DBZ
Movie 9: The Galaxy is in Danger!! The Super
Awesome Guy!
Original
Release Date: July 10, 1993
Rating: 7 of 7Story
Having another Tenkaichi Budoukai funded by
Mr. Money for his son's birthday, Mr. Satan
invites everyone on Earth to a competition on a
remote island. The Z Senshi all go, and Goku -
who is still dead with Kaio-Sama - wishes he
could compete. After the elimination rounds, the
winners reach the final where Mr. Satan's
students are dressed as aliens (or so it seems)
and are to serve as foes for the warriors.
However, Bojack and his men, who were at one
time imprisoned within a star by the Kaios, have
changed things in secret. They take over the
tournament and fight the Z Senshi. After all
seems lost, Goku's words of encouragement give
Gohan the power he needs to stand up to Bojack
and his men.
Thoughts
With an original story, great animation, and
beautiful music that fits each scene, this movie
is a must see for any Dragon Ball fan.
DBZ
Movie 10: Dangerous Partners! Super Warriors
Never Rest
Original
Release Date: March 12, 1994
Rating: 6 of 7
Story
While searching for the dragon balls, Goten,
Trunks, and Videl encounter Burori, who crash
landed on Earth after supposedly being defeated
in DBZ movie 8. The three don't do well against
Burori until Gohan arrives to help. Despite the
years between the fight on New Vegeta and the
present battle, even Gohan's Super Saiyajin 2
form isn't strong enough to compete against
Burori. All seems lost until the dragon balls
perform a miracle.
Thoughts
Though this movie has significant boring
stretches (mostly early on), the humor and
fighting make it more than worth seeing.
DBZ
Movie 11: Crushing Super Warrior!! I am the
Winner
Original
Release Date: July 3, 1994
Rating: 4 1/2 of 7
Story
Challenged by Jaga Bada, Mr. Satan goes to Jaga's island along with Android 18 who wants her money for throwing the Budoukai. Trunks and Goten tag along seeking adventure. When at Jaga's place, Bio Warriors are shown to be Mr. Satan's fight. Wanting this whole incident to be over quickly so she can get her money, 18 decides to fight the Bio Warriors instead of Hercule Satan. Goten and Trunks join the fight for the shear fun of it. After this little battle is over, Goten and Trunks discover a cloning vessel that has grown a clone of Brolly. After breaking free, Brolly again tries to fight Trunks and Goten, but only to be engulfed with an acid. Thinking that this killed Brolly, the warriors are proved wrong as Brolly gets up as a hideously deformed monster. After another long fight, they once again think that Brolly is defeated. Unfortunately, Brolly surfaces as a gigantic monster. Now, Goten, Trunks, and Krillin can't defeat Brolly, but Brolly finds his match in the seawater.
Thoughts
Next to DBZ Movie 4, this is the worst of the
films. The story is boring and Clone Burori just
looks stupid. The fight scenes aren't that bad,
but this movie's only saving grace is the humor.
DBZ
Movie 12: The Rebirth of Fusion!! Goku and
Vegeta
Original
Release Date: March 4, 1995
Rating: 6 1/2 of 7
Story
Not paying attention to the evil cleansing
machine in Hades, a young demon is possessed by
all the evil in the machine when it overloads
and blows up, creating a large and powerful
demon named Janemba. With the once controlled
evil now released, Enma Daimoa (King Yamma) is
imprisoned in his castle and powerless to do
anything about the new demon. Goku and Paikuhan
answer the call for help. In attempting to free
Enma, they learn the only way to succeed is by
destroying Janemba. Goku flies into hell to face
him while Paikuhan continues to attempt to free
Enma. After transforming into Super Saiyajin 3,
Goku defeats the large yellow demon and thinks
he has won. Unfortunately, the demon has also
changed into a smaller, red and much more
powerful demon too strong for even Super
Saiyajin 3 Goku. Vegeta arrives and joins Goku
in the battle. But they learn the only way to
win this fight is through Fusion.
Thoughts
Due to the computer graphics for some of its
animation, this movie is amazing to watch. The
story, music, humor, fighting, and, of course,
the animation are great. It is another must see.
DBZ
Movie 13: Dragon Fist Explosion!! If Goku Can't
Do It, No One Can
Original
Release Date: July 15, 1995
Rating: 7 of 7
Story
After encountering a strange old man named
Hoi who tends an oracle, Gohan and Videl bring
the oracle to Capsule Corp. for examination. The
Z Warriors discover the oracle was truly not of
Earth, then set out to find the dragon balls and
summon Shenron to open the oracle. They succeed,
and a strange and mysterious man named Tapion
emerges from the oracle, playing his ocarina.
Tapion is horrifically terrified for being
released, since he holds a secret that could
destroy an entire galaxy.
Thoughts
With an original story, great music and enhanced
animation, this movie is almost perfect. You'll
find yourself singing the themes in your head
for days after watching, and wanting to see the
movie over and over again.
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