Dragon Ball Z Movie 02: The World’s Strongest is the second movie in the Dragon Ball Z franchise. It was released in Japan on March 10, 1990, and is also known as Dragon Ball Z: The Strongest Guy in the World or Dragon Ball Z: The World’s Strongest Guy.
The movie is set after the Saiyan saga and before the Frieza saga in the Dragon Ball Z timeline. It follows Goku and his friends as they face off against Dr. Kochin and his bio-engineered monster, Dr. Wheelo.
Plot
The movie begins with Dr. Kochin, a former colleague of Dr. Wheelo, searching for the strongest fighters in the world to help awaken his master, who has been frozen in ice for 50 years. He captures Master Roshi, Bulma, and Oolong and uses them as bait to lure Goku and his friends to his hideout.
Once there, they face off against Dr. Kochin’s bio-engineered monsters, but they are no match for the Z Fighters. Dr. Kochin then unleashes Dr. Wheelo, who is revealed to be a brain in a jar, controlling a giant robotic body.
Dr. Wheelo seeks to transplant his brain into the strongest warrior on Earth, which he believes to be Goku. The Z Fighters must work together to defeat Dr. Wheelo and his minions and save Goku from being used as a vessel for the mad scientist’s brain.
Characters
Dragon Ball Z Movie 02 features all of the main characters from the series, including Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, Krillin, Master Roshi, Bulma, and Oolong. The movie also introduces two new characters: Dr. Kochin and Dr. Wheelo.
Dr. Kochin is a former colleague of Dr. Wheelo who seeks to revive his master and help him achieve his goal of becoming the strongest being in the universe. He is a ruthless and cunning scientist who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
Dr. Wheelo is the main antagonist of the movie. He is a brilliant scientist who was frozen in ice for 50 years. He seeks to transplant his brain into the strongest warrior on Earth and use their body as a vessel to achieve his goal of becoming the strongest being in the universe.
Animation and Soundtrack
The animation in Dragon Ball Z Movie 02 is on par with the series, with fluid and dynamic fight scenes that are a hallmark of the franchise. The soundtrack is also excellent, featuring the iconic Dragon Ball Z theme song and several other memorable tracks.
Conclusion
Dragon Ball Z Movie 02: The World’s Strongest is a must-watch for any fan of the series. It features all of the main characters and introduces two new compelling villains. The animation and soundtrack are excellent, and the plot is engaging from start to finish. Overall, it is a great addition to the Dragon Ball Z franchise and a movie that any fan should not miss.
