List of Dragon Ball films
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All Dragon Ball movies were originally released in Japan. Some of the movies have been released in the United States; the American version of each movie is edited by FUNimation, and is usually released under a different title.
Akira Toriyama, the mangaka who created the franchise, had little to do with the movies past some of the character designs. That makes the motion pictures have many contradictions to the rest of the series and makes it hard for them to fit anywhere in the true timeline, making them non-canon "what if" scenarios rather than events that occur in the actual series.
The Dragon Ball films are all direct retellings of sagas with minor to significant changes, while Dragon Ball Z films are entirely new stories made to fit between sagas.
In all there are three Dragonball films, thirteen Dragon Ball Z films, two Dragon Ball Z TV specials, one Dragon Ball GT special, and one tenth anniversary Dragon Ball special. Although sometimes the OVA is included in this group. In addition to these there is a live-action Dragon Ball film planned for release in 2009.
[edit] Feature films
[edit] Dragon Ball
[edit] Movie 1: Curse of the Blood Rubies
Japanese title: "The Legend of Shenlong"
FUNimation title: "Curse of the Blood Rubies"
- A Retelling of The Emperor Pilaf Saga, but with a different villain, King Gurumes taking Pilaf's role as the central villain.
[edit] Movie 2: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
Japanese title: "Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle"
FUNimation title: "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 an Oozaru is taken almost directly from his first transformation in the Emperor Pilaf Saga.
[edit] Movie 3: Mystical Adventure
Japanese title: "Mystical Great Adventure"
FUNimation title: "Mystical Adventure"
- A combined retelling of the General Blue, Commander Red and 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai Sagas, but with Tsuru-Sen'nin in control of the army, along with Tao Pai Pai, Pilaf, Chaozu, and Tenshinhan. Bora and Upa replace Krillin and Yamcha as Goku's allies competing in the tournament.
Note that sometimes the 10th anniversary movie, "The Path to Power", is sometimes considered to be a fourth Dragonball movie because it follows the storyline.
[edit] Dragon Ball Z
[edit] Movie 1: Dead Zone
Japanese title: "Return My Gohan!!"
FUNimation title: "Dead Zone"
- Main antagonist -
Garlic- A being who escapes from the Dead Zone and tries to collect the Dragon Balls so he can wish for eternal life. He eventually collects all the Dragon Balls, and gets the last one from on top of Gohan's hat, so he kidnaps Gohan. Son Gokū goes after Gohan to rescue him. When he gets to Garlic's "lair", he is met with three of Garlic 's henchmen. He fights them for a while, and then Piccolo shows up and finishes them off. After that, Gokū and Piccolo fought Garlic for while (at this point Garlic had already wished for Eternal life from Shen Long) and then Garlic opens up the dead zone. Gokū and Piccolo were almost sucked into the dead zone when Gohan came out. He got really upset and unleashed his hidden powers and knocked Garlic back into the dead zone.
- Additional villains -
Nicky, Ginger, and Sansho, Garlic Jr.'s henchmen.
[edit] Movie 2: The World's Strongest
Japanese title: "The World's Strongest Guy"
FUNimation title: "The World's Strongest"
- Main antagonist -
Dr. Wheelo - An evil scientist, reduced to a brain in a jar and searching for a strong body to take over.
- Additional villains -
Dr. Kochin - Dr. Wheelo's assistant, who wishes for the ice over Wheelo's tomb to melt. Misokatsun - Ibifurya, and Kishime, Dr. Kochin's menacing bio-warriors.
[edit] Movie 3: The Tree of Might
Japanese title: "Super Deciding Battle for the Entire Planet Earth"
FUNimation title: "The Tree of Might"
- Main antagonist -
Turles - A Saiyan, strongly resembling Son Gokoo.
- Additional villains -
Amond, Daizu, Kakao, Rezun, and Rakasei, all Turles's henchmen.
[edit] Movie 4: Lord Slug
Japanese title: "Super Saiya-jin Son Gokū"
FUNimation title: "Lord Slug"
- Main antagonist -
Lord Slug - An evil Namek lord, who wishes on the Dragon Balls and gains eternal youth. He wants to turn earth into his very own space-ship.
- Additional villains -
Angira, Wings, Medamotcha and Zeeun, all Lord Slug's henchmen.
[edit] Movie 5: Cooler's Revenge
Japanese title: "The Incredible Mightiest vs. Mightiest"
FUNimation title: "Cooler's Revenge"
- Main antagonist -
Cooler - Freeza's older brother, seeking revenge for Freeza's death.
- Additional villains -
Salza, Neiz, and Doore, all Cooler's henchmen.
[edit] Movie 6: The Return of Cooler
Japanese title: "Clash!! 10 Billion Power Warriors"
FUNimation title: "The Return of Cooler"
- Main antagonist -
Metal Cooler - Cooler goes to destroy New Namek then seeks revenge on Goku for killing his younger brother,Freeza.
[edit] Movie 7: Super Android 13!
Japanese title: "Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiya-jins"
FUNimation title: "Super Android 13!"
- Main antagonist -
Android #13 - A mechanical android created by one of Dr Gero's super computers, continuing the creation of the android even after the Dr.'s death.
- Additional villains -
Android #14 - A mechanical android created by the same super computer, after Dr Gero's death.
Android #15 - A mechanical android created by the same super computer, after Dr Gero's death.
[edit] Movie 8: Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan
Japanese title: "Burn Up!! A Close, Intense, Super-Fierce Battle"
FUNimation title: "Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan"
- Main antagonist -
Broly - The legendary Super Saiyan, born with a power level of 10,000.
