The moment Son Gohan stopped holding back is one of the most celebrated turning points in Dragon Ball Z history — and Banpresto’s Solid Edge Works – The Departure Vol. 5 immortalizes that version of Gohan better than almost any other figure release.

This is Super Saiyan 2 Gohan at his absolute peak: the Cell Saga, post-awakening, still wearing his torn and battle-damaged purple gi with the sleeves ripped away, blue wristbands intact, body visibly tense with restrained power. His Super Saiyan 2 hair crackles upward, and the battle scar across his face and kanji tattoo marking are both cleanly rendered — small details that immediately place this figure in that specific, iconic moment in the series.

The Solid Edge Works – The Departure line earns its reputation through character-defining standing poses that prioritize presence over action, and Gohan’s release delivers exactly that. He’s not mid-punch or flying — he’s standing, barely contained, the calm before an eruption that Cell never saw coming. It’s a pose that communicates restrained, overwhelming power more effectively than any attack position could.

The paint work on the torn gi is particularly impressive — the fabric shading, the visible damage, and the deep purple tones against his golden Super Saiyan 2 hair create a color contrast that looks exceptional from any display angle. With 2 variants in this volume, Dragon Ball collectors will want to track down both to complete the set.