Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- playful
- nostalgic
- whimsical
- family movie night
- anime marathon
What critics said
Critics recognized the film's energetic presentation but broadly noted that its retold stories had already been handled more effectively in the television series.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film revisits Goku and Bulma's first meeting and their early Dragon Ball quest as a revised version of the original television storyline.
Goku, Bulma, and the Red Ribbon Army pursue the scattered Dragon Balls throughout the adventure.
The film presents the Dragon Ball cast and Red Ribbon Army conflicts through energetic anime action and updated animation.
The feature was produced as a tenth-anniversary celebration of the original Dragon Ball television series.
Films like Dragon Ball: The Path to Power, and why
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
animated martial arts adventure with youthful heroes, comic energy, and a quest for magical objects
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
anime fantasy adventure centered on Goku, Dragon Balls, eccentric allies, and playful action
Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
fast-moving shonen adventure combining martial arts, humor, colorful fantasy, and a young protagonist's journey
Pokémon: The First Movie
ensemble animated fantasy adventure with comic villains, magical artifacts, and energetic action set pieces
Movie Details
- Director
- Shigeyasu Yamauchi
- Release Date
- 1996-03-04
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (412)
Cast
- Masako Nozawa
- Hiromi Tsuru
- Toru Furuya
- Naoki Tatsuta
- Naoko Watanabe
- Kin'ya Aikawa
- Daisuke Gori
- Kenji Utsumi
- Masaharu Sato
- Bin Shimada
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dragon Ball: The Path to Power about?
- A vibrant anniversary reimagining follows young Goku and Bulma as a Dragon Ball quest brings them into conflict with the Red Ribbon Army and a host of eccentric allies.
- What is Dragon Ball: The Path to Power like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dragon Ball: The Path to Power as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Dragon Ball: The Path to Power violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Dragon Ball: The Path to Power as mild.
- What did critics think of Dragon Ball: The Path to Power?
- Critics recognized the film's energetic presentation but broadly noted that its retold stories had already been handled more effectively in the television series.
- Which films are like Dragon Ball: The Path to Power?
- Films with a similar feel include Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies, Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure, and Pokémon: The First Movie.
- How long is Dragon Ball: The Path to Power?
- Dragon Ball: The Path to Power runs 80 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dragon Ball: The Path to Power?
- In United States, Dragon Ball: The Path to Power is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
In Ember's collections
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