TV series
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
Overview
Young Dai embarks on an epic journey to become a legendary hero, training with his loyal companions to save the world from the resurrected Demon King.
Details
- First air date
- 2020-10-02
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 100 episodes
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Network
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TSC, TVQ, TVh
- Production
- Toei Animation
- Country
- JP
- Original language
- JA
Cast
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Dai (voice)
- Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Popp (voice)
- Mikako Komatsu as Maam (voice)
- Yuki Kaji as Hyunckel (voice)
- Takahiro Sakurai as Avan (voice)
- Saori Hayami as Leona (voice)
- Kenichi Ogata as Brass (voice)
- Ai Furihata as Gome-chan (voice)
- Tomokazu Seki as Hadlar (voice)
- Takehito Koyasu as Myst-Vearn (voice)
- Toru Nara as Flazzard (voice)
- Show Hayami as Baran (voice)
Creators and crew
- Hiroyuki Sakurada - Executive Producer
- Tetsuhito Motoyasu - Producer
- Hatsuo Nara - Producer
- Keisuke Naito - Producer
- Kazuya Karasawa - Director
- Kayona Yamada - Director
Episodes
Episode 1: Dai, The Tiny Hero
Young 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.
Episode 2: Dai and Princess Leona
Dai must take Leona to the Earth Cave for a ritual. At first, Dai dislikes Leona, but they slowly come to understand each other. Suddenly, a giant Evil Scorpion attacks. Dai defeats it, but Leona is poisoned. As Dai’s wishes to save her...
Episode 3: The Hero's Tutor
A dark power affects Dai’s monster friends, driving them berserk. Brass tries to get Dai to leave. As they argue, a Hero trainer arrives to inform Dai that the Dark Lord has returned. To save those he cares about, Dai undergoes Hero training.
Episode 4: The Dark Lord Hadlar's Return
Avan turned into a dragon and attacks Dai. Dai fights back to no avail. To defeat Avan’s flames requires Wave Slash. As Dai clears his objective, someone enters the island. Who should appear before Avan but the worst possible being...!
Episode 5: The Insignia of Avan
Avan 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. Dai can do nothing but watch. Finally, the showdown between Avan and Hadlar is concluded.
Episode 6: Crocodine, the Beast King
Episode 7: Maam's Turmoil
Thanks 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.
Episode 8: Furfang Full Assault
Dai and company arrive late at night to the castle town of Romos. The next morning, Crocodine attacks with the Furfang Legion. In Romos Castle, Dai faces Crocodine. Crocodine decides to use the weapon that Zaboera gave him.
Episode 9: A Single Shard of Courage
Dai is heavily wounded by Crocodine’s Beast King Anguish Blast. 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...
Episode 10: Onto Papnica Kingdom
Having 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...
Episode 11: Hyunckel, the Dark Swordsman
Dai’s Avan Strash had no effect on Hyunckel. Hyunckel dons his “Dark Armour Blade” 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.
Episode 12: The Collaborative Raidein
Thanks 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.
Episode 13: The Deciding Moment
Hyunckel withstands the Zapple 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.
Episode 14: Blizzblaze General Flazzard
After 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 Blizzblaze General Flazzard reaches her first...!
Episode 15: The Terrifying Curse Field
Dai faces off with Flazzard. His Magic Sword is effective, but Flazzard fires off the rocks in his body in both an attack and a signal to activate the Blizzblaze Curse Field. The surrounding area is encased in a field, and Dai’s group is weakened.
Episode 16: The Grand Sorcerer Matoriv
Matoriv 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.
Episode 17: The Death-Defying Savior
Dai 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.
Episode 18: Hyunckel Versus Hadlar
Popp 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.
Episode 19: The Final Avan Style Technique
Dai, 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!
Episode 20: Now I Slice Everything
With his core destroyed by Dai’s Air Slash, 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...!
Episode 21: Maam's Decision
Dai and his friends prepare for their next battle as Papnica rebuilds. Maam hears the words of Matoriv and comes to a decision. Meanwhile, Vearn’s personal assassin, Killvearn and his companion Piroro appear before Hadlar. What will they say to him?
Episode 22: Off To the Department Store
Dai 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.
Episode 23: The Dragon Knight
Dai 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. Nabara and Merle realize a truth that Dai himself doesn’t yet know.
Episode 24: Dragon Master General Baran
Baran reveals the duty of a Dragon Knight: to wipe out the humans. Baran explains why Dragon Knights were born. Dai rejects Baran’s words. Growing impatient, Baran blows Dai away with a powerful attack. Baran then reveals a shocking truth…!
