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Review Dragon Ball Z Movie 12: Fukkatsu no Fusion!! Gokuu to Vegeta
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LadyDemigra #Recommended 😂❤👍 74 9/10
04 Sep, 2015

When it comes to the Dragonball films in general they usually follow something different. instead of the canon material that the series contains It instead mixes certain content from the series themselves but only to present a different setting that usually is not always direct from the series. So therefore, Do not go into watching them expecting anything that great of a premise in the first place since its not meant to do so, except just take them as special added content for its standard viewing alone. So on to the 12th Dragon Ball Z Movie and I totally loved it!! This surprised me because I didn't have thatmuch expectations of it and yet as soon as I started watching it, It starts to go with the action and comedy formula right of the bat and it works so well for this film. The action is fun, You get your silly slapstick moments of the characters, some bizarre real life character references like hitler in this like wtf xD, as well as fusion from the series. The animation looks brilliant for a mid 90s movie along with its fights as well which was pretty memorable in terms of how epic it looks. The voice acting was fine on both in English and Japanese, Though I like more of the soundtracks from the english version since Gogeta and Janemba's theme sounds really cool. The villain here Janemba who doesn't have any personality what so ever is this manifestation of evil negative energy similar to majin buu in terms of having a primal like personality starting his form as this giant oversized child like thingy than shortly enough into this sinister looking demon which I have to admit the design of it looks brilliant. Janemba also possesses a pretty incredible ability of materialising and manipulating space and anything over the dimensions of space itself making him capable of transforming the universe in its entirety into his image which includes the Other World where goku is fighting pikkon. These effects causes the other world and their overseers including the checking station to falter in this dimension making the villains escape from their confinement. Not only that but the magic of the dragonballs are also effected by this as well. The movie's main plot is mainly about goku, vegeta and the others trying to stop the powerful janemba and his powers over the dimensions that pulls in some of these entertaining moments out really well. The only thing I wished to have seen more of was janemba effecting other parts of the universe and for the other villains though only minor, to be a little more involved in the movie to at least make the film a little more longer but other than that, this movie was fun and enjoyable and Gogeta totally rocks!! Its probably my favourite dragonball film so far ;)

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sagenova #Recommended 😂❤👍 37 8/10
27 Oct, 2013

In my opinion the best DBZ film out of them all apart from the latest one which I am yet to watch. Story 7/10 The story is slightly better than in some of the other movies as its not just another typical bad guy returning to destroy the world with this movie they have gotten at least a little bit more creative and came up with a new idea for a villain. Art 8/10 The art work is amazing for the year it was released in, the characters were all well animated and the scenery was packed with colour and detail. Sound 8/10 The music in this moviewas really good especially throughout the fight scenes it added epicness to the fights. Characters 8/10 By far one of the best things in this movie with a new bad ass looking bad guy Jenemba, Goku and Vegetas fusion Gogeta, Picon and guests appearances from old villains such as Freeza himself. Enjoyment 9/10 this movie is one of the finer movies of the DBZ collection it has a little bit of everything and the fight scenes were just the best with Goku and Vegeta facing an opponent with abilities they've never seen before. Overall 8/10 This is a really good movie and also has a lot of humour in there as well from Mr Satan himself all the way through to the return of Hitler. With old bad guys appearing from the dead that are no longer a match for the Z fighters and an all new enemy that is the strongest they have ever faced, this is one enjoyable watch.

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ktulu007 #Mixed Feelings 😂❤👍 21 5/10
28 May, 2015

