"It's Been A Year If It's Been A Day" is the twenty-fifth episode of the third season of Team Four Star's DragonBall Z Abridged and is the fifty-fifth episode overall. It was uploaded to YouTube on September 28, 2016.
Tagline[]
Goku and Gohan are out of the chamber, but does Goku have what it takes to stand up to Cell? Find out now on Dragonball Z Abridged!
Plot[]
Ever since Cell made his announcement 13 hours ago, people have been panicking and evacuating from the area, with the newscast saying that they have never experience such fear before, and the Saiyan attack five years ago pales in this, much to Piccolo and Vegeta's annoyance; Piccolo is more annoyed as King Piccolo did worse by releasing every murderer and toppling the world government. Then, the two argue with each other, before realizing that they never fought before. Soon, everyone feels a massive power burst, and realize Goku and Gohan are coming out. Goku tells Gohan not to brag about them getting stronger in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, but unintentionally mocks Vegeta and Piccolo. As the two exit, Goku greets the group, while a fuming Vegeta declares he will kill Goku for mocking his pride.
As Goku and Gohan feast, meaning there the wasn't enough food in the time chamber as Tien Shinhan found out, they're asked by the group if they're strong enough to take on Cell. Goku tries to deflect this question and asks Mr. Popo if he can have his Gi ready.
Meanwhile, as Bulma is finding ways to repair Android 16's damaged skull, 16 goes on about how much he hates Goku (mostly about his face and inability to wear a color other than orange). Surprisingly, Bulma agrees with many of these things. However, wishing to have a positive mindset, Bulma suggests they talk about something else, and 16 asks what her favorite bird is.
Back on the lookout, Goku changes back into his orange Gi, while Piccolo makes Gohan a new suit based on his own outfit at Gohan's request, which touches Nail and Kami; Piccolo's heart skipped a beat upon hearing that. Trunks, however, presses Goku about Cell, and Goku decides to teleport down to Cell's location to see for himself. Goku meets Cell, and the two exchange banter, before Goku leaves after sizing up Cell. Goku tells them how powerful Cell is now, and how handsome he his, causing Piccolo to decide to go into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber next. Goku however is confident that he and Gohan are stronger now since Gohan's a Super Saiyan. When Trunks brings up that they've been in Super Saiyan mode this whole time, Gohan explains that their prolonged stay has caused them to stay in Super Saiyan without losing stamina, with Goku adding in they also forgot how to revert back (which is likely just him).. As Goku and Gohan leave, Vegeta, who is angry that Goku is once again stronger, decides that him and Trunks will go back to the time chamber, only for Piccolo to go inside. Trunks and Tien leave the lookout, leaving Vegeta with Mr. Popo which he called him "black man". As a result, Popo, who already warned Vegeta, kicks him off the lookout, which Yajirobe and Korin anticipated would happen eventually.
Back at Goku's house, Krillin points out that they aged at least one year from their training, which Goku decides to celebrate Gohan's 11th birthday and asks Chi-Chi to make a cake. Chi-Chi however is angry that Goku let Gohan train in the time chamber, resulting in him "bleaching his hair." Goku explains that it isn't bleach. However, Chi-Chi doesn't care and tells Goku she knows how he's going to make it up to her. She asks Krillin to take Gohan away for a while. Krillin tells him they're going to Kame House. Goku doesn't know whatâs happening, but Chi-Chi decides to use her one week and forcibly has sex with Goku.
Back in the time chamber, Piccolo is training while Nail and Kami suggest he use his Clothes Beam to start a clothing line. Both insist that itâs the best way to spend his time after Cell's defeat. Willing to hear them out, Piccolo asks what they would call their brand, to which Nail and Kami say, "Big Green Threads" Not that impressed, Piccolo tells them that they may have to workshop the name; otherwise he's on board with it. Piccolo sees a hallucination of Cell, telling him he likes the idea. Annoyed, Piccolo snaps at the hallucination that he has a bias due to being big and green. Nail wonders if their hallucinating, making Kami wonder how long they've been in the chamber. The Cell hallucination says itâs only been three days. Deciding this is too much for their combined psyche, Piccolo storms out of the chamber. Vegeta immediately calls "dibs".
