: Garlic Jr. successfully collects all seven Dragon Balls and wishes for immortality , which he is granted by Shenron.
: In a desperate final move, Garlic Jr. opens the Dead Zone , a dimensional void intended to suck in and trap his enemies forever. Dragon Ball Z: The Movie - Dead Zone(1989)
: Uniquely, it is the only film to receive a direct follow-up arc in the anime series. The Garlic Jr. Saga (episodes 108–117) takes place between the Frieza and Android Sagas, featuring Garlic Jr.’s escape from the void. : Garlic Jr
: In a precursor to his later character development, Gohan experiences a fit of rage, unleashing hidden power that knocks Garlic Jr. into his own portal, sealing him away. Legacy and Canonicity opens the Dead Zone , a dimensional void
(originally titled Dragon Ball Z: Return My Gohan!! ) is the fourth film in the Dragon Ball franchise and the first to carry the "Z" moniker. Released in Japan on July 15, 1989 , it serves as a stylistic bridge between the original series and the higher-stakes action of Dragon Ball Z . Plot Summary