’ve grown to love it.

[@tubbymontana7090]

😂 that’s why they made goku the main character again past buu arc ( rumor ) cause of people like you I don’t get it , I prefer this it’s more thematic ofc the father wants the son to be better than him

[@chem_ho]

"Dont think you can beat me just by powering up"....did cell know what powering up means lol

[@TheChazz1225]

He was saying that in relation to Vegeta and Trunks, who fought him in their ascended ssj forms. They had powered up their strength at the cost of their speed. It's why Cell also says, "You're making the same mistake Trunks did, boy." Ssj2 was something else, fortunately.

[@redrexxx3261]

0:46 android 16 also taught me this lesson and I need to learn it just like gohan did in this moment

[@jasonwillaims9691]

I still remember watching this moment all those years back as a kid with all my siblings 😩🙌 This literally gave us Goosebumps! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ChezmanianDevil]

That final scream 5:39 gets me every time

[@sityzoo8975]

Technically… “Gohan turns SSJ2 for the SECOND time”.

[@cobracmr4]

Nah we gonna say first. I'm pretty sure that flashback isn't canon

[@MrYoungzay]

The 1st time he was just releasing his energy in the hyperbolic time chamber and Goku felt the potential but this is his first time actually transforming to SSJ2

[@mattluongo7763]

No

[@FernandoDeLaCruzProductionsLLC]

It's about time someone said it 😊

[@FernandoDeLaCruzProductionsLLC]

​@@MrYoungzayexactly

[@midnightwolf6926]

@7:22 When MR. PERFECT CELL realizes What He Truly Done! Never Gets Old

[@pro0055]

This was truly one of the most epic moments in DBZ history, right up there with goku going ssj3 for the 1st time and Vegeta going ssj for the 1st time

[@rood6616]

They really dropped the ball with Gohan. He was the coolest character up until this point and they had to ruin him after. Adult Future Gohan from Trunks timeless is the GOAT

[@marcustuggles8761]

“That’s the way…. Let it all GO!” The sheer villainy that is Cell with that quote…

[@jhollowz69]

All the true Gohan fans stayed loyal to see when his potential would be released and now that it came we couldn’t be happier to see Beast Gohan.

[@stephensperr1379]

The light blinking and fading from 16’s chip 😢

[@shartheIsraeli]

1st favorite moment: 0:48 2nd favorite moment: 2:37 3rd favorite moment: 4:53

[@ZatchBellZB_]

"I COULD NEVER FORGIVE YOU FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE!!!!"

[@Kharyphilly]

5:26 is the best part of the video on god💯💯💯💯

[@madaratheuchiha6385]

This is the real version. The intensity in Gohans eyes

[@QwuithLordDartox]

Up till now nothing in Dragon Ball has been able to catch up to this brilliance!!!!!

[@malwynn9095]

Gokus' face shows how pleased he is as a sayian father watching his son grow up as a true warrior. 5:47

[@alfredobermudez6430]

Cells face when violence was choosen

[@Prodig3yXunleashed]

The unforgettable rise of ssj2 and its style and transormation. Never again does it really showcase the form like this

[@owttlaw]

Still to this day THIS Gohan is the strongest!!! Even better than: Mystic or Beast Mode Gohan!!

[@Dr4g0nW00d]

the bird and the snap I shed some tears when I watch this all over again childhood memories still hurts so hard

[@Servant_of_Yeshua_]

Cell had no idea what he was unleashing in gohan...

[@josetorres1862]

Cell unleashed the beast within

[@JeremiahBochele-nz7jj]

Love this transformation more than UI's. It has more sentimental value. Gohan saw that life is equal. Respect.❤

[@casambo]

"You're making the same mistake Trunks did boy." And you're making the same mistake Vegeta did lmao

[@rod8139]

Gohan always been my favorite character. So watching growth, downfall and his rise has been amazing.

[@AhGooseTeen]

This felt like a Toonami edit. Respect.

[@millercmdn]

Agreed!!

