Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!

Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! takes place in a non-canonical version of the Android saga period, introducing Androids 13, 14, and 15 — creations of Dr. Gero's computer that were not included in the main series. Android 13 is designed as a successor to the dormant Androids 17 and 18, but after 14 and 15 are defeated, 13 absorbs their core components to become the massive, blue-skinned Super Android 13, a being powerful enough to challenge Goku, Vegeta, and Trunks simultaneously. The film is one of the few that attempts to incorporate the current canonical power levels of multiple Super Saiyan fighters in the same battle.

Super Android 13 is a solid mid-tier entry in the DBZ theatrical lineup — its premise fits naturally into the Android saga aesthetic, and the three-on-one battle against the powered-up Android 13 is action-packed. The film benefits from featuring Trunks (one of the series' most popular characters) in a significant role. While non-canonical and lighter on story depth than films like Cooler's Revenge, it delivers competent action and an antagonist design that fits the Android saga's science-fiction aesthetic. Best watched alongside the Android saga content of the main series for contextual immersion.