This is the only movie (and only time in all DBZ, for that matter) in which Yamcha wears a Gi with the turtle symbol on the front and the King Kai symbol on the back. His Gi of choice after being resurrected in the series is the opposite (Kai in front, turtle at the back - and he is the only character to wear a Gi of this style).
First movie to feature a Saiyan as the villain.
Only theatrical movie in the Z series to feature a Great Ape transformation.
Movie is set after the fight with the Saiyans.
One of only four Z theatrical movies in which Tien appears.