Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' (2015)

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' (2015), also released as Dragon Ball Z: Fukkatsu no F, was originally released in Japan as ドラゴンボールZ 復活の「F」 (Dragon Ball Z Fukkatsu no F). Directed by Tadayoshi Yamamuro and written by Akira Toriyama, this Japanese anime action film features the voices of Masako Nozawa, Ryūsei Nakao, Kōichi Yamadera, Masakazu Morita, and Ryō Horikawa. Produced by Toei Animation, the film brings back Frieza as the central villain and continues the story following Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. Combining martial arts combat, energy attacks, Super Saiyan transformations, and large-scale battles, it remains one of the most popular modern Dragon Ball Z films. 

STORY OVERVIEW

After the events of Battle of Gods, the remnants of Frieza's army search for the Dragon Balls with one goal: bringing their former leader back to life. Their plan succeeds, and Frieza quickly turns his attention toward the Saiyans who defeated him years earlier.

Determined to take revenge, Frieza begins training for the first time in his life and returns to Earth with a powerful army at his command. Goku and Vegeta must face their old enemy once again as Frieza unveils a new level of power that forces both Saiyans to push their abilities further than ever before. 

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' delivers fast-moving hand-to-hand combat, energy attacks, aerial battles, Super Saiyan transformations, and large-scale clashes between Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, and his army. The film's action builds toward the highly anticipated confrontation between Goku and the newly transformed Golden Frieza, making the movie a major showcase for Dragon Ball Z combat. 

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors continue to seek Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' because it brings one of the franchise's most recognizable villains back into the story while introducing Golden Frieza and continuing the modern Dragon Ball Z film series. Akira Toriyama's direct involvement in the screenplay and character design also makes the film an important entry in the franchise's history. 

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in Japan on April 18, 2015, Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' was the nineteenth theatrical film in the Dragon Ball franchise and the second film to carry the Dragon Ball Z name after Battle of Gods. The film became a major international success, was released in 45 countries, and won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Animated Film. 

• Verified AKAs:
  • Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – International English title
  • Dragon Ball Z: Fukkatsu no F – Romanized Japanese title
  • Dragon Ball Z Fukkatsu no F – Alternate romanized title
  • ドラゴンボールZ 復活の「F」 – Original Japanese title
• Director: Tadayoshi Yamamuro
• Screenplay: Akira Toriyama
• Original Creator: Akira Toriyama
• Music: Norihito Sumitomo
• Studio: Toei Animation
• Distributor: Toei Company
• Country: Japan
• Genre: Anime, Martial Arts, Action, Adventure, Science Fantasy
• Martial Arts Focus: Hand-to-Hand Combat, Energy Attacks, Super Saiyan Battles, Aerial Combat
• Starring (Voice Cast): Masako Nozawa, Ryūsei Nakao, Kōichi Yamadera, Masakazu Morita, Ryō Horikawa
• Format: DVD
• Language: Japanese
• Subtitles: English
• Region: All Regions
• Running Time: 94 Minutes
• Release Year: 2015

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