Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel 1989
What is Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel?
Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 43
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 2, 1989
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A teen's magical jewel sparks a daring rescue across a fantasy world.”
- Classic 80s anime aesthetic
- Heroic quest narrative
- Blend of action and fantasy
- Animation reflects its 1989 production era
Watch it if you enjoy classic 80s anime fantasy quests with heroic rescue missions.
Features fantasy violence and a kidnapping plot, suitable for older children and up.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 43 episodes
- E1 Level 1: Ariahan Village - Parting Dec 2, 1989
- E2 Level 2: Ariahan Castle - Departure Dec 9, 1989
- E3 Level 3: Liebe Village - Search for the Map Dec 16, 1989
- E4 Level 4: Warrior Girl Daisy Dec 23, 1989
- E5 Level 5: Port Myla Dec 30, 1989
- E6 Level 6: Light of Hope Jan 6, 1990
- E7 Level 7: Escape From Dragon Channel Jan 13, 1990
- E8 Level 8: Lunar Eclipse Jan 20, 1990
- E9 Level 9: Attacking Guam Jan 27, 1990
- E10 Level 10: Training and Preparation Feb 3, 1990
- E11 Level 11: Hardship in Nether Feb 10, 1990
- E12 Level 12: General Ludoff Feb 17, 1990
- E13 Level 13: Najimi Tower Feb 24, 1990
- E14 Level 14: The Mystery of the Legendary Fearsome Dragon Mar 3, 1990
- E15 Level 15: Revenge of the Arch-Demon Mar 10, 1990
- E16 Level 16: The Appearance of Zoma, Emperor of Darkness Mar 17, 1990
- E17 Level 17: Creature from the Castle Doran Mar 24, 1990
- E18 Level 18: Journey to the Isle of Malefic Ghosts Mar 31, 1990
- E19 Level 19: Return to Castle Doran Apr 7, 1990
- E20 Level 20: The Hero's New Departure Apr 14, 1990
- E21 Level 21: The Bazaar of Darkness Apr 21, 1990
- E22 Level 22: The Strange Ruined City of Domdora Apr 28, 1990
- E23 Level 23: Hurry Abel! Tiala is very close! May 5, 1990
- E24 Level 24: Awaken Tiala! Priestess of the Red Orb! May 12, 1990
- E25 Level 25: The Resurrection of the Legendary Dragon May 19, 1990
- E26 Level 26: Take on the Dragon Abel! May 26, 1990
- E27 Level 27: Fight for Abel's Life on Windy Mountain Jun 2, 1990
- E28 Level 28: Resurrection of Abel Jun 9, 1990
- E29 Level 29: Ortega, the Mysterious Evil Warrior Jun 16, 1990
- E30 Level 30: Return to Ariahan Jun 23, 1990
- E31 Level 31: Abel vs Ortega! Jun 30, 1990
- E32 Level 32: Glory to the Great Hero Abel!! Jan 11, 1991
- E33 A New Determination for the Heroes! Jan 11, 1991
- E34 An Enemy or an Ally!? The Handsome Swordsman Adonis Jan 25, 1991
- E35 Revive! Phoenix Lamia Feb 1, 1991
- E36 It Appears!! The Floating Island in the Sky Feb 8, 1991
- E37 The Blue Shrine - Abel, Pull Out the Holy Sword!! Feb 15, 1991
- E38 Assault! Decisive Battle at Estark Castle Feb 22, 1991
- E39 The Legendary Dragon is in Ariahan!? Mar 1, 1991
- E40 A Hidden Riddle at Dragon God Lake!? Mar 8, 1991
- E41 Angered Dragon VS Super Baramos Mar 15, 1991
- E42 The Birth of the Greatest Hero!! The Miracle of the Blue and Red Stone Mar 22, 1991
- E43 The Final Decisive Battle!! Abel VS Baramos Apr 5, 1991
Frequently asked questions
When was Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel released?
The series premiered in 1989.
What genres describe the series?
It is classified as animation, action & adventure, comedy, and sci‑fi & fantasy.
Who are the primary characters?
The story follows Tiala, Abel, the elder Yogi, and the demon Baramos.
What is the central conflict of the series?
Tiala receives a red jewel that can awaken the Great Dragon, prompting the demon Baramos to kidnap her, while Abel seeks to rescue her with a blue jewel.
How long did the series run?
It aired from 1989 through 1991.