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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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    Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 13 - The Deciding Moment
    9.3/10(105 votes)

    #1 - The Deciding Moment

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Yuta Tanaka
    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  2. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 30 - Popp's Resolve
    9.3/10(111 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 17 - The Death-Defying Savior
    9.2/10(109 votes)

    #3 - The Death-Defying Savior

    S1:E17

    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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  4. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 19 - The Final Avan Style Technique
    9.2/10(106 votes)

    #4 - The Final Avan Style Technique

    S1:E19

    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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  5. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 20 - Now I Slice Everything
    9.2/10(108 votes)

    #5 - Now I Slice Everything

    S1:E20

    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...!

    Director:Hiroyuki Kakudou
    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  6. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 23 - The Dragon Knight
    9.2/10(99 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  7. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 24 - Dragon Master General Baran
    9.2/10(109 votes)

    #7 - Dragon Master General Baran

    S1:E24

    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…!

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  8. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 29 - Baran's Rage
    9.2/10(93 votes)

    #8 - 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
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  9. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 31 - A Father and Son Clash
    9.2/10(96 votes)

    #9 - 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
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  10. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 11 - Hyunckel, the Dark Swordsman
    9.1/10(108 votes)

    #10 - Hyunckel, the Dark Swordsman

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Masaki Watanabe
    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  11. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 25 - The Terrifying Draconic Aura
    9.1/10(94 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  12. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 28 - Dai's Secret
    9.1/10(83 votes)

    #12 - 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
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  13. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 43 - The Clash of Powerful Swords
    9.1/10(56 votes)

    #13 - 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
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  14. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 15 - The Terrifying Curse Field
    9.0/10(103 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 5 - The Insignia of Avan
    8.9/10(159 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 8 - Furfang Full Assault
    8.9/10(112 votes)

    #16 - Furfang Full Assault

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Hiroyuki Kakudou
    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  17. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 9 - A Single Shard of Courage
    8.9/10(131 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 10 - Onto Papnica Kingdom
    8.9/10(109 votes)

    #18 - Onto Papnica Kingdom

    S1:E10

    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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  19. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 12 - The Collaborative Raidein
    8.9/10(107 votes)

    #19 - The Collaborative Raidein

    S1:E12

    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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  20. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 14 - Blizzblaze General Flazzard
    8.9/10(107 votes)

    #20 - Blizzblaze General Flazzard

    S1:E14

    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...!

    Director:Hiroyuki Kakudou
    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  21. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 16 - The Grand Sorcerer Matoriv
    8.9/10(109 votes)

    #21 - The Grand Sorcerer Matoriv

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Hideaki Ōba
    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  22. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 26 - The Dragon Masters Approach
    8.9/10(80 votes)

    #22 - 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
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  23. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 27 - Land Rider Larhart
    8.9/10(79 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 32 - Farewell To the Father
    8.9/10(68 votes)

    #24 - Farewell To the Father

    S1:E32

    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...

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Season 1 Episode 21 - Maam's Decision
    8.8/10(93 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"The Deciding Moment" is the best rated episode of "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai". It scored 9.3/10 based on 105 votes. Directed by Yuta Tanaka and written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa, it aired on 12/26/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Popp's Resolve".