Cast[]
- MasakoX â Goku, Gohan
- Stephan Krosecz â Reporter 01
- Lanipator â Piccolo, Vegeta, Popo, Krillin
- Ganxingba â Tenshinhan
- KaiserNeko â Trunks, Yajirobe, Korin
- Remix â Android 16, Kami
- Megami33 â Bulma
- Hbi2k â Dr. Brief, Nail
- Takahata101 â Cell
- Hnilmik â Chi-Chi
Music[]
- Shunsuke Kikuchi - Cha-La Head-Cha-La (Variations)
- Shunsuke Kikuchi - Shenlong Appears
- Shunsuke Kikuchi - Dark Clouds Swirling Over Namek Star
- Hironobu Kageyama - Cha-La Head-Cha-La
- Kenji Yamamoto - Tranquil Times
- Kenji Yamamoto - Courage Fills The Heart
- Shunsuke Kikuchi - Great Wilderness
- Kenji Yamamoto - The Days on Planet Namek
- Kenji Yamamoto - An Unfamiliar Menace
- Kenji Yamamoto - Good Fortune Endowed By The Heavens
- Kenji Yamamoto - Symphonic Transformation
Quotes[]
Piccolo: I am focusing on training.
Kami: You should be focusing on what you're going to do once Cell is defeated.
Nail: Think about it. You can create clothes from your very being. You wouldn't need to spend money on supplies or materials.
Piccolo: Alright, what would we call this hypothetical clothing line of ours?
Nail and Kami: Big Green Threads
Piccolo: May need to workshop that.
Cell hallucination: I think its PERFECT fit
Piccolo: Well, YOU'RE big and green; you have a bias!!
Nail: Wait... Are we hallucinating?
Kami: (Concerned) How long have we been in here?
Cell hallucination: Three days.
Piccolo: I'm out!
Running Gags[]
- Vegeta is the third person to be kicked off the lookout by Mr. Popo.
- Goku's climax during sex with Chi-Chi and subsequent firing of the Kamehameha out the roof of his house is a direct parallel to Vegeta and Bulma's sex in "News of Future Past".
Callbacks[]
- The Saiyan saga is mentioned in the beginning of the episode by Vegeta, and Piccolo reminds him of his death in "The Set Up".
- Trunks tells Gohan about his future counterpart's legacy.
- There's two Callbacks from "Tiles and Tribulations"
- Cell mentions that he had to fix the hole from his third ring
- Before having sex with Goku, Chi-Chi says "He said one week, and I'm using it", which was said by Master Roshi when he went on a porn marathon.
Trivia[]
- The title is based on the Hyperbolic Time Chamber's ability to slow down time, making it feel like a year in a day.
- Goku is the seventh person to read the disclaimer more than once. The others were Vegeta, Freeza, Yamcha, Bulma, Cell, and Chi-Chi.
- Piccolo mentions the King Piccolo arc in DragonBall in the beginning of the episode.
- First time Nail and Kami have spoken since "Family Reunion".
- One of Android 16's comments against Goku is his "stupid face", which was said by Takahata101 in a sketch from the gaming site ScrewAttack. A few members from Team Four Star (Lanipator, Takahata101 and MakasoX) did voice work for another ScrewAttack show; Death Battle.
- Apparently, Android 16 dislikes flightless birds, such as penguins.
- Dr. Briefs is credited in the voice cast of this episode despite only being mentioned by Bulma.
- When Krillin makes a comment on how Goku and Gohan have aged at least a year, Goku remarks that Gohan is now "Teen Gohan". Gohan attempts to correct Goku, as he is only 11 years old and therefore not yet a teenager, but is cut off before he can finish. This references how some of the DragonBall Z video games (specifically the Budokai series) use this name to separate from his pre-hyperbolic time chamber self.
- The Episode aired on Lanipator's birthday. As such he gave out a huge thanks to the viewers at the end of the episode.
- At the end of the episode, Lanipator mentions that its thanks to LittleKuriboh jump-starting the abridged craze (with Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Series) that Team Four Star was inspired to make DBZA. In return, LittleKuriboh has had the honor of playing both the Narrator and Freeza in the show.
Episode Transcription (English)[]
NEWS REPORTER [on TV]: Over the last 13 hours, more than two dozen evacuation orders have been issued all over the globe. Thousands upon millions head for the countryside, including the endangered Saskatoad T-rexes; while others seek shelter. The world has never seen terror as real as it has today.
PICCOLO: You're kidding me...
TIEN: Yeah, right? Dinosaurs are still a thing. It's odd how we never talk about it. At least not since we drove them out of the cities.
PICCOLO: I'm talking about terror! "Never seen," my ass; my Dad released every murderer out onto the streets and overthrew the world government!
