Dragon Ball: 40th Anniversary Special Video

2026 0h 5m JA

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

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★10.0TMDB · 2★8IMDB · 12

Animation

Synopsis

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Akira Toriyama’s color illustrations and standout scenes will come to life as an animation using the latest techniques! The animation was completed with a strong focus on faithfully translating the textures and colors of Akira Toriyama’s illustrations into motion, resulting in dynamic visuals that express Son Goku’s growth and journey.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Naoki Miyahara
Writers: Akira Toriyama
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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Tight 5-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ryuichi Takita shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt39401159 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Naoki Miyahara directs. Ryuichi Takita cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 5-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Ryuichi Takita shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5IMDB entry: tt39401159 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.