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	===Arranged Soundtrack===		===Arranged Soundtrack===

	A single-disc [[arranged soundtrack]] ('''~~FMCC~~-~~5011~~'''), ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden Game Music]]'', was released '''27 March 1993''' for ¥?,~~???~~ (tax-included) spanning thirteen tracks. ~~The composition/arrangement is credited to~~ [[Kenji Yamamoto]], with ...		A single-disc [[arranged soundtrack]] ('''COCC-10703'''), ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden Game Music]]'', was released '''27 March 1993''' for ¥2,800 (tax-included) spanning thirteen tracks. Produced by [[HYPER MONOLITH\|MONOLITH]]. Direction credits are split between Hideki Matsutake, Haruo Sato, Takashi Uchida and [[Kenji Yamamoto.]] Kenji Yamamoto is credited with the composition/arrangement. Sueaki Harada and Ginji Ogawa are credited as "Guitars" under "Special Guest Musicians."

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	==Codes & Secrets==		==Codes & Secrets==

	[[File:superbutoden1_extrachars.png\|thumb\|256px\|Character select screen following a correct code input, with ~~both~~ five additional transformations of characters unlocked as playable]]		[[File:superbutoden1_extrachars.png\|thumb\|256px\|Character select screen following a correct code input, with five additional transformations of characters unlocked as playable]]
	===Additional Playable Characters===		===Additional Playable Characters===

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	* ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'', April 1993 issue, "[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/press-archive/egm-april-1993-super-butoden-preview/ Preview: Dragon Ball Z]"		* ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'', April 1993 issue, "[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/press-archive/egm-april-1993-super-butoden-preview/ Preview: Dragon Ball Z]"
	* ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'', October 1993 issue, "[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/press-archive/egm-october-1993-super-butoden-coverage/ Fact File: Dragon Ball Z: Super Futoden]"		* ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'', October 1993 issue, "[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/press-archive/egm-october-1993-super-butoden-coverage/ Fact File: Dragon Ball Z: Super Futoden]"

	~~==Legacy==~~

	~~TBD~~

	==Additional Notes==		==Additional Notes==
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	In 2016's ''Dragon Ball 30th Anniversary: Super History Book'', game producer Toshihiro Suzuki stated that the development team only took one week off between the completion of the first ''Super Butōden'' and commencing work on the second. Suzuki also notes that original author Akira Toriyama himself had difficulty performing characters' special moves in the first game, and so the inputs were made easier to perform in the sequel.<ref>{{Cite guidebook\|Title="Video Games Selection Pick Up! 02"\|Book=33\|Page=pp. 184-185}}</ref> The sequel, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 2]]'', was ultimately released only nine months later.		In 2016's ''Dragon Ball 30th Anniversary: Super History Book'', game producer Toshihiro Suzuki stated that the development team only took one week off between the completion of the first ''Super Butōden'' and commencing work on the second. Suzuki also notes that original author Akira Toriyama himself had difficulty performing characters' special moves in the first game, and so the inputs were made easier to perform in the sequel.<ref>{{Cite guidebook\|Title="Video Games Selection Pick Up! 02"\|Book=33\|Page=pp. 184-185}}</ref> The sequel, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 2]]'', was ultimately released only nine months later.

			==Legacy==

			''Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden'' was featured in the seventeenth season (episode 165, aired '''08 August 2013''') of ''GameCenter CX'', a Japanese television show featuring Shinya Arino attempting to complete various (generally older and difficult) video games. Arino managed to clear the normal ending, but lost 1-4 versus the staff.

	==Game Credits==		==Game Credits==

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	===Guide Book===		===Guide Book===

	[[File:~~Superbutoden2~~-~~guidebook~~.png\|thumb\|200px\|Cover of the ''Super Butōden 2'' guide book]]		[[File:superbutoden1-guidebookcover-temp.png\|thumb\|200px\|Cover of the ''Super Butōden'' guide book]]
	A guide book released under the ''V-Jump ~~Guide Books Game Series~~'' was released '''24 March 1993''' covering the game's controls, strategy, story, etc.		A guide book released under the ''Jump Comics Selection'' line was released '''24 March 1993''' covering the game's controls, strategy, story, etc. Subsequent games would be released under the ''V-Jump Guide Books Game Series'' line following the launch of ''[[V-Jump]]'' that year.