I've talked about Toriyama Akira's Dragonball and I've talked about the Dragonball Z: Battle of Gods movie. Now it's time to delve into the franchise once more with a look at the twelfth Dragonball Z movie, Fusion Reborn. Will it be on the level of the fourteenth movie or is this one of the weak Dragonball Z films? Story: Our story opens after the Buu saga with an afterlife tournament where Goku faces off against Paikuhan, in spite of the fact that Goku was resurrected by the old Kaio during the Buu saga and the fact that the grand Kaio decided that the prize for the afterlifetournament needed to be withheld for a while so he could get back in shape. Unsurprisingly, this is a Dragonball Z movie that doesn't fit in with the continuity, which is an issue with a lot of them. Moving on, King Yama is busy judging souls while the oni in charge of monitoring the soul cleansing equipment goofs off. This results in an accident which causes the evil to burst out and transform the young oni into Janemba, a being of pure evil that seals Yama's palace, enabling the souls of the dead to break free and roam around on Earth. The tournament is postponed so that Goku and Paikuhan can investigate. To be fair, the concept behind this isn't a bad one. The idea of the dead wreaking havoc could have been very interesting. But this is DBZ so it's used as an excuse for action sequences and that's pretty much it. To be fair, that's pretty much to be expected from the franchise and it's what people are going to be watching the film for. That's why the biggest problem is the final fight itself. It is really anti-climactic. You get some good buildup for it, but the fight itself ends in about thirty seconds. Mr. Satan fought Cell longer than Gogeta fights Janemba. On the positive side, the film does have some funny moments and some stupidly awesome bits, including Trunks and Goten fighting undead nazis. Characters: The film focuses primarily on the saiyajin and half saiyajin characters. Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Trunks and Goten. Videl also plays a somewhat significant role. None of them really develop in any substantial way over the course of the film, but you do get a good sense of their personalities, which is fair enough given that the film isn't even an hour long. Then we have our villain, Janemba. He's basically like Majin Buu right down to starting as an obese man-child and transforming into a meaner, more heavily muscled form. It's like the Frieza and Cooler thing where a film just makes a weaker copy of a villain from the main series. Art: The artwork and animation are pretty decent. The biggest issue is that the action sequences are kind of weak in this one. Given how much the franchise relies on those, that's pretty bad. I will give the film credit for having some really interesting backgrounds during its tour of hell. Sound: The entire vocal cast delivers decent performances. There's some exaggeration, but no more than the usual given the franchise's tendency to have dudes screaming to get stronger. The music is pretty good. Ho-yay: There isn't any homo-eroticism in this movie. Final Thoughts: Dragonball Z: Fusion Reborn is an action movie with some good ideas and funny moments, but that suffers from weak action and a boring antagonist. It isn't a bad movie, nor is it one of the worst DBZ films for what it is, but there are a lot of better Dragonball Z films out there. This one is just kind of dull. My final rating for it is going to be a 5/10. Tomorrow I'll take a look at Spirited Away.

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LuTheFrog #Recommended 😂❤👍 12 9/10
19 Jun, 2020

Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn is one of the best movies the franchise has to offer and I shall elaborate my statement in the following. 1. Story Fusion Reborn's story is nothing to write home about. It is by no means a "bad" story for a Dragon Ball movie, but it is obvious that it was not the main focus of the movie, or at least not the parts that don't feature the two protagonists. It is definitely no Dragon Ball Super: Broly in terms of story, but it suffices for the movie's premise. 2. Art Despite my wish to give this category a solid 10, there is oneminor thing that has bugged me in my multiple watching-sessions. The movie adds very thick borderlines on the non-protagonist characters which really are off-putting. Other than that, most of the movie looks like how you would expect a Dragon Ball Z movie to look like, and I personally think that it looks better than the show at some points. 3. Sound The sound design and soundtrack of Fusion Reborn surpass at least the Funimation Dub of the original show. Near the end of the movie the punches and kicks sound like explosions and it really adds a lot to it. The English dub made a good effort in terms of the soundtrack, but it is fair to say that the Japanese dub has the better soundtrack overall. 4. Character The characters in the movie aren't as fleshed out as in the show, but fairly well written for a Dragon Ball Z movie. The most interesting character in the movie is the main villain, because of their uniqueness as a Dragon Ball villain. I felt like it was a refreshing change from "super bad villain that wants to destroy Goku because of reasons" types of villains that were featured in previous movies. 5. Enjoyment While this is mostly subjective, I only have warm feelings whenever I rewatch Fusion Reborn. It definitely is a highly enjoyable movie, especially as a fan of the franchise. Though most of the enjoyment stems from the fight of the main protagonists and the main villain, the side characters have their fun moments as well. Overall: Fusion Reborn is a solid 9 in my book, because it really comes to show what a Dragon Ball movie can be if the people involved really put in effort. With enjoyable characters, good music and mostly good art, I cannot recommend this movie enough to all Dragon Ball fans. People that are new to the franchise will also get a lot of enjoyment out of the movie, but I recommend to watch more of the show or perhaps even other movies beforehand.

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WhatAGoodShow #Recommended 😂❤👍 5 7/10
01 Oct, 2022

