"Group Therapy" is the nineteenth episode of Season 3 of Team Four Star's DragonBall Z Abridged and is the forty-ninth episode overall. It was first uploaded to YouTube on August 4, 2015.
Synopsis[]
Cell, while looking for Android 18, complains about being stopped by Tenshinhan as well as being left with questions by Goku using the Instant Transmission technique, but his biggest question he screams is where Android 18 is. Android 18 tells Android 16 while they are hiding that the pair are lucky since they around several islands, which will make finding them difficult for Cell, though Android 16 tells her itâs an archipelago, a group of islands that he defines as being a noun. Android 18 thanks Android 16 and he tells her that she is welcome. Android 18 says the pair could sneak away if they went underwater, asking Android 16 if he is waterproof and him telling her that he was until damaged his head, causing Android 18 to rule out the idea and say that all they can do is wait and hope that he moves on. Cell starts to go about what he and Android 18 could be together, leading Thomas Tankl to mistakenly tell him that he is making a scene even though he understands his issues with his girlfriend. Sally Wilkonson complains to Tom that he is too loud, but Tom reasons that he is just trying to help Cell with his lady problems, though Cell claims he does not need his help and thanks him. When Sally's child starts to cry, she blames Cell and he tries to defend himself.
Bulma flies past Korin's Tower while going up to Kami's Lookout, not being able to hear Korin when he asks her if she has brought Yajirobe back and he says that he misses his "bean daddy". Bulma arrives with Trunks and is greeted by Goku and Gohan, who walks over to her and Trunks before Bulma notices Future Trunks possessing longer hair and tries complimenting him before stating that it is platonic and Future Trunks says that he is over it since he spent a year with his father. Bulma is surprised by his feat, admitting that even she hasn't done that, and Future Trunks tells her that he wouldn't recommend it and says that all he does is scream at you, Bulma acknowledging that she is aware of this.
Bulma looks over to Vegeta and asks him why his hair did not grow, Vegeta answering that a pure-blooded Saiyan's hair does not grow in hair length apart from beards and mustaches. Goku looks over to Vegeta while expressing that he can't stop imaging Vegeta with a mustache, imaging him with one and laughing after seeing it.
Bulma remembers that she had brought along the armor for their fight against Cell, throwing down the capsule. Goku and Gohan change into it while Vegeta remarks that it is easily the greatest thing that Bulma has ever produced, Trunks interjecting himself before Vegeta stated that it trumped him as well. Bulma looks over to Piccolo and Tien, asking the pair if they are going to try on their copies as well and they both decline, declining to give a reason too. Goku claims that he is Vegeta with the armor on and mocks him, Vegeta stating that he has ruined it and he is leaving, Goku asking if he wants him to teleport him and Vegeta stating that he hates him before leaving. Future Trunks gets ready to go behind him and Goku gives him two Senzu Beans, Future Trunks thanking him and stating that hopefully they won't need them, though he and Goku both agree that Vegeta might cause otherwise.
Bulma tells Future Trunks that he should hurry up given his father's head start on him and Future Trunks worries of the horrors Cell is causing as they speak, who is actually instead listening to Sally as she talks about how much she and her husband have been helped by couple's counseling and Cell says that while he is happy for her, but his situation is different. Tom and Sally continue talking to Cell who decides that he has heard enough, and Cell screams out that Android 18 has until the count of three to blow herself up before he wipes out the islands in his attempt to find her. Richard Harrison tells Cell that is extreme, but Cell says he's not involved in it anymore. Android 18 deduces that this is bad, though Android 16 argues that she is too valuable to Cell for him to attempt risking destroying her. Android 18 asks him if he is sure about that and Android 16 stands by his word, Cell then destroying an island as his countdown ends. Android 18 looks back over to Android 16 afterward, asking if he was sure about that and Android 16 sees a squirrel that he dubs "a fluffy bird", Android 18 concluding that one is on her.