	==Releases==		==Releases==

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	* Strongest Under the Heavens Martial Arts Tournament (天下一武道会 ''Tenka'ichi Budōkai''): tournament mode		* Strongest Under the Heavens Martial Arts Tournament (天下一武道会 ''Tenka'ichi Budōkai''): tournament mode
	* Options (オプション ''Opushon''): game options and adjustments		* Options (オプション ''Opushon''): game options and adjustments

			==Gameplay==
			[[File:superbutoden1_splitscreen.png\|thumb\|256px\|Goku facing Freeza from a distance with the game's signature split-screen presentation]]
			All fights take place on a 2D field with the ability to jump into the air or dash forward and backward, causing the game to enter its signature split-screen presentation until the characters close the gap between each other. Players attack each other until one or both are defeated, or the timer runs out.

			Players use the default attack schemes of punch ("Y" button), kick ("B" button), energy ("A" button), and plane switch ("X" button) alongside the dash forward and backward ("R" and "L" buttons, respectively) to attack their opponents. The directional pad acts as the basic movement, with the opposite direction from the opponent acting as a block when under attack.

			A la other contemporary fighting games of the day, characters' special moves are performed via slightly more elaborate button sequences and combinations. Each character has a variety of these special moves which act as amplified melee and ''ki''-based attacks. These moves generally affect the players energy bar reserves.

	==Playable Characters==		==Playable Characters==
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	==Codes & Secrets==		==Codes & Secrets==

	[[File:~~Superbutoden2-charsunlocked~~.png\|thumb\|256px\|Character select screen following a correct code input, with both ~~Son Goku and Broli~~ unlocked as playable ~~characters~~]]		[[File:superbutoden1_extrachars.png\|thumb\|256px\|Character select screen following a correct code input, with both five additional transformations of characters unlocked as playable]]
	===Additional Playable Characters===		===Additional Playable Characters===

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	!Track!!Title!!Length		!Track!!Title!!Length
	\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"		\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
	\|1\|\|(Opening) Super Butōden Theme\|\|#:##		\|1\|\|(Opening) Super Butōden Theme\|\|4:06
	\|-		\|-
	\|2\|\|(Battle Stage 1) Piccolo's Theme\|\|#:##		\|2\|\|(Battle Stage 1) Piccolo's Theme\|\|4:27
	\|-		\|-
	\|3\|\|(Battle Stage 2) Vegeta's Theme\|\|#:##		\|3\|\|(Battle Stage 2) Vegeta's Theme\|\|4:35
	\|-		\|-
	\|4\|\|(Battle Stage 3) Freeza's Theme\|\|#:##		\|4\|\|(Battle Stage 3) Freeza's Theme\|\|3:05
	\|-		\|-
	\|5\|\|(Battle Stage 4) Artificial Human No. 20's Theme\|\|#:##		\|5\|\|(Battle Stage 4) Artificial Human No. 20's Theme\|\|4:29
	\|-		\|-
	\|6\|\|(Battle Stage 5) Artificial Human No. 18's Theme\|\|#:##		\|6\|\|(Battle Stage 5) Artificial Human No. 18's Theme\|\|4:34
	\|-		\|-
	\|7\|\|Continue Theme\|\|#:##		\|7\|\|Continue Theme\|\|0:12
	\|-		\|-
	\|8\|\|(Battle Stage 6) Cell's Theme\|\|#:##		\|8\|\|(Battle Stage 6) Cell's Theme\|\|4:21
	\|-		\|-
	\|9\|\|(Battle Stage 7) Artificial Human #16's Theme\|\|#:##		\|9\|\|(Battle Stage 7) Artificial Human #16's Theme\|\|3:53
	\|-		\|-
	\|10\|\|(Battle Stage 8) Cell's Perfect-Form Theme\|\|#:##		\|10\|\|(Battle Stage 8) Cell's Perfect-Form Theme\|\|4:56
	\|-		\|-
	\|11\|\|Final Battle Theme\|\|#:##		\|11\|\|Final Battle Theme\|\|0:12
	\|-		\|-
	\|12\|\|(Ending) Toward a New Battle\|\|#:##		\|12\|\|(Ending) Toward a New Battle\|\|3:46
	\|-		\|-
	\|13\|\|(???) Super Butōden: ?'s Theme\|\|#:##		\|13\|\|(???) Super Butōden: ?'s Theme\|\|3:58
	\|}		\|}

