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Oct 9, 2020 5:59 PM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Damn, when Dai really puts the effort in, he can very emotional with his determination.

Not bad for this episode and Dai once again shows his heroic effort to help people such as Leona. The guy he fought was relentless, pretty much the opposite of what Dai represents. Dai is like a hero that others can count on although I think he still has a lot to learn.
Oct 9, 2020 6:15 PM
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Next episode: Here come the "real" main - Poppppppp :)
Oct 9, 2020 7:19 PM
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DQ fans just keep on winning
Oct 9, 2020 7:35 PM
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The CGI fight looked surprisingly well
Oct 9, 2020 7:37 PM
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2 eps = 5 chaps manga. So 2.5 chaps = 1 ep. We will have at very least 100 eps undoubtedly. If they continue this pacing, 130 eps will be a fitting number. My childhood is still going on!!!
Oct 9, 2020 8:14 PM
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the 3DCG fight scene is surprisingly good huh

Dai can use magic after all
Oct 9, 2020 8:29 PM
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They did a nice job with this episode. Man. I am so looking forward to the next episode of Dai's Adventure! Man. I love Leona so much now. Especially the voice actress who does her really did it good. X3
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Oct 9, 2020 8:50 PM
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CGI is surprisingly good (looks like an actual game), this adaptation is going great.
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I don't know anything about the adaptation, but i really like the pacing of this anime. It's completely ready for having such a high number of episodes, and it gives me a sweet nostalgia while watching it.

oof, it only needs to improve a bit storywise, but i'm really liking it.
Oct 9, 2020 9:04 PM
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Episode was really good! I loved the changes they added and the 3D/CG fight was surprisingly good though a bit jarring.
Oct 9, 2020 9:28 PM
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Things are not as happy go lucky as they appear. One could suspect this show would be fairly lighthearted given the aesthetics and character designs. Very vibrant to look at for sure but things have so far been turned on their head with betrayal in each of the two beginning episodes. Quite shocked when I saw Varon and Jemiin betray the Princess Leona. Just figured this episode would be her and Dai adventuring through the cave that was first mentioned. But nope we got to see some more badass action and skills from the boy. Just like with the premiere I have to say I'm impressed with how fluid and good the action scenes are. Toei using the 3D well blending it together and using those moments to have some interesting camera work while Dai was moving around the killing machine as Varon controlled it. My eyes were glued during their whole fight. Dai really had to dig deep against that tough opponent, and he came use some magic. Glad he could save Leona and stop the traitors. I hope we see her again later on maybe once Dai travels to her kingdom or something.
Oct 9, 2020 9:29 PM
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Silverstorm92 said:
2 eps = 5 chaps manga. So 2.5 chaps = 1 ep. We will have at very least 100 eps undoubtedly. If they continue this pacing, 130 eps will be a fitting number. My childhood is still going on!!!


I really hope we get 100-120 episodes!!
Oct 9, 2020 9:30 PM

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The CGI from the fight looked like it was from a video game
Oct 9, 2020 10:23 PM

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I definitively don´t know what to expect from this (mainly because I barely remember seeing the old one in television) but it´s dragon quest, so the characters charm alone is good for me to keep watching (and so far it's entertaining).

I didn´t expect that switch to CG mid-fight, but it felt well done, specially compared to the likes of Dragon Ball Super and other Toei anime.

Btw Leona is adorable and Dai awakening the Ultra instinct in one episode puts Goku to shame.
Oct 9, 2020 10:40 PM

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Good episode, felt this episode a little bit rushed, but was ok overall. Good CG fight, good animation for showing us the Dai's symbol on his forehead and some magic spells, looking forward to see next episode.
Oct 10, 2020 1:10 AM

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Damn these animation during the fight was amazing.
Oct 10, 2020 1:25 AM

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Animation was really good. Dark Lord has returned, the one they call hero is probably Dai. It’s looking good so far.
Oct 10, 2020 2:37 AM

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Dat Ultra Instinct xD

Was another really enjoyable episode. The story is nothing to write home about, but how it's told, paced adds to the old school charm. Classic af and I hope the staff keeps doing that well with the CGI.

Ending already made me look forward to next week. The thing is, dunno how long I will keep watching weekly because I imagine binging is the way to once we've entered a bigger arc.

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Silverstorm92 said:
2 eps = 5 chaps manga. So 2.5 chaps = 1 ep. We will have at very least 100 eps undoubtedly. If they continue this pacing, 130 eps will be a fitting number. My childhood is still going on!!!


