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The Dragon Ball films are animated films made based on the Dragon Ball manga and its three animated TV series, Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT.

Overview

All Dragon Ball movies were originally released in theaters in Japan, typically when the vast majority of Japanese school children are on spring and summer vacations in March and July, although it pairs up with a Dr. Slump movie, usually 60 minutes long. All of the movies have been released in the United States, and are usually released under a shorter title. Akira Toriyama, the artist who created the franchise, had little to do with the movies past some of the character designs, however, he is listed as the creator of the movies in the credit. Akira Toriyama has stated that he considers the movies to be stories in a "different dimension" than the main story of the manga he created.^[1]

Movies

Dragon Ball

Movie 1: Curse of the Blood Rubies

Japanese title: "The Legend of Shen Long"
FUNimation title: "Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies"
UK Title: "The Legend Of Shenron"

A Retelling of The Emperor Pilaf Saga, but with a different villain, King Gurumes taking Pilaf's role as the central villain.

Movie 2: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle

Japanese title: "Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle"
FUNimation title: "Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle"

Takes place right after the Pilaf Saga, but with Master Roshi's request for a girl made more specific as a request for the eponymous Sleeping Princess, held by the evil Lucifer. The scene where Goku transforms into a Great Ape is taken almost directly from his first transformation in the Emperor Pilaf Saga.

Movie 3: Mystical Adventure

Japanese title: "Mystical Great Adventure"
FUNimation title: "Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure"

A combined retelling of the General Blue, Commander Red and 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai Sagas, but with Master Shen in control of the army, along with Mercenary Tao, Pilaf, Chiaotzu, and Tien Shinhan. Bora and Upa replace Krillin and Yamcha as Goku's allies competing in the tournament.

Movie 4: The Path to Power

Japanese title: "The Path to Ultimate Strength (10th Anniversary Special)"
FUNimation title: "Dragon Ball: The Path to Power"

Another retelling of the beginning of Dragon Ball, using the same animation style as Dragon Ball GT. It also takes elements from the Red Ribbon Army Saga.

Dragon Ball Z

Movie 1: Dead Zone

Japanese title: "Return My Gohan!!"
FUNimation title: "Dead Zone"

Garlic Jr. - A small Makyan, who wants to get revenge on Kami for imprisoning his father in the Dead Zone.
Nicky, Ginger, and Sansho, Garlic Jr's henchmen.

Description

This movie is a prequel to the filler Garlic Jr. Saga in Dragon Ball Z. It takes place before the Vegeta Saga (Saiyan Saga), with the minor contradiction that Krillin meets Gohan and knows he is the son of Goku, yet in the Vegeta Saga, Krillin does not know this.

Movie 2: The World's Strongest

Japanese title: "The World's Strongest Guy"
FUNimation title: "The World's Strongest"

Dr. Wheelo - An evil scientist, reduced to a brain in a jar and searching for a strong body to take over.
Dr. Kochin - Dr. Wheelo's assistant, who wishes for the ice over Wheelo's tomb to melt.
Misokatsun, Ebifurya, and Kishime, Dr. Kochin's menacing bio-warriors.

Movie 3: The Tree of Might

Japanese title: "Super Showdown for the Whole Earth"
FUNimation title: "The Tree of Might"

Turles - A Saiyan, strongly resembling Goku.
Amond, Daiz, Cacao, Rasin, and Lakasei, all Turles's henchmen.

Movie 4: Lord Slug

Japanese title: "Super Saiyan Son Gokū"
FUNimation title: "Lord Slug"
UK dub title: "Super Saiyan Son Goku"

Lord Slug - An evil Namekian who wishes on the Dragon Balls and gains eternal youth. He wants to turn earth into his very own space-ship.
Angila, Wings, Medamatcha, and Zeeun, all Lord Slug's henchmen.

