Action Animation Science Fiction Dragon Ball Z Collection

Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

Name: Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Director: Mitsuo Hashimoto
Genre: Action, Animation, Science Fiction
Released: 1991-01-01
Duration: 52 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Toshio Furukawa, Kenji Utsumi, Masako Nozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Joji Yanami

1991Dir. Mitsuo Hashimoto52m

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Runtime52m

Released1991

Box office$15.2M

DirectorMitsuo Hashimoto

About This Movie

So, 'Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug' is an intriguing entry in the franchise, directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto. It dives into this dark atmosphere with Slug, a Super Namekian, who really adds a different flavor to the usual villains we see. The pacing is pretty relentless, which keeps you engaged. The action scenes, while typical of the series, have some nice moments of intensity, especially when the Z Warriors face off against Slug and his crew. You get that classic mix of drama and humor, and the animation has a certain grit that gives it character. The performances, particularly from Goku and his friends, really capture the urgency of the fight. Definitely shows the evolution of themes around power and responsibility that the series explores.

Features a unique villain not seen in main seriesExplores themes of power and responsibilityDistinctive animation style for its time