Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Year:
2013
Running time:
85 mn
Nationality:
Japan
Language:
Japanese
Genre:
Animation, Sci-Fi, Action, Martial Arts
Director:
Masahiro Hosoda
Producer:
Toei Animation, 20th Century Fox, Bandai Co., Ltd., Fuji TV, Bandai Namco, Shueisha
Screenwriter/s:
Yûsuke Watanabe
Cast:
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Summary of the film
Shortly after the defeat of Majin Buu, Bills, the God of Destruction, awakens after a long slumber. After hearing rumors of a Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza, he tracks down that warrior, Son Goku. Excited at the prospect of a new challenge, Goku faces him in battle, only to be quickly overwhelmed by his power, and he is defeated shortly thereafter. Realizing the threat Bills poses to the entire universe, Goku and his friends must find a way to stop him before it's too late. (FIlmaffinity)
Champa God of Destruction of the Universe 6 (left) and Beerus God of Destruction of Universe 7 (right). Credits Dragon Ball Wiki “Champa” and "Beerus" n.d. Dragon Ball Wiki.
Egyptomania narratives or motifs
In the expansive world of Dragon Ball Super, though ancient Egypt isn't the central theme, intriguing references can be uncovered. Introduced in the franchise by Akira Toriyama in 2013's Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, Beerus emerges as a pivotal character. Sporting the appearance of a purple cat adorned in regal Egyptian attire, Beerus assumes the mantle of Universe 7's God of Destruction. Tasked with maintaining cosmic equilibrium by annihilating planets, Beerus's imposing figure mirrors the mystique of ancient Egyptian deities.
Enter Champa, Beerus's twin brother and another God of Destruction hailing from Universe 6. Making his debut in the 2018 film Dragon Ball Super: Broly, Champa bears a resemblance to Beerus with his feline features but possesses a plumper physique and a shorter tail. Clad in garments reminiscent of Egyptian royalty, Champa adds a distinct twist to the divine pantheon of Dragon Ball.
The parallel between these deities and ancient Egyptian gods like Anubis and Sekhmet is unmistakable. Like Anubis, who oversaw the realm of the dead, Beerus and Champa command the destruction of worlds, embodying a similar power over life and death. Meanwhile, the comparison to Sekhmet, the lioness-headed goddess of vengeance, highlights their formidable nature and capacity for divine punishment. Their feline visages evoke a delicate balance between the forces of creation and destruction, echoing the timeless allure of Egyptian mythology within the Dragon Ball universe.
Enter Champa, Beerus's twin brother and another God of Destruction hailing from Universe 6. Making his debut in the 2018 film Dragon Ball Super: Broly, Champa bears a resemblance to Beerus with his feline features but possesses a plumper physique and a shorter tail. Clad in garments reminiscent of Egyptian royalty, Champa adds a distinct twist to the divine pantheon of Dragon Ball.
The parallel between these deities and ancient Egyptian gods like Anubis and Sekhmet is unmistakable. Like Anubis, who oversaw the realm of the dead, Beerus and Champa command the destruction of worlds, embodying a similar power over life and death. Meanwhile, the comparison to Sekhmet, the lioness-headed goddess of vengeance, highlights their formidable nature and capacity for divine punishment. Their feline visages evoke a delicate balance between the forces of creation and destruction, echoing the timeless allure of Egyptian mythology within the Dragon Ball universe.
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