Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
2015 · Directed by Tadayoshi Yamamuro
Original language: Japanese
- action
- animation
- science fiction
The story
One peaceful day on Earth, two remnants of Frieza's army named Sorbet and Tagoma arrive searching for the Dragon Balls with the aim of reviving Frieza. They succeed, and Frieza subsequently seeks revenge on the Saiyans.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated cel animation with glowing ki auras, sunny daylight over a small town, and sudden bursts of white energy that flash across the frame, all in a clean, poppy palette. The sound is loud and percussive, with brassy orchestral swells, shouted attacks, and the crackle of energy blasts filling the room. An unhurried opening gives way to long stretches of fast, kinetic martial arts, cut with comic beats and family warmth before the film settles into a steady run of escalating battles. The mood is breezy and adrenaline-driven, with the stakes feeling high but never bleak. Violence is constant but stylised: heavy punches, explosions, and beams of energy with little visible gore, and some tense peril. It suits a Saturday afternoon, a fan rewatch, or anyone who wants big, noisy spectacle with a clear sense of good against bad. It is especially for viewers who enjoy shounen anime, rapid action choreography, and the bold, cartoonish energy of the franchise.
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