Crunchyroll Adding 15 Dragon Ball Movies to Streaming
Streaming site Crunchyroll is known for hosting thousands of anime TV series. But it also boasts an increasing number of movies. Many of which are spun off from beloved series.
And you don't get much more beloved than the Dragon Ball series. Crunchyroll has announced that they will be adding 15 movies from the franchise to their catalogue. The films will span from the very first Dragon Ball Z movie 1989's Dead Zone to the first Dragon Ball Super movie 2019's Broly.
The movies will drop in three batches, with the first out now, the second on June 29 and the third on July 6. The thirteen movies released on June 22 and June 29 will stream with stream with English, Brazilian Portuguese, and Latin American Spanish subtitles in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. Dragon Ball Resurrection F and Dragon Ball Super: Broly will stream with English, German, and French subtitles, and English, German and French dub audio in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, German-speaking European countries, French-speaking European countries, and Africa.
The movies add to Crunchyroll's Dragon Ball collection which includes 153 episodes of Dragonball, 291 episodes of Dragon Ball Z, 64 episodes of Dragon Ball GT and 131 episodes of Dragon Ball Super.
Full details of the movies can be found below.
JUNE 22
- Territories – United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand
- Languages – Subbed Only: English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese
Garlic Jr.’s on the hunt, and Gohan is on the hit list! Kidnapping the kid for his Dragon Ball, it seems the sadistic villain is on a quest to collect all seven. As Goku arrives prepared to save his only son, Garlic Jr. summons the Eternal Dragon Shenron, prepared to wish for immortality. His ultimate goal: To take over the Earth, in order to seek revenge for the death of his father. With heightened powers and blessed with eternal life, not even the combined efforts of Goku and his friends can defeat Garlic Jr. now. And as the fiend creates a Dead Zone, intent on sending the heroes into the void, their rescue may lie in the hands least expected. This is the story of two sons and two fathers.
Dragon Ball Z: World's Strongest (Directed by Daisuke Nishio)
The sinister Dr. Wheelo has been freed from his icy tomb at long last. Seeking out the most powerful fighters on the planet, both Piccolo and Master Roshi are brought before the deranged doctor. Yet just as their friends rush in to save them, it’s revealed that Goku is actually the world’s strongest.
Dragon Ball Z: Tree of Might (Directed by Daisuke Nishio )
The Earth’s destruction lies dormant within a single, solitary seed. Brought forth from the darkest reaches of space, the Tree of Might has been sown with the vilest of intentions, for once it takes root nothing else can survive. A plant designed to drain the energy of a planet, it steals the very essence of life only to blossom in death and desolation. Unable to fell this mighty threat, Goku and the Z Warriors must instead confront the harbinger of the evil, a Saiyan bearing an uncanny resemblance to our hero – Turles. This new enemy kidnaps Gohan and sets the son against the father, a tragedy which only delays the inevitable fight. As Goku finally faces off against his deplorable double, Turles turns to the thieving tree… This is the story of hope untapped.
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (Directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto)
Once again called upon to save their planet from disaster, Goku and Krillin race to head off a giant asteroid on a collision course with Earth. The threat deflected, their home is saved… Or is it? This is the story of legend and loss.
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (Directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto)
A quarter of a century after a chance encounter in space, fate looks to reunite two enemies on Earth: Goku, the planet’s staunchest defender, looking forward to the peaceful reprieve of a camping trip, and Cooler, brother to the defeated Frieza, on a quest to avenge his family’s honor. Backed by the frightful forces of his Armored Squadron, first Gohan and then Piccolo fall victim to Cooler’s wrath. Satisfied with no less than the death of the Saiyan responsible for Frieza’s demise, he seeks out Goku, prepared to destroy the entire planet to quench his thirst for vengeance. As Cooler taunts Goku with his friend’s destruction, the Saiyan must again accomplish what he has only achieved once before. This is the story of chance versus fate.
Dragon Ball Z: Return of Cooler (Directed by Daisuke Nishio)
Goku and the others settle in to fight the once-defeated Cooler and his forces. And yet victory won’t be so easy the second time around! As the Z Warriors are vanquished one after the other, the fate of New Namek hangs in the balance… This is the story of past versus present.
