Dragon Ball Z
Summary: Five years after winning the World Martial Arts tournament, Gokuu is now living a peaceful life with his wife and son. This changes, however, with the arrival of a mysterious enemy named Raditz who presents himself as Gokuu's long-lost brother. He reveals that Gokuu is a descendant of the once powerful but now virtually extinct Saiyan race, whose homeworld was annihilated. When he was sent to Earth as a baby, Gokuu's sole purpose was to conquer and destroy the planet; but after suffering amnesia from a head injury, his violent and savage nature changed, and instead was raised as a kind and well-mannered boy, now fighting to protect others.
With his failed attempt at forcibly recruiting Gokuu as an ally, Raditz warns Gokuu's friends of a new threat that's rapidly approaching Earth—one that could plunge Earth into an intergalactic conflict and cause the heavens themselves to shake. A war will soon be fought over the seven mystical Dragon Balls, magic objects that can grant any wish. Only the strongest will survive.
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Five years after winning the World Martial Arts tournament, Gokuu is now living a peaceful life with his wife and son. This changes, however, with the arrival of a mysterious enemy named Raditz who presents himself as Gokuu's long-lost brother. He reveals that Gokuu is a descendant of the once powerful but now virtually extinct Saiyan race, whose homeworld was annihilated. When he was sent to Earth as a baby, Gokuu's sole purpose was to conquer and destroy the planet; but after suffering amnesia from a head injury, his violent and savage nature changed, and instead was raised as a kind and well-mannered boy, now fighting to protect others.
With his failed attempt at forcibly recruiting Gokuu as an ally, Raditz warns Gokuu's friends of a new threat that's rapidly approaching Earth—one that could plunge Earth into an intergalactic conflict and cause the heavens themselves to shake. A war will soon be fought over the seven mystical Dragon Balls, magic objects that can grant any wish. Only the strongest will survive.
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Dragon Ball Z Review
Dragon Ball Z — Five years after winning the World Martial Arts tournament, Gokuu is now living a peaceful life with his wife and son. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.2). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Dragon Ball Z offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Kuririn
Main
Tanaka, Mayumi
Japanese
Kuririn
Main
Strait, Sonny
English
Kuririn
Main
Klassen, Terry
English
Kuririn
Main
Lucindo, Fábio
Portuguese (BR)
Kuririn
Main
Silvestri, Marcella
Italian
Kuririn
Main
Gerick, Wanja
German
Kuririn
Main
Garza, Eduardo
Spanish
Kuririn
Main
Breyer, Zoltán
Hungarian
Kuririn
Main
Aguirre, Rossy
Spanish
Kuririn
Main
Chantal, Claude
French
Kuririn
Main
Han, Chae Eon
Korean
Kuririn
Main
Barbiro, Simcha
Hebrew
Kuririn
Main
Ramirez, Luis Daniel
Spanish
Kuririn
Main
Scribani, Luigi
Italian
Kuririn
Main
Lainé, Francine
French
Kuririn
Main
Val, Jane
French
Kuririn
Main
Neira, Ángeles
Spanish
Piccolo
Main
Sabat, Christopher
English
Piccolo
Main
McNeil, Scott
English
Piccolo
Main
Furukawa, Toshio
Japanese
Staff
Cook, Justin
Producer, ADR Director
Kaneda, Kouji
Producer
Shimizu, Kenji
Producer, Planning
Seki, Hiromi
Assistant Producer
Nishio, Daisuke
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Fujise, Junichi
Episode Director
Hashimoto, Mitsuo
Episode Director, Storyboard
Hosoda, Masahiro
Episode Director
Kadota, Hidehiko
Episode Director
Kamimura, Yasuhiro
Episode Director
Kasai, Osamu
Episode Director, Storyboard
Kikuchi, Kazuhito
Episode Director, Storyboard
Matsuura, Johei
Episode Director, Storyboard
Okazaki, Minoru
Episode Director, Storyboard
Takenouchi, Kazuhisa
Episode Director, Storyboard
Ueda, Yoshihiro
Episode Director
Umezawa, Atsutoshi
Episode Director
Yamauchi, Shigeyasu
Episode Director, Storyboard
Burgmeier, John
Script
Huber, Chuck
Script