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Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

1990, Japanese. Directed by Daisuke Nishio.

Deep in the ice is earth's greatest threat that can only be stopped by one man.

The evil Dr. Kochin uses the dragon balls to resurrect his mentor, Dr. Wheelo, in an effort to take over the world. Dr. Wheelo, his body having been destroyed by the avalanche that killed him fifty years before, desires the body of the strongest fighter in the world as his new vessel. Believing Roshi to be the world's strongest warrior, Dr. Kochin abducts Bulma and forces Roshi to surrender himself to save her. When Goku hears of their abduction, he goes to their rescue.

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Runtime
1h 0m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
PG

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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 570 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is streaming on Crunchyroll in India.

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Released
10 March 1990
Original title
ドラゴンボールZ この世で一番強いヤツ
Country
Japan
Written by
Takao Koyama
Box office
$1M
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What Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is based on

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is based on Dragon Ball, a manga by Akira Toriyama.

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What should I watch before Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?

Watch Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989) first.

What comes after Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?

Next in the series: Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (1990), Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991), and Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (1991).

Is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 570 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).

Does Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest on?

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is streaming on Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?

If you liked Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest, try Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug, My Hero Academia: You're Next, Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy.

Who directed Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990) was directed by Daisuke Nishio and stars Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka.

What is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest based on?

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is based on Dragon Ball, a manga by Akira Toriyama.

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