Mr. Popo asks Goku and Gohan if they are ready, Goku confirming that they are and apologizing to him for the wait, Gohan remarking that he cannot believe his father wasted a whole half hour eating and he mentions the food inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Goku then questioning what is half an hour and Gohan answering that it is 7.6 days but Goku says this is half a fortnight. Mr. Popo says he is done with this and tells them to go in. Gohan walks inside with Goku, marveling from the inside. Goku tells Gohan that it was awfully nice of him join him, Gohan then saying that he did not have a choice and that his father basically kidnapped him. Goku claims that you cannot kidnap your own kid and Gohan says he does not know if this is true, planning to read up on that and Goku apologizes to him for their being no books there or internet. Goku furthers that they only have two things there: the room and the void, followed by his echo. Gohan asks if it does that all the time and Goku replies that it does, but only if you say "void" which he does and receives another echo from. Gohan says that they are going to "avoid" that word for now, causing the word "void" to be echoed in Goku's voice, to Gohan's confusion.
Goku says that they are going to focus on making him a Super Saiyan, which he theorizes will not be easy since he does not have Krillin to die for him but believes that Gohan will get there with sit ups and plenty of milk. Gohan listens intently and tries to say a possibility emerging if his father really believes in him, but he is cut off by Goku who says the pair are also going to be fighting a lot. Gohan says that he needs an adult and Goku claims he is one, though Gohan tells his father that he is not.
Cell continues destroying islands and Android 18 says that she is pretty sure the one he just destroyed was the last island, besides the one they are on as she turns to Android 16 who says repeatedly, "Island, noun," leading Android 18 to state that they need to get him fixed up while calling him "buddy" and Android 16 asking if she has tried turning him on and off again. Cell notices the last island and says that Android 18 is either there or he has killed her, leading him to attempt blowing it up regardless. Android 18 braces for the attack, but Cell stops the attack in being confronted by Vegeta who concludes that he is warming up by destroying islands which he respects though says that he goes more for destroying planets instead.
Cell greets Vegeta who calls him "ugly" and the two descend as Cell says that they are now doing this, Android 18 recognizing Vegeta and says to Android 16 that the bright side is that they get to watch Cell kill him first, Android 16 mistaking him for a bird with "very sharp hair". Cell asks if he can help him and that he could help him find Android 18 if he was looking for another broken arm, Vegeta retorting that he just heard how ugly he was and wanted to see it himself. Future Trunks announces his arrival and Cell reasons that Vegeta's bravado comes from the fact that he brought his son who he refers to as "Junior". Vegeta states that Future Trunks is only there because he would cry were he not since he's a child, also calling Cell ugly, a remark that he finds riveting but Cell says that he is busy and tells him that he would be content with Vegeta fleeing and then bringing someone substantial like Goku back with him. Future Trunks says that Cell has pushed the Goku button after Vegeta starts powering up, though Cell initially concludes that he simply touched a nerve and questions what Future Trunks means before being punched in the stomach by Vegeta who says that Cell shouldn't have done that.
Cast[]
- Megami33 â Bulma, Baby Trunks
- Takahata101 â Cell
- Shudo Ranmaru â Android 18
- Remix â Android 16
- Antfish â Thomas Tankly
- KaiserNeko â Korin, Trunks
- Lanipator â Vegeta, Piccolo, Master Roshi, Mr. Popo
- Ganxingba â Tenshinhan
- MasakoX â Goku, Gohan
- Laura Post â Sally Wilkonson
- Marc Swint â Richard Harrison
Music[]
- Shunsuke Kikuchi - Cha-La Head-Cha-La (Variations)
- Shunsuke Kikuchi - Saiya-jin Kitaru
- Shunsuke Kikuchi - Great Wilderness
- Hironobu Kageyama - Cha-La Head-Cha-La
- Kenji Yamamoto - Good Fortune Endowed By The Heavens
- Spanish Buzz - Randy Newman
- Shunsuke Kikuchi - Shenlong Appears
- Kenji Yamamoto - Daimao Appears
- Kenji Yamamoto - An Unfamiliar Menace
- Shunsuke Kikuchi - Funky Kame-Sennin
- Kenji Yamamoto - The Gods' Bolero
- Shunsuke Kikuchi - Kono Yo De Ichi-Ban Tsuyoi Yatsu
Callbacks[]
- Vegeta mentions blowing planets as warm up, a reference to how he destroyed Arlia back in "Vegeta: Kills Bugs Dead".
