The Best Episodes of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

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   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Popp's Resolve

   S1:E305/1/2021

   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.

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #2 - A Father and Son Clash

   S1:E315/8/2021

   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.

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #3 - The Insignia of Avan

   S1:E510/31/2020

   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.

   Director:Tetsuya Wakano

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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   Director:Tetsuya Wakano

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Dai, The Tiny Hero

   S1:E110/2/2020

   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.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #5 - The Dark Lord Hadlar's Return

   S1:E410/24/2020

   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...!

   Directors:Kazuya Karasawa, Tsunekichi Ōmori

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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   Directors:Kazuya Karasawa, Tsunekichi Ōmori

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #6 - The Death-Defying Savior

   S1:E171/30/2021

   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.

   Director:Hiroaki Miyamoto

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #7 - The Final Avan Style Technique

   S1:E192/13/2021

   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!

   Director:Yuta Tanaka

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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   Director:Yuta Tanaka

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #8 - Maam's Decision

   S1:E212/27/2021

   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?

   Director:Masaki Utsunomiya

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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   Director:Masaki Utsunomiya

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - Off To the Department Store

   S1:E223/6/2021

   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.

   Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Dragon Knight

    S1:E233/13/2021

    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.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Dai's Secret

    S1:E284/17/2021

    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...

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Baran's Rage

    S1:E294/24/2021

    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!

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - The Incident At the Finals

    S1:E356/5/2021

    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.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The World Summit

    S1:E387/3/2021

    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...

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The Landing of Sovereign Rock Castle

    S1:E397/10/2021

    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...

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - The Field of Death

    S1:E427/31/2021

    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.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Baran's Last Will

    S1:E836/25/2022

    Mystvearn captures Popp and Maam and all seems lost. But Land Rider Larhart appears and rescues them before kneeling before Dai and relaying Baran’s last wish to him...

    Director:Kayona Yamada

    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Farewell, This World That I Love

    S1:E10010/22/2022

    In the conclusion to the epic battle between the Hero and the Dark King, Dai fights with his father’s Demon Dragon Blade, and Vearn counters with beams and his rigid body.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Dai and Princess Leona

    S1:E210/10/2020

    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...

    Director:Kazuya Karasawa

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Hero's Tutor

    S1:E310/16/2020

    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.

    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Maam's Turmoil

    S1:E711/14/2020

    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.

    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - A Single Shard of Courage

    S1:E911/28/2020

    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...

    Director:Kimitoshi Chioka

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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    Director:Kimitoshi Chioka

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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Crocodine, the Beast King

    S1:E611/7/2020

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    Director:Kazuya Karasawa

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Onto Papnica Kingdom

    S1:E1012/5/2020

    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...

    Director:Miki Komuro

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Collaborative Raidein

    S1:E1212/19/2020

    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.

    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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