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“Dr. Kochin seeks dragon balls to free world-conquering Dr. Uirou, drawing Gohan, Piccolo, and Roshi into battle.”
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
6.57
7,420 rank · 124,107 viewers · 37 favorites
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
Shounen
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Synopsis
Dr. Kochin seeks dragon balls to free world-conquering Dr. Uirou, drawing Gohan, Piccolo, and Roshi into battle.
In his laboratory, biotechnology expert Dr. Kochin gathers the dragon balls intending to free his master Dr. Uirou, a mad scientist hellbent on ruling the world, forever frozen in the never-melting ice of the Tsurumai-Tsuburi Mountains. Attempting to locate the dragon balls, Gohan Son and Oolong arrive at the scene and are ambushed by several creatures known as "Bio-Men." Training nearby, Piccolo attempts to save them but is then attacked by three mysterious warriors. When the ice beneath them breaks, it cuts their altercation short, burying Gohan and Oolong within. After regaining consciousness, they return home to Kame House only to encounter Bio-Men, demanding Muten-Roushi to follow them. Refusing, he easily defeats the creatures, piquing Dr. Kochin's interest. Under the impression of Muten-Roushi being the strongest man in the world, Dr. Kochin takes Bulma hostage, forcing Roushi's agreement to accompany him in mysterious plans involving his master. Who are Dr. Kochin and Dr. Uirou? What even is their purpose?
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 17 sampled reviews
5.6
/10
What 17 viewers settled on.
58%
recommend
Score distribution
median 5
mode 4
σ 1.88
Agreement
Polarized
σ 1.88 · split reception
The polarity gap
3.8 pts
Recommenders 7.4 · others 3.6
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Score over time
↑ 1.59
Running avg · Apr 2010 → Jan 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “This movie improves upon its predecessor with more epic fight sequences, a larger cast of characters, and a rare opportunity to see Master Roshi in action. Despite these strengths, the film suffers...”
- 7 “This film is an enjoyable experience, highlighted by excellent pacing that balances dialogue and action perfectly, alongside impressive art. While the story follows a predictable "gang versus evil"...”
- 8 “This movie is a significant improvement over its predecessor, boasting splendid animation, a well-crafted snowy atmosphere, and a compelling dual-villain dynamic that builds genuine tension. There...”
Verbosity
Short · 41%
Medium · 24%
Long · 35%
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A Movie Production
Toei Animation.- Format 1 × 60′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 00m all episodes
- Aired Mar 1990 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0811 catalog
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor