9.2/10100 votesLoading...#1 - The Deciding Moment
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/26/2020
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
9.2/1093 votesLoading...#2 - The Dragon Knight
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/13/2021
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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9.2/10102 votesLoading...#3 - Popp's Resolve
Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 5/1/2021
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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9.2/1088 votesLoading...#4 - A Father and Son Clash
Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 5/8/2021
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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9.1/10104 votesLoading...#5 - The Death-Defying Savior
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/30/2021
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
9.1/10100 votesLoading...#6 - The Final Avan Style Technique
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/13/2021
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
9.1/10102 votesLoading...#7 - Now I Slice Everything
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/20/2021
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
9.1/10103 votesLoading...#8 - Dragon Master General Baran
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/20/2021
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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9.1/1088 votesLoading...#9 - The Terrifying Draconic Aura
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 3/27/2021
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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9.1/1087 votesLoading...#10 - Baran's Rage
Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 4/24/2021
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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9.0/10104 votesLoading...#11 - Hyunckel, the Dark Swordsman
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/2020
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
9.0/1077 votesLoading...#12 - Dai's Secret
Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 4/17/2021
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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8.9/10106 votesLoading...#13 - Furfang Full Assault
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2020
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
8.9/10102 votesLoading...#14 - The Collaborative Raidein
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/2020
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
8.9/1098 votesLoading...#15 - The Terrifying Curse Field
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/16/2021
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
8.9/1074 votesLoading...#16 - The Dragon Masters Approach
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 4/3/2021
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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8.9/1061 votesLoading...#17 - Farewell To the Father
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 5/15/2021
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...
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8.9/1051 votesLoading...#18 - The Clash of Powerful Swords
Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 8/7/2021
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.
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8.8/10151 votesLoading...#19 - The Insignia of Avan
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2020
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
8.8/10123 votesLoading...#20 - A Single Shard of Courage
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2020
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
8.8/10104 votesLoading...#21 - Onto Papnica Kingdom
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2020
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
8.8/10102 votesLoading...#22 - Blizzblaze General Flazzard
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/9/2021
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
8.8/10103 votesLoading...#23 - The Grand Sorcerer Matoriv
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/23/2021
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
8.8/1073 votesLoading...#24 - Land Rider Larhart
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 4/10/2021
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.
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8.7/1088 votesLoading...#25 - Maam's Decision
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 2/27/2021
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
The Best Episodes of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
Every episode of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai!
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...
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Best Episodes Summary
"The Deciding Moment" is the best rated episode of "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai". It scored 9.2/10 based on 100 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, "The Dragon Knight".