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Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming (1994) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

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A Saiyan Space pod crash-lands on Earth out of which a wounded Saiyan crawls: Broly, the Legendary Super Saiyan. The wounded Broly shouts out in frustration and turns into normal form. The place soon freezes, trapping him in it and he falls into a coma.

Rated NR • 1994 • 48m

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This short animated film features the return of the powerful and rage-fueled villain, Broly, leading to intense and prolonged martial arts battles. Its unrated status aligns with a TV-PG or light PG-13 rating, primarily due to sustained sequences of stylized fantasy violence where characters are beaten, thrown, and blasted with energy. The fights between Broly and heroes like Gohan and Goten are frequent and can be overwhelming for… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Masako Nozawa
Masako Nozawa
Mayumi Tanaka
Mayumi Tanaka
Takeshi Kusao
Takeshi Kusao
Yuko Minaguchi
Yuko Minaguchi
Junko Shimakata
Junko Shimakata
Chafurin
Chafurin
Hisao Egawa
Hisao Egawa
Yoshiyuki Kono
Yoshiyuki Kono
Asuka Kimura
Asuka Kimura
Bin Shimada
Bin Shimada
Hitoshi Takagi
Hitoshi Takagi
Joji Yanami
Joji Yanami
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Is Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming appropriate for kids?

This short animated film features the return of the powerful and rage-fueled villain, Broly, leading to intense and prolonged martial arts battles. Its unrated status aligns with a TV-PG or light PG-13 rating, primarily due to sustained sequences of stylized fantasy violence… Read more — free account

Content severity in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Strong 7/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming, moment by moment

  1. 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  2. 0:09 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  3. 0:11 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
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Sex and nudity in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

Contains one brief, non-sexual scene of cartoon nudity. In a comedic moment early in the film, young characters Goten and Trunks are shown from behind with their buttocks visible as they urinate on a tree. There is no other sexual content or innuendo.

Violence and gore in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

The film's violence is moderate to strong, frequent, and central to the plot, though it is animated and largely free of blood or gore. The villain Broly is exceptionally brutal; he effortlessly defeats Videl, leaving her unconscious, and later crushes Gohan in a painful bear hug. The majority of the runtime consists of intense martial arts fights with powerful energy blasts, explosions, characters being slammed through rock, and peril. Broly's eventual death is intense, as he is pushed into the sun and shown…

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Language in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

Depending on the English dub, language can be moderate. The FUNimation dub in particular contains terms like "damn," "hell," and "bastard," often exclaimed by characters during the intense fight sequences. The frequency is moderate throughout the latter half of the film.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

Substance use is very mild and brief. Early in the film, the heroes encounter a village with a fraudulent shaman. Some interpretations of the shaman's rituals might suggest the use of potions or incense, but this is not explicitly shown or central to the plot.

Mature themes in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

The film contains strong themes of peril and an overwhelming threat. Characters are consistently in life-or-death situations, facing a villain who is a force of pure, uncontrollable rage. A minor subplot involves a shaman demanding human sacrifices from a village, which is a dark concept. The climax features a strong theme of family bonds, as Gohan and Goten are spiritually joined by their father Goku to overcome evil.

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Is Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This short animated film features the return of the powerful and rage-fueled villain, Broly, leading to intense and prolonged martial arts battles. Its unrated status aligns with a TV-PG or light PG-13 rating, primarily…

What age rating does Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming have?

Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming about?

This short animated film features the return of the powerful and rage-fueled villain, Broly, leading to intense and prolonged martial arts battles. Its unrated status aligns with a TV-PG or light PG-13 rating, primarily due to sustained sequences of stylized fantasy violence where characters are beaten, thrown, and…

Is there sex or nudity in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming?

Contains one brief, non-sexual scene of cartoon nudity. In a comedic moment early in the film, young characters Goten and Trunks are shown from behind with their buttocks visible as they urinate on a tree. There is no other sexual content or innuendo.

How violent is Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming?

The film's violence is moderate to strong, frequent, and central to the plot, though it is animated and largely free of blood or gore. The villain Broly is exceptionally brutal; he effortlessly defeats Videl, leaving her unconscious, and later crushes Gohan…

Is the language in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming appropriate for kids?

Depending on the English dub, language can be moderate. The FUNimation dub in particular contains terms like "damn," "hell," and "bastard," often exclaimed by characters during the intense fight sequences. The frequency is moderate throughout the latter half…

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming?

Substance use is very mild and brief. Early in the film, the heroes encounter a village with a fraudulent shaman. Some interpretations of the shaman's rituals might suggest the use of potions or incense, but this is not explicitly shown or central to the plot.

What mature themes appear in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming?

The film contains strong themes of peril and an overwhelming threat. Characters are consistently in life-or-death situations, facing a villain who is a force of pure, uncontrollable rage. A minor subplot involves a shaman demanding human sacrifices from a…

How long is Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming?

Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming runs 48 minutes, directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi, released in 1994.

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