Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
ドラゴンボールZ この世で一番強いヤツ
“Deep in the ice is earth's greatest threat that can only be stopped by one man.”
Synopsis
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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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Dragonball Z: The World's Strongest [Ocean Dub] [Remastered Blu-ray]
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-03
Top Cast
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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)
Kōji Nakata
Dr. Uirô (voice)
Joji Yanami
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daisuke Nishio
- Screenplay & Story
- Takao Koyama
- Original Score
- Shunsuke Kikuchi
- Original Title
- ドラゴンボールZ この世で一番強いヤツ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Toei Company, Toei Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daisuke Nishio
Takao Koyama, Akira Toriyama
Shunsuke Kikuchi
Motoaki Ikegami
Department Leadership Roster
Daisuke Nishio
Director
Takao Koyama
Screenplay
Motoaki Ikegami
Director of Photography
Shunsuke Kikuchi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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: The World's Strongest
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What is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest about?
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.
Who directed Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest was directed by Daisuke Nishio.
Who stars in Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?
The principal cast of Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest includes Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Hiromi Tsuru, Kohei Miyauchi.
When was Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest released and how long is it?
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
How much did Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest make at the box office?
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest grossed $1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest was composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi.
Is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest based on a book or true story?
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Akira Toriyama".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).