Google PlayDragonball Evolution (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 2.8
Overview
On his 18th birthday, Goku receives a mystical Dragonball as a gift from his grandfather. There are only six others like it in the whole world, and legend has it that whoever possesses all seven will be granted one perfect wish. When the arrival of a dark force triggers a tragedy, Goku and his companions are propelled into an epic quest to collect the seven Dragonballs and save the Earth from destruction.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google Play
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
On his 18th birthday, Goku receives a mystical Dragonball as a gift from his grandfather. There are only six others like it in the whole world, and legend has it that whoever possesses all seven will be granted one perfect wish. When the arrival of a dark force triggers a tragedy, Goku and his companions are propelled into an epic quest to collect the seven Dragonballs and save the Earth from destruction.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google PlayPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative is an apolitical hero's journey focused on good versus evil, lacking explicit promotion or critique of specific political ideologies, thus earning a neutral rating.
The film's casting for its lead characters, originally East Asian-coded, aligns with traditional mainstream practices rather than explicit DEI-driven representation. The narrative focuses on an adventure story without any explicit critique or negative portrayal of traditional identities, nor does it center on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Chi-Chi, a skilled martial artist, who engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents during the climax of the film.
Goku and Bulma, characters widely established as East Asian-coded in the original Dragon Ball manga and anime, are portrayed by white actors in the film, constituting clear race swaps.
Dragonball Evolution does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline. The narrative is centered on heterosexual relationships and action-adventure elements, with no representation of queer identities or experiences.
All major characters in "Dragonball Evolution" retain the same gender as their established counterparts in the original Dragon Ball manga and anime series. No canonical male or female characters were portrayed as a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
2.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
2.5
2.9
Critic Ratings
1.4
4.5
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