Set four years after the defeat of Majin Buu, the film centers on the awakening of . After a prophetic dream about a "Super Saiyan God," Beerus travels to Earth seeking a worthy opponent.
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013) is a landmark film that revitalized the franchise after a 17-year theatrical hiatus. Supervised by creator Akira Toriyama , it introduces the divine hierarchy and serves as the official bridge to Dragon Ball Super . Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
"Battle of Gods" Official Movie Guide: Akira Toriyama Interview Set four years after the defeat of Majin
: To face Beerus, the Z Fighters use the Dragon Balls to learn about the Super Saiyan God form, which requires the combined energy of six righteous Saiyans. Supervised by creator Akira Toriyama , it introduces
: On King Kai’s planet, Goku challenges Beerus but is effortlessly defeated in his Super Saiyan 3 form with just two blows.
The film features the iconic returning cast for both Japanese and English versions. Japanese Voice Actor English Voice Actor Masako Nozawa Sean Schemmel Beerus Kōichi Yamadera Jason Douglas Whis Masakazu Morita Ian Sinclair Vegeta Ryō Horikawa Christopher Sabat
: Goku achieves the new form and engages Beerus in a battle that spans the Earth and the stratosphere. Despite losing, Goku impresses Beerus enough that he decides to spare the planet. Key Cast & Production