	A version of this soundtrack with ~~alternate~~ instrumentation of each song was released in France.		A version of this soundtrack with different instrumentation of each song ('''AB 0468 2 BM 670''') was released in France in 1993 by BGM France (as part of Bertlesmann Music Group). [[Kenji Yamamoto]] is credited by name for the composition of all tracks with the exception of tracks 7 and 11, which are attributed to "L. Rouah / M. Dickopson".

	===Guide Book===		===Guide Book===
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	==Additional Notes==		==Additional Notes==

	On the initial black screen, players hear an audible quote of Son Goku speaking ("''~~Omae no debanda, Gohan~~!''" or "It'~~s your turn, Gohan~~!"~~, a line originally from chapter 403 of the manga~~)~~, referencing the general time placement and cast of characters available in the game~~.		On the initial black screen, players hear an audible quote of Son Goku speaking ("''Ossu! Ora Goku! Iccho yatte mikka!''" or "Heya! I'm Goku! I'm gonna give it a go!").

	The number "##" printed on the game's box indicates its ~~##th~~ place in line of Bandai games published on the Nintendo Super Famicom.		The number "08" printed on the game's box indicates its eighth place in line of Bandai games published on the Nintendo Super Famicom.

	In 2016's ''Dragon Ball 30th Anniversary: Super History Book'', game producer Toshihiro Suzuki stated that the development team only took one week off between the completion of the first ''Super Butōden'' and commencing work on the second. Suzuki also notes that original author Akira Toriyama himself had difficulty performing characters' special moves in the first game, and so the inputs were made easier to perform in the sequel.<ref>{{Cite guidebook\|Title="Video Games Selection Pick Up! 02"\|Book=33\|Page=pp. 184-185}}</ref>		In 2016's ''Dragon Ball 30th Anniversary: Super History Book'', game producer Toshihiro Suzuki stated that the development team only took one week off between the completion of the first ''Super Butōden'' and commencing work on the second. Suzuki also notes that original author Akira Toriyama himself had difficulty performing characters' special moves in the first game, and so the inputs were made easier to perform in the sequel.<ref>{{Cite guidebook\|Title="Video Games Selection Pick Up! 02"\|Book=33\|Page=pp. 184-185}}</ref> The sequel, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 2]]'', was ultimately released only nine months later.

	==Game Credits==		==Game Credits==

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	\| dates = 20 March 1993		\| dates = 20 March 1993
	\| genre = Fighting		\| genre = Fighting
	\| price = ¥?,~~???~~ + tax		\| price = ¥9,800 + tax
	\| developer = [[TOSE Software]]		\| developer = [[TOSE Software]]
	\| music = [[Kenji Yamamoto]]		\| music = [[Kenji Yamamoto]]
	\| chars = 13		\| chars = 13
	\| shipped = #.## million<ref>{{Cite guidebook\|Title="Dragon Ball Video Game Data"\|Book=33\|Page=p. 216}}</ref>		\| shipped = 1.41 million<ref>{{Cite guidebook\|Title="Dragon Ball Video Game Data"\|Book=33\|Page=p. 216}}</ref>
	\| sold =		\| sold =
	}}		}}
	'''''Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden''''' ("Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend") is the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise's first fighting game, and first in line of a series of ''Butōden''-branded games released throughout the franchise's history. The game's story and roster reflects the era of the original manga and television series of the time, focusing on the ~~Freeza and~~ Cell ~~arcs~~.		'''''Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden''''' ("Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend") is the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise's first fighting game, and first in line of a series of ''Butōden''-branded games released throughout the franchise's history. The game's story and roster reflects the era of the original manga and television series of the time, focusing on the Cell arc.