Episode 25: The Terrifying Draconic Aura
With 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. And Dai, as well. They attack Baran together, but Baran forms a plan.
Episode 26: The Dragon Masters Approach
Baran summons the Dragon Masters, three powerful Dragon Riders, and heads to Teran Kingdom to reclaim Dai. Leona and the others shelter Dai in a prison cell. Detecting Baran and the Dragon Masters, the group is at a loss. Just then, Popp acts.
Episode 27: Land Rider Larhart
Popp faces the Dragon Masters alone and falls into peril. Hyunckel arrives to save him. Popp and Hyunckel defeat Galdandy and Borahorn. Popp loses consciousness and Hyunckel faces Larhart. But Larhart is far more powerful than Galdandy or Borahorn.
Episode 28: Dai's Secret
Baran approaches Teran Castle where Dai is kept. Leona gives Dai his knife and encourages him to fight before heading off to face Baran with Crocodine. Meanwhile, Hyunckel lies beaten by Larhart. Larhart tells him Baran’s tumultuous past...
Episode 29: Baran's Rage
With Popp as his hostage, Borahorn threatens Hyunckel. Larhart takes unexpected action. Larhart reveals his past. Meanwhile, Baran appears at Teran Castle. Hearing of Popp’s actions, Crocodine employs a desperate strategy against Baran!
Episode 30: Popp's Resolve
As a Dragonoid, Baran’s power is beyond imagination. Just as everyone prepares to die, Dai appears. When the meeting between father and son that they had hoped to prevent happens, Popp remembers the final moments of his master, Avan.
Episode 31: A Father and Son Clash
The Dragon Crest appears on Dai’s right hand. Is it a miracle brought on by his mother, Soala...? By focusing his power, Dai gains power beyond Baran’s. Baran wields his Draconic Aura and fights back. The two Dragon Knights clash in an epic battle.
Episode 32: Farewell To the Father
With his weapon lost, Dai must defend himself. Baran lacks the Magic Power for his full Gigabreak. Dai is given Hyunckel’s Dark Armour Blade and faces off with Baran one last time. Meanwhile, Popp remains unresponsive to Leona’s Zing spell...
Episode 33: Zaboera's Scheme
With one final chance from Vearn, Hadlar himself heads out with Zaboera to kill Dai. Dai and his friends rest their wounds in Merle’s cottage. As Popp stands guard outside, someone makes an unexpected appearance.
Episode 34: The Romos Martial Arts Tournament
Dai and his friends return to Papnica. They learn of a Martial Arts Tournament in Romos where the winner will receive a legendary weapon. Dai and Popp head to the tournament where a certain contestant’s fighting catches their eyes.
Episode 35: The Incident At the Finals
Dai and Popp were reunited with Maam. Maam promises to win the Sword of Champions. Maam wins her way through the preliminary fights. But an evil plot unfurls behind the scenes... As the finals are about to begin, one man springs into action.
Episode 36: The Superior Being Versus Chiu
A giant body, unbelievable speed, unparalleled strength, and rapid regeneration... The Superior Being, Zamza, is a terrifying threat. Dai faces him but loses stamina too quickly. Dai falls. All hope seems lost. But only Chiu refuses to give up...!
Episode 37: All In An Instant
The Refractor Fist is effective against the seemingly invincible Superior Being. Using her nimble skills and the Refractor Fist, Maam succeeds in freeing Dai. Dai sees her fight and discovers a clue. Dai prepares a final counterattack.
Episode 38: The World Summit
To fight the Dark Army, Leona gathers world leaders for a summit. Dai hopes to learn of a new legendary weapon. In Zaboera’s hideout, Hadlar is hooked up inside a large bio-chamber. Hadlar is letting Zaboera perform a certain experiment on him...
Episode 39: The Landing of Sovereign Rock Castle
Lon Beruk, begins forging the greatest sword in the world for Dai. Meanwhile, in Papnica, the world summit of the world’s leaders begins. But the talks drag on without progress, troubling Leona. Just then a giant enemy appears...
Episode 40: Master of Darkness Against His Pupil
With Mystvearn’s declaration of war, the battle begins. The companions fight, but against an endless enemy, they’re slowly forced back. Help arrives, reigniting the weakened flame in everyone’s hearts. At last, Mystvearn himself appears...!
Episode 41: The Strongest Sword
Hyunckel unleashes a strike with the Aura of Justice. Enraged, Mystbearn unleashes his Dark Aura to tear Popp and the others apart. Sovereign Rock Castle heads for the Grand Chapel. Meanwhile, Lon Beruk finally completes the sword for Dai.
