---
title: "Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dragon-ball-z-side-story-plan-to-eradicate-the-saiyans-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 652754
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 59
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dragon-ball-z-side-story-plan-to-eradicate-the-saiyans-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Bird Studios, Toei Animation. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone Tuffle scientist seeks revenge against the surviving Saiyans."

### Why Watch
- Unique perspective on Saiyan history
- Fast-paced 59‑minute action
- Rich sci‑fi worldbuilding

### Caveats & Content Note
- Focus on a single antagonist limits broader cast
- Short runtime may feel rushed
- Tone & Suitability: The film features action and sci‑fi themes suitable for older children and fans of the series.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: revenge, sci-fi, action, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Shigeyasu Yamauchi
- **Networks / Studios**: Bird Studios, Toei Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Masako Nozawa** as *Son Goku / Son Gohan / Turles (voice)*
- **Ryo Horikawa** as *Vegeta (voice)*
- **Takeshi Kusao** as *Trunks (voice)*
- **Toshio Furukawa** as *Piccolo (voice)*
- **Shinji Ogawa** as *Dr. Raichi (voice)*
- **Yusaku Yara** as *Hatchyack / Lord Slug (voice)*
- **Ryusei Nakao** as *Frieza / Cooler (voice)*
- **Hiromi Tsuru** as *Bulma (voice)*
- **Mayumi Shou** as *Chi-Chi (voice)*
- **Toku Nishio** as *Mr. Popo (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in Japan on September 23, 1993.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 59 minutes.

### Q: What genre does it belong to?
It is an action, adventure, animation, and science‑fiction film.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows Dr. Raichi, a surviving Tuffle.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Dr. Raichi aims to eradicate the remaining Saiyans after their genocide of his people.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/652754)
- [Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans…](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Z_Side_Story:_Plan_to_Eradicate_the_Saiyans)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*