Gokuu Son
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MOVIE
6.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 20, 1991
- Season
- Summer 1991
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Mitsuo Hashimoto
- Original creator
- Akira Toriyama
- Music
- Shunsuke Kikuchi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Estimated watch time
0h 48m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Martial Arts80%Shounen79%Super Power79%Aliens76%Male Protagonist65%Henshin55%
MOVIEFINISHED1991 SUMMER6.8 / 10 AniList score
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
ドラゴンボールZ とびっきりの最強対最強• Dragon Ball Z: Tobikkiri no Saikyou Tai Saikyou
Synopsis
After defeating Freeza, Goku returns to Earth and goes on a camping trip with Gohan and Krillin. Everything is normal until Cooler - Freeza's brother - sends three henchmen after Goku. A long fight ensues between our heroes and Cooler, in which he transforms into the fourth stage of his evolution and has the edge in the fight...until Goku transforms into Super Saiyan. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge?
Probably, if you enjoy action, adventure and sci-fi, especially stories with martial arts, shounen, super power.
Reception is positive but mixed: 68/100 on AniList, with 32% of 20.6K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #5 highest-rated film of 1991.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 0.3% of viewers drop it.
As a 48-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Filler guide
13% filler — 39 skippable episodes
Save hours by skipping non-canon episodes, arc by arc.
Filler skip guide →Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akira Toriyama
- Director
- Mitsuo Hashimoto
- Character design
- Minoru Maeda
- Music
- Shunsuke Kikuchi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992)
Related entries
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Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge FAQ
How long is Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge?
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge runs 48 minutes (48 minutes).
Is Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge finished?
Yes. Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge has finished airing — the final episode aired July 20, 1991.
Is there a season 2 of Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge?
Yes — the story continues in Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992).
Is Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge based on a manga?
Yes. Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge adapts the manga by Akira Toriyama.
Who animated Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge?
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto.
Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge?
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge is listed on Bilibili TV, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.