	Battles are held on a 2D field with the ability to dash in or out, as well as fly up into the air or back down to the ground at will. In addition to basic attacks such as punches, kicks, and energy blasts, players can perform special moves via specific button combinations, as well as super moves via similar button combinations with sufficient energy gathered.		Battles are held on a 2D field with the ability to dash in or out, as well as fly up into the air or back down to the ground at will. In addition to basic attacks such as punches, kicks, and energy blasts, players can perform special moves via specific button combinations, as well as super moves via similar button combinations with sufficient energy gathered.

	Like other ''Dragon Ball'' video games of its era, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden'' is presumed to have been developed by [[TOSE Software]] for [[Bandai]].<ref>~~Sam Kennedy, 1UP.com, ([~~https://web.archive.org/web/20110604002838/http://www.1up.com/features/gaming-dirty-secret "TOSE: Gaming's Dirty Little Secret"])</ref>		Like other ''Dragon Ball'' video games of its era, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden'' is presumed to have been developed by [[TOSE Software]] for [[Bandai]].<ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604002838/http://www.1up.com/features/gaming-dirty-secret\|Website=1UP\|Title="TOSE: Gaming's Dirty Little Secret"\|Date=24 January 2007\|AccessDate=09 November 2018}}</ref>

	The ''Super Butōden'' series is generally referred to by name in its untranslated form (adapting the English word "Super" from its Japanese incarnation of ''Sūpā'', and leaving ''Butōden'' untranslated). The "Butōden" brand name was used untranslated as such for the international release of ''Extreme Butōden'' on the Nintendo 3DS in 2015; similar marketing was done with words such as ''Budōkai'' on other generations of consoles.		The ''Super Butōden'' series is generally referred to by name in its untranslated form (adapting the English word "Super" from its Japanese incarnation of ''Sūpā'', and leaving ''Butōden'' untranslated). The "Butōden" brand name was used untranslated as such for the international release of ''Extreme Butōden'' on the Nintendo 3DS in 2015; similar marketing was done with words such as ''Budōkai'' on other generations of consoles.
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	[[File:Superbutoden2-guidebook.png\|thumb\|200px\|Cover of the ''Super Butōden 2'' guide book]]		[[File:Superbutoden2-guidebook.png\|thumb\|200px\|Cover of the ''Super Butōden 2'' guide book]]
	A guide book released under the ''V-Jump Guide Books Game Series'' was released '''~~25 January 1994~~''' covering the game's controls, strategy, story, etc.		A guide book released under the ''V-Jump Guide Books Game Series'' was released '''24 March 1993''' covering the game's controls, strategy, story, etc.

	The final 16 pages in the book initially come enclosed and can be opened at their perforated edge. These pages reveal the secret codes for unlocking the additional characters, high speed mode, tiny characters, etc. The last page in the book showcases [[Son Goten]] and [[Trunks]] from the final arc of the original series with the text 次はボクたちの出番だね！！ ("''Tsugi wa bokutachi no debanda ne! !''", "We're up next!!"), teasing their inclusion in the forthcoming ''Super Butōden 3''.

