Barry Watson Movies
- 2005
Concluding his journey on Snake Way, Goku finally reaches the home planet of King Kai. Unfortunately, he mistakes a mischievous chimpanzee for the king. Literally "apeing" the chimp's behavior, Goku succeeds in making a thorough monkey of himself. And while all this is going on, Gohan undergoes another terrible metamorphosis when he is again exposed to the rays of the full moon. First broadcast in Japan on September 6, 1989, "The End of Snake Way" made its American bow on January 3, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Dragonball Z: Bio-Broly begins when the rich Lord Jaguar reawakens the deceased Super Saiyan Broly. Now two evil masterminds are attempting to get Broly to do their bidding, but he is too dangerous and powerful for anyone to control. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
This re-edit of the TV series Blue Gender cuts together key scenes to form a shorter version of the same storyline. Yuji awakens from a cryogenic sleep with memories of being put into suspended animation because he had an incurable disease. The world he awakens to, however, is overrun by a malicious, plant-like alien species called the Blue. He wants no part in the violence and death that now surrounds him but a group of soldiers fighting the Blue in the hope of reclaiming the Earth takes him into their ranks. The oddity in his body that once rendered him terminally ill might just make him the savior of all man kind-but will he survive to enjoy it? ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 2004
This popular anime TV series ran for an impressive 390 episodes; it follows the exploits of high school detective Jimmy Kudo. Walking home from one of his more gruesome investigations, Jimmy is spotted by a group of gangsters who become enraged that he has witnessed their crime. They force Jimmy to take the experimental drug they're handling, which they believe is poison. The strange and lasting effect of the chemical, however, is that his body shrinks down to that of a seven year old. With the thugs who gave him the drug still after him, Jimmy uses his changed body to assume a new identity and dubbing himself Conan (after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle), he continues his private-eye business only now with even more anonymity. He lives with his friend Rachel and her father, who is also a detective...but a completely incompetent one. Conan usually ends up solving the crimes for Rachel's father, and is barely noticed by police and criminals alike, because of his appearance. Case Closed aired in Japan under the name Meitantei Konan which literally translates to Detective Conan. There were fears of copyright entanglements in the U.S., however, because of the Conan the Barbarian franchise and so the name was changed for American distribution. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 2004
In this anime series is based on Akira Kurosawa's 1954 film The Seven Samurai, the inhabitants of a rice village called Kanna are seasonally pillaged by huge robots known as Bandits. The mechanical beasts steal greater portions of the harvest with each visit, and have actually begun taking away women and children in addition to the villagers' already sparse stockpiles of rice. The citizens barely have enough harvest left to subsist on, let alone sell, and so the village elders form a plan to hire samurai to defeat the Bandits. They will only be able to pay the men in rice, and so the warriors who take the job will have to be either exceptionally noble, or very desperate. What follows is a tale of corruption and redemption set in a uniquely styled world that seamlessly blends elements of rustic feudal Japan with futuristic mechanization. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Goku is busy protecting some dragon's eggs - but Chi Chi doesn't know that. Certain that Goku is late for no good reason, Chi Chi is sure to give him a hard time, even after he's done taking care of the dragons. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
After the evil Majin Buu was defeated, the world found itself in a new state of peace. Now, ten years later, Gohan is a scholar, Goten and Trunks are strapping young teens, and Goku is a grandfather, as Vegeta and Bulma have had a daughter named Bulla. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Goku teams up with Majin Buu to fix the match-up, so that he is paired with the mystery fighter. But is the meek, little Uub - a small boy from a small town -- really as amazing a fighter as Goku seems to think? ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
As the battle continues, Uub seems to grow stronger and stronger. Before long, the once meek boy is at the Saiyan's level, but even with the two fighting as equals, Uub and Goku aren't going to finish their battle as expected. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
With Gotenks (actually the fused Goten and Trunks) recovering from his defeat at the hands of Buu, World Martial Arts champ Hercule takes on the challenge of saving the world. Alas, things don't come off too well, and as a result the triumphant Buu transforms Hercule into his own personal lackey. Meanwhile, Old Kai begins to release Gohan's sleeping power. This episode made its American TV debut on October 9, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kelly Dale, Kyle Hebert, (more)
- 2003
Now that he has been restored to life, the malevolent Majin Buu intends to get even with his flunkey Dabura for past abuses and insults. Though responsible for unleashing Buu, Vegeta not only refuses to help Goku battle this newest enemy, but also punches out his former ally Goku. Babidi then summons Buu to do battle with the Supreme Kai, the outcome of which may result in the end of the world -- if not the universe. "The Losses Begin" first aired in Japan in 1993, then in the U.S. on November 6, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Hoping to make amends for past misdeeds, Vegeta does battle with the evil sorcerer Babidi, then takes on the malevolent Majin Buu. Hoping to prevent Buu from absorbing all the energy of his fellow Z-Fighters, Vegeta intends to fight Buu all by himself. But Goten, Trunks, Piccolo, and Krillin have other ideas, and are eager to join the fight -- even if they aren't quite up to the challenge in their weakened state. "The Warrior's Decision" was shown in Japan in 1993 before its American TV unveiling on November 12, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Gohan practices so strenuously with the Z-Sword that it breaks, revealing Old Kai. He agrees to help Gohan save mankind from Buu--but only if he is provided with female companionship. Meanwhile, Piccolo continues training Goten and Trunks in the Fusion process. This episode made its American TV debut on October 7, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kelly Dale, Kara Edwards, (more)
