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Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

Action · Adventure · Animation · 1993

Dr. Raichi is one of the only survivors of the Tuffles, a race that once lived on Planet Plant before the coming of the Saiyans. The Saiyans not only massacred the entire Tuffle race, but also stole their technology and conquered the planet, renaming it Planet Vegeta in honor of their king. Raichi managed to escape with a capsule and found refuge on the Dark Planet, a world at the end of the universe. His only wish is to eradicate the last remaining Saiyans.

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Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

1993 Action · Adventure · Animation 59m

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6.5 / 10

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Dr. Raichi is one of the only survivors of the Tuffles, a race that once lived on Planet Plant before the coming of the Saiyans. The Saiyans not only massacred the entire Tuffle race, but also stole their technology and conquered the planet, renaming it Planet Vegeta in honor of their king. Raichi managed to escape with a capsule and found refuge on the Dark Planet, a world at the end of the universe. His only wish is to eradicate the last remaining Saiyans.

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Directed by

Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Written by

Takao Koyama

Masako Nozawa

Masako Nozawa

Son Goku / Son Gohan / Turles (voice)

Ryo Horikawa

Ryo Horikawa

Vegeta (voice)

Takeshi Kusao

Takeshi Kusao

Trunks (voice)

Toshio Furukawa

Toshio Furukawa

Piccolo (voice)

Shinji Ogawa

Shinji Ogawa

Dr. Raichi (voice)

Yusaku Yara

Yusaku Yara

Hatchyack / Lord Slug (voice)

Ryusei Nakao

Ryusei Nakao

Frieza / Cooler (voice)

Court is in session

Put Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.