- The Goku Button from "Blood, Sweat, and Gears" makes a return.
- Goku referring to himself as "Paragon 'til death" is another Mass Effect reference the show has made, akin to when Vegeta said he was "Renegade for life" in "Stop! Celebrate and Witness, Goku's Back From 100X Fitness!".
- Also, Goku saying that he looks like Vegeta is how Krillin mentioning that wearing Saiyan armor made him look like Nappain The Best Laid Plans of Saiyans and Nameks.
- Goku references Vegeta's "training method" of getting Super Saiyan by telling Gohan they will do lots of crunches, pull-ups, and drink plenty of milk.
- The idea of Goku imagining facial hair on Vegeta is most likely a nod to Christmas Tree of Might where Goku imagines a goatee on Turles.
- Gohan saying "I need an adult" and getting the response "I am an adult" only this time, Gohan sounds more annoyed than creeped out.
Trivia[]
- This Debut of Vegeta's 2nd grade Super Saiyan mode.
- Krillin doesn't appear in this episode. This makes it the first time since the Saiyan Saga that he hasn't appeared in every episode.
- As seen in this episode, Android 16 has suffered damages from his fight against Cell. He mistakes everything as a bird, and cannot swim due to him no longer being waterproof.
- Vegeta's mustache is a reference to DragonBall GT where he had one for the first half of the series. An official music video was late released on their YouTube channel, and you can buy the "Mustache Song" on iTunes.
- Despite Goku mentioning that only the word "void" echoes in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Trunks said "void" when he was inside in "Hyperbolic Plot Device", but the word did not echo.
- Tom, the character which Cell talks to in this episode, is the same Tom that was Piccolo's only friend on MySpace. This is confirmed by the editor of the TeamFourStarBento creator commentary video for this episode.
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Episode Transcription (English)[]
SEMI-PERFECT CELL (Mentally): 'So I'm a hair's breadth from perfection, and then *Triclops* shows up and decides: "I'm just gonna turn triangles into f**kin' squares!" Then *Goku* shows up; apparently he can *teleport*! Gotta look into THAT later! But at the very top of this long list of stupid questions, is:'
SeP CELL: WHERE! ARE! YOU! EIGHTEEN...?!
[Scene shifts to 18 and 16]
"ANDROID" 18: We got lucky. With all these islands, it'll be tough for him to find us.
ANDROID 16: Technically, it's an archipelago. "Noun; A *group* of islands."
18: Thank you, Sixteen.
16: You are welcome.
18: Well, we could sneak away if we could get underwater.
Sixteen, are you waterproof?
16: {BZZZT} I was.
18: Shit. Then all we can do is wait and hope he just moves on.
[Scene shifts to Cell]
SeP CELL: Do you understand what we could be together!? We could be perfect!
SOME DUDE [distant]: Dude! I know you're having issues with your girl⊠trust me, I get it, but you're makin' a scene, man!
SeP CELL: Can I help you, uhhh...?
SOME DUDE [off-screen, distant]: My name's Tom!
SeP CELL: Oh, well hi, Tom! I'll try to make less of a scene while I liquefy your insides and *proceed to drink you*!
TOM [o-s, distant]: Hey! No need to be hostile, man!
SOME LADY [o-s, distant]: Do you people mind!? My child is trying to nap!
TOM [o-s, distant]: I'm just trying to help this guy out with his lady problems.
