Cell was one of Dragon Ball’s most memorable villains. These are the lines that made him stick out.
Highlights
- Cell’s iconic villain status is due in part to his incredibly powerful abilities and interesting character arc.
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Cell’s witty and confident verbiage sets him apart as a memorable character in
Dragon Ball Z
. - Cell’s best lines in the series showcase his joy in achieving perfection, his intimidating nature, and his thirst for battle.
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In Dragon Ball Z, Cell had the difficult task of succeeding Frieza as the main villain of the series. Whether Dr. Gero’s creation reaches the heights of the Emperor is debatable. However, Cell is an iconic villain in his own right. Along with being incredibly powerful and having an interesting arc, what makes the character stand out is his verbiage.
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Cell might’ve debuted as a bug-like creature, but his vocabulary has always been great. He’s also incredibly confident and surprisingly witty. So, considering all of these traits, it’s no shock that he got some of the best lines in Dragon Ball Z history.
Updated on January 16, 2024 by Ritwik Mitra: Cell is one of Dragon Ball’s best villains, and it’s still hard to believe that a huge reason why this villain exists is that editors advised Toriyama to devise a new villain after the Androids didn’t seem like very powerful or memorable antagonists. This bio-android was a force to be reckoned with, and Gohan had to reach a new level of Super Saiyan to even stand a chance against this powerful foe. Throughout the series, Cell has uttered several memorable lines that have cemented his place as a legendary anime villain who is only surpassed by a few choice antagonists in this villain.
13 *”At Last. All That I Have Ever Imagined Is Now Mine. I Have Become What No Other Could Ever Achieve. I Am Perfect.”
Episode 160: Cell Is Complete
An expression of joy after finally achieving his perfect form
Cell’s hunger to reach his perfect form is what drove him to insane heights over and over again. After realizing that Vegeta outclassed his Semi-Perfect form in every way, it was clear that the bio-android needed to absorb Android 17 to attain a new level of power.
After goading Vegeta by appealing to his ego, Cell was permitted by the Saiyan Prince to reach his perfect form. After finally absorbing Android 17, Cell reached his perfect form and celebrated this achievement by decimating Vegeta.
12 *”If You Value What’s Left Of Your Head I Suggest You Stay Where You Are.”
Episode 162: Trunks Ascends
A warning to Android 16 who tries to land a sneak attack on Cell
After Vegeta was completely and utterly defeated by Cell, it was clear that there was no equal for this immensely powerful warrior. Instead of attempting a full-frontal assault, Android 16 decided to employ a sneaky route in a desperate attempt to take out this villain.
However, Cell is so powerful that he can sense this sneak attack coming. His chilling warning to Android 16 stops the machine in its tracks, and Trunks is forced to reveal what he believes to be an Ascended Super Saiyan form in a bid to try and take out this powerful villain once and for all.
11 *”I Want You To Bring Me Goku. This Tournament Is Sure To Be A Guaranteed Hit. Everyone Will Be Watching Me. I Just Can’t Wait To See That Look Of Panic And Fear.”
Episode 165: The Cell Games
Telling Trunks about his desire to participate in a tournament with the fate of Earth in the balance
After achieving his perfect form, Cell leaned heavily into the thirst for battle that his Saiyan cells had invoked in him. Wanting to show off his power to the world, Cell proposed the idea of a tournament where he would fight Goku in an all-out battle for the ages.
He declares his intention to Trunks that he wants to participate in a tournament for the ages, where the main event would be the battle between him and Goku. It’s a bold and chilling declaration that sets the stage for the Cell Games, which is considered by many to be the best Sagas in Dragon Ball Z.
10 “My Dear Android, When Will You Understand That You Belong To Me?”
Episode 152: Say Goodbye, 17
When Semi-Perfect Cell is on the verge of absorbing Android 18
Cell’s menacing nature is one of the key reasons he’s among the best villains in all of Dragon Ball. That aspect of his personality comes out when he tries to absorb Android 18.
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Instead of just beating her up, he tries to convince her to join her brother inside the villain’s body. At one point, he even claims that she belongs to him. It’s a very creepy line of dialog that makes the bio-android a scarier and more hateable villain.
9 “I Was Hoping You’d Stay. Destroying You Would Be A Decent Warm-Up.”
Episode 161: Vegeta Must Pay
Trash-taking Vegeta before laying on him a beatdown for the ages
When the two first square off, Super Vegeta easily dominates second form Cell. The bio-android can barely land a blow on the powerful Saiyan. However, everything changes when the villain reaches his perfect form.
He goes from being brutalized by Vegeta to claiming that the Saiyan is a mere warm-up for his new body. When he delivers the confident and insulting remark, he hasn’t even used his new power yet. Ironically, that outrageous arrogance comes from the Vegeta cells within his body.
8 “That’s Quite A Move. I Must Find Out How He Does That.”
