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Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986): Cast & Plot

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Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies is a 1986 animated comedy directed by Daisuke Nishio, starring Shûichirô Moriyama as Gurumesu (voice), Mami Koyama and Gorô Naya. It runs 50 minutes.

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Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
50 min
Director
Daisuke Nishio
Original language
Japanese
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The story

What Is Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies About?

The premise of Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

King Gurumes is on a relentless quest for the Dragon Balls, hoping the wishes will finally quell his insatiable hunger. In the nearby village, Pansy, fed up with his cruelty, turns to Master Roshi for aid. The heroes rally, confronting Gurumes’s armies in a desperate battle to protect their home and halt his ruthless ambitions.

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • greed
  • friendship
  • based on manga
  • martial arts
  • cartoon violence
  • dragon ball
  • mature animation
  • for grown ups animation
  • anime animation
  • superhero action
  • superhero fantasy
  • superhero sci fi
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  • city
  • song during end credits
  • based on anime series
  • capsule
  • mountain
  • town
  • son goku character
  • yamcha character
  • castle
  • animated opening credits
  • ruby
  • alternative timeline
  • opening credits
  • little girl
  • mother daughter relationship
  • goku character
  • shen long character
  • submarine
  • ball
  • wish
  • one man army
  • ship
  • father daughter relationship
  • plane
  • sea
  • explosion
  • blue haired girl
  • dragon
  • fish
  • forest
  • boat
  • evil king
  • oolong character
  • bulma character
  • house
  • missile
  • magic dragon
  • desert
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Cast & crew

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies Cast & Characters

Shûichirô Moriyama leads the cast as Gurumesu (voice), with Mami Koyama as Pasuta (voice) and Gorô Naya as Bongo (voice). Directed by Daisuke Nishio; 21 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Daisuke Nishio

More films directed by Daisuke Nishio: Dragon Ball Z Kai, Magic Candies, Futari wa Precure Splash☆Star: Maji Doki Theater and One Piece: Jango’s Dance Carnival.

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Plot

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies Plot Summary

What happens in Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Shûichirô Moriyama as Gurumesu ushers a ruthless regime in his kingdom, with his two chief enforcers, Mami Koyama as Pasuta and Gorô Naya as Bongo, hunting Blood Rubies (リッチストーン, Ricchi Sutōn) to break a curse that has turned him into a growing, purple monster hungry for more. As his curse intensifies, the king hopes to redeem himself by gathering the seven Dragon Balls and making a single wish. In the countryside, a rebellious young figure (a girl named Pansy in the tale) experiences the brutal consequences of Gurumesu’s ambition when her people are harmed, fueling her resolve to seek help.

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How Well Do You Know Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which ruler is cursed into a growing, purple monster with an insatiable hunger?

Details

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies Also Known As

42 alternative titles, including “Dragon Ball La leyenda del dragón Xeron” and “Dragon Ball - Die Legende von Shenlong”.

Also known as
  • Dragon Ball La leyenda del dragón Xeron
  • Dragon Ball - Die Legende von Shenlong
  • La llegenda del drac Sheron
  • Bola de Drac: La llegenda del drac Sheron
  • Dragon Ball: A Lenda de Shen Long
  • Bola de drac La llegenda del dragó Shenlong
  • Dragon Ball - La leggenda del drago Shenron
  • Dragon Ball: Shen Long no Densetsu
  • Dragon Ball Movie 1
  • Shen Long No Densetsu
  • La leyenda de Shen Long
  • Dragon Ball - Film 01 - La Légende De Shenron
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  • Dragon Ball Movie 1 - The Legend of Shenlong
  • Dragon Ball: Shenron no Densetsu
  • Doragon bôru: Shenron no Densetsu
  • 드래곤볼: 신룡의 전설 (극장판 1기)
  • 드래곤볼 극장판 1 - 신룡의 전설
  • 드래곤볼 극장판 1: 신룡의 전설
  • 드래곤볼 극장판 1
  • 드래곤볼 극장판 : 신룡의 전설
  • 드래곤볼 구극장판 1: 신룡의 전설
  • Dragoi Bola Dragoiaren kondaira
  • Dragon Ball - La Légende de Shenron
  • Dragonball: Die Legende von Shenlong
  • Dragon Ball: La leyenda del dragón Shenron
  • Dragon Ball - A Lenda de Shenron
  • Dragon Ball - La leggenda delle sette sfere
  • דרגון בול: האגדה של שנרון
  • Dragon Ball: Kliatba krvavých rubínov
  • Dragon Ball Mozifilm 1 - Shenlong Legendája
  • ドラゴンボール 神龍の伝説
  • Dragon Ball: A Lenda de Shenlong
  • Dragon Ball: La leyenda de Shen Long
  • Ejderha Topu: Kan Damlalarının Laneti
  • 龙珠剧场版:神龙传说
  • Dragoi Bola: Dragoiaren kondaira
  • 七龍珠:神龍傳說
  • Драконий Жемчуг: Проклятие кровавых рубинов
  • 龍珠:神龍之傳說
  • Dragon Ball: Ο Θρύλος του Δράκου Σένρον
  • ดราก้อนบอล เดอะมูฟวี่ 1 ตำนานเทพมังกร
  • دراغون بول - لعنة الياقوت الاحمر

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Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies?

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies runs 50 minutes.

When was Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies released?

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies was released on December 20, 1986.

Who directed Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies?

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies was directed by Daisuke Nishio.

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Who is in the cast of Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies?

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies stars Shûichirô Moriyama as Gurumesu (voice), Mami Koyama as Pasuta (voice) and Gorô Naya as Bongo (voice), among 21 credited actors.

Does Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies have a post-credit scene?

No. Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies in?

The original language of Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies is Japanese.

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