DRAGON BALL Z Battle of Gods Special Edition: A reassessment of the ultimate battle and excitement

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Special Edition: A legendary warrior meets the God of destruction

"Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Special Edition" is a special program that aired on the Fuji TV network on March 22, 2014, and is based on the popular manga "Dragon Ball" by Akira Toriyama. This special edition includes about 20 minutes of previously unreleased scenes that were cut from the theatrical version, making it a must-see for fans. Below, we will introduce detailed information about this work, its reviews, and recommended points.

Overview

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Special Edition is a TV anime series based on the manga. It aired on March 22, 2014, on Fuji TV, and aired from 9:00 PM to 11:10 PM, lasting 130 minutes, with each episode being a complete story. It was directed by Hosoda Masahiro, animated by Toei Animation, and copyright is held by Bird Studio/Shueisha and the 2013 Dragon Ball Z Production Committee.

story

Son Goku and his friends have defeated such formidable enemies as Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu, but a being that transcends them all appears. It was a sign that a crisis would come to the peaceful Earth again several years after the battle with Majin Buu, which bet the fate of the universe. Just as the saying goes, "In this world, there are gods who create stars and life, and there are gods who destroy...", Beerus, the God of Destruction who maintains the balance of the entire universe, has woken up from a long slumber. Beerus is an existence that will destroy anything he finds annoying, and even King Kai and Kaiōshin are afraid of him. Hearing rumors of a Saiyan who defeated Frieza, Beerus comes to Goku on King Kai's planet with Whis. Goku is excited by the formidable enemy that has appeared for the first time in a while, and ignores King Kai's warning to challenge Beerus to a fight, but is defeated by his overwhelming power. And the threat of Beerus creeps up on Earth's warriors, including Vegeta and Gohan. Will Goku and his friends be able to stop Beerus' destruction? And who is the "legendary warrior" Beerus is searching for? Now, the moment that will change the history of battle arrives.

Commentary

"Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Special Edition" was broadcast on Saturday, March 22nd, 2014, in the Saturday Premium slot on Fuji Television Network (FNS). It includes about 20 minutes of previously unreleased scenes that were cut from the theatrical release, providing fans with new discoveries. This special edition maximizes the appeal of the original work while introducing new characters and storylines, marking a new development in the series.

cast

The cast of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Special Edition is as follows:

• Son Goku/Masako Nozawa
• Son Gohan/Masako Nozawa
• Son Goten/Masako Nozawa
• Bloomers/Hiromi Tsuru
• Vegeta/Ryo Horikawa
• Master Roshi / Masaharu Sato
• King Vegeta/Masaharu Sato
• Krillin/Mayumi Tanaka
• Piccolo/Toshio Furukawa
• Yamcha/Toru Furuya
• Tenshinhan/Hikari Midorikawa
• Trunks/Tsuyoshi Kusao
• Videl/Yuko Minaguchi
• Chichi/Naoko Watanabe
• Pu'er/Naoko Watanabe
• Bull Demon King/Ryuzaburo Otomo
• Mr. Satan/Unsho Ishizuka
• Oolong / Naoki Tatsuta
• Mr. Buu/Kouzo Shioya
• Android 18/Miki Ito
• Pilaf / Shigeru Chiba
• Shu / Tessho Genda
• Mai/Eiko Yamada
• Bubbles/Takahiro Fujimoto
• Bloomer's Mother / Yoko Kawanami
• Dende/Aya Hirano
• King of the North/Joji Yanami
• Dr. Brief/Youji Yanami
• Elder Kaiōshin/Ryoichi Tanaka
• Kibito Kaiōshin/Yuji Mitsuya
• Shenron/Kenji Utsumi
• Sushi chef/Shinichi Karube
• Female motorcycle police officer Matsumoto / Kaoru Matsumoto
• Prophetic Fish / Shoko Nakagawa
• Whis/Morita Masakazu
• God of Destruction Beerus/Kouichi Yamadera

Main Staff

The main staff of "Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Special Edition" are as follows:

• Original work: Akira Toriyama ("Dragon Ball" published by Shueisha)
• Story, character design: Akira Toriyama
• Screenplay by Yusuke Watanabe
• Director: Masahiro Hosoda
• Music by Norito Sumitomo
• Animation director: Naoyoshi Yamamuro
• Art director: Hiroshi Kato
• Color setting: Teppei Hotta
• Special effects: Nao Ota
• CG Director: Naoki Miyahara
• Production Manager: Kazumi Fujioka
• Animation Production: Toei Animation
• Distributor: Toei

Main Characters

The main characters of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Special Edition are as follows:

