The first trailer for Dragon Ball Super: Broly introduced fans to a major confrontation between Goku, Vegeta, and a redesigned version of the Legendary Super Saiyan. Released ahead of the film’s December 2018 premiere in Japan, the footage offered glimpses of explosive battles, icy landscapes, and a mysterious Saiyan whose strength appeared capable of challenging both heroes. Rather than revealing the entire story, the trailer focused on Broly’s intimidating presence and the growing threat surrounding his arrival.
The preview also hinted that the conflict would involve more than another test of Goku and Vegeta’s strength. By bringing Broly into the main Dragon Ball Super continuity, the film revisited the Saiyans’ history and the destruction of Planet Vegeta. Its dramatic visuals, redesigned character appearances, and intense combat established the movie as a major turning point for the franchise.
What the First Trailer Revealed About Goku, Vegeta, and Broly
One of the trailer’s biggest highlights was Broly’s redesigned appearance. Unlike his earlier movie versions, this Broly appeared as a more primal and emotionally unstable Saiyan whose power increased dramatically as the fight continued. The footage showed him confronting both Goku and Vegeta, suggesting that neither warrior could defeat him easily. His mysterious arrival also raised questions about how he had survived the destruction of Planet Vegeta.
The trailer also teased the film’s connection to Saiyan history. Goku and Vegeta had different childhoods and experiences, but Broly’s existence linked all three warriors to the same lost civilization. The movie eventually explained that King Vegeta exiled Broly to Planet Vampa because he feared the infant’s extraordinary power, while Broly’s father, Paragus, raised him in harsh conditions. These revelations turned their confrontation into a conflict shaped by years of isolation, resentment, and manipulation.
Frieza’s presence added another layer to the story. The trailer showed him alongside the returning Saiyan warriors, hinting that he would play a major role in bringing Goku, Vegeta, and Broly together. His interest in Broly’s power ultimately becomes central to the movie’s conflict, as he exploits the Saiyan’s anger to push him into an increasingly dangerous battle.
The first trailer succeeded by revealing enough action to excite fans without explaining every detail of Broly’s past. Its focus on spectacular combat, Saiyan history, and the clash between three powerful warriors established Dragon Ball Super: Broly as more than a simple rematch. It introduced a new version of Broly whose story would continue beyond the movie.
| Date Aired (Start) | July 5, 2015 |
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| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Director | Kimitoshi Chioka |