SeP CELL: I don't need your help, Tom! But, *thank you*...?!
[Baby begins to cry] Rerrgh...!
SOME LADY [o-s, distant]: Well, now you've done it!
[Scene shifts away from Cell]
KORIN: Hm? Oh, it's Bulma! Hey, Bulma! Did you bring back Yajiroâ OOOOFFfff course you didn't! Guhhooooh⊠I miss my Bean Daddy...
BULMA: Huh. So it does just kinda float there.
*âȘâȘâȘ*
BULMA: Hey! Anyone here?
GOHAN: Bulma!
GOKU [o-s]: Hey, Bulma!
BULMA: Hey, guys!
[Laughter]
BULMA: Huh? Oh my gosh, Trunks! Your hair! It looks good⊠Eh-- platonically of course.
TRUNKS: It's okay, Mom. I literally just spent a year with Dad in the Time Chamber. I'm over it.
BULMA: Wait - you spent an entire year with Vegeta!? Even I haven't managed that.
TRUNKS: Wouldn't recommend it. All he does is scream at you.
BULMA: Yeah, he does. Speaking of, how about you? Why didn't your hair grow?
VEGETA: Because unlike a half-breed, a pure-blooded Saiyan's hair does not change from the day we are born. With the exceptions of beards, and moustaches.
GOKU: Boy... now I can't stop thinkin' about Vegeta with a mustache.
[Whimsically, with guitars playing in background] VEGETA: "Moustaaaache."
GOKU: Hee...
BULMA: Oh, before I forget...
{CLICK} {BAMF}
BULMA: I brought you guys some armor for your fight against the Androids!
VEGETA: This is easily the greatest thing you've ever produced.
BABY TRUNKS: Gaoo, gaaaoou!
VEGETA: Yes, even you!
BABY TRUNKS: Aaaoouh.
BULMA: Aren't you guys going to try them on too?
PICCOLO: No.
TENSHINHAN: No.
BULMA: Any reason?
PICCOLO: No.
TENSHINHAN: No.
GOKU: Hey look, Vegeta! I'm you! Paragon 'til death!
VEGETA: ...You ruined it. You ruined it and I'm leaving.
GOKU: You want I should teleport you, buddy?
VEGETA: I hate you.
{WOOSH}
TRUNKS: I should follow him.
GOKU: Oh! Before you go⊠you'll probably want these⊠just in case.
TRUNKS: Thanks, but hopefully we won't need them.
GOKU: Yeah, but...
[Simultaneously] GOKU: Vegeta. TRUNKS: Father.
BULMA: You should really hurry up. Said father has a head start on you.
TRUNKS: Yeah... and who knows what atrocities Cell is committing as we speak...
SOME LADY [o-s, distant]: My husband and I go to couple's counseling every Tuesday, and it's really helped us!
SeP CELL: Yes, and I'm echappy to hear that, Sally; but my situation isn't exactly--
TOM [o-s, distant]: Bro, if you love something, you have *got* to set it free!
SeP CELL: Okay, that's- that's not--
RICHARD [o-s, distant]: You can't be so clingy! It's kinda creepy.
SeP CELL: But it's--
SALLY [o-s, distant]: Do you think it's inadequacies in the bedroom?
SeP CELL: (Mentally) 'And we're done.'
SeP CELL: EIGHTEEN! You have until the count of *five*! Show yourself now, or I'm wiping out these islands one by one until I find you!
ANOTHER DUDE [o-s, distant]: Don't you think that's a little extreme?!
SeP CELL: You're not involved in this anymore, Harry!
HARRY [o-s, distant]: I think I'm pretty involved!
SeP CELL: FIVE!
18: This is bad. This is *really* bad!
SeP CELL [o-s]: FOUR!
16: Do not fret. You are too valuable.
SeP CELL [o-s]: THREE!
16: He would not risk destroying you.
18: And you're sure about that??
SeP CELL [o-s]: TWO!
