Following the total destruction of Cell by Gohan’s massive Father-Son Kamehameha, the Z-Fighters return to Kami's Lookout to summon Shenron and undo the damage caused.
An intended 98th episode, which would have shown Trunks' return to the future and his victory over the Androids, was preempted by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and was later released as a home video bonus. Dragon Ball Kai (Dub) Episode 97
When the group attempts to wish Goku back to life, Shenron reveals he cannot, as Goku has already been revived once before. Following the total destruction of Cell by Gohan’s
The episode concludes with Future Trunks preparing to head back to his own timeline, and a montage reflecting on Goku's life and adventures. Production Context The episode concludes with Future Trunks preparing to
Communicating through King Kai, Goku speaks to his friends and family one last time. He asks them not to use the Namekian Dragon Balls to revive him, explaining that he believes his presence on Earth attracts danger and that the world will be safer if he stays in the Other World.
While the series eventually continued into the Majin Buu Saga years later, Episode 97 was the original finale of the Dragon Ball Kai run in Japan in 2011.