Dragon Ball - Movie 1: The Legend Of Shen Long ... Apr 2026

The movie follows a greedy, cursed monarch named , whose insatiable hunger has transformed him into a gluttonous monster. While his soldiers, Pasta and Bongo, exploit the land for valuable "Blood Rubies," the King seeks the Dragon Balls to wish away his eternal hunger.

The story parallels the original series by showing the first meeting between , who eventually team up with a village girl named Pansy to stop Gurumes' army. The climax occurs inside the King's castle, where Bulma throws the final Dragon Ball into the mutated King's mouth to summon Shenlong and save the kingdom. Critical Review Highlights Dragon Ball - movie 1: The legend of Shen Long ...

“I thought this movie served as an excellent introduction to the series, and because it's a semi original plotline, those who have seen the series will enjoy another outing with Son Goku.” IMDb The movie follows a greedy, cursed monarch named