Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken
Native: ドラゴンクエスト ダイの大冒険
Synopsis
After the defeat of the demon lord Hadlar all of the monsters were unleashed from his evil will and moved to the island of Delmurin to live in peace. Dai is the only human living on the island. Having been raised by the kindly monster Brass, Dai's dream is to grow up to be a hero. He gets to become one when Hadlar is resurrected and the previous hero, Avan, comes to train Dai to help in the battle. But Hadlar, announcing that he now works for an even more powerful demon lord, comes to kill Avan. To save his students Avan uses a Self-Sacrifice spell to attack, but is unable to defeat Hadlar. When it seems that Dai and Avan's other student Pop are doomed a mark appears on Dai's forehead and he suddenly gains super powers and is able to fend off Hadlar. The two students then go off on a journey to avenge Avan and bring peace back to the world. (Source: Anime News Network)
Episodes (46)
I am the small hero, Dai!!
Don`t Die, Princess Leona
The Angered Dai! Let The Dragon Crest Shine!
Aban, The Hero`s Tutor, Has Arrived!
Aban`s Training to Become a Hero
The Return of the Demon King
Great Confrontation Aban Vs Hadler
Aban and the Megante Spell
Setting off to a Great Adventure
Crocodine, King of Beasts
Aban`s Disciple Comes Forth
Aban`s Legacy is a Magical Weapon
The Magical Weapon and the Feeling Inside
Beast Army Attacks! Lomus in Crisis
Blas attacks Dai! Evil Bishop of Mystery
Pop`s Greatest Courage
Legendary Spell of Friendship
Mark of Hate! Crocodine`s Fury
Other Side of the World! Gathering of the Six Commanders
Hyunkel, Warrior of the Evil Sword
Killing Sword! Truth in the Past
Evil is in Possesion of Dai
Maam in P
Underground Labyrinth of Evil
Thanks for the Memory, The Final Words
Goodbye Hyunkel! Lonely Warrior
New Quest! Save Princess Leona!
Hero Vs The General of Ice Flames
Princess Leona, Frozen Beauty
Special Training with Mage Matorif
Leona in Danger! Towards Twister Island
The Immortal Saviour
Hyunkel`s Return
The Surprising Great Cross
Freizer`s Ultimate Risk
Aban`s Greatest Attack! Explossive Air Cut
Aban`s Killer Cut
Victory at Last! Maam`s Greatest Decision
Goodbye Maam
Benganam`s Shopping District
The Army of the Superdragon!
The Mysterious Kingdom of Teran
Dai`s True Identity is Revealed!
Fated Battle! Father and Son
On the Edge of Life
The Road That Goes On
I am the small hero, Dai!!
calendar_today1991-10-17Young Dai lives on Dermline Island, where he dreams of being a Hero. One day, a Hero and his companions come to the island. Dai is excited at first, but their true intent is to steal his best friend, Gomechan, the mythical Golden Metal Slime.
Don`t Die, Princess Leona
calendar_today1991-10-24Dai must take Leona to the Earth Cave for a ritual when suddenly they are attacked!
The Angered Dai! Let The Dragon Crest Shine!
calendar_today1991-10-30A dark power affects Dai’s monster friends, driving them berserk. Brass tries to get Dai to leave.
Aban, The Hero`s Tutor, Has Arrived!
calendar_today1991-11-07A Hero trainer arrives to inform Dai that the Dark Lord has returned. To save those he cares about, Dai undergoes Hero training.
Aban`s Training to Become a Hero
calendar_today1991-11-14Avan turns into a dragon and attacks Dai. Dai fights back to no avail. To defeat Avan’s flames requires Wave Slash.
The Return of the Demon King
calendar_today1991-11-21As Dai clears his training objective, someone enters the island. Who should appear before Avan but the worst possible being...!
Great Confrontation Aban Vs Hadler
calendar_today1991-11-28Avan is overpowered by Hadlar, who is now stronger than ever. To protect his students and the world, Avan gathers the last of his strength and faces Hadlar.
Aban and the Megante Spell
calendar_today1991-12-05Dai can do nothing but watch. Finally, the showdown between Avan and Hadlar is concluded.
Setting off to a Great Adventure
calendar_today1991-12-12After the harrowing events that transpired, Dai says his goodbyes to all his monster friends on Dermline Island and begins his great adventure with Popp.
Crocodine, King of Beasts
calendar_today1991-12-19on Dai and Popps way to King Romos' Castle they save a little girl who was alone in the woods, suddenly an unknown person with a strange weapon appears before them
Aban`s Disciple Comes Forth
calendar_today1992-01-09The party meets Crocodine, general of the Hundred Beast Regiment, who has been given orders from Hadlar, to kill Dai.
