Synopsis
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' opens during a stretch of calm on Earth, when two surviving members of Frieza's army, Sorbet and Tagoma, arrive in search of the Dragon Balls. Their purpose is narrow and dangerous: to gather the wish-granting orbs and use them to bring their fallen master back from the dead.
They succeed, and Frieza returns to the living world with his grudge against the Saiyans fully intact. Rather than attack immediately, he commits himself to intense training, determined to reach a level of power that can settle his score with Goku, the warrior who defeated him before. When word of the revival reaches Earth's defenders, Goku, Vegeta, and their allies prepare for another encounter with an enemy they had believed was gone for good.
The film centers on that confrontation, a battle driven by revenge on one side and the protection of Earth on the other. It places Goku and Vegeta at the front of the struggle while Frieza, newly returned and stronger than ever, seeks the rematch he has waited for.
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Should You Watch It?
Watch it if you enjoy
- Watch if you are following the modern Dragon Ball film line and want the direct sequel to Battle of Gods.
- Watch if you want a feature-length martial-arts and sci-fi showdown built around Frieza's return and revenge.
- Watch if you appreciate Toriyama-supervised Dragon Ball stories, as this is the second film with his direct involvement.
It may not suit you if
- May not suit viewers new to Dragon Ball, since it assumes familiarity with Frieza, Goku, Vegeta, and prior events.
- May not suit those seeking a fully standalone movie, as it continues directly from Battle of Gods.
- May not suit viewers who prefer slower character drama over a revenge-driven combat focus.
The primary starting work is a movie, so the full film is the natural Volluble Test Drive. This gives you the complete story instead of applying an episodic trial to a feature-length work.
Why It Connects With Audiences
Why people love it
- Frieza's resurrection and training deliver a long-awaited rematch against Goku and Vegeta.
- The film is one of the Toriyama-supervised Dragon Ball movies, which may appeal to fans of his involvement.
- Its 2015 theatrical release includes IMAX 3D and 4DX screenings, adding a spectacle angle for big-screen fans.
Common criticisms
- Some may find the revenge-rematch premise familiar, since Frieza has been a major Dragon Ball antagonist before.
- Its direct continuation of Battle of Gods may make it less accessible to newcomers or casual viewers.
- As a single 107-minute film, it may feel focused on combat set pieces rather than broader story development.
Volluble DNA
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Characters and Voice Actors26 characters
Gokuu Son
Main character- Japanese: Masako Nozawa
- English: Sean Schemmel
Vegeta
Main character- English: Christopher Sabat
- Japanese: Ryou Horikawa
Freeza
Main character- English: Chris Ayres
- Japanese: Ryuusei Nakao
Bulma
Supporting character- English: Monica Rial
- Japanese: Hiromi Tsuru
Piccolo
Supporting character- English: Christopher Sabat
- Japanese: Toshio Furukawa
Jaco the Galactic Patrolman
characterGohan Son
Supporting character- English: Kyle Hebert
- Japanese: Masako Nozawa
Briefs Hakase
Supporting character- English: Mark Stoddard
- Japanese: Ryouichi Tanaka
Videl
Supporting character- Japanese: Yuuko Minaguchi
- English: Kara Edwards
Shu
Supporting character- Japanese: Tesshou Genda
- English: Chris Cason
Pilaf
Supporting character- English: Chuck Huber
- Japanese: Shigeru Chiba
Mai
Supporting character- Japanese: Eiko Yamada
Kuririn
Supporting character- Japanese: Mayumi Tanaka
Jinzouningen 18-gou
Supporting character- Japanese: Miki Itou
Tenshinhan
Supporting character- Japanese: Hikaru Midorikawa
Shen Long
Supporting character- Japanese: Ryuuzaburou Ootomo
Muten Roushi
Supporting character- Japanese: Masaharu Satou
Sorbet
Supporting character- Japanese: Shirou Saitou
Whis
Supporting character- Japanese: Masakazu Morita
Beerus
Supporting character- Japanese: Kouichi Yamadera
Oracle Fish
Supporting character- Japanese: Shouko Nakagawa
Jaco Teirimentenpibosshi
Supporting character- English: Todd Haberkorn
- Japanese: Natsuki Hanae
Shisami
Supporting character- Japanese: Tetsu Inada
Tagoma
Supporting character- Japanese: Kazuya Nakai
Subordinate
Supporting character- Japanese: Takahiro Fujimoto
Robber B
Supporting character- Japanese: Keiji Hirai
Production and Staff26 credits
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Franchise Context
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' is a 2015 anime film that serves as a direct sequel to Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. It is the nineteenth animated feature in the Dragon Ball franchise and the fifteenth entry to carry the Dragon Ball Z film branding. Within the broader series timeline, it continues the revived narrative thread introduced in Battle of Gods, rather than retelling earlier events or acting as a standalone side story.
The film is an original work, not an adaptation of a manga arc. It was supervised by franchise creator Akira Toriyama, marking the second Dragon Ball film to receive his direct involvement. Its story follows the resurrection of the villain Frieza and his quest for revenge against Goku, placing it after the events of Battle of Gods and before later installments in the franchise's modern film and series continuity.
As an individual movie, Resurrection 'F' fits within the Dragon Ball Z film line but does not encompass the entire franchise. It is a continuation of the main storyline, distinct from spin-offs, alternate retellings, or the original manga and television anime series.
Where This Fits in Dragon Ball
A spoiler-light guide to where this exact work fits within the broader Dragon Ball franchise.
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Step 1
Start with Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013), the film that immediately precedes this one.
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Step 2
Watch Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' after Battle of Gods as the second entry in the Toriyama-supervised movie line.
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Step 3
This is a standalone feature film, so it is optional for viewers following only the core Dragon Ball Z series, but it is not an alternate retelling of Battle of Gods.
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Step 4
After this, continue to later Dragon Ball franchise installments if you are following the film and sequel thread.
Franchise Path
- Franchise path: Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013) → Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' (2015) → Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018).
- Second film in the Dragon Ball line personally supervised by creator Akira Toriyama, continuing the revived modern-story thread.
- Set after Battle of Gods, not a retelling; optional for those following only the core Dragon Ball Z series.
After You Finish
Continue with
- Continue with Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018) to follow the modern Dragon Ball film continuity after this rematch.
- For the series thread, Dragon Ball Super carries the revived post-Battle of Gods storyline forward on television.
- If you want the complete core story first, the Dragon Ball Z television run remains the essential backbone.
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