The English dubbed version was released on April 29, 2003, in two different VHS and DVD editions (edited and uncut) and later as part of Funimation's Dragon Ball Movie Box, along with Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (1987) and Mystical Adventure (1988). Funimation's dub of The Path to Power has received great reception from fans, who have praised their writing and for leaving in the original score. The elder Supreme Kai, referred to as the Old Kaiōshin (老界王神, Rō Kaiōshin), remains by his descendant's side as an advisor following Majin Buu's defeat and makes recurring appearances in subsequent Dragon Ball media. The duo has been referenced in Dragon Ball Super and makes cameo appearances in flashbacks. It is a reiterating of the original Dragon Ball anime series, this film is a reboot, borrowing the elements from the first Dragon Ball search and the later Red Ribbon storyline. He returns in the sixth film after his remains combine with the Big Gete Star (ビッグゲテスター, Biggu Gete Sutā), a sentient planet-sized machine, which gives him the ability to create an indefinite amount of "Meta-Coolers" (メタルクウラ, Metaru Kūra), which have the ability to constantly repair and improve themselves. She is able to change her size, and may have other, unspecified abilities.

Oolong (ウーロン, Ūron), named Mao-Mao in the Harmony Gold dub, is a shapeshifting, anthropomorphic pig that uses his abilities for his greedy desires. Oolong plays a minor role as the series progresses, where he is often in the company of Master Roshi. Dodoria is voiced by Yukitoshi Hori in the original Japanese series and by Takashi Nagasako in Dragon Ball Kai and Episode of Bardock. He is voiced by Ryūsei Nakao in Japanese media, and Andrew Chandler in the Funimation dub. In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Paul Dobson in the Ocean dub, by Chris Forbis in the Funimation dub and by John Swasey in Dragon Ball Z Kai. Babidi is referenced in Dragon Ball Super and appears in flashback scenes. He is defeated by Super Saiyan Goku. They also appear in Bardock - The Father of Goku, where Zarbon advises Frieza to destroy the Saiyan homeworld, and Dodoria massacred Bardock's teammates. Mushishi Koro's Father Ep. 4-5 He wears a locket that symbolizes a promise of love he made to a girl ten years ago while traveling with his father abroad and hopes he can reunite with the girl who bears the key to unlock it.

Long after Buu is sealed away and his father is dead, he revives Buu to help him conquer the universe. In the anime, he appears in Hell, cheering Goku and Vegeta on during their fight with Buu. Seeing that Nappa has been defeated, Vegeta kills him for his incompetence. He and Jeice attack Goku together, but Burter is incapacitated before Vegeta kills him. He obliterates Kibito single-handedly, turns Piccolo and Krillin to stone by spitting at them, and helps Babidi corrupt Vegeta with a spell. He uses Vegeta like a plaything in their fight, defeats Krillin in one blow, and nearly kills Gohan. Frieza later engages Goku and his associates in a protracted battle, with Goku transforming into a Super Saiyan after Frieza kills Krillin. An elite Saiyan warrior, Nappa uses Saibamen (栽培マン, Saibaiman, lit. Kami (神, lit. The East Kaiōshin (東の界王神, Higashi no Kaiōshin), originally the ruler of the eastern quadrant of Universe 7, became the de facto ruler of the entire universe as a result of the demise of his peers. Team Universe 7. For his contributions in the tournament. While his mentor the West Kaiō is a bitter rival to the North Kaiō, he develops a friendly rivalry with Goku after competing against each other in the Other World Tournament held in honor of the recently deceased North Kaiō.

Dabra, King of the Demon World (暗黒魔界の王ダーブラ, Ankoku Makai no Ō Dābura), named "Dabura" in the English anime girls panti work dub, is Babidi's mind-controlled goon. After brainwashing and transforming all living creatures of the world with the Black Water Mist (アクアミスト, lit. While their former cohort Vegeta have little difficulty dispatching Dodoria, who reveals to him that Frieza was responsible for the destruction of the Saiyan homeworld, Zarbon manages to defeat and capture him after transforming into a powerful reptilian beast after their initial encounter. Cabba (キャベ, Kyabe) is a Saiyan from Planet Sadala, and an elite member of the Sadala Defense Forces, first introduced in Dragon Ball Super. Raditz (ラディッツ, Radittsu), also known as Raditz the Runt, is a Saiyan warrior and Goku's older brother. Out of anger and frustration at his inability to counter Goku's newfound power, Frieza blasts a hole into Namek's core in order to destroy the planet. In Dragon Ball Super, Ginyu is revealed to have survived Namek's destruction and escaped to Earth, though he is still trapped in the frog's body. Majin Boo (魔人ブウ, Majin Bū), written as "Majin Buu" in the English anime dub and translated as "Djinn-Buu" in the English manga, is a magical life form created by the warlock Bibbidi (ビビディ) eons before the events of Dragon Ball take place.