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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

1991·Show
46Episodes in1Season
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
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IMDb7.8
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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy, growing up, and games

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

After the defeat of the demon lord Hadlar all of the monsters were unleashed from his evil will and moved to the island of Delmurin to live in peace. Dai is the only human living on the island. Having been raised by the kindly monster Brass, Dai's dream is to grow up to be a hero. He gets to become one when Hadlar is resurrected and the previous hero, Avan, comes to train Dai to help in the battle. But Hadlar, announcing that he now works for an even more powerful demon lord, comes to kill Avan. To save his students Avan uses a Self-Sacrifice spell to attack, but is unable to defeat Hadlar. When it seems that Dai and Avan's other student Pop are doomed a mark appears on Dai's forehead and he suddenly gains super powers and is able to fend off Hadlar. The two students then go off on a journey to avenge Avan and bring peace back to the world.
Classic Shonen AnimeFantasy AdventureHero's JourneyMagic & MonstersComing-of-AgeAction-PackedVideo Game AdaptationEpic QuestFriendship & Courage

Crew

Directed by:
Nobutaka Nishizawa, Tetsuharu Nakamura
Produced by:
Yoshio Takami, Hiroshi Inoue, Atsushi Kido
Composed by:
Koichi Sugiyama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 46 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai air?

It ran from 1991 to 1992 and has ended.

What language is Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai use?

Don't Call Me "Princess"Encounter BaitMale GazePet Gets the KeysEarly-Bird CameoLaser-Guided AmnesiaMood WhiplashRed Oni, Blue OniLike Father, Like SonGone Horribly RightMorph WeaponMoses in the Bulrushesand 235 more

TV Tropes lists 247 storytelling tropes for Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, including Don't Call Me "Princess", Encounter Bait, Male Gaze.