Movie 5: Cooler's Revenge

Japanese title: "The Incredible Mightiest vs. Mightiest"
FUNimation title: "Cooler's Revenge"

Cooler - Frieza's older brother, seeking revenge for Frieza's death.
Salza, Neiz, and Dore - Cooler's henchmen.

Movie 6: The Return of Cooler

Japanese title: "Clash!! 10 Billion Power Warriors"
FUNimation title: "The Return of Cooler"

Cooler - Cooler goes to New Namek, enslaving Namekians, prompting the Z Fighters to take on their old enemy from the previous movie.
Meta-Cooler - Mechanical doubles generated by the Big Gete Star.

Movie 7: Super Android 13!

Japanese title: "Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyans"
FUNimation title: "Super Android 13!"
UK title: "Super Battle of Three Super Saiyans"

Android 13 - A mechanical android created by one of Dr Gero's super computers. He has a super form after absorption of other androids.
Android 14 - A mechanical android created by the same super computer.
Android 15 - A mechanical android created by the same super computer.

Movie 8: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan

Japanese title: "Burn Up!! Hot Fight! Fierce Fight! Super Violent Fight!"
FUNimation title: "Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan"

Broly - The legendary Super Saiyan, born with a power level of 10,000.
Paragus - Broly's evil father.

Movie 9: Bojack Unbound

Japanese title: "The Galaxy at the Brink!! The Super Incredible Guy"
FUNimation title: "Bojack Unbound"
UK Title: "Super Guy in the Galaxy"

Bojack - An evil alien imprisoned by the Kais.
Kogu, Bujin, Bido, and Zangya - Bojack's henchmen.

Movie 10: Broly - Second Coming

Japanese title: "The Dangerous Duo! Super-Warriors Can Not Rest"
FUNimation title: "Broly - Second Coming"

Broly - The legendary Super Saiyan from Movie 8, now crash landed on Earth, and with Goku dead only Gohan can save the planet.

Movie 11: Bio-Broly

Japanese title: "Super-Warrior Defeat!! I'm the One who'll Win"
FUNimation title: "Bio-Broly"

Lord Jaguar - Also known as Jaga Bada. Challenges Mr. Satan to a match against the bio-warriors.
Men-Men - Jaga's partner in crime and all around crony.
Bio-Broly - A clone of the "Legendary Super Saiyan", created by Jaga Bada.

Movie 12: Fusion Reborn

Japanese title: "The Rebirth of Fusion!! Goku and Vegeta"
FUNimation title: "Fusion Reborn"

Janemba - An evil demon who escapes from Hell and takes over the spirit world.
Gogeta - A fusion of Goku and Vegeta, using the Fusion Dance.

Movie 13: Wrath of the Dragon

Japanese title: "Dragon Fist Explosion!! If Goku Won't Do It, Who Will?"
FUNimation title: "Wrath of the Dragon"

Tapion - A warrior trapped inside an oracle, holding the top half of Hirudegarn's body inside him.
Hirudegarn - A monster, split in half and trapped inside the same oracle.

Movie 14: Battle of Gods

Japanese title: "God and God"
FUNimation title: "Battle of Gods"

Beerus - A God of Destruction whose administrative zone includes planet Earth. He is purple cat-like humanoid donning Egyptian-looking garb.
Whis - A powerful character who is Beerus' attendant and martial arts master. He has teal skin and white hair, and he owns a long scepter he usually holds in his right hand.

Specials

Dragon Ball Z specials

Special 1: Bardock - The Father of Goku

Japanese title: "Dragon Ball Z: Tatta Hitori no Saishū Kessen ～Freeza ni Idonda Zetto Senshi Son Gokū no Chichi"
FUNimation title: "Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku"
UK title "The Father of Goku"

Special 2: Movie Overview Special

Japanese title: "Kyokugen Batoru! ! San Dai Chō Saiyahito Supesharu"
Description: A rare special from 1992, set after the conclusion of Super Android 13! Goku and Gohan meet in West city, dressed up in Tuxedos, and discuss the events of the nine then-released movies. (The first three Dragonball Films, and the first six Dragonball Z films). This special has never been released in English, nor on any form of home media.

