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Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!

2008Movie35 min

Animation
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd2.8/5
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd2.8/5

Summary

Following the defeat of Majin Buu, Son Goku and friends travel to Mr. Satan's newly-opened hotel for an all-you-can-eat banquet, when they are paid a visit by Vegeta's younger brother Tarble. They are informed by Tarble that the terrible brother duo of Abo and Cado have terrorized his planet and are on their way to Earth.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas, scares or tears.

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Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Yoshihiro Ueda
Written by
Takao Koyama
Music by
Shunsuke Kikuchi

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Facts

September 21, 2008 · 35 min · Violence

Released
September 21, 2008
Runtime
35 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Tropes

Token Good Teammate, All There in the Manual, One Head Taller +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! worth watching?"

Questions about Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.9 and Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5).

Is Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! use?

Token Good TeammateAll There in the ManualOne Head TallerBreath WeaponWhat the Hell, Hero?Happily MarriedPolite Villains, Rude HeroesDoppelgänger AttackTheme NamingSorting Algorithm of EvilI Work AloneTerrible Artistand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Token Good Teammate, All There in the Manual, and One Head Taller.