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Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV)

Synopsis: After the defeat of the demon Hadlar, all monsters were triggered from his evil will and moved to the island of Delmurin to live in peace. Dai is the only human who lives on the island. Having been created by the gentle bronze monster, Dai's dream is to grow to be a hero. He becomes one when Hadlar is resurrected and the previous hero, Avan, comes to train there to help in battle. But Hadlar, announcing that now works for an even more powerful demonic gentleman, comes to kill Avan. To save its students, Avan uses a self-sacrifice spell to attack, but is unable to defeat Hadlar. When it seems that the other Dai and Avan student is convicted, a brand appears on Dai's forehead and he suddenly gains super powers and is able to ward off Hadlar. The two students go out on a journey to avenge Avan and bring peace back to the world.
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Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV)
- Anime Name in Japanese: ドラゴンクエスト・ダイの大冒険
- Anime Name in English: Desconhecido
- Other names: Dragon Quest Dai's Great Adventure, Dragon Quest Adventure of Dai
Production information
- Producers: Desconhecido
- Licensors: Desconhecido
- Studios: Toei Animation
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 46
- Date: October 17, 1991 - September 24, 1992
- Genres: Adventure, comedy, fantasy
- Subjects: Martial arts, mythology
- Target: Shounen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.581
- Popularity: 10391
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- The anime is based on a RPG game of the same name released in 1991 for the NES console.
- Manga creator Riku Sanjo is also known for his work in other popular series such as "Kamen Rider" and "Digimon".
- The main character, Dai, was inspired by Goku of "Dragon Ball" as the author was a big fan of the series.
- The anime was shown in Brazil in the 1990s under the name "Fly, the Little Warrior".
- The anime was relaunched in 2020 with a new adaptation, which further follows the original manga and has 3D animation.
- The anime was a big hit in Japan, being aired for over a year and winning several awards.
- The pop character, one of Dai's friends, is voiced by the famous voice actor Kappei Yamaguchi, known for his roles in "Ranma 1/2" and "Inuyasha".
- The anime has several references to other games in the "Dragon Quest" series, such as monsters and iconic items.
Main Characters
- DAI (Atsumi Tanezaki) - The protagonist of the story, a young warrior who dreams of becoming a legendary hero.
- POP (Toshiyuki Toyonaga) - Dai's best friend, a young wizard who accompanies him on his journey.
- MAAM (Mikako Komatsu) - A skilled warrior who joins the Dai team.
- Leona (Saori Hayami) - A princess who joins Dai's team in her search to defeat the evil Hadlar.
- Hadlar (Tomokazu Seki) - The main antagonist of the series, an evil wizard who seeks to dominate the world.
Summary and events
- The hero Dai is created by wizard Avan on a desert island.
- Villain Hadlar and his monster army invade the island in search of the legendary Avan locket.
- Avan is killed by Hadlar, but hence manages to escape with the locket.
- Hence finds the pop warrior and together depart on a journey to defeat Hadlar and save the world.
- They join other heroes, such as Princess Leona and thief Hyunckel.
- They face several enemies, including General Baran and Queen Vearn.
- Dai discovers that he is a hybrid of human and monster, which makes him able to turn into a dragon.
- Hadlar is risen as a demon and hence defeats him in an epic battle.
- The group faces the true villain, the demon Zabera, and defeats him with the help of Avan, who was resurrected as a spirit.
- Then and your friends return to their normal lives, but promise to meet again if the world needs them.
What happens in the end?
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Meaning of Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV)
Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name:
ドラゴンクエスト・ダイの大冒険
- ドラゴンクエスト (Doragon Kuesuto) - Dragon Quest
- ダイの大冒険 (Dai no Daibouken) - The Great Adventure of Dai
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