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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 24 - Cell Returns!
    9.1/10(8 votes)

    S6:E24

    The nightmare continues! Cell explodes, but a particle of his nucleus survives the blast, providing all the android needs to regenerate himself! Restored to his ultimate form, Cell returns to the Earth more powerful than ever!

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - The Mysterious Youth
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    S4:E12

    The Earth faces its darkest hour as Frieza and his father King Cold rapidly approach! Without Goku to assist them, the Z-Fighters prepare to launch a desperate attack against the most powerful evil the universe has ever known!

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 28 - A Legend Revealed
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S2:E28

    As Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan look on, Goku easily deflects the attacks of Jeice and Burter, two of the Force’s fiercest warriors. Could Goku have become what Vegeta thought was only a legend: a Super Saiyan?

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 30 - Incredible Force!
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S2:E30

    As the battle between Goku and Captain Ginyu rages on, Gohan and Krillin steal the unguarded Dragon Balls from Frieza’s ship. It’s a race against time, and our heroes must unlock the power of the Dragon Balls before it’s too late!

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Say Goodbye, 17
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S5:E13

    It’s android against android as 16 clashes with Cell. Android 16 is the stronger fighter, but Cell is far too driven to be stopped now! With an underhanded attack, Cell moves one step closer to his gruesome transformation!

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Silent Warrior
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S5:E12

    When Android 16 claims to be as strong as Cell, it seems like a wild boast! But after he launches an offensive that throws Cell against the ropes, it becomes clear that the big android has the power to back up his words!

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Up to Piccolo
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S5:E11

    Just as Cell is about to absorb Android 17, Piccolo bravely steps in and foils the monster’s plan! Does the Super Namekian really have a chance at stopping Cell on his own?! Or is he simply putting off the inevitable?

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Time Chamber
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S5:E8

    As Cell continues his deadly march, Goku hatches a plan to squeeze a year’s worth of training into just one day! Back at Master Roshi’s, the android trio arrives looking for Goku! Can Piccolo hold them off until the Saiyans return?

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Laboratory Basement
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S5:E6

    With hopes of saving the future, Trunks and Krillin race to destroy Dr. Gero’s lab. Meanwhile, Piccolo and Tien search for the elusive Cell. But how can they stop an enemy who knows their every move?

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Frieza's Boast
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S3:E15

    Frieza vows to beat Goku without using his hands, but the mighty Saiyan soon makes the mosnter eat his words! Elsewhere, Captain Ginyu uses his Body Switch Technique on Bulma, leaving her trapped in the body of a frog!

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Z Warriors Prepare
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S4:E17

    Gohan learns some new tricks, Vegeta pushes himself to the breaking point, and Yamcha struggles just to keep up as everyone prepares to face the looming Android menace! But will all their preparations be enough?

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - I Love You, Ranma! Please Don't Say Goodbye
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E17

    Ranma desperately attempts to recover Akane's lost memory. He even turns to Shampoo who promises to help... at a price.

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - Goku's Ordeal
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    S4:E18

    ChiChi wants a car! Goku and Piccolo take a day off from training to enroll in driving school. These two mighty warriors may be the Earth’s only chance for survival, but what are the chances they’ll learn how to parallel park?

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Pan Blasts Off
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    S1:E2

    While Bulma, Videl, and Gohan prepare a ship that will be used to gather the Black Star Dragon Balls from space, Pan becomes upset at how the others view her as a child. In the meantime, Goku is kidnapped by two men seeking to gain a ransom from a not-so-worried Bulma and Vegeta.

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Terror on Imecka
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    S1:E3

    After suffering damage to their spaceship, Goku, Trunks, and Pan are forced to crash land on Planet Imecka. The trio is enamored by the festive atmosphere of the city until they realize that the Imeckians are money-hungry swindlers. At first the travelers from Earth are trying to escape with their wallets, but it soon becomes clear that they'll be lucky to escape with their lives!

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - A Devastating Wish
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    S1:E1

    After decades of persistence, Emperor Pilaf finally steals the dragon balls and summons Shenron! But Pilaf slips up yet again and wishes Goku back to childhood size!. As Goku tries to present his new self to his family, King Kai reveals alarming news. If the dragon balls aren't returned to Earth within one year, the entire planet will explode!

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  17. undefined Season 20 Episode 1 - Alola to New Adventure!
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    S20:E1

    What begins as a vacation for our hero on Melemele Island in the Alola region turns into the promise of many, many exciting adventures to come!

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Man Behind the Curtain
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S1:E13

    Goku and Trunks have defeated Cardinal Mutchy Mutchy, and now stand before the awakening Luud. When Dolltaki refuses to give up Pan to the ever-growing monster, Dr. Myuu feeds both Pan and Dolltaki to Luud! This sacrifice brings the machine-mutant so close to full operating power that Goku and Trunks alone will be no match for it!

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  19. undefined Season 12 Episode 29 - Uncrushing Defeat!
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S12:E29

    Ash is feeling pretty down after losing to Paul, but another Team Rocket attempt to steal Pikachu brings Ash and his Pokémon together like never before!

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Lord Luud
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    S1:E9

    After seemingly securing a dragon ball, three mysterious strangers steal what the Saiyans worked so hard to attain. In their haste to track down the thieves, Goku, Pan, and Trunks find themselves tricked into touching down on a dangerous asteroid. Meanwhile the three strangers present the spoils to their bizarre leader! Just who is this mystery man...and what makes him so dangerous?

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Dance and Attack
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    S1:E10

    Finding themselves on the cave-ridden planet of Beehey, Goku, Trunks and Pan have run straight into a pack of Mouma, a giant bug like species with a taste for humans! Hiding in the shadows are the Para Bara Brothers, planning out the perfect time to attack with their unique style of dancing.

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  22. undefined Season 0 Episode 20 - Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S0:E20

    A boy wakes up to find that he's been turned into a Squirtle and can now understand the Pokémon Language. He learns that disasters have been happening lately and rescue teams have been formed. He joins his friends Charmander and Chikorita on Team Go-Getters. They get an assignment where they must go to the Sinister Cave to find the older brother of a Pichu. However, they have rivals on the mission – Team Meanie, a team of mean Pokémon Ekans, Medicham, and Gengar. Will they be able to rescue Pikachu and beat Team Meanies?

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    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Giru's Checkered Past
    6.5/10(5 votes)

    S1:E16

    Giru convinces the Z warriors to land on Planet M2, his home planet. It is a trap though and Giru is greeted by General Rildo and is told he has done a good job of luring the humans to the planet. At the end of the episode the Z warriors meet up with a group of strong robots who call themselves M2's commandos. After a short fight the robots capture Trunks and Goku and take them away.

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Aya Matsui Ratings Summary

"Cell Returns!" is the best rated episode written by Aya Matsui. It scored 9.1/10 from 8 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on June 16, 1993. It is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Mysterious Youth".