Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!

Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!

Year: 1992

Runtime: 46 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Daisuke Nishio

Science FictionAnimationAction

Dr. Gero’s Androids #13, #14 and #15 are activated by the lab’s computers and race to the mall where Goku is shopping. Goku, Trunks and Vegeta defeat #14 and #15, but #13 merges their inner computers, becoming a far more powerful being. The three Saiyans must now face this ultimate opponent in a decisive battle to stop the new super‑android.

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Timeline & Setting – Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992)

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Urban City Center, Shopping Mall, Restaurant, Iceberg

The action unfolds in a busy urban setting centered on a large shopping mall, with civilians crowding the floors and a restaurant perched above the plaza. The chaos expands into the city streets as androids hunt for Goku and threaten bystanders, prompting the heroes to move the battle away from civilians. The climax shifts to a stark iceberg setting, offering a quiet, isolated backdrop for final confrontations and reflections.

🌆 City 🛍️ Shopping Mall 🍽️ Restaurant 🧊 Iceberg

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Main Characters – Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992)

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Goku (Masako Nozawa)

Goku leads the response against the android threat, adapting on the fly as Androids 14 and 15 overwhelm his team. He cannot sense their ki at first, which makes the initial confrontation more perilous. He crafts a safer plan for battle away from civilians and ultimately channels immense energy to power the Spirit Bomb, using its energy to defeat Super Android 13.

🔥 Heroic ⚡ Saiyan Power 🧭 Strategic

Gohan (Masako Nozawa)

Gohan fights alongside his father and friends, drawing on courage beyond his years. He participates in defending civilians and pushing back against the androids during the intense assault. His role emphasizes resilience and family loyalty in the heat of battle.

🧠 Intelligent ❤️ Protective 🎯 Focused

Future Trunks (Takeshi Kusao)

Trunks struggles against Androids 14 and 15 but remains a core frontline fighter, coordinating with Goku and Vegeta. He fights valiantly and helps stall the androids until reinforcements arrive. His presence underscores the new generation stepping up to defend Earth.

⚡ Warrior 🧭 Strategic 🗡️ Brave

Vegeta (Ryo Horikawa)

Vegeta arrives to reinforce the team, matching the Androids' aggression with his own relentless power. He engages 14 and 15, contributing to the rapid escalation toward Super Saiyan forms. His pride and tactical mindset push the battle toward a decisive conclusion.

🔥 Proud ⚡ Saiyan Elite 🗡️ Strategic

Piccolo (Toshio Furukawa)

Piccolo steps in to bolster the defense against Super Android 13, holding the line while Goku and Trunks unleash their power. He acts as a stabilizing force, coordinating with the other fighters to buy time for their final move.

🧭 Tactical 🌿 Calm Under Pressure 🗡️ Stoic

Android 13 (Kazuyuki Sogabe)

The resurrected program of Dr. Gero manifests as Super Android 13, an overwhelming adversary who absorbs the cores of 14 and 15 to grow stronger. He represents the culmination of the android threat and proves nearly unstoppable until the Spirit Bomb strategy is executed.

🤖 Android 🔥 Formidable 🧠 Menacing

Android 14 (Hisao Egawa)

Android 14 is part of the initial android assault that pressures Goku and Trunks. He is destroyed by the combined efforts of 14 and 15’s teams as the heroes push back against the android wave.

🤖 Android 💥 Aggressive 🛡️ Brutal

Android 15 (Toshio Kobayashi)

Android 15 fights alongside Android 14 against Vegeta, eventually being defeated by the hero team. The two androids’ combined assault drives the conflict toward a dramatic turning point.

🤖 Android ⚔️ Aggressive 🧭 Coordinated

Dr. Gero (Koji Yada)

Dr. Gero’s consciousness survives in an underground supercomputer, continuing the mission to kill Goku in revenge. His brainchild Androids 13, 14 and 15 emerge as a new deadly threat even after his death.

🧪 Scientist ⚠️ Schemer 🧠 Calculating

Krillin (Kohei Miyauchi)

Krillin fights alongside the others and faces injury, underscoring the cost of battle and the importance of protecting friends and civilians alike. His support helps sustain the team through a grueling conflict.

💪 Loyal 🛡️ Protective 🎯 Reliable

Puar (Naoko Watanabe)

Puar lends support to the group during the chaos, assisting in odds and ends while the main fighters focus on the android threat. The lighthearted presence contrasts the story’s brutal battles and highlights camaraderie.

🐾 Supportive 🧭 Helpful 🌟 Cheerful

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Major Themes – Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992)

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🔥 Power & Transformation

The film emphasizes escalating power levels as Goku, Vegeta, Trunks, and Piccolo push into new realms of strength, ultimately culminating in Super Saiyan forms and energy-absorbing battles. Transformation is tied to the heroes' resolve to protect others. The Spirit Bomb sequence showcases how raw energy, when focused by unity, can decide a seemingly unstoppable foe.

🤝 Teamwork

Victory hinges on coordinated teamwork: Goku, Gohan, Trunks, Vegeta, and Piccolo each handle different threats while shielding civilians. The ensemble moment when all fighters combine their efforts signals the power of collaboration over individual glory. Even as enemies press hard, their ability to work together turns the tide.

🧠 Technology vs Humanity

Dr. Gero's consciousness inhabiting an underground computer signals a cautionary note about technology surpassing humanity. The androids embody a cold, calculating threat that pushes the heroes to rely on instinct, courage, and ethical choices to prevent mass harm. The narrative probes the dangers of reviving past threats through artificial intelligence.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:08

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