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StartedJul 9, 1988
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Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure

Dragon Ball Movie 3: Makafushigi Daibouken

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6.89
Rating
MOVIE
Type
45 min
Duration
Finished Airing
Status
SUB 1
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Synopsis

Emperor Chiaotzu's wife has gone missing, and he is told by Master Shen that if he collects the seven dragon balls he can call upon the eternal dragon and wish for her return. Meanwhile, Goku and Krillin attend the World Martial Arts Tournament, which is hosted by the Emperor; Bora and his son Upa attempt to hide the dragon ball they found from the emperor's forces, which are under the control of the evil Shen and General Tao; and Bulma conducts her own search for the dragon balls with the help of Yamcha, Puar, and Oolong. (Source: Written by page8701 from IMDB)

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StatusFinished Airing
Score6.89
TypeMOVIE
Duration45 min
AiredJul 9, 1988
StudioToei Animation
JapaneseDragon Ball Movie 3: Makafushigi Daibouken
CountryJP
ProducerFunimation, Toei Animation
Total Episodes1
FormatMOVIE

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About Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure

Meet Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure (Dragon Ball Movie 3: Makafushigi Daibouken), an action, adventure and fantasy anime by Toei Animation (1988). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: Emperor Chiaotzu's wife has gone missing, and he is told by Master Shen that if he collects the seven dragon balls he can call upon the eternal dragon and wish for her return. Meanwhile, Goku and Krillin attend the World Martial Arts Tournament, which is hosted by the Emperor; Bora and his son Upa attempt to hide the dragon ball they found from the emperor's forces.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight.

Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 1988, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.

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Do I need to watch anything before Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure?
Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
Is Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure still airing?
Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
Is Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure worth watching?
It holds a 6.9/10 community score and is tagged action, adventure and fantasy. If that mix appeals to you, it is a good candidate.

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You can watch Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure online free in HD on Anime English. Stream all episodes with English subtitles. No registration required.
Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure is currently finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure belongs to the following genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Sci-Fi.
Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure has a rating of 6.9 out of 10.
Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure was animated by Toei Animation.
Yes. Anime English provides Dragon Ball Movie 03: Mystical Adventure with English subtitles (sub). Dubbed versions may be available depending on the series.

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