Dragon Ball Z Movie 12: Fukkatsu no Fusion!! Gokuu to Vegeta aka. Fusion Reborn is a movie where the death return to life after an accident happened in hell creating a monster known as Janemba. It is up to Goku, Vegeta and Paikuhan (or Pikkon in American) to stop Janemba from destroying the balance of the circle of life pretty much. The movie does a good job in showing the chaos Janemba's existence has to both the afterlife and the living world as the viewers will be able to see both what is going on in these different locations. While Goku, Paikuhan and Vegeta deal with Janembawhile Gohan, Goten, Trunks and Videl do their best to deal with the revived villains amounts which is Frieza. The movie also uses two artstyles for the serious and non serious moments but not necessary for comedic scenes. There are references to famous movies or historical events that get parodied which some countries won't be able to see because of censorships like the infamous dictator scene being removed from the German dub. Speaking of artstyle, the visuals and animations are even holding up today and are the best looking Dragon Ball visuals up to date. Animators took full advantage of the tools they had making Janemba's abilities especially the teleportation a visual spectacle. It is alongside Wrath the Dragon and Path to Power without the doubt the best looking Dragon Ball film. There is a good reason why this alongside Wrath of the Dragon are the only Dragon Ball movies from the original run that had a worldwide theatrical release. As the name of the movie suggests, the selling point is Goku and Vegeta fusing to Gogeta being the first time these two merge to stop a common enemy. And the build up to that moment was done beautifully. We see more about Vegeta's inferiority complex and the hate of the idea to fuse with his rival. And it might even rival Vegeta's development throughout the Boo Saga. While on the topic of Boo Saga, this movie can't fit to the main story timeline and can be seen as a sidestory where the good guys defeated Boo with Goku and Vegeta remaining death. Janemba is a villain that resembles Boo a lot but is created out of pure evil. He starts off as a fatso and later becomes a muscular demonic lizard thingy after one of the creepiest transformation scenes ever. His abilities are also very unique to him but it feels like there are also too much powers of Boo added for no reason like arm extension. But the main appeal obviously is altering objects and teleportation. Not only can he teleport himself but can also create teleportation portals which he cleverly uses to attack opponents without physically appearing or sending back attacks aimed at him. Meaning he can use his abilities as offensive and defensive tools. But personality wise he is inferior to Kid Boo after he turned evil. Since he can't speak, most of his emotions are expressed by emoting with his body. He is also the only character in the series that uses a physical weapon after the Frieza Saga and makes it being dangerous believable as something like a Sword for Future Trunks didn't enhance his fighting abilities and was just visually pleasing. Comedy in this movie is also great as jokes some which had build up in this movie or from the show being viewed. It would be hard to explain some of them without spoiling it. But they aren't the only ones. The environment is another thing notable for the movie as viewers of the anime have had seen hell, but now that Janemba appeared viewers can witness how Janemba's existence altered it. Combining the flying multi-colored giant jelly beans created by Janemba and the unusual color scheme of hell creates one of the most surreal landscapes in the franchise. Simply put, changing an already explored location into a brand knew one. Like always there are some criticism. Of all the villains from the show that returned, only one fights and gets defeated in an underwhelming way. I think you can guess who is it. Someone who just won't stop returning. Pretty much wasting the potential of old villains getting a second chance to get what they want and taking advantage of the secondary cast better like Piccolo, Yamcha, Tien, Chaotzu and Krilllin to beat someone like Bojack, Turles or Lord Slug. Instead most of the living world scenes are wasted for historical jokes and Goten and Trunks. As with most DBZ movie villains who are similar to the current story arc villain that came out around the time, Janemba is basically similar to Boo. While he has some unique abilities and a killer design, he just feels like a watered down version of the last DBZ villain. Both start out fat and at the runtime of the Boo Saga the latest form when this movie came out was Super Boo and Janemba's final form has a similar body structure. And as a character, he is shallow after his transformation who had a childlike innocent personality. And there is the question why he is as strong as he is. Another problem is the transformation from big to small is that in regards to Boo who is made out of magic and bubble gum substance, Janemba's transformation that happens in a similar matter seems unrealistic because it doesn't have a believable excuse like Boo. It also makes it less believable that Janemba can extend his arms, an ability it didn't even need. One other issue is neglect of Paikuhan as a character. While he did appear to help out, most of the time he was just trying to free Enma or King Yama, only appearing to buy time for the fusion briefly. So he was wasted as a character for most of the film. Overall Fusion Reborn is a good movie still well remembered and the movie that made Gogeta the character everyone loves. This movie has the debut of Super Saiyan 3 and might be the best use of the transformation in the franchise. Even the transformation scene of Super Saiyan 3 surpasses the one in the Boo Saga version from the anime version taking advantage of how the environment shifts as well as the tone from the battle from fun to serious. So if you like more development for Vegeta, love fusion especially Gogeta and wants some good Super Saiyan 3 action, you owe yourself to watch Fusion Reborn.

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Darkfafi #Recommended 😂❤👍 7 7/10
02 Aug, 2012

I don't give it the score for its storyline, thats not in this movie at all. the story is only made for this movie to be and tell why everything happens but thats it. The fighting is good in and is also the biggest part of the movie.They also made everybody so that you can see how strong everybody is, for exemple that Gohan is stronger than ever before in the series and how badass Goku and Vegeta are. The effects used by the powerup to ssj3 are a little stupid that the film goes to negative color but its fairly done and the ending...wellthe bad guy dies and Goku and Vegeta say goodbye in a really gay way...

