: Shenron is summoned to wish away the Blood Rubies, restoring the kingdom’s natural beauty rather than granting a selfish wish. Production & Style Director : Daisuke Nishio.

: It was the first piece of Dragon Ball media to be dubbed into English (by Harmony Gold in 1989).

: Established the "alternate retelling" formula used by subsequent Dragon Ball films.

: Utilizes Shunsuke Kikuchi’s iconic score, including the original opening theme "Makafushigi Adventure!"

: Features higher-quality animation than the weekly TV episodes of the era.