Dragon Ball movies don't always get the appreciation they deserve, especially not those from outside the DBZ era.

The last Dragon Ball movie before Akira Toriyama's passing had one mission: give Piccolo, one of the franchise's best characters, his due.

These non-canon Dragon Ball films have quite a few interesting elements that should be brought back into the mainstream series.

Dragon Ball Z, the iconic masterpiece by the legendary Akira Toriyama, introduced the thrilling concept of dramatic power-ups triggered by near-death experiences or the pain of seeing loved ones harmed.