Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku And His Friends Return! Instant

Described by Tarble as being "as strong as Frieza," though they are easily handled by the children. Significance to the Franchise

is a 35-minute short film released in 2008. It marked the first animated Dragon Ball content in nearly a decade, serving as a precursor to the modern Dragon Ball Super era. Core Details Timeline: Set two years after the defeat of Kid Buu. Format: Special feature for the Jump Super Anime Tour. Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!

Generally considered canon, as Tarble is mentioned by name in the Battle of Gods film and the Dragon Ball Super manga. Described by Tarble as being "as strong as

Vegeta’s estranged younger brother, Tarble, arrives seeking help. Core Details Timeline: Set two years after the

📍 This special introduced the concept of surviving Saiyans and expanded the family tree, ideas later explored in Battle of Gods and Dragon Ball Super: Broly .