Goku's dead, naked in a tub with his kids, and somehow this is canon.
This movie is very different from the previous TV specials (Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku and Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks), as it is a look back at what had happened in Dragon Ball Z in 1993. In this film, which is believed to take place some time around the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament, Gohan and Goten are having a hot bath outside in the middle of winter. Goku (who is still dead) suddenly appears in front of his sons with the help of his Instant Transmission, and joins them in the tub. While there, the three Saiyans reflect back on the events that occurred during the Cell Games. Inside the house after Chi-Chi appeared, Goku tells his sons about Pikkon and the Other World Tournament. Later, the four members of the Son family appear dressed nicely. Gohan says that the adult division of the Tournament will begin this next year (in 1994), and the special comes to an end.
Production
Five minutes of animation budget stretched to infinity.
Acting
Nozawa voices Goku, Gohan AND Goten—family tub solo.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This aired December 31, 1993 as a year-end special, explaining its clip-show format and inexplicable hot spring framing device.
The 25th Tournament setup here directly bridges to Dragon Ball Z's final Majin Buu saga, making this technically essential viewing for timeline purists.
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