Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
ドラゴンボールＺ オラの悟飯をかえせッ!!
“Pray for those who took him.”
Synopsis
In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Toonami - Dead Zone Long Promo [Peter Cullen] (Blu-ray 1080p HD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-25
Top Cast
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Masako Nozawa
Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
Piccolo (voice)
Hiromi Tsuru
Bulma (voice)
Mayumi Tanaka
Kuririn (voice)
Daisuke Gori
Gyû-maô (voice)
Mayumi Shou
Chichi (voice)
Kohei Miyauchi
Kame-sen'nin (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Kami-sama (voice)
Kenji Utsumi
Shenron (voice)
Akira Kamiya
Garlic Jr. (voice)
Koji Totani
Ginger (voice)
Yukitoshi Hori
Sansho (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
Nicky (voice)
Joji Yanami
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toei Manja Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 17, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daisuke Nishio
- Screenplay & Story
- Akira Toriyama, Takao Koyama
- Original Score
- Shunsuke Kikuchi
- Original Title
- ドラゴンボールＺ オラの悟飯をかえせッ!!
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.1M
- Production Studios
- Toei Animation, Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daisuke Nishio
Akira Toriyama, Takao Koyama
Shunsuke Kikuchi
Motoaki Ikegami
Department Leadership Roster
Daisuke Nishio
Director
Motoaki Ikegami
Director of Photography
Takao Koyama
Writer
Shunsuke Kikuchi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone about?
In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone.
Who directed Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone was directed by Daisuke Nishio.
Who stars in Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
The principal cast of Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone includes Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Hiromi Tsuru, Mayumi Tanaka, Daisuke Gori.
When was Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone released and how long is it?
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 41m.
How much did Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone make at the box office?
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone grossed $9.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone was composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi.
Is Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone based on a book or true story?
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Akira Toriyama".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).