Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Original Title:DRAGON BALL超[スーパー] ブロリー
Languages:
- English: Dragon Ball Super: Broly
- Japanese: DRAGON BALL超[スーパー] ブロリー
- Chinese: 龙珠超 布罗利
"Dragon Ball Super: Broly" (Japanese: ドラゴンボール超 スーパー ブロリー) is a 2018 Japanese animated martial arts fantasy adventure film. It is the twentieth animated feature film in the Dragon Ball franchise, and the first to carry the Dragon Ball Super branding. Akira Toriyama served as the writer and character designer for the film, which is set after the events of the "Universe Survival Saga" and follows Goku and Vegeta as they encounter the powerful Saiyan, Broly. The film provides a canonical reimagining of the Broly character, integrating him into the main Dragon Ball Super continuity. It explores the history of the Saiyans and the backstories of three Saiyans whose different destinies are connected during a tumultuous period for their race. The film was praised for its animation, fight sequences, and art style, grossing over $124 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Dragon Ball film and one of the highest-grossing anime films of 2018. This iteration of Broly differs from previous movie versions, featuring a more complex personality and background. The film also introduces new characters such as Cheelai and Lemo, enriching the Dragon Ball universe.