Episode 42: The Field of Death
The Sword of Dai cuts Sovereign Rock Castle in half. Mystvearn tries to reveal his true power, but Killvearn appears. With Mystvearn’s anger quelled, and the two retreat. Popp gives chase. Popp reaches the dark island known as the Field of Death.
Episode 43: The Clash of Powerful Swords
Hadlar was more powerful than ever. Along with an indomitable Superior Being body and an unbreakable will, he also has the ability to cast spells. Dai could only defend himself. Cornered, Dai unleashes an Avan Strash with the Sword of Dai.
Episode 44: The Hero Lost in the Glacier
Dai and Hadlar’s battle ended in a draw, with Dai lost in the ocean. Killvearn attacks the despondent Popp. Popp remembers the words of Matoriv and retreats, but Killvearn pursues. Can Popp escape? And what happened to Dai...?
Episode 45: The Orichalcum Warrior
Popp, Crocodine, and Chiu search for Dai. Zaboera also leads his servants to find Dai, causing the parties to clash. Popp rescues Dai, but Zaboera unleashes his Super Spell. Just then, a mysterious shining warrior appears between them and...?
Episode 46: The Extreme Annihilation Spell, Medoroa
The showdown with Vearn is in five days. Dai and his friends head out to spend the remaining time training. Popp visits Matoriv to find a way to counter the Hadlar Royal Guard. Matoriv decides to teach Popp a spell that he himself fears to use.
Episode 47: To the Final Battleground
The members return, having completed their training. Dai and his friends head to Carl Kingdom. There’s a change in the Field of Death and they land with a heightened sense of tension. Meanwhile, in a remote cave, Baran and Killvearn face off...
Episode 48: The Hadlar Royal Guard
Nova is General Bowson’s son. Refusing to fight together with Dai, he heads off to fight the Dark Army. Dai and Popp hurry after him, but Nova arrives first. Nova fights valiantly, but the Orichalcum warriors reveal their true terror...!
Episode 49: The Team Battle Begins
Zababa becomes the stage for the battle between Dai, with his friends, and the Hadlar Royal Guard. Our heroes fight using their individual strengths, but the Orichalcum warriors are powerful enemies. Just who will prevail in this fierce battle...?
Episode 50: We're The Beast King Commandos
Popp’s Medroa was strong enough to carve out the ground. Dai and his friends celebrate their victory. Meanwhile, Chiu forms the Beast King Commandos and works to uncover the secret of the enemy stronghold. But the evil hand of the enemy closes in.
Episode 51: The Avan Style Ultimate Technique
Episode 52: Father and Son Dragons Set Out
Episode 53: Hadlar's Challenge
Episode 54: Hadlar Verus Baran
Episode 55: The Black Core
Episode 56: The Inherited Heart
Episode 57: The God of the Underworld
Episode 58: The Unlikely Savior
Episode 59: The Survivors
Episode 60: Dai and Popp
Episode 61: Avan, The Hero
Episode 62: The Cave of Trials
Episode 63: The Sacred Inheritance
Episode 64: The Night Before the Battle
Episode 65: The Dark Hyunckel
Episode 66: The Five Colors of Light
Episode 67: The Peril of the Great Purification Spell
Episode 68: The Last Challenge
Episode 69: The Clash of Love
Episode 70: Victory Or Annihilation
Episode 71: Battle of True Dragons
Episode 72: The Last Attack
Episode 73: The Hope in the Flames
Episode 74: Return of the Great Hero
Episode 75: The Secret Way of Purification
Episode 76: The Steady Advance of Justice
Episode 77: The Other Hero
Episode 78: The Survivor From Hell
Episode 79: The Silver-Haired Hym
Episode 80: Checkmate
Episode 81: The Battle in the White Garden
Episode 82: The Successor of Justice
Episode 83: Baran's Last Will
Episode 84: Rise, Knight of Destiny
Episode 85: Vearn, The Dark King
Episode 86: Killvearn's Trap
Episode 87: The Deciding Attack
Episode 88: The Shadow Raiment
Episode 89: The Secret Spell of Frozen Time
Episode 90: Myst and Kill
Episode 91: Vearn's Truth
Episode 92: The Demonic Guard of Heaven and Earth
Episode 93: The Eye Jewel
Episode 94: On This Bond
Episode 95: The Greatest, Final Comeback
Episode 96: Like a Bright Flash
Episode 97: The Tear of the Gods
Episode 98: Dai's Decision
Episode 99: Victory By These Hands
Episode 100: Farewell, This World That I Love
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