Alternative TitlesEnglish: Dragon Quest: Dai's Great Adventure
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 37
Chapters: 349
Status: Finished
Published: 1989 to 1996 Serialization:
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StatisticsScore: 7.951 (scored by 479 users)
Ranked: #6722
Popularity: #872
Members: 734
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SynopsisAfter the defeat of the demon lord Hadlar all of the monsters were unleashed from his evil will and moved to the island of Delmurin to live in peace. Dai is the only human living on the island. Having been raised by the kindly monster Brass, Dai's dream is to grow up to be a hero. He gets to become one when Hadlar is resurrected and the previous hero, Avan, comes to train Dai to help in the battle. But Hadlar, announcing that he now works for an even more powerful demon lord, comes to kill Avan. To save his students Avan uses a Self-Sacrifice spell to attack, but is unable to defeat Hadlar. When it seems that Dai and Avan's other student Pop are doomed a mark appears on Dai's forehead and he suddenly gains super powers and is able to fend off Hadlar. The two students then go off on a journey to avenge Avan and bring peace back to the world.
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Related MangaAdaptation: Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken
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Elydan
4 of 14 people found this review helpful
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114 of 349 chapters read
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6 |
| Story |
6 |
| Art |
6 |
| Character |
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| Enjoyment |
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*Note: Despite still 'reading' as I am typing this, I know how the story will develop, have read later on chapters as well and know the in -and outs of this story more than any other.
A manga from the legendary Dragon Quest franchise. It's quite old -while typing this review- as of now; but is it still -and especially for in that time- worth the read?
Yeah, it is. But only if you like Dragon Quest and/or rpg stories with a typical set-up. Give me the chance to explain.
Dragon Quest Dai no Daibouken is a story revolving around a kid, destined to be 'a hero'. Which is stereotyping todays adventure RPG's. Kid is destined, gets a party, has loads of fights with bosses and eventually wants to save the world. These however are no spoilers, as it is obvious what formula this series is using right after the first few chapters.
As the story progresses; just like in RPG's, the hero obviously gains friends (a party) and discovers more about being a hero and vice versa.
So then why, if you do not like an RPG story, should you read Dai no Daibouken? To be honest, all in all the series ain't that spectacular. Hundreds of chapters for a reused formula (every saga is pretty much the same). Artwork isn't all that impressive, which is logical seeing how it's outdated. The framework is decent and NOT chaotic. Which makes things easier to read. So if you asked me as to 'why' to read this if not liking adventure RPG's, then I would say: "don't read it". Besides the adventures there isn't much this manga has to offer.
It's repetitive, can get boring and it's not all too exciting too. That's why it's, simple as that, only enjoyable for people that like Dragon Quest and/or adventure RPG's.
I myself have always liked Dragon Quest and therefore enjoyed every bit of this manga, which resembles not only the stories of Dragon Quest a lot, but also Dragonball in a way. Sure the artwork is outdated; but the development throughout the story is really well done.
But for anyone (I am becoming repetitive myself!) who likes Dragon Quest / RPG's, this is an enjoyable read. If so, definitely check Dragon Quest Dai no Daibouken out! read more
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Very smiliar main characters and drawings.
Both series are longer than usual one's and feature maturing throughout the series, not like any typical shounen, but characters which grow older and older over time. Both series deal with several plots which are the same (bad guy wants to destroy earth for some reason), the style which the series are drawn in look-a-like. But furthermore, most of the characters and idea's/plots are pretty similar and will get you hooked for sure.
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Both series deal with characters that have similar "jobs" to do quests and go on adventure, apart from the similarities between the characters, parts of the story and action, they also share the same feeling when reading them.
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