Episode 153: Sacrifice
When Goku shows the Instant Transmission technique to Cell for the first time
The first meeting between Goku and Cell occurs when the former teleports onto the battlefield to get his friends to safety. As the villain has always been excited by the prospect of facing the iconic Saiyan, he wants to fight straight away. Goku has other ideas as he wishes to wait until he’s had his time in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, which is smart because this is a fight he would’ve lost. So, the protagonist uses instant transmission to get out of there before the battle can begin.
Cell then admires Goku’s teleportation technique. While the villain has praised others before, the sound of amazement in his voice makes this line feel different. It’s a surprisingly light-hearted moment.
7 “Look! He’s Been Driven Insane By His Own Fear.”
Episode 190: The Horror Won’t End
Taunting Gohan, who was speaking to his father telepathically at the time
Arguably Gohan’s best-ever fight comes against the bio-android. In the latter stages of said battle, the young Saiyan speaks to his recently deceased father, who’s using King Kai’s powers to communicate. Gohan receives some inspirational words from Goku, which helps him stomach up the courage to unleash one last Kamehameha.
However, nobody else can hear Goku’s side of the conversation, so from their perspective, it looks like Gohan is just talking to himself. Cell humorously claims that Gohan has lost his mind because he’s so scared of the villain.
6 “I Love The Nameks. An Amazing Race.”
Episode 151: Silent Warrior
Praising Piccolo’s power that allowed him to regenerate his tail
Cell is such a powerful warrior because he was given the abilities of various other fighters. For instance, after his tail is ripped off by Android 16, his Piccolo cells come in handy as he’s able to re-grow the body part almost immediately.
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Of course, this ability isn’t a Piccolo-only thing as seemingly every Namekian can do it. And Cell gives the people of Namek some credit after his tail comes back. It seems like a wholesome piece of dialog, but there’s a good chance that his declaration of love isn’t 100 percent genuine.
5 “You Are As Headstrong As Vegeta, But Soon You’ll Be Wishing Your Head Was Stronger When I’m Crushing It.”
Episode 163: Saving Throw
When Perfect Cell shows just how powerful he is to Trunks
After Perfect Cell downs Vegeta, Trunks tries his hand at taking down the villain. Partway through the skirmish, the bio-android says that the father and son duo share some similarities. The main comparison he makes is that the two Saiyans are both headstrong.
It’s a reasonable assessment to make, even though Trunks doesn’t mess up as much as his father does. Yet, the greatness of the line comes right afterward when Cell smoothly transitions from familial comparisons to threats. It’s a clever line from the witty warrior.
4 “That Was Almost Too Easy. Then Again, It Always Is.”
Episode 181: Faith In A Boy
After believing that his attacks had taken out a pacifist Gohan
In the early part of the iconic Cell and Gohan battle, the Saiyan is a little outmatched. He hasn’t yet tapped into his true power, so the villain puts a beating on the young boy. The ever-confident Cell even believes he’s killed Gohan at one point after firing him into some mountains.
The bio-android comments on how easy the fight was and how it’s always that simple. Of course, he ends up being wrong, and Gohan later reemerges. Still, the outright arrogance of the line makes it a good one.
3 “Your Resistance Is The Cause Of Your Pain.”
Episode 151: Silent Warrior
After beating Android 17 into submission
Absorbing Android 17 and 18 proves to be a difficult task for the bio-android as neither accepts their fate easily. In 17’s case, Cell has to fight his fellow Dr. Gero creation first. It’s not among the best Android battles in the anime because it’s very one-sided. Cell ruthlessly pummels 17, hoping to beat him into submission.
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He also talks a lot while he’s doing it, with his best line being “Your resistance is the cause of your pain.” The quote is brilliant because it’s both accurate and beautifully delivered.
2 “You Said You’d Show Me True Saiyan Power, But All That You’ve Done Is Pump Up Your Little Muscles.”
Episode 165: The Cell Games
After Trunks reveals an imperfect Saiyan form that trades speed for power
Trunks gets credit for being one of the first Super Saiyans to appear in the show, but he’s also credited for using one of the worst Saiyan forms ever. In his fight with Cell, he bulks up his frame to look like the most impressive bodybuilder of all time.
While the transformation heavily increases the Saiyan’s power, it also makes him super slow. Of course, the villain manages to take advantage of the boy’s weakness. However, his criticism of the form might be even more painful than the beating Cell delivers.
1 “I Don’t Understand Why Creatures So Defective Are Ever Allowed To Live. Oh Well. It Will Soon Be Corrected.”
Episode 144: Piccolo’s Folly
An inner monologue that berates Trunks
The Cell featured prominently in the show comes from a timeline where he killed Trunks. So, when the two cross paths in the main time, the villain reminds the viewers of their alternate history with his inner dialog.
He then gives his brutal assessment of the Saiyan, claiming that “defective” creatures like him shouldn’t be allowed to live. It’s a creative burn that turns sinister when the bio-android adds that Trunks won’t be alive for long. Cell does live up to his promise as he kills the Saiyan later in the arc, making the statement even darker in hindsight.
Dragon Ball Z
Release Date April 26, 1989 Creator Akira Toriyama Genres Action , Adventure , Comedy Studio Toei Animation
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