DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai

About DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai

Released in 2020, DRAGON QUEST: The Adventure of Dai is a fantasy-adventure anime based on the popular Dragon Quest video games. The series revolves around the character Dai, who is the only human living on an island populated with friendly monsters. His peaceful existence is disturbed when the Demon King returns, and Dai must embark on a journey to become a Hero, a task he was always destined for.

Making / Production

This exciting anime is a joint venture between Toei Animation and Square Enix. The series is produced by Ryutaro Ichimura, with Avex Pictures handling music production. DRAGON QUEST: The Adventure of Dai is directed by Kazuya Karasawa and written by Katsuhiko Chiba.

Actors

• Atsumi Tanezaki as Dai - portrayed the character of Dai with keen enthusiasm and a heart response to the character's courage and determination.
• Tomokazu Seki as Avan - brought to life the charismatic mentor with skilled voice acting.
• Saori Hayami as Prince Leona - gave a convincing representation to the aloof yet compassionate character of Leona.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based on the original 1989 manga series, which was the first manga based on the Dragon Quest series.
• The series comes 30 years after the original manga run in Weekly Shonen Jump.
• The show premiered exactly 34 years after the original game's release.

Quotes

• "Do not grieve for me. I have protected the students I adore. That alone is enough!" – Avan
• "I'm not just some animal! I'm a monster trainer!" – Dai
• "Dai, you're the only one who can defeat Vearn." – Leona

Music, Soundtrack

• "Ikiru o Suru" by Macaroni Enpitsu - Opening theme
• "Mother" by Macaroni Enpitsu - Ending theme