Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

Year: 1994

Runtime: 48 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Science FictionActionAnimation

A Saiyan space pod crashes on Earth, freeing a badly injured Broly, the Legendary Super Saiyan. Enraged, he lets out a furious roar before reverting to his normal form. The surrounding area suddenly freezes, encasing him in ice, and he collapses into a deep coma.

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Timeline & Setting – Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming (1994)

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Time period

Seven years after Broly's defeat

The action unfolds seven years after the previous events, with Goten, Trunks, and Videl searching for the Dragon Balls while a new danger emerges. The period features a clash between childhood innocence and escalating power, culminating in a confrontation that tests the whole group. The Dragon Balls play a pivotal role, briefly altering the course of time to bring help when it is most needed.

Location

Earth, Natadae Village

Earth serves as the primary stage for the Dragon Ball saga in this film. The story moves from a space pod crash to a terrorized village and a wider Dragon Ball hunt, culminating in a climactic showdown near lava and space. Natadae Village appears as the local community where the elder and villagers live, contrasting with the larger battles among the Saiyans.

🌍 Earth 🏞️ Village setting

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Main Characters – Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming (1994)

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Son Gokû (Masako Nozawa)

A legendary Saiyan who briefly arrives at the climactic moment to join his sons in battle. He embodies a protective, powerful presence and participates in the final Kamehameha. His appearance rekindles hope for the young heroes during the struggle with Broly.

🌀 Saiyan 🧭 Mentor 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Family

Son Gohan (Masako Nozawa)

Gohan fights Broly in his Super Saiyan 2 form, displaying resilience and strategic thinking. He lures Broly into a lava pit and contributes to defending his younger siblings. He ultimately uses a Kamehameha in a high-stakes energy clash.

⚡️ Hero 🧠 Strategic 🛡️ Protector

Son Goten (Masako Nozawa)

Goten is portrayed as a young fighter who cries when scolded yet remains brave in battle. His request for his father shows the longing for guidance, and he contributes to the energy clash alongside Trunks. His cries awaken Broly, adding tension to the confrontation.

👦 Youth 🗡️ Spark 🧒 Innocence

Trunks (Takeshi Kusao)

Trunks fights alongside Goten against Broly, participating in the group’s energy exchange. He brings youthful confidence into the struggle and helps in the final push that ends the threat. He is part of the parent-child dynamic that threads through the film.

⚔️ Fighter 💡 Teamwork 🧒 Youth

Videl (Yuko Minaguchi)

Videl investigates the monster scare and confronts Broly alongside the others. She provides resilience and courage in the heat of battle, reflecting a capable ally among the younger fighters. Her presence adds to the team’s determination.

🛡️ Courage 🧭 Investigator 💪 Ally

Krillin (Mayumi Tanaka)

Krillin plays a supporting role, helping to shield the team during the perilous battles. He cares for his friends and assists in defending the Dragon Ball seekers. He remains a steady, reliable ally in crisis.

🧭 Loyal 🛡️ Protector 🧠 Strategist

Broly (Bin Shimada)

Broly is the central antagonist who transforms into his Legendary Super Saiyan form. He overwhelms the heroes with raw power and relentless aggression, embodying a force of nature. His defeat culminates in a dramatic, last-ditch energy clash and ultimate demise.

🔥 Power 🐉 Threat 💥 Monster

Natadae Village Elder (Hitoshi Takagi)

An authority figure of Natadae Village, providing a sense of community and tradition. His presence marks the village as a setting for the story’s moral questions and the clash between old beliefs and new dangers. He witnesses the consequences of the surrounding chaos.

🏛️ Leader 🗺️ Community 👁️ Wisdom

Shaman (Chafurin)

The shaman is presented as a dubious figure who incites fear to extract sacrifice. He embodies manipulation of belief and the trap of superstition. His plan is thwarted as the true danger reveals itself.

🎭 Manipulation 🧭 Belief ⚠️ Danger

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Major Themes – Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming (1994)

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family

The film centers on the family of Saiyans: Gohan, Goten, Trunks, and later Goku, highlighting bonds that drive courage and teamwork. The kids’ dragon ball quest and their reactions to danger showcase a new generation carrying the legacy. It questions whether a father’s presence is real or felt, as Dragon Balls momentarily conjure appearances.

🔥 Power

Broly’s transformation into the Legendary Super Saiyan and the intense energy clashes push the limits of strength. Gohan's Super Saiyan 2 form and the combined father-son Kamehameha illustrate the power these fighters wield. The struggle emphasizes how power can threaten allies as well as protect them.

🗡️ Myth vs Reality

A shaman and a village’s belief in a monster set the stage for fear and manipulation. The monster is revealed to be a dinosaur, challenging the villagers’ myths and the heroes’ efforts to save them. The narrative contrasts superstition with actual danger and heroism.

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