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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
ドラゴンボール超 スーパーヒーロー
2022 100 min Japan PG-13 12+
★7.5
Animation, Science Fiction, Action
Director: Tetsuro Kodama
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Description
The Red Ribbon Army, an evil organization that was once destroyed by Goku in the past, has been reformed by a group of people who have created new and mightier Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, and seek vengeance against Goku and his family.
US Gross:
$38.11M
Worldwide:
$86.6M
Starring
Masako Nozawa
Actor
Aya Hisakawa
Actor
Ryô Horikawa
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero succeeds by shifting the spotlight to Gohan and Piccolo, offering a nostalgic and humorous experience that resonates strongly with long-term fans. However, the film faces criticism regarding its shift to 3D animation and a perceived lack of epic stakes compared to previous entries in the franchise.
| Screenplay | Shifting the narrative focus to Gohan, Piccolo, and Pan provides a refreshing and intimate perspective for the franchise. | |
| Humor | The script successfully utilizes signature Toriyama-style humor and satisfying moments of fan service. | |
| Production | The reliance on 3D animation is viewed as a technical decline compared to the visual aesthetic of recent franchise installments. | |
| Theme | The scale of the story feels smaller and less epic, leaving some viewers feeling the film is ultimately unfulfilling. | |
| Pacing | Action sequences and pacing are hampered by jarring editing cuts that disrupt the flow of combat. |