Trunks and Krillin join Bulma at the crash site of the mysterious time capsule and find an eerie clue-- the shell of a large, locust-like creature! Whatever arrived in the time capsule isn't human, and it's on the loose! Can our heroes solve this mystery and halt the approaching androids at the same time?

It's doomsday in Gingertown, a quiet city near the crash site of the time capsule. A monster with the appearance of an insect has unleashed its powers, turning Gingertown into a ghostly grave! In response to this new menace, Kami finally fuses with Piccolo, and the new Super Namek flies to Gingertown for a showdown of epic proportions!

The deserted streets of Gingertown become a battlefield as the powered-up Piccolo confronts this terror from the future. The monster's name is Cell, and he gains strength from sucking the life out of his victims! But that's not the only secret the creature reveals. Somehow, he also knows Goku's special attack, the Kamehameha!

A fleet of tanks roll into Gingertown to destroy the new threat, but Cell quiets the army’s attempt with one swift blow. Now it’s up to Piccolo to stop the monster, and his chances look slim. As the Namek struggles to survive, Cell gives a full introduction! Hea 's actually an android, the ultimate achievement of Dr. Gero!

Piccolo has been badly injured from his fight with the android Cell, but he cleverly distracts Cell long enough to regenerate his stricken arm. Now Piccolo is ready for another round, and Krillin and Trunks have arrived for backup! With the odds quickly mounting against him, Cell makes a tactical decision - Run away!

Escaping the heroes, Cell strives to carry out his awful plan. By absorbing Androids 17 and 18, Cell can evolve to his perfect, unstoppable form! To save the future, Trunks and Krillin race to destroy Dr. Gero's lab, while Piccolo and Tien search for the elusive Cell. But how can they stop an android who knows their every move?

After learning that Cell came from his own bleak future, Trunks is left to ponder the effects of his journey through time. In South City, Cell plows through more civilians and accidentally runs into Krillin! Goku finally gets back on his feet, but with Cell and the other androids in full stride, can the Saiyan hero still make a difference?

As Cell continues his deadly march, Goku jumps back into action with an ingenious plan. By training in Kami's Hyperbolic Time Chamber, he, Gohan, Trunks and Vegeta can get a year of training in just one day! But back at Master Roshi's, the android trio arrives looking for Goku! Can Piccolo hold them off until the Saiyans return?

Behind the closed doors of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Vegeta and Trunks struggle to push past the level of Super Saiyan, while Gohan and Goku wait for their own chance to train. Down on earth, Piccolo challenges Android 17 to a battle and quickly gains the advantage. But don't look now, Cell is on his way!

Fabulously strong after uniting with Kami, Piccolo spearheads the battle against the androids! And it looks like the Super Namek has things well under control until an unexpected guest arrives at the battlefield! It's Cell! Can anyone stop this hideous monster from carrying out his deadly purpose?!

Just as Cell is about to absorb Android 17, Piccolo bravely steps in and foils Cell’s plan! But with Goku and Gohan still waiting for Vegeta and Trunks to finish their training, does Piccolo really have a chance of stopping Cell on his own?! Or is he just prolonging the inevitable?!

With Piccolo gone, Android 17 has no choice but to fight Cell on his own or so it seems, that is until Android 16 lauches a silent complaint by pummeling Cell with a fury of fisticuffs. As the battle rages on, it is easily noticable that Android 16 is just as strong as Cell. Knowing the fight is at a stalemate Cell uses a desperate attempt to absorb Android 16 into his being, but due to the way 16 was built Cell is unable to complete the Androids demise. Android 16 proceeds to rip off Cell tail, ensuring that the greedy monster could never absorb anyone ever again, but Cell has Piccolo's regenerative ability, and instantly regrows his deadly tail. Can the silent giant Android 16 defeat Cell, and if not who can, perhaps this fight will buy Vegeta and Trunks the precious time they need to complete their training in the hyperbolic time chamber.

Fire fights fire and android fights android, as the titan 16 clashes against Cell. Miraculously, Android 16 proves himself to be the stronger fighter, but Cell is far too driven to be stopped now! With an underhanded attack, Cell sneaks up on 17 and turns the tables once again! Cell transforms!