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Luquillo #Mixed Feelings 😂❤👍 7 6/10
08 Nov, 2015

The Dragon Ball Z movies had become the living definition of money grabbers after the 7th movie. Many non fans would actually argue even before that. The movies were severely lacking in creativity and imagination, to where the writers found themselves either resorting to gimmicks or just playing copy and paste with stories. Therefore, I remember coming into this expecting the same thing, which was why I put it off for way over a year after its US release date. When I finally gave it a look; I was surprised with the solid effort as it did manage to work well with its key elements;the action, plot, and even the comedy held my attention to actually consider this a good movie. The plot follows the same pattern as any DBZ movie; a threat shows up that could destroy the world or even the entire universe, and Goku must face this threat. This time around the culprit of mischief is a mutated being by the name of Janemba whom is completely responsible for the living and dead to collide. Goku engages him in battle which leads to quickly being pushed to his limits. I guess this movie will only be about as great or bad to you all depending on how well DBZ comedy and action jells with you. The movie constantly flips between Goku's battle and his sons battle with the undead. The latter is completely comedy motivated all the way down to the visuals and it does work at times. I actually laughed during Frieza's return, plus the parody on Hitler down to some of his dialog, where he even admits that he should be recruiting these super strong blond guys. It's rare to find a DBZ movie where the comedy can make you do something other than groan. However, it's the serious fighting that will grab everyone's attention. It contains the usual Super Saiyan gimmicks plus Vegeta makes a very predictable appearance. The fighting is fun to watch, but again, the comedy has moments where it shines here as well concerning the Fusion technique. Although I enjoyed the movie; I will admit that some of the scenes drag and I doubt this is due to multiple watches. I always felt this way about this movie, and even at 48 minutes I wanted it to end. The villain Janemba is the living definition of cookie-cutter, completely lacking any type of personality which is something that had been plaguing the DBZ movies for a very long time, probably after the Return of Cooler. All he does is just grunt and laugh, and that really isn't cool. The visuals are much better here than in the TV series. The animation is a lot more crisp and vibrant. Although there is a heavy re-use of cels during some combat, there are moments of sharp blows and some type of action choreography. I liked the backgrounds this time too. The Other World where Goku and Janemba battle in has some pretty cool details, such as a rectangular shaped blood pond just floating in mid-air, and a forest made from sharp metallic needles. There are other elements indicating they are fighting in a different world, which is a good change of pace from the usual mountain and vegetation like areas. There is also a second, more manga like style during the comedic living and dead conflict. The designs at times are more cartoony with a darker outline here. I thought it was fine for the most part, but I probably wouldn't have been able to tolerate that had the movie been longer. The voice acting for the English dub which is the only one I can tolerate, is fine for the most part except at times the dialog can feel awkward, as if the cast are just creating plot holes or something. It just sometimes feels strange. In any case, the usual Funimation suspects show up for the party, with Chris Sabat delivering a solid performance as usual playing Vegeta. Plus I will always admire Kara Edwards range playing both Goten and Videl. I would have never noticed it was the same person if not for the credits. The BGM rock score works well with the action, but don't come into this expecting Cooler's Revenge or Broly: Legendary Super Saiyan. Fusion Reborn is among the better DBZ titles. It actually tries to be a better movie and succeeds. Plus it can probably rope in new fans despite it not really fitting into main continuity. It appears to be taking place at some point during the Fusion Saga, but this is hard to buy into. In any case, if you're a fan of DBZ than check this out. If you're new and heavily interested in DBZ, I recommend starting with the TV series first season, then the Dead Zone movie only if possible. Others with no interest or knowledge, there is far better anime out there to invest your time in. Highs: Clean visuals, action and comedy that has good moments Lows: Has its weaker moments too, plus a cookie-cutter baddie

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WhoCanPeliCan #Recommended 😂❤👍 3 7/10
05 Nov, 2018

[Original English Dub with Japanese Music] This film is a great combination of everything I love about Dragon Ball. With light and goofy bits mixed in with a wonderful array of great action choreography and artwork, this bizarre premise of a film had me laughing and cheering throughout the whole thing. Also Hitler was in it along with some interesting Gas Attacks, so that was fun as hell. It got kind of a bit slow in the middle with Veku, but I had a great time! I didn't think I'd enjoy it as much as I did. 7/10,would watch again! #ChrisAyersBestEnglishFreeza

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Jolt9515 #Mixed Feelings 😂❤👍 1 5/10
22 Oct, 2023

