Gokuu Son
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7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 30, 2013
- Season
- Spring 2013
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Masahiro Hosoda
- Original creator
- Akira Toriyama
- Music
- Norihito Sumitomo
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
1h 25m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen96%Gods94%Super Power93%Martial Arts80%Aliens80%Urban Fantasy79%Henshin73%Male Protagonist63%Primarily Male Cast60%Primarily Adult Cast60%
MOVIEFINISHED2013 SPRING7.2 / 10 AniList score
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
ドラゴンボールZ: 神と神• Dragon Ball Z: Kami to Kami
Synopsis
Shortly after the defeat of Majin Buu, Bills, the God of Destruction, awakens after a long slumber. After hearing rumors of a Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza, he tracks down that warrior, Son Goku. Excited at the prospect of a new challenge, Goku faces him in battle, only to be quickly overwhelmed by his power, and he is defeated shortly thereafter. Realizing the threat Bills poses to the entire universe, Goku and his friends must find a way to stop him before it's too late. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods?
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 48% of 42,372 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #21 highest-rated film of 2013, and #7 most popular film of 2013 on AniList.
Of the 72.8K AniList users who started it, 0.2% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 71.4K have finished it.
As a 85-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially shounen, gods, super power, martial arts.
Filler guide
13% filler — 39 skippable episodes
Save hours by skipping non-canon episodes, arc by arc.
Filler skip guide →Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akira Toriyama
- Director
- Masahiro Hosoda
- Character design
- Tadayoshi Yamamuro
- Music
- Norihito Sumitomo
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Dragon Ball DAIMA (2024)
- Watch next: Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' (2015)
- Optional extras: Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods FAQ
How long is Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods?
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods runs 85 minutes (1 h 25 min).
Is Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods finished?
Yes. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods has finished airing — the final episode aired March 30, 2013.
Is there a season 2 of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods?
Yes — the story continues in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' (2015).
What should I watch before Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods?
Watch Dragon Ball DAIMA first — Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is a direct sequel.
Is Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods based on a manga?
Yes. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods adapts the manga by Akira Toriyama.
Who animated Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods?
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Masahiro Hosoda.
Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods?
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.