Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

Toei Animation Summer 1993
6.8
Quality Score
-0.21 (Mild Negative)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
29,186
MAL Ratings

Synopsis — from MyAnimeList

Dr. Raichii is the only Tsufurujin (the race eradicated by the Saiyajin many years ago) thought to have survived. He now is going to take revenge on the only surviving Saiyajin still alive, Goku and Vegeta. He uses machines that emit destron, a gas that will destroy all life on Earth. Now the the Z warriors only have 72 hours to find and destroy Dr. Raichii.

Audience Consensus

The audience largely agrees this OVA is one of the weaker entries in the Dragon Ball Z franchise. Critics cite poor animation and a weak plot, stemming from its origins as a video game tie-in. While some minor elements are acknowledged positively, the overall sentiment is that it's forgettable and uninspired, with a later remake faring even worse.

Strengths

  • Dr. Raichii's character design is decent
  • A good fakeout gag near the end

Weaknesses

  • Terrible animation
  • A nothing-plot
  • Recap movie for a Super Nintendo RPG
  • The plot is derivative of another OVA