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Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon

1995Movie51 minPG

Animation
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes–83%

A breakneck, thrilling animated movie about fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for big ideas or romance.

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Story

If he doesn't do it, who will?

The Z Warriors discover an unopenable music box and are told to open it with the Dragon Balls. The contents turn out to be a warrior named Tapion who had sealed himself inside along with a monster called Hildegarn. Goku must now perfect a new technique to defeat the evil monster.

Feels like

  • Classic Anime Action
  • Epic Battles
  • Heroic Fantasy
  • Nostalgic Appeal
  • Transformative Power
  • Spectacular Visuals
  • Fast-Paced Adventure
  • Good vs. Evil
  • Martial Arts Fantasy

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Mitsuo Hashimoto
Written by
Takao Koyama
Produced by
Gen Fukunaga
Music by
Shunsuke Kikuchi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 15, 1995 · 51 min · PG

Released
July 15, 1995
Runtime
51 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$12 million
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

Demoted to Extra, Bash Brothers, Karmic Death +9

  • Demoted to Extra
  • Bash Brothers
  • Karmic Death
  • Good Is Not Nice
  • Dub Personality Change
  • Badass Pacifist
  • Perpetual Frowner
  • Squashed Flat
  • The Juggernaut
  • Kaiju
  • Generic Doomsday Villain
  • Eldritch Abomination

12 of 75 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon?"

Questions about Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.4 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Is Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon a sequel?

  1. Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989)
  2. Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990)
  3. Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (1990)
  4. Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991)
  5. Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (1991)
  6. Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992)
  7. Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992)
  8. Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993)
  9. Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound (1993)
  10. Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming (1994)
  11. Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly (1994)
  12. Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995)
  13. Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (1995)
  14. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013)
  15. Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' (2015)

Yes: it's movie 13 of 15 in its series, after Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995) and before Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013).

Is Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon use?

Demoted to ExtraBash BrothersKarmic DeathGood Is Not NiceDub Personality ChangeBadass PacifistPerpetual FrownerSquashed FlatThe JuggernautKaijuGeneric Doomsday VillainEldritch Abominationand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Demoted to Extra, Bash Brothers, and Karmic Death.