- Additional villains -
Paragus, Broly's evil father.
[edit] Movie 9: Bojack Unbound
Japanese title: "The Galaxy at the Brink!! The Super Incredible Guy"
FUNimation title: "Bojack Unbound"
- Main antagonist -
Bojack - An evil alien imprisoned by the Kaiōs.
- Additional villains -
Kogu, Bujin, Bido, and Zangya, all of Bojack's henchmen.
[edit] Movie 10: Broly- Second Coming
Japanese title: "The Dangerous Duo! Super-Warriors Can't Rest"
FUNimation title: "Broly: Second Coming"
- Main antagonist -
Broly - The legendary Super Saiyan from Movie 8, now crashlanded on Earth, and with Goku dead only Gohan can save the planet.
[edit] Movie 11: Bio-Broly
Japanese title: "Super-Warrior Defeat!! I'm the One who'll Win"
FUNimation title: "Bio-Broly"
Hercule's old classmate Lord Jaguar tries to get revenge on him by cloning Broly and creating other bio-warriors. Trunks and Goten come in with Andriod #18 to save Hercule by claiming to be his students. They defeat the Broly clone by hardening his body and killing him with a Kamehameha attack.
- Main antagonist -
Lord Jaguar - Also known as Jaga Bada. Challenges Mr. Satan to a match against the bio-warriors. (as the man in control) Bio Broly - A clone of the "Legendary Super Saiyan", created by Jaga Bada. (as the threat)
- Additionl villains -
MenMen - Jagga's partner in crime and all around crony.
[edit] Movie 12: Fusion Reborn
Japanese title: "Fusion Reborn!! Goku and Vegeta"
FUNimation title: "Fusion Reborn"
- In the other world, Goku and Pikkon were fighting to decide who's the champion. Meanwhile in other part of the Other World, King Yemma had a problem with a purification machine, which turns a little worker into a giant and fat monster called Janemba.
- Main antagonist -
Janemba - a creature created by evil waste
- Additional villains -
Old Z villains - Including Frieza
[edit] 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"
- Main antagonist -
Hildegarn - A monster, split in half and trapped inside Tapion and Minosha. (as the threat)
- Additional villains -
Hoi - An evil warlock with plans to bring back Hildegarn and destroy the universe. (as the man in control)
[edit] 10th Anniversary Movie
[edit] The Path to Power
Japanese title: "The Path to Ultimate Strength (10th Anniversary Special)"
FUNimation title: "The Path to Power"
- Another retelling of the beginning of Dragon Ball using the same animation style as Dragon Ball GT, also takes elements from the Red Ribbon Army Saga. Sometimes considered to be a fourth Dragon Ball movie.
[edit] TV Specials
[edit] Dragon Ball Z 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"
Before there was Goku, there lived his father Bardock. After Bardock and his team are finished destroying another alien race by the order of Frieza, Bardock is attacked by the last of the race who survived. While healing back on Planet Vegeta he finds out he was given the power to see into the future and see's the tragic end for the Saiyan race done by Frieza. Bardock then finds out his team was killed due to Frieza's fear that their increasing strength's would make them Super Saiyans. After avenging his teams death Bardock goes to confront Frieza to prevent the destruction of Planet Vegeta, but after using the last of his energy against Frieza, Frieza counters back with a large and powerful Death Ball. Before Bardock and the rest of his planet die he see's one last vision, that his son Kakarot would fight Frieza and defeat him. As he dies with the destruction of Planet Vegeta he smiles and his spirit sends a message to Kakarot saying Thank you, and defeat Freeza, my son. After landing on earth in his space pod, the baby Kakarot is found by an old man named Gohan. Not knowing his name, Gohan names the baby Goku and becomes his mentor. And thats when the beginning of Dragonball starts.
- Main antagonists -
Frieza - evil emperor who conquers and destroys planets. Zarbon - one of Frieza's top two henchmen. Dodoria - one of Frieza's top two henchmen.
- Additional villains -
Dodoria's elite - a group of elites working under Dodoria.
[edit] Dragon Ball Z Special 2: 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"
In a world where Goku dies, the androids 17 and 18 terrorize earth. Gohan and Trunks are all that's left to defend Earth from the androids. Gohan who lost an arm in a fight protecting Trunks goes off to face the androids one last time. When Trunks finds Gohan's body, he unleashes his rage and sadness becoming a Super Saiyan. Trunks goes off to fight the androids alone and is beaten so he travels back in time to prevent this disaster from ever happening with the help of his mother's (Bulma) time machine
- Main antagonists -
Android 18 - an android created by Dr. Gero. Android 17 - an android created by Dr. Gero.
[edit] Dragonball GT Special: A Hero's Legacy
Japanese title: "Gokū Gaiden! Yūki no Akashi wa Sì Xīng Qiú" FUNimation title: "A Hero's Legacy"
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.
[edit] OVA
[edit] Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans
Japanese title: "Plan to Destroy the Saiyajins"
- Dr. Raichi - A ghost-warrior of the original Dr. Raichi, a member of the Tsufurujin race that was eradicated by the saiyans.
- Hachihyaku - Also known as Hatchyakk. The fighting form of the machine Dr. Raichi used to create ghost-warriors of fighters who had been killed during the Saiyajin Tsufurujin war.
Note: Some sources incorrectly state that this is a videogame footage. This two-part OVA[1] was first released on VHS in 1993, then the next year, turned into cutscenes strung together in a Playdia video game never released in the US.
[edit] Unofficial live-action movie
[edit] Official live-action movie
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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