Dragon Ball: Shenron no Himitsu (12/20/86)
The Secret of Shenlon
or: Shenron no Densetsu
The Legend of Shenlon
Shenron no Himitsu is probably a misprint in the Anime Data Diary. The JAC book reprinted in January 1995 gives the title as "Shenron no Densetsu." Either way, the above two titles probably refer to the same movie. This is a retelling of how Gokuu began his adventures; from the first encounters with Buruma, Oolong, Puuaru, and Yamcha, up to his learning Kamehama-ha just by watching Kamesennin using the technique. This time, Gokuu's origins are tied in with the evil Emperor Gurumesu, who wants the Dragon Balls to wish for delicious food, and the Emperor's minions, Pasta and Bongo (these two are using the quest for the Dragon Balls to cover the fact that they are greedily raping the countryside to gather up valuable Richi Stones.) Buruma still wants to wish for a nice boyfriend (Yamcha wants the Dragon Balls to wish for a woman he can marry), and ends up summoning Shenlon before Gurumesu can, but the daughter of the local mayor, Pansy, shouts out her wish first -- for the countryside to be restored to its original state prior to the discovery of Richi Stones. Shenlon does this, and causes the stones to disappear. Gurumesu becomes a normal deformed human that likes to eat apples, and Gokuu zips off to find the #4 Ball again. [Gurumesu -- A gluttonous monster that NEEDS to eat delicious new food. ] [ Becomes a normal person eventually. ] [Pansy -- A young girl that searches for Kamesennin to ask him to help ] [ her village. Disappears from sight after this movie. ] [Pasta -- A greedy blond woman that co-heads Gurumesu's army. ] [Bongo -- A huge, mean man that works closely with Pasta. Both Bongo ] [ and Pasta disappear from sight after this movie. ] [Richi Stone -- "Rich Stone". The most valuable gem on Earth. ]
Dragon Ball: Majinjou no Nemuri Hime (07/18/87)
The Sleeping Princess of Demon Castle
Young Gokuu seeks out Kamesennin to ask to be accepted as a student, while the little runt priest, Kuririn, arrives for the same reason (and uses a sukebe magazine as a bribe.) Kamesennin sends them on a quest far to the east, where "five mountains stand, called the 'Devil's Hand'." In a castle there, is the legendary, and pretty, "Sleeping Princess." Whoever brings back the Sleeping Princess will become the old pervert's student. The two boys set out, and Kuririn uses all the standard tricks to trip up Gokuu. A little later, Buruma, Oolong, Yamcha, and Puuaru -- who are on summer vacation -- arrive at Kame House to find Gokuu. Kamesennin says that the two boys have gone far to the east for training, so the friends fly in Buruma's Capsule jet to the Devil's Hand. When they near the castle, the jet is attacked by demons, and Buruma is taken to the Castle. The owner of the castle, Lucifer, pretends to treat her as a guest, until it becomes time to awake the Sleeping Princess. In the meantime, Gokuu and Kuririn are fighting monsters, and they drop in on Buruma just before Shitsuji can drain Buruma of her blood through a giant syringe (Buruma's blood is to be used to toast the awakening of the Sleeping Princess.) Then, Ranchi arrives to steal the Sleeping Princess -- which is really a giant jewel. Everyone is captured and encased in a wall of rock. It is the night of a full moon, and the moonlight is used to power the jewel. The moonlight also turns Gokuu into a were-ape, and everyone escapes. They fight Lucifer, and Gokuu uses Kamehame-ha to destroy Lucifer's Princess-powered laser cannon (the full-moon-light is to be used to destroy the sun, and begin the Reign of Darkness), and kills Lucifer. The heroes escape, and Kuririn acts contrite, but doesn't actually apologize to Gokuu for his behavior. The two boys return to Kame House with Kushami, and Kamesennin takes them both on as students. Then, Kushami sneezes, turns into Ranchi, and shoots Kamesennin full of holes. [Lucifer -- A typical handsome demon who likes drinking blood, and killing ] [ people. Killed by Gokuu. ] [Shitsuji -- Lucifer's Igor-style henchman. Short, buckteeth, and one eye ] [ bigger than the other. Carries a syringe around a lot. ] [ Probably killed by Gokuu. ] [Sleeping Princess -- A huge, priceless gem that is "awakened" by the light ] [ of the Full Moon, and can be used as a power source for a ] [ laser cannon. ]
Dragon Ball: Maka Fushigi Daiboken (07/09/88)
Mysterious "Maka" Adventure
Another retelling of the Dragon Ball story. This time, young Gokuu and young Kuririn are training for a Budoukai to be held in the country of Miifan. The Emperor of Miifan, Chau-zu, is trying to find his lost "Ran Ran." "Duke" Tsuru-sennin stole a Dragon Radar from Pilaf, and is using it to locate the Dragon Balls. Duke Tsuru-sennin and Tao Pie Pie claim that they'll use the wish from Shenlon to locate Ran Ran, but are actually planning, with Tenshinhan's help, to kill Chau-zu and take over the country. Blue Commander announced that Ran Ran was being held in Tsuru-sennin's room, and was killed by Tao Pie Pie for it. Bora and Upa have located the final Dragon Ball and they take it to Miifan to use it to demand that Miifan's soldiers be forced to leave the land near Karin Tower. Bora is tricked into entering the Budoukai (the winner of the Budoukai will be granted one wish by Chau-zu), and is then killed by Tao Pie Pie. Buruma, Oolong, and Ranchi are looking for the other 6 Balls, so Buruma can wish for a boyfriend. But, when the Balls are located, they're accidently dropped to the bottom of the moat surrounding Chau-zu's castle. Tenshinhan realizes that he likes Chau-zu too much, and doesn't kill his friend; instead, Ten-chan blows away Tsuru-sennin. (The story of Blue and Gokuu entering Penguin village is included, but this time it is Tao Pie Pie and Gokuu that meet Arale-chan, and Gokuu kills Tao Pie Pie with Arale's help.) Gokuu throws the final Ball into the moat, and asks Shenlon to resurrect Bora. [No new characters. Nearly everybody from the first series shows up here.] [Ran Ran is the name of Chau-zu's favorite doll. ] |