Today we’ll tell you what..? These are the The most amazing 6 Dragon Ball anime films (not live-action) in our opinion, we describe what the film contains — without spoilers. These are selected based on popularity, impact on the franchise, animation quality, and fan reception.
1. Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993)
Why it’s a top film:
The movie introduced one of the most iconic non-canon characters ever — Broly, whose popularity remained unmatched for decades.
Pre-story context:
After the battles against the Androids and Cell, the world is relatively peaceful. Goku and his friends have returned to normal life. Other galaxies, however, begin reporting sightings of a terrifying Super Saiyan destroying planets. Word spreads across the universe, reaching King Kai, who becomes alarmed because the existence of another rage-driven Saiyan could destabilize multiple star systems.
What the film contains:
This film takes the cast to a new, unfamiliar planet, where a mysterious Saiyan survivor and his father claim to have a long history connected to the fall of Planet Vegeta. The tension grows as the story explores deeper aspects of Saiyan heritage, emotional trauma, and rivalry.
The action is massive in scale, the tone is darker, and the film builds toward a powered confrontation that feels mythological, focusing on the theme of “Saiyan destiny” and the burden of overwhelming power.
2. Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018)
Why it’s a top film:
This is the official canon reboot of Broly, written by Akira Toriyama himself, with stunning modern animation and a deeper emotional angle.
Pre-story context:
After Goku and Vegeta achieve incredible power levels in Dragon Ball Super, the universe enters a new era of exploration. Frieza is regrouping after the Tournament of Power. Unknown to Earth’s heroes, a Saiyan survivor with unparalleled potential has been living in exile since the destruction of Planet Vegeta due to a political decision made long ago by King Vegeta.
What the film contains:
This film blends intense character drama with extraordinary animation. It revisits the origin of the Saiyan race, Frieza’s rise to power, the fate of Goku’s parents, and the hidden tragedy behind Broly’s past.
The film offers environmental storytelling, emotional conflict, and some of the most visually dynamic battles in Dragon Ball history — without revealing its major turning points or resolutions.
3. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013)
Why it’s a top film:
This movie revived the franchise after years of silence and introduced Beerus the God of Destruction, launching the era of Dragon Ball Super.
Pre-story context:
Years after Majin Buu’s defeat, peace covers Earth. Goku continues training on King Kai’s planet, unaware that a divine being who has slept for decades is about to awaken. Prophecies concerning a “Super Saiyan God” stir the curiosity of this cosmic deity, who begins seeking worthy challengers.
What the film contains:
The tone is a mix of comedy, mythology, and high tension. The story takes Goku and his friends into the realm of divine beings far stronger than anything previously shown. The film expands the Dragon Ball universe into new territories — cosmic hierarchy, godly ki, ancient legends, and universal balance. There is character-driven humor and a “back-to-roots” charm combined with a new level of stakes.
4. Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ (2015)
Why it’s a top film:
This film brings back the franchise’s most iconic villain — Frieza — in a modernized, high-stakes battle scenario.
Pre-story context:
After the events of Battle of Gods, Goku and Vegeta train intensely under Whis. On Earth, remnants of Frieza’s army struggle to survive without their leader and desperately seek ways to restore their former empire. A group of loyalists finds a way to attempt something unprecedented — which sets the stage for Frieza’s comeback.
What the film contains:
The movie dives into themes of revenge, unfinished business, and rivalry. It presents a reorganizing galactic threat and showcases new power evolutions for both heroes and villains.
Earth becomes the center of a large-scale confrontation that blends martial arts, teamwork, and fast-paced energy combat. There’s a persistent atmosphere of “impending danger”.
5. Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995)
Why it’s a top film:
This is one of the most imaginative, fun, and visually striking movies of the Z era — famous for introducing one of the most beloved fusions ever.
Pre-story context:
The story begins in the Other World, where Goku is participating in martial arts events after sacrificing himself. Meanwhile, a cosmic accident causes a rupture in the fabric of the afterlife. Souls start behaving strangely, and dimensional boundaries shift, resulting in chaos across both the living world and the spirit realm.
What the film contains:
The movie blends humor, supernatural disruption, and intense fights. It features a bizarre new villain created from the corruption within the spirit realm and showcases how Earth reacts when fantasy-like anomalies begin appearing everywhere.
The highlight is the theme of unity — how combining strengths can solve cosmic-level problems — without revealing the final form or battle strategy.
6. Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound (1993)
Why it’s a top film:
This movie is beloved because it focuses on the younger generation of fighters and gives them serious spotlight time.
Pre-story context:
After the Cell Games, the world celebrates peace with a massive interplanetary martial arts tournament. Many heroes join, eager to compete without the life-or-death stakes they previously faced.
However, ancient galactic restraints that once sealed away an interstellar criminal gang begin to weaken.
What the film contains:
The movie introduces a group of rogue space pirates led by Bojack, a powerful antagonist with a mysterious past tied to cosmic guardianship and ancient seals.
The film showcases character growth, courage, and how heroes adapt when unexpected threats interrupt what should have been a simple tournament. It emphasizes determination, teamwork, and overcoming seemingly overwhelming odds — presented here without spoiling the confrontations or outcomes.
Bonus Notable Dragon Ball Films (also excellent)
- Dragon Ball Z: Cooler’s Revenge
- Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler
- Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon
- Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
- Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
