Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is the latest movie in the popular anime franchise, Dragon Ball. It features the return of the Red Ribbon Army, a villainous organization from Goku’s past, and their two new androids who challenge Earth’s heroes. In this post, I will review the movie and share my thoughts on its animation, story, and characters.
Animation
The movie uses a new animation style that is different from the previous Dragon Ball movies and series. The characters are more stylized and have smoother movements, while the backgrounds are more detailed and realistic.
The movie also incorporates some 3D elements, such as the androids and some vehicles. The animation is colorful and vibrant, and it suits the tone and mood of the movie.
Story
The story of the movie is an original one, not based on any manga or anime arc. It takes place after the events of the Granolah Saga, which is the current arc in the manga.
The movie introduces two new villains, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, who are androids created by Dr. Hedo, a descendant of Dr. Gero, the leader of the Red Ribbon Army.
The androids have a sense of justice and want to eliminate evil from the world, but they consider Goku and his friends as threats. The movie also explores the relationship between Piccolo and Gohan, who have to team up to fight the androids and protect Pan, Gohan’s daughter.
Characters
The movie focuses on some of the secondary characters of the Dragon Ball franchise, such as Piccolo, Gohan, Krillin, and Android 18. It also gives some screen time to Pan, who is a toddler in this movie and shows her potential as a fighter.
The movie also features some fan-favorite characters, such as Vegeta, Beerus, Whis, and Broly, who have minor roles in the movie. The new villains, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2 are interesting and have distinct personalities and abilities.
They are not the typical evil androids that we have seen before in the franchise but rather have a moral code and a backstory.
Conclusion
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is an entertaining movie that offers a new perspective on the Dragon Ball universe. It has a good balance of action, comedy, and drama, and it pays homage to the original Dragon Ball series.
It also has a surprising twist at the end that sets up the next movie. I recommend this movie to all Dragon Ball fans and anyone who enjoys a good anime movie.
