Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
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Alternate Titles
ドラゴンクエスト ダイの大冒険
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken
Synopsis
Dai is the only human living on Delmurin, an island of monsters that were unleashed after the defeat of the demon lord Hadlar. He was raised by a kind monster named Brass and dreams of becoming a hero. That dream comes true when Hadlar is resurrected and Avan, the previous hero, comes to the island to train Dai. However, in the midst of their training Hadlar comes to the island to defeat Avan, and Avan is forced to use a Self-Sacrifice spell to protect his students, but it’s not enough to defeat Hadlar. Luckily, a mark suddenly appears on Dai’s forehead and he gains superpowers, fending off Hadlar and protecting the island. Dai and fellow student Popp then begin a journey into the world to avenge Avan and bring peace back to the land.
Background
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai is a manga series written by Riku Sanjo and illustrated by Koji Inada that is based on the popular RPG series Dragon Quest. It was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from October 1989 to December 1996 and is considered one of Weekly Shonen Jump's best-selling manga series of all time. The manga was adapted into an anime produced by Toei Animation that aired from July 1991 to July 1992.
The new anime adaptation is once again being produced by Toei Animation and features Kazuya Karasawa (Dragon Ball Super: Broly, Toriko, World Trigger) as series director, Katsuhiko Chiba (Inuyasha, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Naruto Shippuden) as series composer, Emiko Miyamoto (Maho Girls Precure!, Saint Seiya Omega) as character designer, and Yuki Hayashi composing the music. The anime premiered in Japan on Oct. 3, 2020 on TV Tokyo and other channels. It is available to stream in North America through Crunchyroll and Hulu.
Characters
Dai (Voiced by: Atsumi Tanezaki)
Dai longs to become a hero to protect the people he cares about. He has a strong sense of justice and excellent sword skills.
Popp (Voiced by: Toshiyuki Toyonaga)
Popp is a magic user training under Avan. He has a timid personality and tends to give up when things get hard. He can also be a bit of a coward.
Maam (Voiced by: Mikako Komatsu)
Maam is a monk girl from a small village. She is strong but gentle at her core. She is a disciple of Avan and fights using a magic bullet gun.
Leona (Voiced by: Saori Hayami)
Leona is the beautiful princess of the Kingdom of Papunica. Though she has an elegant, royal air, she also has a tomboyish side.
Avan (Voiced by: Takahiro Sakurai)
Avan is a teacher who trains would-be heroes in the ways of swordfighting and magic. He has a gentle, caring personality and a strong sense of justice.
Brass (Voiced by: Kenichi Ogata)
Brass is a monster who raises Dai as his guardian. Though he can be harsh, he cares for Dai and carefully watches over his growth.
Gome-chan (Voiced by: Ai Furihata)
Gome-chan is a metallic golden slime and Dai’s best friend. He has been together with Dai since he was a child and they have a strong bond even though they can’t understand each other.
Hadlar (Voiced by: Tomokazu Seki)
Hadlar is the demon lord who once led an army of monsters and tried to take over the world. He is cruel and conceited. Though defeated 15 years ago, he was revived by the Great Demon Lord Vearn.
Crocodine (Voiced by: Tomoaki Maeno)
Crocodine is the commander of the Hundred Beast Regiment, one of the six army corps commanded by Great Demon Lord Vearn. He has power that surpasses that of Hadlar and a body that’s as tough as steel.
Hyunckel (Voiced by: Yuuki Kaji)
Hyunckel is the commander of the The Undead Knights Regiment, one of the six army corps commanded by Great Demon Lord Vearn. He hates Avan for some reason. Though a human, he fights on the side of the Demon Lord’s army.
Flazzard (Voiced by: Tooru Nara)
Flazzard is the commander of the Ice and Fire Demon Regiment, one of the six army corps commanded by Great Demon Lord Vearn. He is able to manipulate ice and flames to conquer the battlefield. He is confident and has a brutal and cruel personality.
Mystvearn (Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu)
Mystvearn is the commander of the Shadow Regiment, one of the six army corps commanded by Great Demon Lord Vearn. He is quiet and emotionless.
Zaboera (Voiced by: Mitsuo Iwata)
Zaboera is the commander of the Sorcerer Regiment, one of the six army corps commanded by Great Demon Lord Vearn. He is sneaky and cunning.
Baran (Voiced by: Sho Hayami)
Baran is the commander of the Super Dragon Regiment, one of the six army corps commanded by Great Demon Lord Vearn. He has the strength of a demon and is said to be the strongest of the six commanders.
Vearn (Voiced by: Takaya Hashi)
Vearn is the Great Demon Lord who stands atop the demon world and leads a great army.
Deroline (Voiced by: Hiro Shimono)
Zulbon (Voiced by: Yoko Hikasa)
Heroh Heroh (Voiced by: Yasuhiro Mamiya)
Masopho (Voiced by: Hiroshi Iwasaki)
King Romos (Voiced by: Ikkyu Juku)
Temjin (Voiced by: Hiroshi Naka)
Varon (Voiced by: Tetsuya Kakihara)
Music
Opening Theme Song: "Ikiru wo Suru" by Macaroni Enpitsu
Ending Theme Song: "Mother" by Macaroni Enpitsu
International Streaming
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Official Info
- Official Site (Japanese)
- Official Twitter (Japanese)
Staff
- Original Creators: Koji Inada, Riku Sanjo
- Series Director: Kazuya Karasawa
- Series Composition: Katsuhiko Chiba
- Character Design: Emiko Miyamoto
- Art Director: Ayaka Fujii (Studio Pablo)
- Color Design: Aya Mori
- Monster Design: Shuntaro Mura
- Prop Design: Hidemitsu Masui
- Executive Producers: Hiroyuki Sakurada, Ryutaro Ichimura
- Producers: Hatsuo Nara (TV Tokyo), Keisuke Naito, Tetsuto Motoyasu
- Associate Producers: Hideyoshi Nakamura (TV Tokyo), Masanao Nishiyama
- Music: Yuki Hayashi
- Animation Production: Toei Animation