At the time, "Dragon Ball: Path to Power" (1996) was the longest DB movie until 2013. A retelling of the "Dragon Ball" beginnings, Facebook·Cartoon Research Dragon Ball Movie 4: The Path to Power - Tumblr

The primary feature of (1996) is its role as a 10th Anniversary commemorative retelling of the original Dragon Ball series.

What made Dragon Ball: Path to Power ahead of its time? - Facebook

Produced by Toei Animation (with some collaboration from Studio Ghibli ), this feature film reimagines the foundational arcs of the franchise with significantly updated production values. Key Features