Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies 1986

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.

In Mount Paozu, a young boy named Goku, renowned for his monkey-like strength and a powerful tail, lives in isolation until a blue-haired teenager named Bulma arrives with a Dragon Radar, intent on collecting Dragon Balls. When the two cross paths, Goku initially mistakes Bulma for a monster, but she clarifies she’s human, and he reveals a Dragon Ball his late grandfather gave him. Their fragile trust begins to form as Bulma’s quest overlaps with Goku’s own journey. Soon, Pasta and Bongo seize his Dragon Ball, leaving behind a gold coin and triggering a clash that ends with Goku wielding his trusty Power Pole to turn the tide.

Night brings a comedic, chaotic encounter with Oolong—the shape-shifting pig—who tries to dodge trouble by transforming and escaping, only to be knocked down by Goku’s strength when pursued. The trio then stumbles into Yamcha the Desert Bandit and his companion Puar. A lively duel erupts, with Yamcha showing off his Wolf Fang Fist and Goku demonstrating his Rock-Scissors-Paper moves, until Bulma’s timely arrival defuses the stand-off. Yamcha’s fear of beautiful women, a running gag, complicates things further when he faces Bulma directly, and a brash bite of fate—his stubborn pride—forces him to retreat along with Puar.

Meanwhile, Pansy describes the suffering of her people and pleads with Bulma for help, hinting that Master Roshi the Turtle Hermit is the one who can best counter Gurumesu. The looming threat continues as Gurumesu amasses the remaining Dragon Balls and intensifies his search, threatening to unleash his full hunger upon the land.

The friends finally reach Master Roshi’s island, but Yamcha has beaten them there and tricks Roshi into thinking Goku is there to steal his shell. Roshi tests the truth by calling down the Flying Nimbus Cloud, which only an honest rider can jump onto; Goku passes, while Yamcha acknowledges defeat and promises to return. Roshi’s generosity seems convenient—he offers a Dragon Ball to Bulma—until Pasta and Bongo strike Roshi’s home from a submarine, destroying the structure and forcing Roshi to unleash the legendary Kamehameha to drive them away. Pansy asks Roshi to aid her cause, but the Turtle Hermit steps back, insisting that Goku and Bulma have the tools they need to help her.

Back on the move, the party advances to Gurumesu’s palace, where aerial forces push them into a brutal confrontation. Bulma, Oolong, and Pansy are shot down; Goku battles Bongo again, sending him crashing through walls with the Power Pole, and Yamcha and Puar infiltrate the palace to join the others. Gurumesu—driven by curse and appetite—grows to a gigantic size, squashing Bongo and pressing his attack on Goku as he seeks the last Dragon Ball. When the Kamehameha fails to finish the monster, Bulma spots a crucial detail: the remaining Dragon Balls are not in the palace vault but inside Gurumesu’s own stomach. She risks everything, hurling her Dragon Ball into the creature’s mouth.

From Gurumesu’s belly, Shenron—the Eternal Dragon—erupts and offers to grant a single wish. The group watches as Panji’s wish for a peaceful, beautiful land is granted, and Shenron then releases all the Blood Rubies, restoring fertility to the countryside. Gurumesu is transformed back to a small, bald, naked man, his hunger quelled and his curse lifted. With the crisis concluded, Yamcha and Bulma begin dating, and Goku returns the gold coin to Pasta before heading off to Master Roshi’s island to continue his training. The adventure closes on a hopeful note: the world is saved, the Dragon Balls have fulfilled their purpose, and the friends part ways with new resolve to continue their journeys.

Finally, the tale is marked by a blend of action, humor, and the steady push toward growth for its young leads, all under the shadow of Gurumesu’s curse and the ever-present lure of the Dragon Balls. Shûichirô Moriyama and Gorô Naya help anchor the drama with strong villainous presence, while Masako Nozawa and Hiromi Tsuru give voice to Goku and Bulma, guiding their companionship through moments of danger and discovery. The climactic wish by Shenron brings resolution, and the journey toward mastery continues for Goku, who remains ready to train harder on the road ahead.