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Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure

1988, Japanese. Directed by Kazuhisa Takenouchi.

Master Roshi has succeeded at the one mission he valued most: to train Goku and Krillin to become ultimate fighters. So, he arranges for them to test their mettle at a competition hosted by Emperor Chiaotzu. Not everyone's playing by the rules, however, as a member of the ruler's household schemes to use the Dragonballs to extort money and power from the royal.

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Runtime
0h 48m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
PG

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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.7/10 from 319 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
9 July 1988
Original title
ドラゴンボール 魔訶不思議大冒険
Country
Japan
Written by
Yoshifumi Yûki
Box office
$9.7M
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What Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure is based on

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure is based on Dragon Ball, a media franchise by Akira Toriyama.

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What should I watch before Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure?

Watch Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986) and Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (1987) first.

What comes after Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure?

Next in the series: Dragon Ball: The Path to Power (1996).

Is Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 319 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure?

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure runs 48 minutes (0h 48m).

Does Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure on?

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure?

If you liked Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure, try Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F', Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound, Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu - Day of the Departed.

Who directed Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure?

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure (1988) was directed by Kazuhisa Takenouchi and stars Masako Nozawa, Hiromi Tsuru, Mayumi Tanaka.

What is Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure based on?

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure is based on Dragon Ball, a media franchise by Akira Toriyama.

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