- 2003
The Supreme Kai is seized with terror when he realizes that he may not be up to the challenge of the Majin Buu. Gohan rescues Kai and advises that they both beat a hasty retreat. As Babidi continues to guide Buu through his battle with the Z-Fighters, Trunks attempts to rescue Piccolo, who has been frozen into a stone statue -- succeeding only in smashing his friend to bits. Originally shown in Japan in 1993, "The Terror of Mr. Buu" was telecast in America on November 7, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
As the Z Fighters continue training for the ultimate battle, the apparently defeated Hercule manages to get the upper hand in his struggle with Buu. With the help of a cute little puppy, Hercule convinces Buu to give up his evil ways and surrender to his "good" side. Alas, Buu is soon given ample cause to renew his rampage against humanity. First seen over American TV on October 10, 2002, "I Kill No More" marked the end of the "Buu Saga". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kelly Dale, Kara Edwards, (more)
- 2003
After two misfires, Goten and Trunks finally master the Fusion Technique. The result is a doubly powerful "superkid" called Gotenks. Piccolo doesn't feel as though Gotenks is quite ready to take on the rampaging Buu, but his warnings are ignored. A disastrous defeat proves beyond doubt that Piccolo was right. This episode made its American TV debut on October 8, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kelly Dale, Kara Edwards, (more)
- 2003
His time on earth having been used up, Goku returns to the Other World, leaving Piccolo to continue training Goten and Trunks in the Fusion Process. In Kai's World, Gohan continues training with the Z-Sword in preparation for his showdown with Buu. And though he has killed off nearly 70 percent of all mankind, Buu reveals a hitherto tender side to his personality. This episode made its American TV debut on October 3, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kelly Dale, Kara Edwards, (more)
- 2003
Goku has reached the unbelievably powerful level of Super Saiyan 3. Hopefully in this state, he will be able to prevent the hitherto unstoppable Buu from devastating West City. Trunks, newly arrived at Capsule Corp., desperately seeks out the lost Dragon Radar in preparation for a showdown with the rampaging Babidi. This episode made its American TV debut on September 26, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Duncan Brannan, Kelly Dale, (more)
- 2003
Goten and Trunks' Fusion training proves to be tough on their nerves. In contrast, Buu calmly prepares for battle by building a "house" comprised of the people he has devoured. His energy sapped, Goku goes back to the Other World--but has he had enough time to thoroughly train Goten and Trunks? This episode made its American TV debut on October 2, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kelly Dale, Kara Edwards, (more)
- 2003
A series of flashbacks brings viewers up to date as to the events of the "Buu Saga". Idasa's mother reveals to Babidi that Trunks has taken refuge at Capsule Corporation. Meanwhile, Trunks and Goten race against time to perfect the Fusion process that will enable them to do battle against Buu. This episode made its American TV debut on September 25, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Laura Bailey, Duncan Brannan, (more)
- 2003
Unfortunately for the population of Earth, Buu proves to be even more deadly without the help of Babidi. With humanity in danger of utter destruction, Goten and Trunks rush to complete their fusion training. Goku is willing to show the two Z-Fighters what to do, but he has only thirty minutes' worth of energy left. This episode made its American TV debut on October 1, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kelly Dale, Kara Edwards, (more)
- 2003
To allow Trunks and Dr. and Mrs. Briefs enough time to locate the missing Dragon Radar, Goku--now powered up to Super Sayan 3--prepares to square off against Majinn Buu. As for Buu himself, he has broken ranks with his nagging mentor Babibi, through the simple expedient of killing him. With Goku's surivival in the balance, Gohan trains with the sacred Z Sword. This episode made its American TV debut on September 30, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Duncan Brannan, Kelly Dale, (more)
- 2003
In the final episode of DragonBall Z's brief "Buu Saga," Vegeta prepares to atone for past misdeeds by sacrificing his life on behalf of his Z-Fighter comrades. As Trunks and Goten groggily look on from the sidelines, Vegeta mounts a last, fatal assault against the malevolent Majin Buu. Instantly, Vegeta literally sunbursts out of existence -- but has he really vanished for good? First shown in Japan in 1993, "Final Atonement" aired in the United States on November 13, 2001, officially bringing the fifth American TV season of DragonBall Z to a close. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Growing stronger and more evil with each successive battle, the Majin Buu prepares to absorb (that is, to eat) his flunkey Dabura. Putting up a valiant struggle, Dabura is ultimately transformed into a tasty cookie and promptly gobbled up. On a happier note, the mournful Trunks finally realizes that he has not "broken" his friend Piccolo after all, while Vegeta has at last seen the error of his ways in allowing his anger and vanity to get the best of him. First shown in Japan in 1993, "Meal Time" debuted in America on November 8, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
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There is a new menace in the universe and his name is Paragus. Someone needs to rid the world of this dangerous threat, but Goku and Vegeta clash over who will be the one to vanquish him. These to saiyans are both powerful, but they'd better resolve their dispute quickly, for Paragus and his dangerous son Broly are more than they seem. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
