DBZ Movie 9: The Galaxy is in Danger!! The Super Awesome Guy!
Original Release Date: July 10, 1993
Rating: 7 of 7
Story
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.
