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Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest streaming

Original title: ドラゴンボールZ この世で一番強いヤツ

1990 Movie Japan Action, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction 60 min Ages 12+

By: Daisuke Nishio With: Yukimasa Kishino, Joji Yanami, Koji Yada, Mayumi Tanaka, Toshio Furukawa

The evil Dr. Kochin uses the dragon balls to resurrect his mentor, Dr. Wheelo, in an effort to take over the world. Dr. Wheelo, his body having been destroyed by the avalanche that killed him fifty years before, desires the body of the strongest fighter in the world as his new vessel. Believing Roshi to be the world's strongest warrior, Dr. Kochin abducts Bulma and forces Roshi to surrender himself to save her. When Goku hears of their abduction, he goes to their rescue.

Filmium rating

66%

Festival Achievements

Locarno Film Festival 1989

Selections:

Manga Impact - TV Series

Mood

Action-Packed

Adventurous

Exciting

Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Daisuke Nishio

Akira Toriyama

Takao Koyama

Yukimasa Kishino

Mayumi Shou

Hiromi Tsuru

Ken Yamaguchi

Masako Nozawa

Kohei Miyauchi

Koji Yada

Kôji Nakata

Toshio Furukawa

Joji Yanami

Kenji Utsumi

Mayumi Tanaka

Naoki Tatsuta

Daisuke Gori

Original Ocean Cast (North America)

Unknown Voice Cast (Malaysia Dub)

Adaptation

Anime Film

Based On Manga

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

2D Animation

Action Sequences

Animation

Dynamic Choreography

Special Effects

Visual Effects

Narrative Structure

Adventure

Linear

Pace

Action-Oriented

Fast-Paced

Intense

Urgent

Runtime

Approximately 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Soundtrack

Anime Theme Songs

Energetic Music

Style

Animated

Cinematic

Martial Arts

Science Fiction

Vibrant

Time-Period

1990S

Central Conflict

Battle For World Domination

Body Theft

Defeat Of Dr. Wheelo

Hero Vs Villain

Rescue

Rescue Of Bulma

Characters

Gohan

Goku

Small

Ending

Heroic Victory

Peace Restored

Villain Defeated

Historical Context

1990S Anime

Early 90S Pop Culture

Key Plot Points

Bio-Warriors Attack

Dragon Balls Gathering

Goku Vs. Dr. Wheelo

Plot

Battle

Battle For Earth'S Strongest Warrior

Conflict

Dragon Balls Quest

Quest

Supervillain Dr. Wheelo

Setting

Battlefield

Ice Wall

Lab

Laboratory

Mountain

Shooting Location

Japanese Setting

Studio Animation

Theme

Friendship

Good Vs Evil

Good Vs. Evil

Heroism

Power Struggle

Genre

Action

Adventure

Science Fiction

Audiences

Action Lovers

Anime Fans

Children

Young Adults

Titles

Dragon Ball Z: The World'S Strongest

Box Office Success

2.7 Million Tickets Sold

¥1 Billion Revenue

Festivals

Toei Manga Festival

Popularity

Beloved Among Anime Fans

Reception

Box Office Success

Popular Among Fans

Production Countries

Japan

Release Year

1990

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