• Son Goku: A Saiyan, a warrior race raised on Earth who has protected the Earth from many powerful enemies. He loves fighting, and the stronger his opponents are, the more excited he gets.
• Vegeta: A proud Saiyan prince. He is a tireless warrior who is determined to defeat Goku. He was once a cruel evil warrior, but after fighting Goku and his friends, he has become righteous.
• Son Gohan: Son of Goku and Chi-Chi, half Earthling and half Saiyan. He was studious and dreamed of becoming a scholar since he was young, but when it came to fighting, he showed power that surpassed even that of a pure Saiyan.
• Trunks: Son of Vegeta and Bulma. A genius who inherited the Saiyan fighting sense and Bulma's excellent intellect.
• Son Goten: Goku's second son. A thoroughbred with an incredible talent, he can transform into a Super Saiyan even at a young age.
• Piccolo: A warrior from Planet Namek, the birthplace of the Dragon Ball. He was once the God of Earth and the evil Demon King who split his body into two. He is also Gohan's master, and is the only one to whom he opens up.
• Krillin: A long-time training companion who became an apprentice to Master Roshi alongside Goku. He is the strongest warrior on Earth and has fought many deadly battles alongside Goku.
• Videl: Gohan's classmate and Satan's daughter. She has a strong sense of justice and helps eliminate villains in the city, and her abilities far exceed those of her father.
• Bulma: The first companion Goku met deep in the mountains. She traveled with him to find the Dragon Balls and always watched over Goku and the others.
• Yamcha: A thief who approached Goku and his friends in order to get the Dragon Balls, he became an apprentice to Master Roshi and grew into a martial artist. He is currently retired from the front lines of battle.
• Tenshinhan: A solitary martial artist who aimed to become the world's best assassin, but changed his ways after meeting Goku and his friends. He continues his journey of training with Gyoza.
• Satan: A world champion martial artist who is considered the hero who defeated Cell, and Videl's father.
• Buu: A demon created by an evil sorcerer long ago. He has come into contact with Satan and now calls himself Mr. Buu.
• Android 18: An artificial human modified by Dr. Gero with the intention of killing Goku. After the battle with Cell, she marries Krillin and joins Goku and the others.
• Gyoza: A martial artist who trains with Tenshinhan. He has supernatural powers such as sleep paralysis.
• Master Roshi: A legendary martial artist who was once known as Master Muten, and is the teacher of Goku and Krillin. He now lives a leisurely and comfortable life in Kame House.
• Oolong: A companion who once traveled with Goku and friends to find the Dragon Balls. He has the ability to transform into anything.
• Puar: Yamcha's partner and Oolong's classmate. Like Oolong, he has the ability to transform.
• Chi-Chi: Goku's wife and the daughter of King Gyuma. After getting married, she became a dedicated educator.
• Bull Demon King: Chi-Chi's father, he was once a violent man who ruled Frying Pan Mountain, but is now a kind old man.
• Dende: A Namekian who became the god of Earth after Gohan and Krillin met on Planet Namek.
• Pilaf, Shu, and Mai: They are petty villains who plan to take over the world with the Dragon Balls, but their goals are always thwarted by Goku and his friends.
• Kaio: A great being who stands above the gods, and the master who taught Goku the Kaio-ken and the Genki Dama when he came to the afterlife.
• Beerus: The god of destruction who maintains the balance of the world. If he is upset, he will destroy the planets and life around him, and even King Kai and Kaiōshin fear him.
• Whis: A mysterious man who travels with Beerus.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs for "Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Special Edition" are as follows:

• Theme song: CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA
  • Lyricist: Yukinojo Mori
  • Composer: Chiho Kiyooka
  • Arrangement: FLOW
  • Sung by: FLOW
• Insert song: HERO ~Song of Hope~
  • Lyricist: FLOW
  • Composer: Takeshi Asakawa
  • Arrangement: FLOW, Akihiko Homma
  • Sung by: FLOW

Rating and Recommended Points

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Special Edition brings out the best of the original work while introducing new characters and storylines, marking a new development for the series. In particular, the appearance of the God of Destruction Beerus and Whis breathes new life into the traditional Dragon Ball series. Beerus is a character with overwhelming power and a cold-hearted personality, and he stands out as a new challenger to Goku and his friends. On the other hand, Whis is a mysterious character whose actions and goals add depth to the story.

In addition, the addition of previously unreleased scenes has allowed the characters' feelings and backgrounds to be depicted in greater depth, providing new discoveries for fans. In particular, the relationship between Goku and Vegeta, as well as Gohan's growth, are carefully depicted, making this a must-see for fans of the series.

Furthermore, the selection of theme songs and insert songs is also excellent, with FLOW's powerful singing voice further enhancing the excitement of the story. CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA is an iconic song of the series, and fans will feel both nostalgic and fresh at the same time. HERO ~Song of Hope~ sings of the story's theme of "hope," and is sure to resonate with viewers.

Overall, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Special Edition is a film that can be enjoyed by fans of the original work as well as new audiences. The appearance of the God of Destruction Beerus and Whis, the addition of never-before-seen scenes, and the powerful theme song and insert songs add to the excitement of the story. We hope you will watch this special edition and enjoy Goku and his friends' new adventures.