Cell

The Strongest Android

The strongest android created by combining cells from various warriors. The ultimate bio-weapon created from the cells of humans and the universe's strongest beings.

Quotes

  • My greatest pleasure is the fight with Goku.
  • Seeing people's terrified faces is fun.
  • This is the power of the perfect form.
  • Try saying 'I'm done for' or something.
  • Just kidding.

Trivia

  • Cell's name is derived from 'cell' (cell).
  • The wings on the back are only in the first form, absent in the second form.
  • The perfect form's design was changed later on editor's instructions.
  • Voice actor Norio Wakamoto said the first form's 'gooey' voice was tough.
  • During anime production, Cell's spots were hand-painted one by one on cels, making it labor-intensive.
  • The perfect form is calm, but rages roughly when cornered.

Alternate names

Cell Perfect Cell Super Perfect Cell

Tags

Android Cell Games Villain Biotechnology Perfect Form Super Saiyan 2 Revival Hell Absorption

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Profile

Species
Android
Gender
Male
Birth year
Age 786

Appearance

Overall appearance
A humanoid with an insect-like exoskeleton, with countless black spots scattered across the body. Three forms exist: the first form with wings on the back, the robust second form, and the handsome-faced perfect form. Evolves by absorbing bio-extract with the needle at the tip of the tail and swallowing other androids whole through the absorption mouth.
Height
Approx. 175cm (Perfect Form)
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Green
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Black spots
  • Absorption needle and funnel-shaped mouth on the tail
  • Insect-like wings (first form)
Iconic items
  • Cell Games arena
  • Tail absorption mouth
  • Burning aura after revival

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ruthless
Detailed personality
Arrogant and belligerent, a moody fighter who enjoys battles with strong enemies. Possesses fighting sense that calmly analyzes battle situations and flexibly adapts fighting styles. Aims to become perfect and seeks to dominate the world with terror, but indifferent to conquest itself. Has a rough side that rages when losing composure.
Keywords
  • Ruthless
  • Belligerent
  • Moody
  • Intelligent
  • Self-evolving
  • Uses master's techniques
  • Terror enthusiast
  • Obsessed with strength
Motto
Ruling the world with terror and seeing people's faces is enjoyable.
Talents
  • Fighting sense
  • Self-regeneration ability
  • Absorption and application of fighting styles
  • Instant Transmission
  • Enhanced evolution
Skills
  • Kamehameha
  • Solar Flare
  • Energy absorption
  • Various ki techniques
  • Cell Jr. generation
Motivation
To become perfect and host the Cell Games to prove his own strength.
Habits
Obsessed with becoming perfect. Enjoys testing his own power.
Favorite foods
Human bio-extract
Hobbies
Combat, Hosting the Cell Games
Favorite places
Arena, Earth
Favorite colors
Green shades
Disliked situations
Showing his own weakness, Defeat

History

Backstory
The ultimate android created by Dr. Gero's computer by combining cells from warriors such as Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Frieza, Tien, Krillin, and others. Hatched in the future world and, upon completion, began actions to absorb Androids 17 and 18 to become perfect. Stole a time machine and traveled to the past, overwhelming enemy forces during its stay while evolving to perfect form. Fought intensely with Gohan in the Cell Games and was defeated.
Debut date
September 10, 1991
Work title
Dragon Ball Z
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 141 "The Mysterious Monster Finally Appears!!"

Birth in the future world

Significant event
Birth in the future world
Description
Born in the future world where Goku died of heart disease, took 24 years to complete.

Stealing the time machine to the past

Significant event
Stealing the time machine to the past
Description
Stole Trunks' era time machine and evolved to adult form in the past.

Absorbing Androids 17 and 18

Significant event
Absorbing Androids 17 and 18
Description
Absorbed 17 to evolve to second form, then 18 to become perfect form.

Hosting the Cell Games

Significant event
Hosting the Cell Games
Description
Hosted the 'Cell Games' modeled after the Tenkaichi Budokai and fought Goku and Gohan.

Defeated in final battle with Gohan

Significant event
Defeated in final battle with Gohan
Description
Defeated by Super Saiyan 2 Gohan, attempted self-destruction but after regeneration was defeated again.

Life in hell in the afterlife

Significant event
Life in hell in the afterlife
Description
In hell, rampaged with Frieza's gang, defeated by Pikkon, and imprisoned.

Appearance in Dragon Ball GT

Significant event
Appearance in Dragon Ball GT
Description
Escaped hell with Frieza to attack Goku but was defeated and restrained.

Cell Max's appearance

Significant event
Cell Max's appearance
Description
In the movie "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero", a separate Cell Max individual appears.

Relationships

Dr. Gero

Guardian

Creator and grandfather figure. Sometimes addresses by name directly, but in anime also uses honorifics.

Frieza

Rival

Cooperation in the afterlife and rampaging in hell.

Android 17

Target

Target for absorption to perfect form, absorbed first.

Android 18

Target

Absorbed to become perfect form.

Androids (Dr. Gero's creations)

Androids (Dr. Gero's creations): leader

Media appearances

Dragon Ball Z

Anime / Protagonist

1991 TV series

Dragon Ball Kai

Anime / Protagonist

2009 TV series

Dragon Ball GT

Anime / Supporting

1996 TV series

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

Movie / Antagonist

2022 theatrical release

Dragon Ball Z series

Game / Protagonist

Many

Voice cast and creators

Norio Wakamoto

Voice actor
Norio Wakamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Uses different voice tones for each form.

Norio Wakamoto

Voice actor
Norio Wakamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Movies and games

Akira Toriyama

Creator name
Akira Toriyama
Role
Original author

Akira Toriyama

Creator name
Akira Toriyama
Role
Character designer

Toei Animation

Creator name
Toei Animation
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

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Item name
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Category
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Availability
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