Special 3: The History of Trunks

Japanese title: "Dragon Ball Z: Zetsubō e no Hankō!! Nokosareta Chō-Senshi Gohan to Trunks"
FUNimation title: "Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks"
UK title "Gohan & Trunks"

Special 4: Looking Back at it All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show!

Japanese title: "Zenbu Misemasu Toshi Wasure Doragon Boru Zetto!"
Description: A rare special from late 1993, where Goku seemingly teleports back from the otherworld to chat with his sons, and talks about the fight they had with Cell. At the end the family all dress nicely and look forward to the coming World Tournament. Like the Movie Overview Special, this special has never been released in English, nor on any form of home media.

Crossover Special: Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration

Japanese title: "Dori-mu 9 Toriko & Wan Pi-su & Doragonbo-ru Z chō Korabo Supesharu!!"
Description: A crossover between Dragon Ball Z, One Piece and Toriko, set to air on April 7, 2013, on Fuji TV.

Dragon Ball GT special

A Hero's Legacy

Japanese title: "Gokū Gaiden! Yūki no Akashi wa Si Xing Qiu"
FUNimation title: "A Hero's Legacy"

Description: Throughout the years Goku's life burned as a beacon of truth, a prime example of a life well lived. His journey was a triumph of commitment and resolve. But the torch must pass. Now Goku, decades after departing this world, watches as his descendant undertakes his own journey of discovery, a journey where veiled dangers lurk at every turn, to uncover the amazing truth behind the Dragon Balls.

OVA (original video animation)

OVA 1: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

Japanese title: "Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiyajin Zetsumetsu Keikaku"

English translation: "Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans"

2010 Remake Title: "Dragon Ball: Plan To Eradicate the Super Saiyans"

Dr. Raichi - A Ghost Warrior of the original Dr. Raichi, a member of the Tuffle race that was eradicated by the Saiyans.
Hatchiyack - The fighting form of the machine Dr. Raichi used to create Ghost Warriors.

OVA 2: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!

Japanese title: "Doragon Bōru Ossu! Kaette Kita Son Gokū to Nakama-tachi!!"

English translation: "Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!"

Tarble
Abo
Kado
Aka - The fusion of the two brothers Abo and Kado.

OVA 3: Episode of Bardock

Japanese title: "Doragon Bōru: Episōdo o Bādokku"

English translation: "Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock"

Chilled - Frieza's ancestor.

PSA (public service videos)

PSA 1: Goku's Traffic Safety

Japanese title: "Gokuu no Koutsuu Anzen".

English translation: "Goku's Traffic Safety"

PSA 2: Goku's Fire Brigade

Japanese title: "Gokuu no Shoubou-tai".

English translation: "Goku's Fire Brigade"

Live-action films

Dragon Ball: Son Goku Fight, Son Goku Win! - Live action adaptation from Korea released in 1990 adapting the events of the Emperor Pilaf Saga and a little of the Vegeta Saga as Nappa makes an appearance in this film.
Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins - a Chinese adaptation from 1991 that adapts the events of Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies, changing the names of all the characters and replacing King Gurumes, Bongo, and Raven with three extraterrestrials named King Horn, Zebrata, and Malilia. Penny's character was combined with Chi-Chi's character under the name of Jade.
Dragonball Evolution - An American film made in 2009, combining elements of the Emperor Pilaf Saga with the King Piccolo Saga, and putting the story in a more real world perspective.

Trivia

In the video game Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, the levels taken from the movies have their original Japanese titles. These levels take place in what is referred to in the game as the "Special Saga," which consists entirely of battles from the movies, with the exception of the level "Destroy the Makyo Star," which takes place during the Garlic Jr. Saga, which is filler.
The box of the video game Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai says that the story mode is based on Fusion Reborn but developers titled it "Fusion Rebirth" on the main menu.