Aban`s Legacy is a Magical Weapon
calendar_today1992-01-16Thanks to Maam’s help, Dai goes on the offensive against Crocodine. Popp joins in and the battle intensifies. Seeing Dai and Popp fight, Maam remembers Avan’s words to her when she was young and comes to a decision.
The Magical Weapon and the Feeling Inside
calendar_today1992-01-23Maam officially joins the party and the three of them make their way to Romos where they cross paths with a familiar group of Hero's...
Beast Army Attacks! Lomus in Crisis
calendar_today1992-01-30The All-out attack by Beast King Crocodine, who aims to conquer the Kingdom of Romos, begins!
Blas attacks Dai! Evil Bishop of Mystery
calendar_today1992-02-06In Romos Castle, Dai faces Crocodine. Crocodine decides to use the weapon that Zaboera gave him.
Pop`s Greatest Courage
calendar_today1992-02-13Dai is heavily wounded by Crocodine’s Beast King Vengeful Attack. Maam tries to save Dai, but is bound by a Heyedra. Masopho, the Mage from the fake Hero’s party shows this to Popp, who remains paralyzed by fear. Masopho then speaks of his past...
Legendary Spell of Friendship
calendar_today1992-02-20Popp musters up his courage to challenge Crocodine and battles the Beast King one-on-one.
Mark of Hate! Crocodine`s Fury
calendar_today1992-02-27Carrying on Avan's Will, Dai, Popp, And Maam work together as comrades to defeat the general of the Hundred Beast Regiment, Crocodine.
Other Side of the World! Gathering of the Six Commanders
calendar_today1992-03-05Having won the battle with Crocodine, Dai and company head to Papnica Kingdom, which is under attack by the Undead Legion of the Dark Army. Upon arrival, Dai sees an unbelievable sight. Meanwhile, Hadlar summons all Legion Commanders, but...
Hyunkel, Warrior of the Evil Sword
calendar_today1992-03-12At the ruined castle remains in the Kingdom of Papnica, a mysterious swordsman appears. Though a genuine student of Avan, he turns out not to be an apostle of justice, but a faithful servant of the Great Demon Lord Vearn.
Killing Sword! Truth in the Past
calendar_today1992-03-19Hyunckel dons his Dark Armour Blade "Amudo" to face Dai and his companions. Just why does Hyunckel hate Avan so much? Hyunckel reveals his past with Avan to answer Maam’s question.
Evil is in Possesion of Dai
calendar_today1992-03-26Hyunckel repels all of Dai's attacks and retaliates with a combination of the Demon Puppet Grab technique and Bloody Scryed as a finishing blow against Dai, but at that very moment an unexpected new ally appears to save him.
Maam in P
calendar_today1992-04-16Thanks to Crocodine, Dai and Popp managed to escape. Popp says to Dai that if they don’t defeat Hyunckel, they won’t be able save Maam or Leona. Morning comes. Popp has come up with a plan to defeat Hyunckel and suggests the use of a certain spell.
Underground Labyrinth of Evil
calendar_today1992-04-23Dai and Popp sneak into the underground demon castle only to fall into Hyunckel's trap, and are lured to the battlegrounds where they test out their lightning spell they practiced: Raidein!
Thanks for the Memory, The Final Words
calendar_today1992-04-30Hyunckel withstands the Raidein spell. His spell thwarted, Dai falls prey to Hyunckel’s Bloody Scryde. At that moment, Maam appears and hands a Soul Shell found in a hidden room to Hyunckel. It contains a shocking truth about Hyunckel’s past.
Goodbye Hyunkel! Lonely Warrior
calendar_today1992-05-07Dai desperately continues to fight Hyunckel while unconscious. During Dai's unconscious state he invents a new technique combining both magic with sword.
New Quest! Save Princess Leona!
calendar_today1992-05-14After their fierce battle against Hyunckel, Dai and friends set out to find Leona. They launch signal flares and are met by Amy of the Papnica Troika, who takes them to where Leona is hiding, but the General of the Fire and Ice Division Flazzard reaches her first...!
Hero Vs The General of Ice Flames
calendar_today1992-05-21Dai faces off with Flazzard. His Magic Sword is effective, but Flazzard summons his minions to create two omnious towers.
Princess Leona, Frozen Beauty
calendar_today1992-05-28Flazzard fires off the rocks in his body in both an attack and a signal to activate the Fire and Ice Barrier. The surrounding area is encased in a field, and Dai’s group is weakened. Flazzard casts an icy curse on the Princess and the group has no choice but to flee.
