Cell (Dragon Ball) facts for kids

Cell (Japanese: セル, Seru) is a powerful fictional character and a main villain in the Dragon Ball Z series. He is an evil being created by science. Cell is made from the cells of many strong characters in the series. He travels back in time to become the ultimate warrior. To do this, he needs to absorb two special robots called Android #17 and Android #18.

Who is Cell?

Cell first showed up in chapter #361 of the Dragon Ball manga. This chapter was called The Mysterious Monster, Finally Appears!! It was first published on March 2, 1992.

How Cell Was Created

The creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, made Cell after his editors wanted a new villain. Cell was designed to be a very strong enemy. Toriyama didn't plan for Cell to change forms at first. But his editor thought Cell's first look was "ugly." So, Toriyama gave Cell the power to transform and become more powerful.

Norio Wakamoto is the Japanese voice actor for Cell in Dragon Ball.

Cell's Voice Actors

In Japan, Norio Wakamoto is the voice of Cell. He said that voicing Cell's first monster-like form was hard. But as Cell changed into his later forms, it became easier to voice him. In the English version of Dragon Ball Z, Cell is voiced by Dameon Clarke. Clarke thinks Cell is one of his most "fun and entertaining" characters to play.

Cell's Amazing Powers

Cell is incredibly strong because he has the DNA (genetic material) from many powerful fighters. These include the Z-Fighters and even Frieza. This special mix gives him many abilities:

• Super Strength and Speed: He is much stronger and faster than most beings.
• Flight: Cell can fly through the air.
• Energy Blasts: He can create and shoot powerful energy attacks called ki blasts. He can also absorb energy attacks from others.
• Telepathy and Telekinesis: He can read minds and move objects with his mind.
• Special Attacks: Cell can use many of the unique moves from the characters whose cells he has. For example, he learned to teleport instantly during a fight with Goku.
• Absorption: His most unique power is absorbing other beings to become stronger.

Cell's Different Looks

Cell changes his appearance as he absorbs more power. He has three main forms: Imperfect, Semi-Perfect, and Perfect.

Imperfect Cell

In his first form, Cell looks like a tall insect. He walks upright on two legs. His face is not fully formed, and he has an opening like a mouth. Two parts on his head stick up in a "V" shape. He has orange areas near his stomach and on the back of his head. He also has two green wings with black spots. In the anime, he has five fingers and three toes, like Frieza. He has a tail with a stinger at the end. His eyes are pink (or blue in some manga pictures) with thin, reptile-like pupils.

Semi-Perfect Cell

After absorbing Android #17, Cell changes into his Semi-Perfect form. He becomes much more human-like and muscular. His wings disappear. He now has a real mouth, though his nose is not fully formed. The two parts on his head now stand straight up. He is taller in this form. His tail becomes longer, thicker, and changes to orange and black. It comes out from his back. His voice also gets deeper. His eyes become light blue after absorbing Android #17. He has boot-like feet and metal plates around his ankles.

Perfect Cell

When Cell absorbs Android #18, he reaches his Perfect form. In this form, he looks much more human and is very intelligent. His tail pulls back into his body and is used to create smaller versions of himself called Cell Juniors. He is actually a bit smaller than his Semi-Perfect form. His wings grow back and are now black. His body is light green with black spots. He has black plates on his shoulders and chest. His skin on his face, neck, and hands becomes pale. He has purple lines on his cheeks, similar to Frieza. His eyes are pink, and his veins are purple.

Images for kids

• Cosplay de Cell de Dragon Ball (Glénat) a Japan Expo 2014 (14712825853).jpg

  A person dressed as Cell at an event.

See also

In Spanish: Cell (personaje de Dragon Ball) para niños