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Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might

Original title: Dragon Ball Z: Chikyû Marugoto Chôkessen
  • 1990
  • Not Rated
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
8.9K
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Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (1990)
Adult AnimationAnimeActionAdventureAnimationSci-Fi

A group of aliens visit Earth to plant the Tree of Might, a plant that grants cosmic power by draining the Earth's life force.A group of aliens visit Earth to plant the Tree of Might, a plant that grants cosmic power by draining the Earth's life force.A group of aliens visit Earth to plant the Tree of Might, a plant that grants cosmic power by draining the Earth's life force.

  • Director
    • Daisuke Nishio
  • Writers
    • Akira Toriyama
    • Takao Koyama
    • Eric Vale
  • Stars
    • Masako Nozawa
    • Mayumi Tanaka
    • Tôru Furuya
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    8.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daisuke Nishio
    • Writers
      • Akira Toriyama
      • Takao Koyama
      • Eric Vale
    • Stars
      • Masako Nozawa
      • Mayumi Tanaka
      • Tôru Furuya
    • 31User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Masako Nozawa
    Masako Nozawa
    • Son Gokû
    • (voice)
    • …
    Mayumi Tanaka
    Mayumi Tanaka
    • Kuririn
    • (voice)
    Tôru Furuya
    Tôru Furuya
    • Yamcha
    • (voice)
    Hirotaka Suzuoki
    Hirotaka Suzuoki
    • Tenshinhan
    • (voice)
    Hiroko Emori
    Hiroko Emori
    • Chaozu
    • (voice)
    Toshio Furukawa
    Toshio Furukawa
    • Piccolo
    • (voice)
    Kôhei Miyauchi
    Kôhei Miyauchi
    • Kame-sen'nin
    • (voice)
    Hiromi Tsuru
    Hiromi Tsuru
    • Bulma
    • (voice)
    Mayumi Shô
    Mayumi Shô
    • Chichi
    • (voice)
    Naoki Tatsuta
    Naoki Tatsuta
    • Oolong
    • (voice)
    • …
    Naoko Watanabe
    Naoko Watanabe
    • Puar
    • (voice)
    Jôji Yanami
    Jôji Yanami
    • Kaiô-sama
    • (voice)
    Kenji Utsumi
    Kenji Utsumi
    • Rezun
    • (voice)
    • …
    Masaharu Satô
    • Rakasei
    • (voice)
    Yuji Machi
    • Daîzu
    • (voice)
    • (as Yûji Machi)
    Shinobu Satouchi
    • Kakao
    • (voice)
    Banjô Ginga
    • Amond
    • (voice)
    Don Brown
    Don Brown
    • King Kai (Ocean Group dub)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Director
      • Daisuke Nishio
    • Writers
      • Akira Toriyama
      • Takao Koyama
      • Eric Vale
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    • Trivia
      This is the only movie (and only time in all DBZ, for that matter) in which Yamcha wears a Gi with the turtle symbol on the front and the King Kai symbol on the back. His Gi of choice after being resurrected in the series is the opposite (Kai in front, turtle at the back - and he is the only character to wear a Gi of this style).
    • Goofs
      Gohan doesn't detransform when Turles destroys the Power Ball. This contradicts every other Great Ape transformation in the entire series, in which if the moonlight source is eliminated, detransformation happens instantly.
    • Quotes

      Turles: Kakarot, you raised this Saiyan too much like an Earthling!

      Goku: I raised him to know the difference between good and evil, unlike some people!

      Turles: I know the difference, I just don't care!

    • Crazy credits
      While other DBZ movies just used whatever opening went with the show at the time the movie was release, Tree of Might features a specially-made opening, featuring the Z-Fighters gathering the Dragon Balls to restore the destroyed forest.
    • Alternate versions
      Two version were released in the USA. One version was a three-part mini-series for the series syndication run. It was edited for violence and Gohan's nudity when he changes back from transforming into the massive ape. An uncut version was released on video and DVD which was more faithful to the original Japanese version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might: The Tree of Might: Part 1 (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA
      (Opening theme)
      Composed by Chiho Kiyooka
      Lyrics by Yukinojô Mori
      Arranged by Kenji Yamamoto
      Sung by Hironobu Kageyama

    User reviews31

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    7/10

    A tree that isn't good for the environment.

    A Saiyan named Taurus has invaded Earth in order to plant a tree that will both destroy the planet and give Taurus strength a hundred-fold. Goku and the Z fighters aren't going to let this happen and duke it out with Taurus's group for the sake of the Earth.

    This movie has more alternate storytelling than the previous movie did. As the movie went, it has little connection to the anime series than the whole meeting Icarus part in the movie, who only appears during the Garlic Jr. Saga.

    That and the introduction of Taurus who only appeared in this movie and was never mentioned during the first 3 seasons of the anime. As he and his minions wear the same uniform for Frieza, but they never mentioned their leader even though it's obvious who they work for.

    So in short, the Dragon Ball fans will enjoy this title for an alternate storyline movie.
    • emasterslake
    • Jun 14, 2008
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    • Release date
      • March 17, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Dragon Ball Z: Super Battle in the World
    • Filming locations
      • Japan
    • Production companies
      • Pioneer Entertainment
      • Toei Animation
      • Toei Doga
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,633,074
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1(original ratio)

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