The Best Episodes of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

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   8.2/10(172 votes)

   #1 - 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

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba
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   8.0/10(153 votes)

   #2 - 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(121 votes)

   #3 - 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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   8.0/10(60 votes)

   #4 - 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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   7.8/10(181 votes)

   #5 - 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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   7.7/10(153 votes)

   #6 - 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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   Director:Kazuya Karasawa

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba
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   7.7/10(106 votes)

   #7 - 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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   7.5/10(142 votes)

   #8 - 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

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba
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   7.5/10(117 votes)

   #9 - 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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   Director:Hiroaki Miyamoto

   Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba
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    7.5/10(116 votes)

    #10 - 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

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba
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    7.3/10(144 votes)

    #11 - 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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    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

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    7.3/10(127 votes)

    #12 - 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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    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

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    7.0/10(134 votes)

    #13 - Crocodine, the Beast King

    S1:E611/7/2020

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    Director:Kazuya Karasawa

    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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    Director:Kazuya Karasawa

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    7.0/10(118 votes)

    #14 - 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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    Director:Miki Komuro

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    7.0/10(115 votes)

    #15 - Blizzblaze General Flazzard

    S1:E141/9/2021

    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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    Director:Hiroyuki Kakudou

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    7.0/10(117 votes)

    #16 - The Grand Sorcerer Matoriv

    S1:E161/23/2021

    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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    Director:Hideaki Ōba

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    7.0/10(130 votes)

    #17 - Hyunckel Versus Hadlar

    S1:E182/6/2021

    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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    Director:Masaki Watanabe

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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    7.0/10(117 votes)

    #18 - Now I Slice Everything

    S1:E202/20/2021

    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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    Director:Hiroyuki Kakudou

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    7.0/10(101 votes)

    #19 - 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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    7.0/10(104 votes)

    #20 - 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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    Director:Yoshihiro Ueda

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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    7.0/10(109 votes)

    #21 - 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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    7.0/10(118 votes)

    #22 - Dragon Master General Baran

    S1:E243/20/2021

    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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    7.0/10(105 votes)

    #23 - The Terrifying Draconic Aura

    S1:E253/27/2021

    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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    7.0/10(88 votes)

    #24 - The Dragon Masters Approach

    S1:E264/3/2021

    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.

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    7.0/10(92 votes)

    #25 - 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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