Special Training with Mage Matorif
calendar_today1992-06-04Matoriv is a Grand Sorcerer living in a cave. At first, he’s resistant to helping, but upon learning that Dai is Avan’s last student, he agrees to help save Leona. Meanwhile, Hadlar’s Dark Army prepares a scheme.
Leona in Danger! Towards Twister Island
calendar_today1992-06-11The Party comes up with a plan to save Princess Leona. The Party completes their short training as Baduck finishes his makeshift bombs for destroying the towers. Meanwhile the remaining generals make their move.
The Immortal Saviour
calendar_today1992-06-18Dai and Baduck reach the Dark Flame Spire to find Zaboera, Mystvearn, and their Legion monsters waiting for them. Waiting for Popp and Maam at the Dark Ice Spire is Hadlar. Dai and his friends are in danger. Just then, an unlikely savior appears.
Hyunkel`s Return
calendar_today1992-06-25Popp and Maam are shocked by the appearance of Hyunckel. It turns out he was saved by Crocodine. Having come to help the Disciples of Avan, Hyunckel sends Popp and Maam off to Valge Tower and faces off with Hadlar.
The Surprising Great Cross
calendar_today1992-07-02Hyunckel and Hadlar's fierce battle to the death continues. Hyunckel on the brink of defeat remembers a forgotten technique Avan once tried to teach him and attempts to use it against Hadlar and his Demon Army.
Freizer`s Ultimate Risk
calendar_today1992-07-09Dai, Popp, and Maam reach Valge Tower where they are stopped by Flazzard. Realizing he is at a disadvantage, Flazzard shatters himself into bullets of rocks and launches himself as projectiles. Just then, the words of Avan flash through Dai’s mind!
Aban`s Greatest Attack! Explossive Air Cut
calendar_today1992-07-16One by one, the Party against Dangan Bakkazan start to fall. However, by Dai's swordsmanship, he learned directly from Avan that he is able to create an explosion with Kuretsuzan. With this knowledge Dai attempts to target Flazzard's core with his minds eye.
Aban`s Killer Cut
calendar_today1992-07-23With his core destroyed by Dai’s Kuretsuzan, Flazzard splits his body. Mystvearn appears and gives Flazzard the Shadow Legion’s ultimate armour. Flazzard attacks Dai. But having completed his Avan Style Sword Technique, Dai remains unfazed...!
Victory at Last! Maam`s Greatest Decision
calendar_today1992-07-30Dai and his friends prepare for their next battle as Papnica rebuilds.
Goodbye Maam
calendar_today1992-08-06Maam hears the words of Matoriv and comes to a decision, while Popp musters up his courage to tell Maam how he feels. Meanwhile, Vearn’s personal assassin, Killvearn and his companion Piroro appear before Hadlar. What will they say to him?
Benganam`s Shopping District
calendar_today1992-08-13Dai and Leona head to Bengarna Kingdom to get Dai a new weapon. Freed from her duties as princess, Leona enjoys her shopping. Dai and Popp spend their time amazed by all the new sights. New encounters and new threats await them.
The Army of the Superdragon!
calendar_today1992-08-20Dai faces the Dragons attacking Bengarna. His sword shatters. Dragons that Popp failed to defeat join in. All prepare for defeat, but Dai unleashes the power of the Dragon Crest.
The Mysterious Kingdom of Teran
calendar_today1992-08-27Nabara and Merle realize a truth that Dai himself doesn’t yet know and takes him to their home Teran Kingdom to learn the truth.
Dai`s True Identity is Revealed!
calendar_today1992-09-03Baran reveals the duty of a Dragon Knight, explains why Dragon Knights were born and then reveals a shocking truth about Dai…!
Fated Battle! Father and Son
calendar_today1992-09-10Dragon Knight Baran informs Dai that he was his child, Dino but despite this Dai faces off against Baran with everything he's got. Baran returns the technique with one of his own ultimate attacks.
On the Edge of Life
calendar_today1992-09-17With the secret to the Dragon Knights’ supremacy, the “Draconic Aura” deployed, Baran is invulnerable to Crocodine’s attacks. Crocodine continues to stand up to Baran with his newly named attack Beast King: Congenial Attack!
The Road That Goes On
calendar_today1992-09-24The Party is on the brink of defeat and yet attack Baran together, but Baran forms a plan.
Characters & Voice Cast
Dai
MAIN
Maam
MAIN
Popp
MAIN
Leona
SUPPORTING
Hyunckel
SUPPORTING
Derolin
SUPPORTING
Amy
SUPPORTING
Hadlar
SUPPORTING
Brass
SUPPORTING
Flazzard
SUPPORTING
Mystvearn
SUPPORTING
Avan
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