	==Releases==		==Releases==
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	===International Releases===		===International Releases===

	[[File:~~Superbutoden2~~-~~frenchtitle~~.png\|thumb\|256px\|Title screen from the game's French localization~~, ''La Légende Saien''~~]]		[[File:superbutoden1-title-france.png\|thumb\|256px\|Title screen from the game's French localization]]
	A French localization of ''Super Butōden 2'' was released ~~under the title ''Dragon Ball Z: La Légende Saien'' ("The Saiyan Legend") in 1994. The release is notable for its numerous grammatical issues and strange, new character names (e.g~~.~~, Broli is "Tara"; Bojack is "Kujila"; Zangya is "Aki")~~. ~~Son Goku and Broli are immediately selectable as playable characters; no secret input code is necessary~~.		A French localization of ''Super Butōden'' was released...

	==Domestic Media Coverage==		==Domestic Media Coverage==

	* ''V-Jump'', October 1993 issue, "ビッグタイトル疾風怒濤５大情報！！"
	* TBD		* TBD

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	==International Media Coverage==		==International Media Coverage==

	* ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'', ~~October~~ 1993 issue, "[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/press-archive/egm-~~october~~-1993-super-butoden-2-preview/ ~~Import~~ Preview: Dragon Ball Z 2]"		* ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'', April 1993 issue, "[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/press-archive/egm-april-1993-super-butoden-preview/ Preview: Dragon Ball Z]"
	* ~~TBD~~		* ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'', October 1993 issue, "[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/press-archive/egm-october-1993-super-butoden-coverage/ Fact File: Dragon Ball Z: Super Futoden]"

	==Legacy==		==Legacy==

	Several pieces of music from ''Super Butōden 2'' later made their way into subsequent video games; Son Gohan's piano-based theme reappeared in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22]]'' (played at a much faster pace), while Trunks' theme appeared in a remixed form in ''Super Butōden 3'' alongside its respective character.		TBD

	==Additional Notes==		==Additional Notes==
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	On the initial black screen, players hear an audible quote of Son Goku speaking ("''Omae no debanda, Gohan!''" or "It's your turn, Gohan!", a line originally from chapter 403 of the manga), referencing the general time placement and cast of characters available in the game.		On the initial black screen, players hear an audible quote of Son Goku speaking ("''Omae no debanda, Gohan!''" or "It's your turn, Gohan!", a line originally from chapter 403 of the manga), referencing the general time placement and cast of characters available in the game.

	The number "13" printed on the game's box indicates its ~~13th~~ place in line of Bandai games published on the Nintendo Super Famicom.		The number "##" printed on the game's box indicates its ##th place in line of Bandai games published on the Nintendo Super Famicom.

	In 2016's ''Dragon Ball 30th Anniversary: Super History Book'', game producer Toshihiro Suzuki stated that the development team only took one week off between the completion of the first ''Super Butōden'' and commencing work on the second. At that time, they received their first draft illustrations from Toei Animation, and began working on an increased number of background stages compared to the first game, along with the ''Butōden'' mode's adventure elements. During this period of receiving illustrations from Toei, a request was also received to put an emphasis on movie characters, leading to Broli and Bojack (along with Zangya) making their way into the game as playable characters. Suzuki also notes that original author Akira Toriyama himself had difficulty performing characters' special moves in the first game, and so the inputs were made easier to perform in the sequel. With regard to the game being included as a bonus download alongside ''Extreme Butōden'' on the Nintendo 3DS, Suzuki stated he was happy to see it selected, and enjoyed playing it again himself while reminiscing.<ref>{{Cite guidebook\|Title="Video Games Selection Pick Up! 02"\|Book=33\|Page=pp. 184-185}}</ref>		In 2016's ''Dragon Ball 30th Anniversary: Super History Book'', game producer Toshihiro Suzuki stated that the development team only took one week off between the completion of the first ''Super Butōden'' and commencing work on the second. Suzuki also notes that original author Akira Toriyama himself had difficulty performing characters' special moves in the first game, and so the inputs were made easier to perform in the sequel.<ref>{{Cite guidebook\|Title="Video Games Selection Pick Up! 02"\|Book=33\|Page=pp. 184-185}}</ref>

	==Game Credits==		==Game Credits==

	[[File:~~Superbutoden2-cover~~.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|150px\|Original Nintendo Super Famicom box]]		To transcribe (below is for SB2) and check against - https://www.mobygames.com/game/snes/dragon-ball-z-super-butden/credits

