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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 73 - The Hope in the Flames
    9.5/10(100 votes)

    #1 - The Hope in the Flames

    S1:E73

    Killvearn’s trap imprisoned Dai, Popp, and Hadlar. Powerful flames gradually eat away at their stamina and spirits. Dai and Popp begin to lose hope. Just then, a single ray of light shines through. Can they escape this hopeless situation...?!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 98 - Dai's Decision
    9.2/10(60 votes)

    #2 - Dai's Decision

    S1:E98

    With Gomechan’s miracle, the hearts of all the people of the world have been united. They all work together to stop the Black Cores... What will happen to the Surface World?!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 23 - The Dragon Knight
    9.1/10(109 votes)

    #3 - The Dragon Knight

    S1:E23

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 29 - Baran's Rage
    9.1/10(103 votes)

    #4 - Baran's Rage

    S1:E29

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 30 - Popp's Resolve
    9.1/10(121 votes)

    #5 - Popp's Resolve

    S1:E30

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 31 - A Father and Son Clash
    9.1/10(106 votes)

    #6 - A Father and Son Clash

    S1:E31

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 100 - Farewell, This World That I Love
    9.1/10(62 votes)

    #7 - Farewell, This World That I Love

    S1:E100

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 25 - The Terrifying Draconic Aura
    9.0/10(105 votes)

    #8 - The Terrifying Draconic Aura

    S1:E25

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 28 - Dai's Secret
    9.0/10(92 votes)

    #9 - Dai's Secret

    S1:E28

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 54 - Hadlar Verus Baran
    9.0/10(61 votes)

    #10 - Hadlar Verus Baran

    S1:E54

    Hadlar’s Black Core could explode at any moment, leaving Dai and Baran unable to attack. Unaware of his own situation, Hadlar unleashes an even more intense barrage of attacks at the two. To resolve the situation, Baran attempts a risky maneuver.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 55 - The Black Core
    9.0/10(62 votes)

    #11 - The Black Core

    S1:E55

    After putting Dai to sleep, Baran turns into the Dragonoid for the final fight with Hadlar. Hadlar focuses all his strength to combat Baran. Meanwhile, from his throne, Dark King Vearn watches their battle with a cool gaze.

    Director:Kayona Yamada
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 5 - The Insignia of Avan
    8.9/10(171 votes)

    #12 - The Insignia of Avan

    S1:E5

    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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  13. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 15 - The Terrifying Curse Field
    8.9/10(112 votes)

    #13 - The Terrifying Curse Field

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda
    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  14. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 57 - The God of the Underworld
    8.9/10(54 votes)

    #14 - The God of the Underworld

    S1:E57

    Dai and his friends finally face off against Vearn, who uses his Dark Aura to blast Dai away and casts powerful spells with his overwhelming Magic Power. Vearn is in control even against five opponents. Do Dai and his friends stand a chance...?

    Director:Gaku Yano
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 9 - A Single Shard of Courage
    8.8/10(141 votes)

    #15 - A Single Shard of Courage

    S1:E9

    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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  16. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 26 - The Dragon Masters Approach
    8.8/10(88 votes)

    #16 - The Dragon Masters Approach

    S1:E26

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 56 - The Inherited Heart
    8.8/10(55 votes)

    #17 - The Inherited Heart

    S1:E56

    Popp and the others have managed to survive the Black Core’s explosion. Realizing that the explosion happened while Dai and Baran were fighting, the group rushes to find Dai and Baran. There, they see a shocking sight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 58 - The Unlikely Savior
    8.8/10(55 votes)

    #18 - The Unlikely Savior

    S1:E58

    Dai’s Avan Strash hit Vearn, but it’s not enough to defeat him. Vearn rises again and summons the Staff of Edacity, which converts Magic Power into raw attack power. With Vearn’s Magic Power, its attack is strong enough to shake the heavens and...?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 18 - Hyunckel Versus Hadlar
    8.7/10(130 votes)

    #19 - Hyunckel Versus Hadlar

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Masaki Watanabe
    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  20. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 21 - Maam's Decision
    8.7/10(101 votes)

    #20 - Maam's Decision

    S1:E21

    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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  21. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 22 - Off To the Department Store
    8.7/10(104 votes)

    #21 - Off To the Department Store

    S1:E22

    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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  22. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 27 - Land Rider Larhart
    8.7/10(87 votes)

    #22 - Land Rider Larhart

    S1:E27

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 43 - The Clash of Powerful Swords
    8.7/10(64 votes)

    #23 - The Clash of Powerful Swords

    S1:E43

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 51 - The Avan Style Ultimate Technique
    8.7/10(56 votes)

    #24 - The Avan Style Ultimate Technique

    S1:E51

    Popp, Hyunckel, and Crocodine find the wounded Chiu. Hyunckel deduces it was Fenbren who fought him, and Baran who saved him. Hyunckel sends Popp home and calls out to Baran. Sensing a change in Baran’s demeanor, Hyunckel attempts to stop him...!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 67 - The Peril of the Great Purification Spell
    8.7/10(56 votes)

    #25 - The Peril of the Great Purification Spell

    S1:E67

    The Disciples of Avan try to cast Kaglimmer. But Popp’s Insignia won’t glow. Maam tries to encourage Popp, but only increases his pain. Powerful monsters enter the fray. As Dai and friends begin to panic, Zaboera schemes.

    Director:Kayona Yamada
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Hope in the Flames" is the best rated episode of "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai". It scored 9.5/10 based on 100 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/16/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dai's Decision".