Gallery

References

↑ Daizenshuu 6, 1995

External links

Dragon Ball films, specials, and stage shows
Dragon Ball adaptations
Theatrical films	Curse of the Blood Rubies • Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle • Mystical Adventure • The Path to Power
Public service videos	Goku's Traffic Safety • Goku's Fire Brigade
Live-action films	Dragonball Evolution
Dragon Ball Z (Kai) adaptations
Theatrical films	Dead Zone • The World's Strongest • The Tree of Might • Lord Slug • Cooler's Revenge • The Return of Cooler • Super Android 13! • Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan • Bojack Unbound • Broly - Second Coming • Bio-Broly • Fusion Reborn • Wrath of the Dragon • Battle of Gods • Resurrection ‘F’
TV specials	Bardock - The Father of Goku • Summer Vacation Special • The History of Trunks • Looking Back at it All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show!
OVAs	Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans • The World of Dragon Ball Z • The Return of Son Goku and Friends! • Episode of Bardock • Super Tenkaichi Budokai
Crossovers	Kyutai Panic Adventure! • Kyutai Panic Adventure Returns! • Japan Hero Awards - Who is the Strongest Hero? • Super Collaboration Special
Video games with OVA elements	Atsumare! Goku Warudo • Heroes animated trailers • Xenoverse • Xenoverse 2
4-D attractions	The Real 4-D • Super Tenkaichi Budokai
Stage plays	Dragon Ball Kai: Super Battle Stage
Dragon Ball Super adaptations
Theatrical films	Broly • Super Hero
TV specials	This is the Ultimate Battle in all the Universes! Son Goku vs Jiren!! • Right Before the Dragon Ball Super Movie Debuts! Looking Back on the TV Show's Climax
OVAs	Dragon Ball Super: Broly x Tokyo Skytree Special Event
Crossovers	History of Japan
Dragon Ball GT adaptations
TV specials	A Hero's Legacy
Stage plays	Dragon Ball GT

[1] Daizenshuu 6, 1995

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 ==Live-action films==
-*''[[Dragon Ball: Ssawora Son Goku, Igyeora Son Goku|Dragon Ball: Son Goku Fight, Son Goku Win!]]'' - Live action adaption from Korea released in 1990 adapting the events of the [[Emperor Pilaf Saga]] and a little of the [[Vegeta Saga]] as [[Nappa]] makes an appearance in this film.
+*''[[Dragon Ball: Ssawora Son Goku, Igyeora Son Goku|Dragon Ball: Son Goku Fight, Son Goku Win!]]'' - Live action adaptation from Korea released in 1990 adapting the events of the [[Emperor Pilaf Saga]] and a little of the [[Vegeta Saga]] as [[Nappa]] makes an appearance in this film.
-*''[[Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins]]'' - a Chinese adaption from 1991 that adapts the events of [[Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies]], changing the names of all the characters and replacing [[King Gurumes]], [[Bongo]] and [[Raven]] with three extraterrestrials named [[King Horn]], [[Zebrata]] and [[Malilia]]. [[Penny]]'s character was combined with [[Chi-Chi]]'s character under the name of [[Jade]].
+*''[[Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins]]'' - a Chinese adaptation from 1991 that adapts the events of [[Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies]], changing the names of all the characters and replacing [[King Gurumes]], [[Bongo]], and [[Raven]] with three extraterrestrials named [[King Horn]], [[Zebrata]], and [[Malilia]]. [[Penny]]'s character was combined with [[Chi-Chi]]'s character under the name of [[Jade]].
 *''[[Dragonball Evolution]]'' - An American film made in 2009, combining elements of the [[Emperor Pilaf Saga]] with the [[King Piccolo Saga]], and putting the story in a more real world perspective.