Let’s get straight to the point, this is without a doubt the most overrated original DBZ movie by a long shot. Even on my 4th watch, I fail to understand why people consider this the greatest Dragon Ball anything when it's just another boring story with admittedly good looking animation (at points). The only reason anyone likes this movie is because of one scene at the very end that barely lasts 3 minutes of screen time. STORY Fusion Reborn has a pretty strong setup and introduction (as most of these Z movies tend to have). After the defeat of Majin Buu (presumably in a timeline where Gokuwas not brought back to life by the Elder Kaioshin) a second Otherworld Tournament is taking place. Now I really enjoy the Otherworld, I think it’s Toriyama’s most visually striking and creative locations, (certainly more so than rocky wastelands or grassy plains!), and I find Paikuhan to be a pretty well done anime original character. As the fight between Goku and Paikuhan gets underway, we get an ominous voiceover telling of a great danger that will soon arise at the Otherworld Check-In station, followed by the 2nd Z opening We Gotta Power (a welcome addition, it is a great OP) After the short break, we are reintroduced to Lord Enma and the primary function of the Otherworld, to sort the good and evil spirits who pass through. If you watched DBZ, you should be familiar with how Otherworld works, but for those who don’t, what you really need to know for this story is that all evil souls are sent to Hell, where their souls are cleansed and reincarnated into the living world. In Hell we see this soul cleaner in action, holding a glass tank for all the “evil ki” to be dumped into (basically nuclear waste). A teenage demon operating as the tank clerk isn’t paying attention when suddenly the tank housing all of this evil ki clogs the machine and causes not just it, but all the other tanks to burst, releasing all the stored evil into Otherworld. The demon begins to transmogrify into a being called Janemba, which I guess is supposed to be a conglomeration of all the evil ki in Otherworld. Janemba’s distortion of the living world and the Otherworld is the primary conflict of the movie, and unfortunately this is where the interesting part ends. From here we get the typical Dragon Ball Z action that many know and love. Later in the film we see Freeza, as well as many of the movie villains, begin to attack Earth, and Gohan (as the Great Saiyaman) goes to stop them. This could’ve been a pretty interesting rematch, but unlike in DBS, Freeza was not able to train, and gets one shot by a Super Saiyan Gohan. There’s a lot of other weird antics we get to see on Earth, like Goten and Trunks fighting Hitler, but as outlandish and absurd as it is I can’t say I’m a fan. CHARACTERS Alright, starting off with the man of the hour Goku. Goku is Goku. There’s not really much to add, he’s pretty much the same as he’s always been. Goku trying to figure out how to fight fat Janemba was pretty fun to watch. That’s all I really have to say Paikuhan: Earlier I praised Paikuhan as a well done anime original character, but unfortunately he doesn’t do much in this movie. I suppose he does figure out the primary weakness of the evil ki barriers (I just call them the jellybeans) floating around, as well as Janemba itself, being…shouting insults at it? It’s a silly concept that could really only fit in the world of Dragon Ball. At the end of the movie Pikkon tells Goku and Vegeta that he’ll hold off Janemba while they undergo fusion, but then proceeds to get absolutely washed by Janemba IMMEDIATELY, so that was pretty funny I guess. Vegeta: Oh boy Vegeta. Where to begin? I said at the beginning that this movie presumably takes place AFTER the Buu Saga ended. Why is this important? At the end of the Buu Saga, Vegeta has arguably his biggest character moment in the series in admitting that Goku is indeed number one, and from there we can assume that he starts to push his ego aside when it comes to a threat like Janemba. Well for those of you who think Super regressed Vegeta’s character, I point you to this movie. Vegeta is so goddamn insufferable it's honestly surprising. He insists that HE and HE ALONE will be the one to defeat that weakling Janemba WITHOUT the help of that clown Kakarrot, and outright REFUSES to do Fusion (even though he agreed to use the Potara before this movie happened). When he gets taken out by one of Janemba’s attacks, he whines that “even in the Next World I’m still inferior to Kakarrot.” This is honestly the worst depiction of Vegeta in the series to me, arguably worse than in the Tournament of Power. Janemba: Conceptually, Janemba isn’t bad at all. I’m one of the few people who doesn’t absolutely hate the Buu Saga, so I’m all for this force of nature kind of villain. He has a shit ton of cool abilities and tricks up his sleeve that keep the fight scenes pretty engaging, one of the few things I liked about this movie. The other characters don’t really have enough screen time for me to make any meaningful comments on them. Moving on to… ANIMATION I have to admit, this movie has some really good animation, especially Super Saiyan 3 Goku vs Janemba. There’s a reason that clip is one of the 2 things people post to tell you how good this movie is!! Seriously though, not just Fusion Reborn, but all the Z movies have moments that are really well animated. No complaints from me. SOUND Not bad at all, typical of what you would expect from Dragon Ball performances. The soundtrack was pretty good but nothing super memorable. CONCLUSION Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn is a film with a strong premise and terrible execution. It relies on its good animation and cool moments to make up for an otherwise underwhelming story. Not the worst of the Z movies, but it’s certainly not the masterpiece that fans will try to say it is.

