Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

Year: 1995

Runtime: 55 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Shigeyasu Yamauchi

AnimationFantasyAction

A careless young demon neglects his duties, causing the evil cleansing machine to overload and explode, which transforms him into the fearsome monster Janemba. Goku and Vegeta each confront the creature alone, but quickly discover that only a fusion can give them the power needed to stop the menace.

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Timeline & Setting – Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995)

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Earth, Other World

The story spans two realms: Earth, the living world where Gohan, Videl, Goten, and Trunks defend the city, and the afterlife—Other World—where the check-in station and its guards reside. Within the Other World, Janemba unleashes chaos from a crystal-like barrier that traps souls and allows the dead to be resurrected. The Earth-bound sequences contrast large-scale battles with spectral confrontations in limbo, underscoring the movie's otherworldly setting.

🌍 Earth 🌌 Other World

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Main Characters – Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995)

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Goku (Masako Nozawa)

Goku leads the charge against Janemba, luring the monster into a deadly contest that tests his limits. He powers up to Super Saiyan 3 and, after a troubling misstep in fusion, redoubles his efforts with Vegeta to become Super Gogeta, the form that ultimately defeats Janemba. His relentless fighting spirit drives the film’s action and underlines the importance of perseverance.

⚔️ Hero 🐉 Saiyan 💥 Power

Vegeta (Ryō Horikawa)

Vegeta initially refuses to fuse with Goku, letting pride hinder the alliance at first. He later agrees to fuse, but the failed attempt as Veku showcases how pride can lead to vulnerability. Once fused properly as Super Gogeta, Vegeta contributes strategic power and resilience in the final showdown.

⚔️ Rivalry 🗡️ Warrior 💥 Power

Gohan (Masako Nozawa)

Gohan steps in to defend Earth against the onslaught of villains led by Frieza. He and Videl work with Goten and Trunks to gather the Dragon Balls and revive the barrier between worlds, underscoring his role as a protector of both family and planet.

🛡️ Protector 🧒 Saiyan 💪 Power

Videl (Yuko Minaguchi)

Videl joins the defense of Earth, supporting Gohan and the others as they confront the invading forces. Her presence helps coordinate the Dragon Ball plan to restore the barrier, emphasizing teamwork and courage in the face of danger.

🛡️ Ally 👩‍✈️ Heroine 💥 Power

Goten (Masako Nozawa)

Goten participates in the Earthly defense and fights alongside his friends, illustrating the continued theme of family unity. His actions contribute to the momentum that drives the heroes toward thwarting the invasion and supporting the Dragon Ball summons.

👶 Hero 🐉 Saiyan 🎯 Quick

Trunks (Takeshi Kusao)

Trunks fights beside Goten and Gohan to repel the invaders, showing youthful determination and strategic teamwork. He witnesses the high-stakes battles that push the younger generation to step up and protect Earth.

🗡️ Warrior 👦 Hero 💥 Power

Janemba (Tesshō Genda)

Janemba is the monstrous antagonist born from freed evil energy, wielding chaotic, reality-warping powers. His presence forces Goku and Vegeta to push beyond ordinary limits, highlighting the movie’s theme that power taken to an extreme threatens balance between worlds.

⚔️ Villain 👹 Monster 💥 Power

Shenlong (Tesshō Genda)

Shenlong appears as the dragon summoned to grant wishes, and his limitations become a crucial plot point when the barrier restoration fails. His role is instrumental as the beings seek aid to restore order across the living and dead.

🐉 Dragon 🪄 Wish 💡 Fate

King Yemma (uncredited)

King Yemma presides over the afterlife headquarters and struggles with the barrier that separates living from dead. His guidance helps steer the heroes toward the solution that can restore balance, even if he remains unseen for most of the conflict.

👑 Afterlife 🧭 Guide 🧱 Barrier

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Major Themes – Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995)

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🧭 Teamwork

Teamwork drives the battle against Janemba. Goku and Vegeta initially clash over fusion, but Pikkon and the others demonstrate that coordinated effort is essential to facing a reality-wending foe. The plan to free King Yemma hinges on multiple characters sharing a common goal. Even a failed fusion teaches the value of trust and perseverance.

💥 Power

The film centers on escalating power through transformation, culminating in Super Saiyan 3 and the fusion into Super Gogeta. Each new form represents the characters pushing beyond limits to overcome seemingly invincible adversaries. Yet the story also warns that power alone isn't enough without teamwork and timing. The clash with Janemba showcases how combined force can redefine what is possible.

💀 Life and Boundaries

The afterlife barrier between the living and the dead drives the conflict. Shenron's limitation and King Yemma's control over the boundaries frame the stakes of resurrecting or sealing souls. The undead threat invading Earth raises questions about mortality, fate, and what it means to preserve balance between worlds. In the end, the living and the dead reconcile the barrier, restoring order.

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