			[[File:VG_Super_Butoden_Cover.png\|thumb\|150px\|Original Nintendo Super Famicom box]]
	* '''Executive Producer''': 平野雄二		* '''Executive Producer''': 平野雄二
	* '''Chief Producer''': 宮河恭夫		* '''Chief Producer''': 宮河恭夫

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{{Infobox consolegame
| name = Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden
| image = [[Image:superbutoden1-title.png|Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend]]
| caption = "Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden" Title Screen
| jpn_title = ドラゴンボールZ　超武闘伝
| rom_title = Doragon Bōru Zetto　Sūpā Butōden
| eng_title =
| dates = 20 March 1993
| genre = Fighting
| price = ¥?,??? + tax
| developer = [[TOSE Software]]
| music = [[Kenji Yamamoto]]
| chars = 13
| shipped = #.## million<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Dragon Ball Video Game Data"|Book=33|Page=p. 216}}</ref>
| sold =
}}
'''''Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden''''' ("Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend") is the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise's first fighting game, and first in line of a series of ''Butōden''-branded games released throughout the franchise's history. The game's story and roster reflects the era of the original manga and television series of the time, focusing on the Freeza and Cell arcs.

Battles are held on a 2D field with the ability to dash in or out, as well as fly up into the air or back down to the ground at will. In addition to basic attacks such as punches, kicks, and energy blasts, players can perform special moves via specific button combinations, as well as super moves via similar button combinations with sufficient energy gathered.

Like other ''Dragon Ball'' video games of its era, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden'' is presumed to have been developed by [[TOSE Software]] for [[Bandai]].<ref>Sam Kennedy, 1UP.com, ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110604002838/http://www.1up.com/features/gaming-dirty-secret "TOSE: Gaming's Dirty Little Secret"])</ref>

The ''Super Butōden'' series is generally referred to by name in its untranslated form (adapting the English word "Super" from its Japanese incarnation of ''Sūpā'', and leaving ''Butōden'' untranslated). The "Butōden" brand name was used untranslated as such for the international release of ''Extreme Butōden'' on the Nintendo 3DS in 2015; similar marketing was done with words such as ''Budōkai'' on other generations of consoles.

==Game Modes==

* Story (ストーリー ''Sutōrī ''): story mode
* Battle (対戦 ''Taisen''): 1P VS CPU, 1P VS 2P
* Strongest Under the Heavens Martial Arts Tournament (天下一武道会 ''Tenka'ichi Budōkai''): tournament mode
* Options (オプション ''Opushon''): game options and adjustments

==Playable Characters==

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;" align="center"
!Sprite!!align=left|Name!!Form!!Notes!!Status
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
||[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[Son Goku]]||n/a||n/a||Immediately selectable
|-
|[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[Piccolo]]||n/a||n/a||Immediately selectable
|-
|[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[Vegeta]]||n/a||n/a||Immediately selectable
|-
|[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[Freeza]]||Fourth Form / Full Power||n/a||Immediately selectable
|-
|[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[No. 20]]||n/a||n/a||Immediately selectable
|-
|[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[No. 18]]||n/a||n/a||Immediately selectable
|-
|[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[Cell]]||First Form||n/a||Immediately selectable
|-
|[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[No. 16]]||n/a||n/a||Immediately selectable
|-
|[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[Son Goku]]||[[Super Saiyan]]||n/a||Requires unlock
|-
|[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[Vegeta]]||[[Super Saiyan]]||n/a||Requires unlock
|-
|[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[Trunks]]||[[Super Saiyan]]||n/a||Requires unlock
|-
|[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[Son Gohan]]||[[Super Saiyan]]||n/a||Requires unlock
|-
|[[File:Superbutoden2-sprite-gohan.png]]||align=left|[[Cell]]||Perfect||n/a||Requires unlock
|}

==Stages==

* TBD

==Codes & Secrets==

[[File:Superbutoden2-charsunlocked.png|thumb|256px|Character select screen following a correct code input, with both Son Goku and Broli unlocked as playable characters]]
===Additional Playable Characters===

TBD

===Debug Mode===

TBD

==Merchandise==

===Arranged Soundtrack===

A single-disc [[arranged soundtrack]] ('''FMCC-5011'''), ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden Game Music]]'', was released '''27 March 1993''' for ¥?,??? (tax-included) spanning thirteen tracks. The composition/arrangement is credited to [[Kenji Yamamoto]], with ...