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Thedude3445 #Recommended 😂❤👍 4 7/10
06 May, 2020

Ah, HERE's the good Dragon Ball Z movie. The best one by a really wide margin. It's utterly silly stuff, but it doesn't attempt to take itself seriously like some of the worse movies in this extremely long series. This is classic comedy-action stuff that early Dragon Ball was famous for, just with the ridiculous over-the-top powers that all the characters have at this point in the series. It's a tough battle between this and Bio-Broly for my favorite so far. On one hand, Bio-Broly has a more cohesive, interesting story, while Fusion Reborn is fairly stitched together and has a villain so paper-thin that heliterally doesn't speak or have a motive. On the other hand, that villain is also the best villain the Dragon Ball movies have had yet-- possibly the coolest in the entire series, aside from Picccolo and maybe Frieza. The dude has reality-warping powers and uses a sword and it's friggin' awesome. After trudging through the banality of the Buu Saga in the TV show for a couple weeks, I am so glad to have gotten to find a villain that's actually fun to watch. The fight animation is pretty incredible, which is typical for these movies. However, for some unexplained reason, while the stuff in Hell is really well-animated with gorgeous art direction, the stuff on Earth is given a completely different style, with the characters all getting thick outlines and much worse animation quality, as if it were made for the TV series and then pasted into the movie all of a sudden. I kind of like the art style in these silly scenes, especially when they're fighting friggin' Hitler, but it doesn't mesh well. If you want to encapsulate Dragon Ball Z all in one movie, Fusion Reborn is probably it. It's wacky, fast-paced, nearly-plotless, super pretty, and has a sense of style you won't find anywhere else. I wouldn't suggest watching this without any prior knowledge, but you can probably go in not having seen the show in decades and still come out with a smile on your face.

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lamaraptor #Recommended 😂❤👍 0 7/10
29 Dec, 2021

Back in the day when Dragon Ball Z was on Toonami they would sometimes do runs of the Dragon Ball Movies. I happened to catch this one and it's probably the only Dragon Ball Z movie I've actually seen all the way through up to this point not counting abridged versions. So it gets a review. I think the story of DBZ movies fall squarely into that anime movie non-canon territory of barely having any relation to the show it's about, but that's fine for a show that barely has a plot to begin with. The Legacy of Goku 3 game on GBA actually managedto fit the story of the movie into the plot somewhat. You just have to ignore a lot of sequence of events and do some head cannon to make it work. That was actually where I was familiar with the story such as it is. I had watched my brother play those games way back when and now I was seeing the movie it was based on on TV and that's probably why I tuned in for the whole thing. But yeah the story is basically there's a new strong guy, go fight him. Like the rest of Dragon Ball. Doesn't really need to be more complicated but they mix it up a bit by adding a new fusion to the mix. The fusion is a slightly different named rehash of Vegetto but it was still cool. The fight scenes themselves were cool. The villain was cool. It was all very cool. But when the best thing you have to say for a show is that it was cool it probably didn't have much of an impact otherwise. I'm all for it on one level but when you think about what makes a show really great or stand the test of time it isn't just cool fight scenes. So 7 out of 10 it has a little something for everyone.

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UltraReviewShow #Mixed Feelings 😂❤👍 0 5/10
16 Feb, 2022

The opening is brief and enjoyable enough. The concept of how the villain comes about is interesting, but ultimately it's not a very interesting character outside of the design. The best part of the movie is the environment the character creates, and the weird otherworldly powers. The fighting is okay, and it's good to see SS3 actually be used for a while. There's not much to the villain as a character, and at some point toward the end some of the comedy felt forced and went on too long, it would've been better without it. I also think the bit with hitler went on too longand wasn't very interesting to begin with. If they needed filler fights on the side, there were much more interesting things they could've done that would've made more sense than infinite tanks. The end of the fight is anticlimactic, but the end of the movie is good. Overall I'd say it's okay, with some high points. It's worth giving a try.

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N0T3LI_ #Recommended 😂❤👍 0 7/10
01 Jan, 2025

Fusion Reborn is EASILY the best Dragon Ball movie so far. It has pretty much everything you could want from one of these. Taking place somewhere within the Majiin Buu Arc, this movie centers around a disaster in the afterlife. Havoc breaks loose when the culmination of evil thoughts of all humans is concentrated into one being: Janemba. Transforming the arena into a colorful array of jelly beans, this creature at first seems quite harmless- but back on Earth, the imbalance causes the dead to rise. Old villains return for more, like Frieza (and HITLER???) while Goku fights the reality bending blob. The fight sequences themselves in thesemovies are really nicely done, and flow well. Janemba can create portals and basically camps Goku. It really kicks up when Goku transforms into SSJ3- and Janemba gets a transformation of his own. Phasing in and out of reality, he wields a blood sword and pushes Goku to the brink. The last section of this movie involves biding time as Goku and Vegeta attempt to get their fusion down right. When they finally do, an epic conclusion sends everything back into place. This is also the best looking movie since Dead Zone and The Worlds Strongest (some really nice thick line-art). I personally loved this movie, and trudging through some of the more tedious films in this franchise was well worth it. It's comedy is pretty on point with Goten and Trunks, and there's some pretty cute moments with Videl and Gohan. Overall I highly reccomend!

