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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai 2020

★ 8.0/10 · 128 votes TV-PG AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 100 eps Ended
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What is Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai?

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai is a television animated series that serves as an adaptation of a Japanese comic series originally published in 1989. The show follows a young protagonist named Dai as he embarks on an epic journey to become a legendary hero.

Type
TV series
Year
2020
Status
Ended
Episodes
100
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Oct 2, 2020
Last aired
Oct 22, 2022
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TSC
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai is a television animated series that serves as an adaptation of a Japanese comic series originally published in 1989. The show follows a young protagonist named Dai as he embarks on an epic journey to become a legendary hero. Throughout the narrative, Dai undergoes training alongside his loyal companions. The central conflict of the series involves the group working together to save the world from the threat posed by the resurrected Demon King. Production of the 2020 series included a pre-release phase from the 6th to the 30th of September 2020, during which a nine-minute digest of each of the first six episodes was made available. The voice cast for the series includes Atsumi Tanezaki, Vincent Tong, Sabrina Pitre, and Jason Simpson. The show was broadcast between 2020 and 2022. While the title references dragons, which are mythical, serpentine creatures found in the folklore and legends of cultures throughout the world, the series focuses specifically on the quest of Dai and his allies.

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Should you watch it?

“A young hero embarks on an epic quest to defeat a resurrected Demon King.”

Reasons to watch
  • epic world-building
  • loyal character dynamics
Keep in mind
  • traditional fantasy tropes

Watch it if you enjoy classic hero journeys and high-stakes fantasy adventures.

The series contains fantasy action and themes suitable for general audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise?

A young protagonist sets out on a journey to become a legendary hero.

Who is the antagonist?

The story centers on the threat of a resurrected Demon King.

Does the protagonist travel alone?

No, the hero is joined by loyal companions throughout the journey.

What genre is the show?

It is an epic fantasy adventure series.

Is this an original story?

The series depicts a journey to save the world from a returning evil force.