16: Trust me.
SeP CELL: *ONE*.
[Crowds screaming] RICHARD [o-s, distant]: Can we please go back to TALKING ABOUT THIS?!
18: You were saying, exactly!?
16: This is a fluffy bird.
18: Yeah. Guess that one's on me.
[Scene shifts back to The Lookout]
MR. POPO: Alright! You maggots ready yet?
GOKU: Yup! Sorry for the wait.
GOHAN: I can't believe you wasted half an hour on eating. There's food inside!
GOKU: Oh, come on, Gohan; what's half an hour?
GOHAN: 7.6 days.
GOKU: (Gasp) But that's half a fortnight!
MR. POPO: Okay, I'm done with this. You get in.
(Creaking)
GOKU: Welp! Here we are. You know... it's awfully nice of you to come join me, Gohan.
GOHAN: I... never really had a choice. You basically kidnapped me.
GOKU: Oh, come on, Gohan! You can't kidnap your own kid.
GOHAN: I dunno if that's true. I'll have to read up on that.
GOKU: Sorry Gohan, no books here! Or internet. Only this room... and the void. ["Void" echoes within the chamber]
GOHAN: Uh... does it do that all the time?
GOKU: Oh, yeah. But only if you say the word "void". ["Void" echoes again]
GOHAN: Okay, well, we're gonna avoid that word for now--
["Void" echoes once more]
GOHAN: Why!?
GOKU: Alright, Gohan. First thing we're gonna do, is focus on getting you Super Saiyan! Now, it won't be easy, because Krillin's not here to die for you. But I think with some crunches, pull-ups, and plenty of milk⊠You'll find your way!
GOHAN: Oh⊠Well, if you really believe in me--
GOKU: Also, we're gonna fight! ...A lot.
GOHAN: ...I need an adult.
GOKU: I am an adult--
GOHAN: No. No, you are not.
[Scene shifts back to 18 and 16]
18: Well... I'm pretty sure that was the last island⊠Y'know, besides this one (!)
16: Island. "Noun." Island. "Noun."
18: We have got to get you fixed up, buddy.
16: Have you tried turning me off, and on again?
[Scene shifts to Cell]
SeP CELL (Mentally): 'That's the last island. She's either there... or I've killed her.'
SeP CELL: Oh well, in for a penny.
{BWOOP}
18: Uhn!
SeP CELL: (Laughing) Uh!?
{WOOSH}
VEGETA: Ah, warming up by destroying some islands, huh? I can dig that. More of a *planet* guy, myself.
SeP CELL: Ugh, people all day today. Hello, Vegeta.
VEGETA: Hello, *ugly*.
SeP CELL: Ugh... now we're doing this. Okay.
18: Wait, is that... *Vegeta*!? Well, bright side: we get to watch Vegeta bite it first.
16: That bird has very sharp hair.
SeP CELL: So, can I help you? 'Cause if you're looking for another broken arm, you can always help me find Android 18.
VEGETA: No, I just heard how ugly you were and I *had* to see it for myself.
TRUNKS: Also... I'm here.
SeP CELL: And that explains the bravado. You brought Junior!
VEGETA: Nope! He's only here because he'd cry otherwise. Because he's a *child*.
VEGETA: ...Also, you're ugly.
SeP CELL: Riveting. Listen, Vegeta, I'm in the middle of something more important than whatever "this" is. So if you just want to run along and bring back someone substantial, say⊠I dunno⊠Goku? That'd be greeaaaaat.
VEGETA: (Breathes deeply)
{BWOOSH}
VEGETA: (Screaming)
SeP CELL: Aw, what's wrong, Prince? Did I touch a *nerve*?
VEGETA: (Still screaming)
TRUNKS: You pressed the Goku button.
SeP CELL: Excuse me, the what--
VEGETA: (Screaming)
SeP CELL: (Groans in pain)
VEGETA: Ya shouldn't'a did that.
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