Gohan's Super Saiyan 2 transformation comes from Dragon Ball Z, during the Cell Saga, when the normally gentle son of Goku finally unleashes his hidden power against Cell after Android 16 is destroyed. The scene became one of the most replayed moments in anime, shared in edits, reaction videos and memes long after the original broadcast. Fans still use the scream and rising energy today because it marks a clear turning point, the instant a quiet character stops holding back and becomes the strongest fighter on screen.