TIEN: Oh, right; and the king of the world is a blue Cairn Terrier.
PICCOLO: It's bullshit!
TIEN: I think it's pretty progressive.
VEGETA: Awwww, look at the poor Namekian, lost and forgotten to time.
NEWS REPORTER [on TV]: Even the attack of the Saiyans five years ago pales in comparison to this overwhelming threat, as if comparing a cataclysm to a rampaging toddler.
VEGETA: Bullshit! We turned an entire city into a glass floor!
PICCOLO: Awwww, look at the poor Saiyan, lost and forgotten to time.
VEGETA: *Watch it*, Namekian; unless you want to go right now, and I think we both know how our last fight went.
PICCOLO: And *I* think we don't, because we've never fought.
VEGETA: I... wait... y-- really? But then how did you--
PICCOLO: Your dumbass friend.
VEGETA: Riiight! Wow, we've never actually fought, that's so weird.
Isn't that weird, black man?
MR. POPO: Yeah! Almost as weird as what's gonna happen if you call me that again!
VEGETA: 'What is he...?'
[They all sense Goku and Gohan's ki]
GOKU [off-screen]: Alright now, Gohan. When you get out there, try not to brag.
GOHAN [o-s]: About what?
GOKU [o-s]: That's it, son. Don't let slip just how much stronger we are. Otherwise, Vegeta will be all, "OH, BUT MY PRIDE, GRR, I WISH I WERE A CARROT".
GOHAN [o-s]: That's not *in*accurate...
GOKU [o-s]: Piccolo will probably just growl and grumble; really, it's too bad we're out of Namekians for him to absorb, then he'd be as strong as Vegeta.
VEGETA: (Growling to himself)
GOKU: Speaking of, did you know they've never fought? Crazy, right!? Oh, hey guys, what'd I miss?
VEGETA: Mock my pride...!
GOKU: Huh, what'd I tell you? He's like a See-n'-Saiyan.
VEGETA [o-s]: I'MA KILL HIM!
[â« "Cha-La Head-Cha-La" â«]
TIEN: Soooo...
GOKU: Hm?
TIEN: Was there enough food in there?
GOKU: Hmm...
PICCOLO: Did you get stronger?
GOKU: Mmhm!
TRUNKS: Stronger than Cell?
GOKU: Hmmmmmmm...
PICCOLO: For the love of-- swallow! Now!
GOKU: ...I'm not pooping tonight.
PICCOLO: ARE YOU STRONGER THAN CELL?!
GOKU: I'ma need my threads first. Yo, Mr. P! Hit me up!
MR. POPO: Bitch, you're lucky you're endearing.
GOKU: Hehe...
ANDROID 16: Another reason I want to kill Son Goku? He is so orange. It's like - come on... there are other colors. Am I right?
BULMA: So we'll have to machine the skull ourselves...
ANDROID 16: Another reason to kill Son Goku, you ask? His stupid face. Have you seen it?
BULMA: Yeeeep.
ANDROID 16: That's a face even a mother could kill.
BULMA: Now luckily, Dad has enough synthetic skin to patch that area.
ANDROID 16: Another reason to kill Son Goku is--
BULMA: Hey... so, how about we talk about something else?
ANDROID 16: Very well. What is your favorite type of bird?
BULMA: Oh, umm⊠Penguins.
ANDROID 16: WRONG!
GOKU: Ahhh, good ol' orange. Really brings out my stupid face.
MR. POPO: I had them washed for you.
GOKU: Aww, man! Now they don't have that "Goku" smell. Hey Gohan! We'll have your Mom make you a new Gi when we get home. You're probably too big for your old one now.
GOHAN: I've got it covered. Uh... Mr. Piccolo? Could you... uhh...
PICCOLO: What, you want you to make you a Gi like your dad's?
GOHAN: Actually, I was hoping I could get one like yours?
PICCOLO: Oh!
NAIL: 'Did our heart just skip a beat?'
KAMI [probably grinning]: 'That is precious.'
PICCOLO [Aloud through clenched teeth]: Shut. The F***. Up!
PICCOLO: Yeah, sure. I guess. CLOTHES BEAM!
GOKU [o-s]: Wow... you know, that works on you. I mean, if you don't like orange...
PICCOLO [o-s]: Quick rundown:
GOHAN: (Happily chuckling to himself) PICCOLO [o-s]: Doors are going to be a little difficult at first; I suggest a 45° angle.
