If you think back though, Piccolo has been a big part of the movies for a long time.omaro34 wrote: ↑Sun May 22, 2022 6:22 pm This movie is merely weeks away after the first delay, and it just feels underwhelming.
I couldn’t be happier that Piccolo is playing a larger role, but the fact that the marketing of this film has been subpar at best when compared to Broly gives me cause to pause.
Dead Zone: Is seemingly killed at the start, comes back by mid-point to take revenge on Garlic Jr. and his crew and teams up with Goku to defeat Garlic Jr.
World's Strongest: Piccolo is captured at the start after saving Gohan, is controlled to fight Goku before control is broken and joins with the team to stop Dr. Wheelo. And to make sure Gohan doesn't get killed.
Tree of Might: Shows up to save Gohan from Turles, but doesn't do so well and is basically benched for the movie.
Lord Slug: Spends time with Gohan. Is used to showcase a Namekian's weakness. Saves Gohan again and helps take out the mooks, and saves Goku by transferring his energy and giving Goku the power to defeat the Giant Super Namekian.
Cooler's Revenge: Piccolo again comes in to save Gohan and take out the mooks before being benched by Cooler til the end of the movie, where he saves the exhausted from from Salza.
Return of Cooler: Piccolo arrives to basically just protect Gohan and the Namekians and spends most of the time taking out the NPC's and saving everyone while Goku and Vegeta deal with Meta- Cooler.
Super Android 13: Again Piccolo enters the scene to save Gohan and then basically just distract Super 13 until Goku can get the win.
Legendary Super Saiyan: Once more Piccolo arrives to save Gohan, heals the group and helps fight the Legendary Saiyan. Give his energy to Goku along with everyone else to save the day.
Bojack Unbound: Again we have Piccolo showing up to save Gohan from the cronies before getting benched by Bojack.
Broly 2nd Coming: Piccolo doesn't actually appear, so there's one Z movie he's not in.
Bio-Broly: No Piccolo again. Then again no Gohan either...
Fusion Reborn: I honestly don't remember if Piccolo even appeared in it.
Wrath of the Dragon: I think Piccolo just gets beaten by Hildegarn like everyone else and that's it.
Battle of Gods: Benched by Beerus like everyone else.
Resurrection of F: Helps the team by fighting the cronies. Gets knocked down by random mook. Saves Gohan's life after Freeza stops his heart.
Super Broly: Piccolo is relegated to team Coach.
For most of the movies, Piccolo protects and saves Gohan and assists the Z-fighters. It's at the time of Broly 2nd Coming where Piccolo's role and appearances get largely reduced. But he's still been a staple of the series for a long, long time. However the more characters you introduce, the more you have to cut for time. Frankly Piccolo gets more appearances in the films than anyone who isn't a Saiyan or Krillin.