Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Toei Animation
When to watch: Watch this movie immediately after Episode 131 of Dragon Ball Super. It is required viewing and directly connects to the next arc.
Dragon Ball Super: Broly adalah entri bersejarah dalam franchise Dragon Ball — film pertama yang secara resmi menjadikan Broly kanon, karakter yang berasal dari tiga film non-kanon era Z tetapi menjadi salah satu yang paling dicintai dalam franchise. Film 2018 ini menggambarkan ulang Broly sebagai figur tragis dan simpatik: Saiyan dengan kekuatan bawaan luar biasa yang diasingkan sejak bayi oleh Raja Vegeta karena rasa takut. Ketika Frieza menemukan para Saiyan yang diasingkan dan membawa mereka ke Bumi sebagai senjata melawan Goku dan Vegeta, hasilnya adalah pertempuran yang mendorong kedua pahlawan ke batas absolut mereka.
Animasi dalam Dragon Ball Super: Broly menetapkan standar baru untuk franchise ini. Film ini juga memperluas mitologi Saiyan secara signifikan, mengeksplorasi hari-hari terakhir Planet Vegeta. Ini sekarang adalah lore Dragon Ball yang kanon — level kekuatan Broly, sejarahnya, dan peristiwa dalam film ini dianggap sebagai kontinuitas resmi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dragon Ball Super: Broly canon?
Yes. Unlike the original Broly films from the Z era, Dragon Ball Super: Broly is fully canonical, overseen by Akira Toriyama himself. It establishes Broly's official origin and is part of the main Dragon Ball continuity.
Do I need to finish Dragon Ball Super before watching?
The film works as a standalone, but watching after Episode 131 (end of the Tournament of Power) provides the best context for the characters' power levels and Frieza's current situation.
How does Super: Broly compare to the original Broly films?
The original Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993) is non-canon and has a different, simpler origin for Broly. Super: Broly completely reimagines the character with a more compelling backstory and far superior animation.
When was Dragon Ball Super: Broly released?
Released December 14, 2018 in Japan and in January 2019 internationally. It became one of the highest-grossing Dragon Ball films of all time.
Is Super: Broly adapted from the manga?
The film is an original story by Akira Toriyama, not adapted from the manga. However, Toriyama's direct involvement makes it fully canonical regardless.
What do fans think of Dragon Ball Super: Broly?
Extremely well received — hailed as the best Dragon Ball film ever made by most fans. The animation quality and the reimagined Broly backstory earned near-universal praise.