{| class="wikitable" align="center" style="min-width:50%; margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"
!Track!!Title!!Length
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|1||(Opening) Super Butōden Theme||#:##
|-
|2||(Battle Stage 1) Piccolo's Theme||#:##
|-
|3||(Battle Stage 2) Vegeta's Theme||#:##
|-
|4||(Battle Stage 3) Freeza's Theme||#:##
|-
|5||(Battle Stage 4) Artificial Human No. 20's Theme||#:##
|-
|6||(Battle Stage 5) Artificial Human No. 18's Theme||#:##
|-
|7||Continue Theme||#:##
|-
|8||(Battle Stage 6) Cell's Theme||#:##
|-
|9||(Battle Stage 7) Artificial Human #16's Theme||#:##
|-
|10||(Battle Stage 8) Cell's Perfect-Form Theme||#:##
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|11||Final Battle Theme||#:##
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A version of this soundtrack with alternate instrumentation of each song was released in France.

===Guide Book===

[[File:Superbutoden2-guidebook.png|thumb|200px|Cover of the ''Super Butōden 2'' guide book]]
A guide book released under the ''V-Jump Guide Books Game Series'' was released '''25 January 1994''' covering the game's controls, strategy, story, etc.

The final 16 pages in the book initially come enclosed and can be opened at their perforated edge. These pages reveal the secret codes for unlocking the additional characters, high speed mode, tiny characters, etc. The last page in the book showcases [[Son Goten]] and [[Trunks]] from the final arc of the original series with the text 次はボクたちの出番だね！！ ("''Tsugi wa bokutachi no debanda ne! !''", "We're up next!!"), teasing their inclusion in the forthcoming ''Super Butōden 3''.

==Releases==

''Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden'' was originally released on the Nintendo Super Famicom '''20 March 1993'''. As with most Nintendo Super Famicom games, the game comes packaged in a cardboard box meant to be stood vertically. The plastic packaging inside holds the game cartridge, while the instruction manual and promotional material slide in and fit on top.

The game was released as a separate download in conjunction with the Nintendo Switch edition of ''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'' on '''27 September 2018''' in Japan as a first-pressing bonus item.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=http://www.kanzenshuu.com/2018/06/21/dragon-ball-fighterz-dated-september-2018-nintendo-switch-japan/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Dragon Ball FighterZ Dated For September 2018 on Nintendo Switch in Japan + Super Butōden Bonus Download With Replacement Music"|Date=21 June 2018|AccessDate=09 November 2018}}</ref> This version of the game had a new musical score composed and inserted, replacing the original by Kenji Yamamoto.<ref>"Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butōden" Official Website ([http://www.kanzenshuu.com/2015/03/24/super-butoden-2-music-to-be-replaced-in-extreme-butoden-bonus/ bonus information page)]</ref> This altered version was also used — untranslated — as the international pre-order and first-pressing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=http://www.kanzenshuu.com/2018/06/21/dragon-ball-fighterz-dated-september-2018-on-nintendo-switch-internationally-super-butoden-bonus-download/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Dragon Ball FighterZ Dated For September 2018 on Nintendo Switch Internationally + Super Butōden Bonus Download"|Date=21 June 2018|AccessDate=09 November 2018}}</ref>

===International Releases===

[[File:Superbutoden2-frenchtitle.png|thumb|256px|Title screen from the game's French localization, ''La Légende Saien'']]
A French localization of ''Super Butōden 2'' was released under the title ''Dragon Ball Z: La Légende Saien'' ("The Saiyan Legend") in 1994. The release is notable for its numerous grammatical issues and strange, new character names (e.g., Broli is "Tara"; Bojack is "Kujila"; Zangya is "Aki"). Son Goku and Broli are immediately selectable as playable characters; no secret input code is necessary.