GOHAN: (Sigh) PICCOLO: Also; crowds. But I don't really deal with them...
PICCOLO: Also; crowds. But I don't really deal with them...
TRUNKS: Look, I don't mean to be *that* guy...
VEGETA [o-s]: Oh, that's "accidental".
TRUNKS: ...*but*, there's a green cyborg elephant in the room. Goku⊠are you or are you not stronger than Cell?
GOKU: Good question. I'll go check!
TRUNKS: I'm sorry; go check wha--?
{POP}
PERFECT CELL: Look, I understand that you sponsor all forms of sporting events⊠but just so we're clear, you *do* realize that everyone dies if I win, right?
HETAP REP [via earpiece]: Yeah, but if you think about it, you kill us, and it doesn't matter.
PER. CELL: Yes.
HETAP REP [ve]: Basically it's a total win-win for us either way.
PER. CELL: Yeah, I guess that is a win-win for you, isn't it? Alright then! It's officially "The Cell Games: Presented by HETAP"!
GOKU: I'd kill for a HETAP!
PER. CELL: WHOA, JESUS!
GOKU: No, actually. It's Goku.
PER. CELL: Need to put a bell on you.
GOKU: Huh?
PER. CELL: Nothing! Sorry, I just wasn't expecting you for another *week*! (Chuckles) Must look a mess...
I just got done finishing the ring, patching a hole... Speaking of which!
What do you think of our glorious battleground? (Chuckles)
GOKU: Eh, s'alright. Kinda small, innit?
PER. CELL: I prefer... *intimate*.
GOKU: Well, I'm not intimidated either.
PER. CELL: Ohh, but you should be! Because in it - we shall decide the fate of not only this boring blue ball of dirt and water, but the *entire galaxy*! So you best bring your A-game, Son Goku. Because the stakes... have never been higher! (Chuckles)
GOKU: (Gasp!)
PER. CELL: And before you say it, the prize isn't actually steak.
GOKU: I wasn't thinking that.
PER. CELL: Yes you were.
GOKU: Then WHAT is the prize, you *monster*?!
PER. CELL: Living! Also, a lifetime supply of HETAP!
GOKU: Y'know, they say "lifetime", but they never consider the Dragon Balls. Anyway, I just came to measure you up. And I gotta say... nice.
PER. CELL: Baby, you know it.
GOKU: I've seen all I need. Now, I'm off to go and have a... high-fiber dinner...
See you in a week!
PER. CELL: It's a date...
GOKU: Yeah... I know⊠That's how days work.
{POP}
PER. CELL: ...I'm gonna miss him when he's dead.
GOHAN: So the Androids took my arm?
TRUNKS: Yeah; you lost it saving my life.
GOHAN: Well, did it at least look cool?
TRUNKS: Oh, man, it was the COOLEST!
You were always the first to jump in a battle... and you never backed down... and you saved my life SO many times!
GOHAN: I died, didn't I?
TRUNKS: Brutally...
{POP}
GOKU: Wow, okay, yeah, he's pretty strong⊠Also, really handsome... Like, why did none of you warn me he would be so handsome?
PICCOLO: But is he *stronger* than *you*?
GOKU: If he's as strong as he is handsome, then OH-HO BOY. I mean, I'd never cheat on Chi-Chi, but...
GOHAN: Dad.
GOKU: So handsome...
PICCOLO: Well then, if it's all the same to you, I'ma take my turn inside the chamber.
GOKU: Hey, maybe after you're done, you and 'Geets can finally have a go. [whispering] Go easy on him, best buddy.
PICCOLO: ...You know, I was stronger than you yesterday.
GOKU: Yeah, but that was a year ago... we've *all* grown! Like Gohan! Just look at him! All super, and Saiyan...
TRUNKS: About that! You've been Super Saiyan since you came out. What's up with that?
GOHAN: Well, after extended exposure and focus, our bodies acclimated to the elevated state. We can sustain it without literally any loss in stamina!
VEGETA: WHAT?!
GOKU: Yuh-huh! Also, we kinda forgot how to turn it off. Ha-ha-ha...
GOHAN: Truthfully, it's very concerning.
GOKU: Yeah, for *Cell*! And, uh, also doors...
MR. POPO: *What did you do*?
GOKU: See you at "The Cell Games: Presented by HETAP"!
VEGETA: (Mentally) 'That hollow-skulled bastard, now I'm angry AND thirsty!'
VEGETA: BOY!
TRUNKS: Huh?
VEGETA: We're going back in the chamber and fixing this immediately!
