Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
“Deep in the ice is earth's greatest threat that can only be stopped by one man.”
The evil Dr. Kochin uses the dragon balls to resurrect his mentor, Dr. Wheelo, in an effort to take over the world. Dr. Wheelo, his body having been destroyed by the avalanche that killed him fifty years before, desires the body of the strongest fighter in the world as his new vessel. Believing Roshi to be the world's strongest warrior, Dr. Kochin abducts Bulma and forces Roshi to surrender himself to save her. When Goku hears of their abduction, he goes to their rescue.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Animation Digital Network, Sooner, SFR Play, Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is a 1990 Japanese-language action, animation and science fiction film directed by Daisuke Nishio. The cast is led by Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka. It has a runtime of 1h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest was produced by Toei Company and Toei Animation and made in Japan. It was released on March 10, 1990, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Daisuke Nishio
- Writers
- Takao Koyama
- Release date
- March 10, 1990
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Toei Company, Toei Animation
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest cast & crew
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest was directed by Daisuke Nishio and written by Takao Koyama.
The cast features Masako Nozawa as Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice), Toshio Furukawa as Piccolo (voice), Mayumi Tanaka as Kuririn (voice), Hiromi Tsuru as Buruma (voice), Kohei Miyauchi as Kame-sen'nin (voice), and Mayumi Shou as Chichi (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi and cinematography is by Motoaki Ikegami.
Is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest worth watching?
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 554 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 0m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, animation, and science fiction, Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
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Cast of Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
Masako Nozawa
Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
Piccolo (voice)
Mayumi Tanaka
Kuririn (voice)
Hiromi Tsuru
Buruma (voice)
Kohei Miyauchi
Kame-sen'nin (voice)
Mayumi Shou
Chichi (voice)
Naoki Tatsuta
Ûron (voice)
Kenji Utsumi
Shenron (voice)
Koji Yada
Dr. Kochin (voice)
Yukimasa Kishino
Kishîme (voice)
Ken Yamaguchi
Ebifuryâ (voice)
Daisuke Gori
Misokattsun / Umigame (voice)
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Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest in United States?
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest on Crunchyroll?
Yes — Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.
▸What language is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest in?
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest runs 1 hours 0 minutes (60 minutes).
▸What is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest rated?
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 554 ratings.
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