Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013)
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is streaming in Japan on Netflix, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods earns its keep as a steady Japanese film that knows its audience. It holds a 6.9/10 on TMDB from 1,691 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 85-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 85 minutes on it?
85 minutes of Japanese animation, leaning action. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 1,691 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
After the defeat of Majin Buu, a powerful God of Destruction known as Beerus searches for the Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza. Realizing the threat Beerus poses to Earth, the Z-fighters must stop him. Only Goku, humanity’s last hope, can ascend to the level of a legendary Super Saiyan God and save the planet, and possibly the entire universe!
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 25m — short |
| Genre | Animation / Action |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Masahiro Hosoda
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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