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Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel

1989·Show
43Episodes in1Season
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy and games

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

In the Ariahan village, on her 15th birthday, Tiala receives a red jewel from the elder Yogi. The jewel is the key to awaken the Great Dragon, whose blood grants eternal life. Due to this, the demon Baramos kidnaps Tiala. His childhood friend, Abel tries unsuccessfully to save her. He is given a blue jewel, the counterpart of the jewel that Tiala received, that can seal the Great Dragon and embarks on a mission to rescue Tiala.
Classic AnimeHeroic FantasyQuest AdventureDragon LoreGame AdaptationYouthful ProtagonistGood vs. EvilMagical WorldNostalgic Appeal

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Is Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 43 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel air?

It ran from 1989 to 1991 and has ended.

What language is Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel use?

Action GirlAdventure TownsThe Anime of the GameBlood KnightBody to JewelBounty HunterBowdlerizationThe Chosen OneMook–Face TurnSealed Evil in a CanHard-Drinking Party GirlSurveillance as the Plot Demandsand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel, including Action Girl, Adventure Towns, The Anime of the Game.