DBZ Movie 06: The Return of Cooler is the sixth movie in the Dragon Ball Z franchise. It was released in Japan on March 7, 1992, and later in North America on August 13, 2002. The movie was directed by Daisuke Nishio and written by Takao Koyama. The movie is a continuation of the Cooler’s Revenge movie, which was released a year earlier. The movie takes place after the events of the Frieza Saga and follows Goku and his friends as they battle Cooler, Frieza’s older brother.
Plot
The movie begins with a group of space pirates attacking a Namekian village. The pirates are led by an android named Cooler, who is Frieza’s older brother. Cooler is seeking revenge against Goku for killing his brother. Goku and his friends hear about the attack and decide to investigate. They arrive on Namek and find that the village has been destroyed. They also discover that Cooler has created an army of robots and is using them to take over the planet.
Goku and his friends fight against Cooler’s army but are overwhelmed. Cooler then reveals that he has transformed into a more powerful form called “Meta-Cooler.” He is now able to absorb energy attacks and use them against his opponents. Goku and his friends continue to fight, but they are still no match for Cooler.
Just when things seem hopeless, Piccolo arrives on the scene. He has fused with another Namekian, which has increased his power significantly. Piccolo is able to hold his own against Cooler and even manages to destroy some of his robots. However, Cooler is still too powerful for them to defeat.
At this point, Goku realizes that Cooler is absorbing energy from the planet itself. He tells his friends to stop attacking and focus their energy on the ground. This causes a massive energy wave to erupt from the planet and hit Cooler. The blast is so powerful that it destroys most of his robots and weakens Cooler significantly.
Goku then uses the opportunity to attack Cooler with a powerful Kamehameha wave. The attack is successful, and Cooler is destroyed. The group then celebrates their victory and decides to stay on Namek to help rebuild the village.
Characters
The movie features several characters from the Dragon Ball Z franchise, including:
- Goku – The main protagonist of the series. He is a Saiyan warrior who is always looking for a good fight.
- Vegeta – Another Saiyan warrior who is Goku’s rival. He is also seeking revenge against Cooler for killing his father.
- Piccolo – A Namekian warrior who is one of Goku’s closest allies.
- Krillin – Goku’s best friend who is a skilled martial artist.
- Gohan – Goku’s son who is also a powerful warrior.
- Cooler – The main antagonist of the movie. He is Frieza’s older brother and is seeking revenge against Goku for killing his brother.
Reception
The movie received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the action and animation, while others criticized the lack of character development and plot. Despite the mixed reviews, the movie was a commercial success and has since become a cult classic among Dragon Ball Z fans.
Conclusion
DBZ Movie 06: The Return of Cooler is a thrilling addition to the Dragon Ball Z franchise. It features intense action, memorable characters, and a compelling storyline. While it may not be the best movie in the series, it is still a must-watch for any fan of the franchise.