TRUNKS: Yeah, Piccolo just went in.
{SLAM}
VEGETA: Wha-ugh... Then what the hell am I supposed to do for 24 hours?! Hang out with you two idiots?! Fine. Your literal humanity disgusts me, anyway. Guess it's just you and me now, black man.
MR. POPO: (Sigh)
VEGETA: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...!
YAJIROBE: See? I told you it would happen.
KORIN: T'was never a matter of if⊠(Sip)
{BOOOM}
KORIN: only when.
KRILLIN: Crazy, you're both like a year older now, huh?
GOKU: Yuh-huh! Which means he's TEEN Gohan, now!
GOHAN: Actually, I'm 11, so that means that I'm a pre--
GOKU: That means *you* need a BIRTHDAY PARTY!
KRILLIN: Ooo! Can it be Super Saiyan themed?
GOHAN: (Gasp) With little spiky pieces of yellow frosting?
GOKU: That sounds amazing⊠Chi-Chi! Super Saiyan Cake me!
CHI-CHI: ...Goku?
GOKU: Yeah?
CHI-CHI: Did you take our son into a magical reality outside of spacetime, for an entire *year*, bleach his hair without my consent, and suddenly come back home demanding *birthday cake*?
GOKU: If it makes you feel any better, it's not bleach...
CHI-CHI: It doesn't.
GOKU: Are you upset?
CHI-CHI: No... because I know how you're going to pay me back.
GOHAN: Mom, what do you mean?
CHI-CHI: Krillin... would you take Gohan out for a few hours?
KRILLIN: Gohan, we're going to Kame House.
[Krillin and Gohan run off into the distance] GOKU [kinda scared]: Wait, what does she mean?! Guys?!?
[Door closing]
CHI-CHI: He said one week...
[Closed]
CHI-CHI: and I'm using it.
GOKU [scared (!)]: Wha... what are you--
CHI-CHI: [Repetitive / agressive grunting] GOKU: *Huaah*...!
CHI-CHI: [Repetitive / agressive grunting] GOKU: *Huaah*... *hah*... *aah*... *huagh*... *Ka*... *Me*... *HA*... *ME*...! *HUUUUUUUUUUUUUU*--?!
[â« Closing theme (DBZ intermission) â«]
KAMI: 'Seriously... you can materialize clothing from your very being.'
NAIL: 'You wouldn't have to spend *anything* on supplies, manufacturing...'
PICCOLO: 'I am focusing on training!'
KAMI: 'You *should* be focusing on what you're going to do after Cell is defeated.'
PICCOLO: 'Fine, but what would we even call this hypothetical clothing line of ours?'
KAMI and NAIL: '"Big Green Threads"'.
PICCOLO: ...We might need to workshop that.
"PER. CELL": I think it has a *perfect* ring to it.
PICCOLO: Yeah, well, you're big and green! You have a bias!
NAIL: 'Wait, are we hallucinating?'
KAMI: 'How long have we been in here?'
"PER. CELL": Three days.
{SLAM}
PICCOLO: I'm out!
VEGETA [o-s]: I CALL DIBS!
LANIPATOR: Hey, everyone. I'm Lanipator, co-writer and co-star of DBZA, and I wanted to thank you for watching. If you enjoyed what you saw, let us know by leaving a comment and clicking that little thumbs up icon. And if you're new here and want to stay up-to-date on everything we have coming down the pipeline, then be sure to click that Subscribe button as well. If you haven't had enough anime parody goodness just yet, then may I recommend checking out our friend, LittleKuriboh? I'm sure a lot of you already know him, but for those that don't, he's the guy that started this whole abridged series craze, and we wouldn't be here without him, so show him some love! Also, if you want to hang out with us tonight, ask some questions about the episode or have any question in general, why not join our livestream that kicks off at 6 P.M. Central Standard Time tonight as we play some DragonBall Fusions. If you're catching this after the fact, don't worry. Not only will the archives still exist if you want to check it out, but we also stream nearly every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday over on TFS Gaming. So come on by and join us! Come on! It's my birthday. L-literally it's... it's my birthday. September 28th⊠Love you guys!
This transcription was produced by Splendaaa/1plainicecreamcone by taking the original English Captions by Hideo Kojima and editing them slightly to have more clarity when read without video accompaniment. (If you edit this transcription, please leave this original credits segment <and add your own name, if you wish> so that my hours of effort aren't all for nothing! - thank you, Splendaaa)
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