220https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblrmdt9cf9l111qiqegzo1500.gif Dragon Ball: Path to Power is an absolute gem of a movie that masterfully remixes the first arc of the Dragon Ball series breathing new life into its slightly dated visuals. By utilizing the art style from Dragon Ball GT as a foundation the movie successfully modernizes the look and feel of the original story while staying true to its beloved characters. For fans like me it was a delightful and fastpaced adventure that had me hooked from start to finish. The decision to adapt the story for a movie allowed for certain changes that made sense within it. While some may argue that it deviates from the original source material I found the changes refreshing and fitting for the movie. The exclusion of the Pilaf Gang for instance may have disappointed like 3 fans but lets be honest here after enduring their antics in Dragon Ball Super I doubt many were longing for their return. Personally I was more than happy to bid them farewell and focus on the enjoyable aspects of the film. Path to Power chronicles Gokus thrilling encounters with a colorful cast of characters including the adventurous and playful Bulma the incel Yamcha and the eccentric and perverted Master Roshi. Together they venture on a perilous journey traversing treacherous landscapes and confronting formidable foes all in pursuit of the legendary Dragon Balls. The movie strikes a perfect balance between lighthearted humor and exhilarating action capturing the essence of the original series and keeping me thoroughly engaged throughout. As a selfproclaimed Dragon Ball aficionado who has immersed myself in the franchise countless times I can confidently say that Path to Power resonated with me on a profound level. It brilliantly captures the spirit and charm of the source material while injecting a fresh energy into the storytelling. Gokus antics had me laughing out loud from beginning to finish. Its a testament to the appeal of the Dragon Ball universe and its ability to captivate audiences across generations. If I were to nitpick which I hate to do but the guide on writing reviews said I should one minor drawback of Path to Power would be its relatively short runtime of approximately 80 minutes. Given my insatiable appetite for all things Dragon Ball I couldnt help but want more fine i guess ill finish my 8 millionth rewatch. Nevertheless the movie makes efficient use of its limited time effectively covering/remixing a significant portion of the early Dragon Ball storyline. now would i recommend this to first time viewers? no. simply because if you watch this first youll be out of sync with the rest for the show/manga as things do play out differently in them. but otherwise give it a shot