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_Bubassotto_ #Recommended 😂❤👍 1 7/10
28 Nov, 2025

Janemba, Janemba, Janemba 👏 👏 👏 This movie takes place sometime during the Buu saga and would fit perfectly into the story if it were canon. The plot has a very interesting feel, bringing elements that complement the Dragon Ball Z universe in a way not explored in the main series. The feeling that it could have been a legitimate part of the narrative is strong, since the tone and quality of the animation, as well as the fights, are very much in line with what we've already seen in previous sagas. The animation here is commendable. Not only for its fluidity and technical quality, but alsofor its unique visual style that brings a freshness to the film. The scenarios are rich and detailed, with that visual style that strongly resembles the best moments of Dragon Ball Z, but without failing to explore something new. This is also reflected in Janemba's "dodging" abilities, which are fantastic, bringing a very different dynamic to the fights. The transitions between moments of tension and humor happen very fluidly, which helps maintain the film's pace. Speaking of the fights, there's no denying they are one of the film's biggest attractions. They are intense, well-choreographed, and full of cutting-edge action. Each movement, each attack has a precision that adds extra charm to the film, and the way the characters use their abilities is always a spectacle in itself. The interaction between the abilities of Goku, Vegeta, and even Pikkon, makes the combat more dynamic and exciting, with strategies and movements that are out of the ordinary. The comedic aspect also stands out positively. The film has a light touch that relieves tension at the right times. Janemba, especially in his more comedic form, plays the role of a villain who, while terrifying, is hilarious in his interactions with the protagonists. The moment he chases after the heroes is epic, eliciting laughter but also conveying a sense of urgency and danger. It's this balance between seriousness and lightness that gives the film its perfect tone. The presentation of Janemba, in his two forms, is one of the most interesting things about Fusion Reborn. The first, with its more childlike and funny appearance, could be underestimated, but it proves to be a force of nature, surprising the heroes and the audience. The second form, which is more monstrous and imposing, maintains the horror factor, but without losing the touch of humor in some situations. This duality works very well to keep the villain interesting and unpredictable. Another highlight that deserves to be mentioned is Paikuhan. It's always good to see secondary characters getting more attention and being treated with the respect they deserve. He has an important role in the film, and his fight against Janemba shows how he could have been explored more in the main sagas. I'm glad that Paikuhan finally had a moment to shine, showing his abilities and reinforcing the idea that the Dragon Ball universe is richer and full of possibilities than just the main characters. And of course, we can't forget the final fight. It was undoubtedly one of the film's greatest highlights. The way it was constructed, with a mix of tension, new attacks, and the incorporation of elements that were unprecedented at the time, made it truly remarkable. For many, I believe this fight is etched in memory as one of the most emblematic moments of the expanded Dragon Ball universe, as it brought a sense of something new without losing the essence of the series. It was an excellent way to close the film, leaving a feeling of wanting more. My final score for the film is a 7, and although I found it an excellent piece of work, the fact that the film is relatively short at only 50 minutes somewhat limits the potential of some scenes and characters. I think that with more screen time, we could have explored the action moments, the interactions between the characters, and perhaps even Janemba's backstory, which isn't as developed as it could be. However, even with this shorter runtime, the film delivers plenty of fun and entertainment, especially for longtime fans of the series. =================================================================================================================Versão em Português===================================== Janemba, Janemba, Janemba 👏 👏 👏 Esse filme se passa em algum ponto da saga Buu e encaixaria perfeitamente na história, caso fosse canônico. A trama tem uma pegada bem interessante, trazendo elementos que complementam o universo de Dragon Ball Z de uma maneira não explorada na série principal. A sensação de que poderia ter sido uma parte legítima da narrativa é forte, já que o tom e a qualidade da animação, assim como as lutas, estão bem dentro do que já vimos nas sagas anteriores. A animação aqui é de se aplaudir. Não só pela fluidez e qualidade técnica, mas também pelo estilo visual único que traz um frescor ao longa. Os cenários são ricos e detalhados, com aquele visual que lembra muito os melhores momentos de Dragon Ball Z, mas sem deixar de explorar algo novo. Isso se reflete também nas habilidades de "esquiva" do Janemba, que são fantásticas, trazendo uma dinâmica muito diferente para os combates. As transições entre momentos de tensão e de humor acontecem de forma muito fluida, o que ajuda a manter o ritmo da obra. Falando das lutas, não há como negar que são um dos maiores atrativos do filme. São intensas, bem coreografadas e cheias de ação de ponta. Cada movimento, cada ataque tem uma precisão que dá um charme extra ao filme, e a forma como os personagens utilizam suas habilidades é sempre um espetáculo à parte. A interação entre as habilidades de Goku, Vegeta, e até mesmo o Paikuhan, faz com que o combate se torne mais dinâmico e empolgante, com estratégias e movimentos que fogem do comum. A parte cômica também se destaca de forma positiva. O filme tem um toque leve, que alivia a tensão nas horas certas. O Janemba, principalmente na sua forma mais cômica, faz o papel de vilão que, ao mesmo tempo em que é aterrorizante, é hilário em suas interações com os protagonistas. O momento dele correndo atrás dos heróis é épico, arrancando risadas, mas também colocando a sensação de urgência e perigo. É esse equilíbrio entre seriedade e leveza que dá o tom perfeito ao filme. A apresentação do Janemba, em suas duas formas, é uma das coisas mais interessantes de Fusion Reborn. A primeira, com sua aparência mais infantil e engraçada, poderia ser subestimada, mas se mostra uma força da natureza, surpreendendo os heróis e o público. Já a segunda forma, que é mais monstruosa e imponente, mantém o fator de terror, mas sem perder o toque de humor em algumas situações. Essa dualidade funciona muito bem para manter o vilão interessante e imprevisível. Outro destaque que merece ser comentado é o Paikuhan. É sempre bom ver personagens secundários ganhando mais atenção e sendo tratados com o respeito que merecem. Ele tem um papel importante no filme, e sua luta contra Janemba mostra como ele poderia ter sido mais explorado nas sagas principais. Fico feliz que, finalmente, o Paikuhan teve um momento para brilhar, mostrando suas habilidades e fortalecendo a ideia de que o universo de Dragon Ball é mais rico e cheio de possibilidades do que apenas os personagens principais. E, claro, não podemos esquecer da luta final. Ela foi, sem dúvida, um dos maiores pontos altos do filme. A maneira como foi construída, com uma mistura de tensão, novos ataques e a incorporação de elementos inéditos para a época, fez com que fosse algo realmente marcante. Para muitos, acredito que essa luta ficou gravada como um dos momentos mais emblemáticos do universo expandido de Dragon Ball, pois trouxe uma sensação de algo novo, sem perder a essência da série. Foi uma excelente forma de fechar o filme, deixando um gostinho de quero mais. Minha nota final para o filme é um 7, e embora tenha achado um excelente trabalho, o fato de o filme ser relativamente curto com apenas 50 minutos acaba limitando um pouco o potencial de algumas cenas e personagens. Acho que, com mais tempo de tela, poderíamos ter explorado ainda mais os momentos de ação, as interações entre os personagens e talvez até mesmo a história de fundo do Janemba, que não é tão desenvolvida quanto poderia ser. No entanto, mesmo com esse tempo mais curto, o filme entrega diversão e entretenimento de sobra, especialmente para os fãs de longa data da série.

