The film explores the history of the Saiyan race and the interwoven destinies of Goku , Vegeta , and Broly .
In Japan alone, the film earned over ¥4 billion (approx. $35.4 million USD), eventually grossing over $131 million worldwide. Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2020) [Japanese]
It introduced a modernized, fluid art style under animation director Naohiro Shintani , departing from the look of the Dragon Ball Super television series. The film explores the history of the Saiyan
, originally released in Japan on December 14, 2018 , remains a landmark achievement for the franchise, serving as the first film to carry the Dragon Ball Super branding. Directed by Tatsuya Nagamine with a screenplay and character designs by series creator Akira Toriyama , the movie effectively retooled the fan-favorite character Broly into the official series continuity. Key Highlights It introduced a modernized, fluid art style under
It takes place after the "Universe Survival" arc (Tournament of Power) and is directly followed by the 2022 sequel, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero . Viewing the Japanese Version