Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Gohan needs to get motivated by his daughter being kidnapped to remember he’s supposed to be the strongest, Piccolo gets a wish upgrade, and they fight a really big Cell…again.

🍿 Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero: Detailed Plot Synopsis

The Red Ribbon Army’s Return

The film begins with the resurgence of the Red Ribbon Army, a villainous organization previously defeated by Goku. They’re now led by Commander Red’s son, Magenta, and have enlisted Dr. Hedo, a brilliant but misguided scientist, to create new androids. These androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, are designed to be superheroes and pose a significant threat to Goku and his friends.

Piccolo’s Investigation and Gohan’s Training

Piccolo, sensing the danger, infiltrates the Red Ribbon Army’s base to uncover their plans. Meanwhile, Gohan has become complacent, focusing on his research and neglecting his training. Piccolo pushes Gohan to rediscover his strength, recognizing the looming threat. Piccolo even takes on the role of training Pan.

The Androids Attack and New Transformations

Gamma 1 and Gamma 2 eventually attack, leading to intense battles with Gohan and Piccolo. During these fights, both Gohan and Piccolo unlock new powerful forms. Piccolo gains “Orange Piccolo,” while Gohan achieves a new form referred to by fans as “Gohan Beast.” These transformations are crucial for facing the ultimate threat created by the Red Ribbon Army.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Gohan (Masako Nozawa): Goku’s son, Gohan, rediscovers his potential and unleashes a new powerful form to protect his family and the Earth.
• Piccolo (Toshio Furukawa): Gohan’s mentor, Piccolo, gains a new transformation and steps up to fight against the Red Ribbon Army’s androids.
• Gamma 1 (Hiroshi Kamiya): One of the Red Ribbon Army’s new androids, Gamma 1 is initially created to defeat the Z fighters, but later questions his purpose.
• Gamma 2 (Mamoru Miyano): The second of the Red Ribbon Army’s androids, Gamma 2 is energetic and believes in his mission to protect the world from evil.
• Dr. Hedo (Miyu Irino): The grandson of Dr. Gero, Dr. Hedo is a genius scientist who is manipulated into creating new androids for the Red Ribbon Army.
• Goku (Masako Nozawa): While training with Vegeta on Beerus’ planet, Goku continues to strive for greater power and only makes a small appearance.
• Vegeta (Ryô Horikawa): Alongside Goku on Beerus’ planet, Vegeta also trains rigorously, pushing his limits, while his son is off battling on Earth.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Piccolo: “Gohan, listen closely. You have the potential to become the most powerful being on Earth. You need to believe in yourself, and unleash that power!” – Piccolo encourages Gohan to tap into his hidden potential during a crucial moment in the fight against the Red Ribbon Army.
• Piccolo: “It’s do or die time. So, draw all your strength and use it to protect your world, and everyone in it!” – Piccolo emphasizes the urgency and importance of Gohan’s role in defending Earth.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $20,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $38,112,140
• Worldwide Gross: $86,562,140

💥 Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Reviews

Personal Review

I really enjoyed *Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero*. Seeing Gohan and Piccolo get the spotlight again was fantastic! I loved Piccolo’s new form, ‘Orange Piccolo’, and Gohan unlocking his ‘Beast’ form felt earned. The final battle was epic. The CGI took a minute to get used to, but overall it made the fight scenes fluid and exciting. It was a fun ride from start to finish and great for any Dragon Ball fan.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Dragon Ball fans”
  • “Fans of action-packed anime”
  • “Viewers interested in character development for Gohan and Piccolo”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Animated violence”
  • “Action sequences may be intense for younger viewers”

Professional Reviews

• CBR: “Offers energetic action and the classic Akira Toriyama humor. The film focuses on Gohan and Piccolo which turns out to be successful due to the more intimate context. It’s a pleasant, light, fun adventure.
• IMDB: “The CGI animation will be a turnoff for some. A very long buildup with too much talking. The heroes magically match in power and the fight between the heroes and the new androids is tensionless. The movie as a whole looks like it was made to match the Dokkan gatcha game.
• IMDB: “A solid film with great action and likeable characters. It’s not as good as the Broly movie but is fantastic in its own right. Go Piccolo and Gohan, 2 neglected characters who show off what they are capable of.

Audience Reactions

The fight between Gohan and Cell Max, was visually stunning.: Most people praised the character development of Piccolo and Gohan.

Many people loved the humor of the film: There was high satisfaction with the action and transformation scenes.

Overall Consensus: A fun Dragon Ball movie that showcases Piccolo and Gohan, though opinions are mixed on the CGI animation.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The film is one of the first major anime films to be produced primarily using 3D animation, a departure from the traditional 2D style of previous Dragon Ball installments.”
• “Akira Toriyama was deeply involved in the film’s production, contributing to the story, character designs, and even some of the dialogue, ensuring the movie stayed true to the Dragon Ball spirit.”
• “The movie presents a time skip, taking place after the Granolah Saga from the manga, indicating it’s an original story and not a remake or adaptation of earlier arcs.”

🖥️ How to Watch Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero?

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is available for streaming on Crunchyroll and for purchase on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play Movies. Check your local listings for availability and rental options.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, you might like these similar films:

• Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018): Direct comparison as it’s another recent Dragon Ball movie with updated animation and a focus on powerful battles.
• One-Punch Man (2015-2019): Shares the theme of overpowered characters facing increasingly powerful threats, albeit with a comedic tone.
• My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (2021): Features a team of superheroes battling a global threat, similar to the ensemble action in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
• Attack on Titan (2013-2023): Both franchises involve intense battles against seemingly insurmountable foes, pushing characters to their limits.

🛒 Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Related Products

• Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero – Piccolo (Special Color Ver.) S.H.Figuarts Action Figure: A must-have for fans of Piccolo! This figure captures his new ‘Orange Piccolo’ form from the movie with incredible detail and vibrant colors. It’s fully poseable and perfect for recreating your favorite scenes.
• Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Blu-ray: Own the movie and relive the action! Get behind-the-scenes features and exclusive content. Watch it with friends and family and enjoy the movie again and again.
• Dragon Ball FighterZ – FighterZ Pass 3: Enhance your Dragon Ball FighterZ experience with FighterZ Pass 3! Adds Super Baby 2, Kefla, Goku (Ultra Instinct), Master Roshi and Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta as playable characters.
• Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Movie Poster: Showcase your love for Dragon Ball with this vibrant movie poster! High-quality print and perfect for any fan’s room, office, or home theater. Features all your favorite characters in dynamic poses.

🎧 Soundtrack

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Hero ~ Song of Hope!! ~” – performed by Hironobu Kageyama
• “Theme of Red Ribbon Army” – performed by Naoki Sato

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero – Movie Review

Want to know if Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero lives up to the hype? Chris Stuckmann gives his honest take, and I have to say, he brings up some points I hadn’t even considered!

The Road to Orange Piccolo

Ever wonder how Orange Piccolo’s new form connects to his entire Dragon Ball journey? This video breaks it down, and it made me appreciate Piccolo way more than I already did!

Is Beast Gohan REALLY that Strong?

Beast Gohan’s power level is a hot topic, but is he *really* as strong as everyone says? This video dives deep into the debate and I think it has a pretty good perspective on it!

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