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redwaifu #Not Recommended 😂❤👍 7 4/10
01 Jan, 2023

This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I wanted to watch this after seeing the goku vs janemba clip on YouTube. I thought the whole movie would be like that but no, this movie is unfunny, stupid and childish. I love dbz, I love some of the movies. But this was terrible. It feels like the target audience is 3 year old. I'm genuinely surprised most dbz fans love this movie because to me it was insultingly stupid. But then again anime fans aren't exactly known for liking high quality. This and bio broly are offensively bad and if you careabout your time I would suggest you don't watch this

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kekekeKaj #Not Recommended 😂❤👍 23 3/10
18 May, 2010

This fits in nicely with my theory that the Dragon Ball Z movies are getting sh*ttier with each new addition. "Fusion Reborn", being one of the last ones as far as I can tell, manages to hit a new low. I must have missed something in one of the earlier Dragon Ball Z movies that I didn't watch, for in this one, all the characters from the old generation such as Goku and Vegeta appear to be dead. Either that or this movie is meant to be set in the far future relative to the other movies... who knows, it's probably too much to expect DragonBall Z to make much sense anyway. "Fusion Reborn" is an incredibly boring movie. But what's more incredible is that they somehow manage to stretch the nothingness of the content into almost an hour long film when there have been other Dragon Ball Z movies that's got more content that are shorter. I watched through most of "Fusion Reborn" in a kind of trance as one of the most bizarre story lines I've ever watched took place in front of my eyes. They appear to be going for some sort of original, comical storyline, and the result isn't pretty. Dragon Ball always seemed to be quite a childish franchise, but this one takes it down to a brand new level: Hell, or whatever that place is, gets frozen in some sort of jelly bean, with a big baby as boss for Goku and Vegeta to battle... what the F*CK? Although I have to admit I chuckled at some of the comedy, like the fusion poses, most of this movie is pure sh*te. Other than that part of the storyline, which is different but worse, the rest of the anime is mostly standard Dragon Ball Z fare. The animation is typically mediocre - although at least there's none of the usual fast exchanges of punches/kicks style fighting that I hate so much, the voice acting is typically rubbish (although the music used is okay), and again they managed to collect 7 dragon balls and summon the dragon Shen Long. That creature is seriously starting to lose its novelty value due to appearing so frequently. I appreciate that they appear to have tried something different from the usual Dragon Ball, but unfortunately the result is something that's worse.