Which Character Comes to Mind with "Buruaaa!"? The Shout of Cell from "Dragon Ball Z Kai" is Irresistibly Imitable

The android Cell (CV: Norio Wakamoto), who grew by absorbing energy from many people, gradually gained intelligence and began to express emotions. When he found the androids 17 and 18, necessary for his evolution, he flew toward them in great excitement, shouting "Buruaaa!" This scream is probably what immediately comes to mind for those who think of Cell.

After Goku fell ill with a heart disease, androids 17 and 18 appeared. To counter their overwhelming strength, which even Trunks and Super Saiyan Vegeta couldn't match, Piccolo (CV: Toshio Furukawa) fused with Kami. This fusion granted him power surpassing that of a Super Saiyan and allowed him to learn of a new threat-Cell-through Kami's memories.

Piccolo rushed to Ginger Town, where 15,000 residents had disappeared, and confronted Cell. Although Cell escaped, Piccolo learned that Cell was a being from the future who aimed to become perfect by absorbing androids 17 and 18.

From then on, Piccolo and the others continued to pursue Cell to prevent him from reaching his perfect form. However, Cell skillfully remained hidden, absorbing bio-energy from humans, making it difficult to locate him. During this time, androids 17 and 18 finally arrived at Kame House, where Piccolo was, searching for Goku's whereabouts.

When 17 asked about Goku's location, Piccolo's refusal led to a battle. As the fight intensified, Piccolo's energy rose, which Cell detected. Cell exclaimed, "The only ones he would fight with such power are... 17 and 18! I've found them! Good timing!" Showing no regard for the trembling humans in front of him, he took off at incredible speed, his distinctive wing sound echoing.

Overjoyed at the opportunity to approach his perfect form, Cell shouted, "I'm coming right away! Wait for me! My power already surpasses yours! Buruaaa!" He headed full speed towards Piccolo and the others.

Although Cell, in his perfect form, sometimes spoke in a refined manner, the most memorable impact was left by his scream, "Buruaaa!" Many fans might immediately recall this scene when thinking of Cell.

Incidentally, the way Cell's excitement rises differs between "Dragon Ball Z" and "Dragon Ball Z Kai." If you're curious, comparing the two might be interesting!

The anime "Dragon Ball Z Kai" is a digitally remastered and re-edited version of "Dragon Ball Z," which aired from 1989 to 1996. The first season, covering the Saiyan saga to the android and Cell saga, aired from April 2009 to March 2011, and the second season, covering the Majin Buu saga, aired from April 2014 to June 2015. The original manga was a major hit by Akira Toriyama, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) for about 11 years from 1984 to 1995, with the series having sold over 260 million copies worldwide. Numerous anime series such as "Z," "GT," and "Super" were produced, along with over 20 theatrical films. It has also been adapted into countless game series.

In 2024, marking its 40th anniversary, a completely new anime series "Dragon Ball Daima," based on original work, story, and character design by the late Akira Toriyama, started in October.

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