Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone English Sub & Dub

About Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (Dragon Ball Z Movie 01: Ora no Gohan wo Kaese!!) blends action, adventure and fantasy by Toei Animation (1989). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: Piccolo is training at a barren cliff when a handful of mysterious foes attacks and defeats him. These same foes then go to Mount Paozu to steal Gohan Son's "Dragon Ball.

Another thread: Upon arrival, not only do they defeat Gokuu Son's spouse and father-in-law—Chi-Chi and Gyumao, respectively—but they also kidnap Gohan in the process.Feeling something isn't right, Gokuu rushes home. He then goes to Kame House and borrows the Dragon Radar in order to locate the Dragon Balls and, with them, the enemies and Gohan.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 1989, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.