Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989) movie poster

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989)

ドラゴンボールZ オラの悟飯をかえせッ!!
"Pray for those who took him."
ThumbScore
👍 87%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 69% (RT: 69%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AnimationActionFantasy

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Director
Runtime
41m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (605 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
69%
Cast
Masako Nozawa as Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)
Toshio Furukawa as Piccolo (voice)
Hiromi Tsuru as Bulma (voice)
Mayumi Tanaka as Kuririn (voice)
Daisuke Gori as Gyû-maô (voice)
Mayumi Shou as Chichi (voice)
Kohei Miyauchi as Kame-sen'nin (voice)
Takeshi Aono as Kami-sama (voice)
Yes. 87% of real audiences liked it based on 605 votes. Critics gave it 69%.
Overview
In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated animation films of 1989 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone is a 1989 animation, action, fantasy film directed by Daisuke Nishio. In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone.

The film has been rated by 605 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a animation film, Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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