Broly Impact: The most famous non-canon character in anime history. Broly is the "Devil" Super Saiyan. Born with a power level of 10,000, he transforms into a hulking, green-haired giant driven mad by Goku’s crying. The destruction of the South Galaxy and the phrase "Kakarot!" are etched into pop culture. While the plot is thin, the raw brutality of the fight makes this a must-watch.
Bio-Broly (Clone sludge monster) The Verdict: The worst DBZ film. Instead of fighting the legendary Saiyan, the heroes fight a green, bubbling vat of goo that looks like Broly. The protagonists are Mr. Satan, Goten, and Trunks. Goku and Vegeta are absent. Watch only for completionism. Dragon Ball Z Films
The Dragon Ball Z films introduced generations of Western fans (via Funimation dubs in the late ’90s/2000s) to the franchise in bite-sized, rental-store-friendly packages. Their influence persists in Dragon Ball Super ’s movies— Battle of Gods and Resurrection ‘F’ —which successfully married theatrical spectacle with canonical storytelling. And Broly? He became so beloved that Toriyama rewrote him into official continuity for Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018). Broly Impact: The most famous non-canon character in
Semi-Canon (Adapted into Super) Significance: Introduced Super Saiyan God (SSG) and the God of Destruction, Beerus. For the first time, Akira Toriyama was heavily involved in a film's story. The stakes rise from "planet busting" to "universe busting." The film brilliantly balances slapstick comedy (Beerus eating sushi) with cosmic horror. The destruction of the South Galaxy and the phrase "Kakarot