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13 (Directed by Daisuke Nishio)
The peace of a routine day is interrupted by violent explosions, it seems like the world is under siege! But Goku quickly realizes that he is the target of the sudden attack! Who are these strange assassins? When Goku discovers that despite their great power, the culprits are not emitting an energy signal, it can only mean one thing: Androids.... a mysterious fiend is creating Androids that are faster, stronger, and far more deadly than anything ever devised by the deceased Doctor Gero. Goku and the rest of the Z-fighters will have to find the identity of the murderous mastermind if they are to halt the onslaught of his lethal inventions. strength within.
JUNE 29
- Territories – United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand
- Languages – Subbed Only: English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (Directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi)
A mysterious messenger delivers horrific news: a vicious Super Saiyan is rampaging through space, and he will not stop until the galaxy is left smoldering. Goku and Vegeta rush to confront the menace – but the true danger is much closer than they think.Broly is a force of unspeakable malice, with powers that rage beyond control – and he has the Z fighters in his sights. Now, a race to save the universe turns into a test of survival for Earth’s mightiest warriors. Prepare for the most intense Saiyan battle ever known – a clash for the ages rooted in the pains of a secret past.This is the story of legends at war.
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound (Directed by Yoshihiro Ueda)
Warriors from every corner of the galaxy are gathering to battle in the most incredible martial arts tournament ever conceived. Many will test their power and technique. Few will make it to the finals. One will be hailed as the greatest. But before a victor can be crowned, sport gives way to a fight for survival. Bojack - an intergalactic scourge as evil as he is mighty. Leading a gang of deviant criminals, Bojack will stop at nothing short of universal domination. One by one. Earth's greatest heroes fall. Only young Gohan can stop the wicked invaders - if he can summon the
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – Second Coming (Directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi)
An investigation into the crash of a strange vessel quickly turns into a battle that not even Earth’s most powerful heroes are guaranteed to win. Broly, one of the greatest threats the universe has ever known, has returned – and this time, Goku might be powerless to stop him. Broly has gone insane from the hatred that boils inside him, an anger that burns hotter than even the pits of the fiery underworld. The entire cosmos will suffer unless the sons of Broly’s greatest rival can defeat him – and it will take nothing short of a miracle. This is the story of madness unleashed.
Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly (Directed by Yoshihiro Ueda)
Corruption and technology have united to resurrect one of the greatest forces of evil the universe has ever known – Broly is back and more deadly than ever. This time, the Super Saiyan may prove to be unstoppable. dangerous experiment has gone haywire, and a mysterious substance has been released from a secret laboratory. The oozing menace absorbs all in its path, gaining power from all that it touches. When the creeping slime ingests Broly, the uncontrollable combination threatens to devour the entire world. Trunks discovers a secret that could stop the symbiotic scourge, but it might be too late to prevent Earth’s day of reckoning. This is the story of science gone berserk.
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (Directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi)
The universe is ripped apart at the seams after an industrial disaster in Other World unleashes the monstrous Janemba - and the beast grows stronger with every moment. The turmoil reaches across dimensions, and the battle rages on two fronts. Goku and Vegeta unite in the fight for Other World's survival, while Goten and Trunks confront a ghoulish army of the undead on Earth. With strength and fury, the warriors reach incredible heights of power - but it isn't enough. A dangerous plan of attack is devised, and only an unprecedented level of teamwork will deliver victory. This is the story of the sum of all evil.
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (Directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto)
Two strangers have appeared on Earth. One of them invites devastation. The other has the power to prevent it. Harsh sacrifices must be made to untangle the web of deception that threatens to blind the forces of good to an approaching evil. Dark magic has released an ancient monster - Hirudegarn - that consumes both flesh and soul. As it rampages on Earth, it's power threatens to multiply to unthinkable levels. Such wickedness can only be defeated by Tapion, a man who has already given so much - and must now offer his very life to save the universe. This is the story of true brotherhood.
JULY 6
- Territories – United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, German-speaking European countries, French-speaking European countries, and Africa
- Languages Subbed: English, German, and French Dubbed: English, German, and French
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F (Directed by Tadayoshi Yamamuro)
Even the complete obliteration of his physical form can't stop the galaxy's most evil overlord. After years in spiritual purgatory, Frieza has been resurrected and plans to take his revenge on the Z-Fighters of Earth.
Dragon Ball Super: Broly (Directed by Tatsuya Nagamine)
Goku is back to training hard so he can face the most powerful foes the universes have to offer, and Vegeta is keeping up right beside him. But when they suddenly find themselves against an unknown Saiyan, they discover a terrible, destructive force.
