Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

Synopsis

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans, also known as ドラゴンボールZ外伝 サイヤ人絶滅計画 or Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiyajin Zetsumetsu Keikaku, is a Japanese anime OVA (Original Video Animation) released in 1993. The story follows the Z Fighters as they face off against Dr. Raichi, the last Tuffle, who seeks revenge on the Saiyans for wiping out his race. With dangerous threats and intense battles, the Z Fighters must unite to stop Dr. Raichi's evil plan and protect Earth from destruction. Packed with action, suspense, and iconic characters, this side story expands the Dragon Ball Z universe with a thrilling new adventure.

Cast

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  Masako Nozawa

  Son Goku / Son Gohan / Turles (voice)

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  Ryo Horikawa

  Vegeta (voice)

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  Takeshi Kusao

  Trunks (voice)

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  Toshio Furukawa

  Piccolo (voice)

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  Shinji Ogawa

  Dr. Raichi (voice)

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  Yusaku Yara

  Hatchyack / Lord Slug (voice)

Reviews

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans has garnered mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. While some praise the OVA for its unique storyline and engaging action sequences, others criticize its pacing and lack of character development. Rotten Tomatoes rates the movie with a 6.5/10, highlighting the impressive animation but noting the limitations of the short format. IMDb gives it a rating of 7.0/10, with viewers appreciating the nostalgic feel and classic Dragon Ball Z elements. Metacritic offers a score of 65%, indicating generally favorable reviews. Despite the varying opinions, one thing is certain: Dragon Ball Z fans will enjoy this side story filled with Saiyan battles and epic showdowns.