[@TevyaSmolka]

Agreed

[@BokeThePlug]

Easily the top moment in all of dbz. As a kid all the way into my 20’s (35 now) I always said it was goku going super saiyan for the first time. But nothing gives me chills like this scene

[@Ryanthomas-zb4to]

U knew cell was fucking shellshocked and amazed when he says “incredible!” 😂💯🔥

[@ShinsHandle]

Here after hearing that Stephanie is coming back as Kid Goku in Daima. Welcome back my GOAT

[@denniswashington7319]

Cell was the best teacher Gohan ever had

[@goku98010]

I still get goosebumps 17 years later

[@tom257]

LOL my man cell making the BAD ASS COMMENT. OHHHH HOW I MISS CELL THE BEST VILLIAN

[@BannokCheeks]

Realizing cell was only watching so he could figure out how to do it himself

[@Mark-g1t3o]

Gohan gets shcooled by too many enemies. Buutenks, Cell, Freiza, and even Vegeta all got on him about the way he fights, while fighting him smh. Piccolo and Goku has too, but its the way the villians did it. "Yet another fighter, you could've saved." Thats a savage line considering he killed an ally right in front of him.😮😢😂

[@Ontiming2023]

Why is his transformation different here than the one where he says I feel it slipping did they cut it out or something

[@Comicbookyoutubersrock]

I know most people say Goku's first transformation as a Super Saiyan is the best, but I actually remember that being rather anticlimactic. Very meaningful, but it happened pretty quick. I'd say the best was Goku's turning into SS3 for the first time, and Gohan going SS2 here was a close 2nd. You could feel the power and emotion in his cries for Cell to stop hurting his family and friends.

[@jandrealalpapara9150]

It really shows Saiyans blood in Cell lol. Being arrogant and not taking the advantage to win against their opponent. Always wanted to test themselves even in return they had to give their opponent a chance to showcase their true power and putting them in a disadvantage situation sometimes.

[@tom257]

ALSO THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THE OG THEEME SONG

[@darrenmiles5283]

The barely contained rage and venom behind the words "I can never forgive you for what you've done"

[@brettstephenson6259]

Lets not forget what happens next....he solos all blue cells and kills them as if they were nothing. Such an amazing sequence!

[@mylesjlee]

"You are gentle. You do not like to hurt. I know because I, too, have learned these feelings." 👍🏾

[@jussreuben_]

This still give me chills because I really felt his pain.

[@dennisvillarreal5990]

We were teased his power for so long. Watching this scene for the first time sent crazy chills

[@Porterhouse601]

As soon as he said "I feel it slipping" it was a wrap

[@yunghoodrich2007]

Gohan going SSJ2 will forever be my favorite transformation, and as much as I must admit that Goku going SSJ for the first time is forever iconic to the series, Gohan going SSJ2 and unlocking that level just hits a lot more differently. It’s just a shame how they did him in the Majin Buu saga. He didn’t deserve to be written the way he was, but I’m glad Super kinda helped set him straight. And I’ll happily take this timeline for him; He may have died a hero in the original timeline, but he deserved better before that happened

[@Liftheavy85]

Thats the way.....let it all go... my favorite line during the whole process

[@cestrada2185]

Look man. This intro flames

[@rengriffin3144]

Is it me or did I just hear the OG toonami intro for dragon ball z

[@jeremyrobel9072]

Video begins at 0:45

[@Joesocko09]

It was at this point cell realized he fucked up

[@johntedesco9834]

Well he snapped ........

[@williamkelly7798]

This is like Goku losing Eighter... Gohan lost 16

[@RobertHernandez-xd7qh]

It is not a sin to fight for the right cause there are those who words alone won’t reach. When I say this has been with me ever since I was 11 I’m not lying lol my favorite dbz moment of all time

[@SaltedPizza-e5b]

This was the Beast Gohan we all grew up with

[@Birdman669]

Cell just had to have Vegeta’s arrogance and pride within him😂

[@callumyeater1920]

Did you remake one of the toonami adverts for your vid? Respect

[@Slade41491]

"Cell is such a bean."

[@daredevil30000]

*being

[@Fmidas]

5:25 whenever i feel down... this scene gives me new hope; Whenever i feel good, this scene pushes it even further

[@johnb528]

I feel it slipping… Always thought that was a perfect line to capture everything that was about to happen and that he’s finally been pushed to his breaking point.