==Domestic Media Coverage==

* ''V-Jump'', October 1993 issue, "ビッグタイトル疾風怒濤５大情報！！"
* TBD

==Commercials & Trailers==

* TBD

==International Media Coverage==

* ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'', October 1993 issue, "[http://www.kanzenshuu.com/press-archive/egm-october-1993-super-butoden-2-preview/ Import Preview: Dragon Ball Z 2]"
* TBD

==Legacy==

Several pieces of music from ''Super Butōden 2'' later made their way into subsequent video games; Son Gohan's piano-based theme reappeared in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22]]'' (played at a much faster pace), while Trunks' theme appeared in a remixed form in ''Super Butōden 3'' alongside its respective character.

==Additional Notes==

On the initial black screen, players hear an audible quote of Son Goku speaking ("''Omae no debanda, Gohan!''" or "It's your turn, Gohan!", a line originally from chapter 403 of the manga), referencing the general time placement and cast of characters available in the game.

The number "13" printed on the game's box indicates its 13th place in line of Bandai games published on the Nintendo Super Famicom.

In 2016's ''Dragon Ball 30th Anniversary: Super History Book'', game producer Toshihiro Suzuki stated that the development team only took one week off between the completion of the first ''Super Butōden'' and commencing work on the second. At that time, they received their first draft illustrations from Toei Animation, and began working on an increased number of background stages compared to the first game, along with the ''Butōden'' mode's adventure elements. During this period of receiving illustrations from Toei, a request was also received to put an emphasis on movie characters, leading to Broli and Bojack (along with Zangya) making their way into the game as playable characters. Suzuki also notes that original author Akira Toriyama himself had difficulty performing characters' special moves in the first game, and so the inputs were made easier to perform in the sequel. With regard to the game being included as a bonus download alongside ''Extreme Butōden'' on the Nintendo 3DS, Suzuki stated he was happy to see it selected, and enjoyed playing it again himself while reminiscing.<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Video Games Selection Pick Up! 02"|Book=33|Page=pp. 184-185}}</ref>

==Game Credits==

[[File:Superbutoden2-cover.jpg|thumb|150px|Original Nintendo Super Famicom box]]
* '''Executive Producer''': 平野雄二
* '''Chief Producer''': 宮河恭夫
* '''Producer''': Toshihiro Suzuki
* '''Chief Director''': 島田晋作
* '''Coordinator''': 飛天一助
* '''Game Design''': 久保田昭史, 田島昭司, 清水厚二, 竹花欣也
* '''Programming''': まるこ父, JCパジャマズ, まるこ
* '''Graphic Design''': 玉井裕和, 高橋雅行, 荒井翔子, M.柏木, ボージャック鈴木, ザンギャそば, TAKO仙人, 服部大三郎
* '''Toei Animation''': [[Kōzō Morishita]], [[Sei'ichi Hiruta]]
* '''Scenario Draft''': [[Takao Koyama]], [[Sumio Uetake]]
* '''Sound Work''': [[Kenji Yamamoto]], SWITCH・E, Kumatarou
* '''Battle Character Base Drawings''': [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]], [[Naoki Miyahara]], [[Hideko Okimoto]], [[Akemi Seki]], [[Naotoshi Shida]], [[Yukio Ebisawa]], [[Kazuya Hisada]], [[Tai'ichirō Ohara]], [[Satoru Iriyoshi]], [[Takashi Nashizawa]]
* '''Assistant Work''': 渡辺浩孝, 清水泰臣, 磯貝健夫, 金子孝治, 麻生佳子, 亀えりか, 檜桓賢一, どんきー

==References==
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{{Console Games}}
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