Pacing can depend on many things such as events. So if there ever will be large segments of characters just talking and walking around, you can fit more chapters in 1 episode. I'd say this will probably have around 100 episodes.
Oct 10, 2020 3:57 AM

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Not gonna lie, this show is great. It feels like I am a kid again watching Saturday morning cartoons. There is something comfy about this show.
Oct 10, 2020 4:15 AM

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Not gonna lie, this adaptation is the anime I wanted the last 25 years since I watched the first one.
The adaptation is perfect (and when I say perfect I really mean perfect) except one point. The music.
The new composer is great, but it's far from equaling themes from the first adaptation (which were reorchestrations of Dragon Quest video games themes). To me these themes are part of this manga itself, when I read the 38 volumes again I always have them in mind. I find the discussion or fight scenes really lacking impact and epicness without them. like these :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2-b6hC-oYk&list=PLwjBzUarzXiNESPB5NuY3a829RgbBfzKV&index=8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAWM62TavKA&list=PLwjBzUarzXiNESPB5NuY3a829RgbBfzKV&index=5


That's my only gripe. The rest is pretty much the anime I dream about since i'm a kid.
OmniKaiserOct 10, 2020 5:42 AM
Oct 10, 2020 4:51 AM

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Great CGI work as well. The animation was on point. Loved Dai's powerup and really liked princess Leona as well. Maybe we'll see more of her in the future.
Oct 10, 2020 5:14 AM

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This already looking like it's gonna be one heck of a ride, love the op and ed (been listening to them multiple times), also the art and animation is pretty solid as of now (I actually enjoyed the CGI fight, looked like a game QTE cutscene lmao)
This anime shit is addictive
Oct 10, 2020 5:38 AM
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Oct 10, 2020 5:51 AM

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CGI done well. The studio did a good job.

It was cool seeing Dai awakening his power.

Oct 10, 2020 5:57 AM
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How sweet that Dai saved Princess from a miserable death and let that old Brass took care of the evil poison scorpion. Such a shame that the twos betrayer won't get any execution at the place. And Leona, was alright. Was she just said like Dai? Lol. Well, the power awakening time was understandable, even though the process to reach it kinda lame ass. I feel a boredom already. However, i just easily forgot that. Because I had a plenty amount of time to laughing my ass off with those 3D battle sequences.

So, as general this is fine, and let see their next episode. A tutorial session for Dai. Good!
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Oct 10, 2020 6:01 AM

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I didn't like the CG fight but the art and directing is great so far, the pacing is very fast but in a good way, they removed the boring parts.
Oct 10, 2020 6:21 AM
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Looks like we are coming closer to dai leaving the island,
Oct 10, 2020 6:46 AM

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Edit: made some corrections

For people who want to know about the spells

Sizz = Gira in japanese (low level heat spell and leona used this against the Scorpion)
Sizzle = Begirama (mid level heat spell, and this the one Dai used against killer machine)
Kasizz = Begiragon (higher level heat spell)


Frizz = Mera (low level flame spell)
Frizzle = Merami (mid level spell)
Kafrizz = Merazōma (high level flame spell)


There is also original spell in the manga (not in the games) that are based on Firzz/Mera




EDIT: Also, I willl add wind type spells

Woosh = Bagi (low level wind spell)
Swoosh = Bagima (mid level wind spell)
Kaswoosh = Bagikurosu (high level wind spell and Dai use this in this episode against killing machine)

Also, I will add explosion spells because it was used

Bang = Io (low level explosion spell)
Boom = Iora (mid level)
Kaboom = Ionazun (high level)


badabass said:
How sweet that Dai saved Princess from a miserable death and let that old Brass took care of the evil poison scorpion. Such a shame that the twos betrayer won't get any execution at the place. And Leona, was alright. Was she just said like Dai? Lol. Well, the power awakening time was understandable, even though the process to reach it kinda lame ass. I feel a boredom already. However, i just easily forgot that. Because I had a plenty amount of time to laughing my ass off with those 3D battle sequences.

So, as general this is fine, and let see their next episode. A tutorial session for Dai. Good!


There is reason why Dai have this power. It will be explained later in the series.
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Oct 10, 2020 6:48 AM

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So young Goku meets Bulma and he's about to meet Master Roshi and Krillin. Young Goku can also unknowingly turn Super Saiyan Blue. Wait wrong show.

CGI fight looked good. The animation reminds me of the animes I watched from the 90s. So much nostalgia.
Oct 10, 2020 7:04 AM
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There is reason why Dai have this power. It will be explained later in the series.


Yeah, it must be, even though i don't watched this show previously. So i shall be patience too with its pacing, like any other long runner series. XD
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Oct 10, 2020 7:07 AM

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Dai can finally use magic yay. The poor royal family is getting betrayed at every turn xD
Oct 10, 2020 7:16 AM
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The CGI from the fight looked like it was from a video game
Was thinking the same thing while watching it
Oct 10, 2020 7:23 AM

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Amazing Episode can't wait for Next
Oct 10, 2020 7:50 AM
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This episode is was way better than the previous one. So Princess Leona arrives on Dai's island to perform a ritual in the Earth Cave for her 14th birthday and Dai has to escort her to the cave. I had a feeling those royal mage was up to no good as he was the one who unleash that Evil Scorpion on Dai and the Princess. Dai's desire to save the princess allows him to tap into his own magic that allows him to use a series of spells against the Killing Machine. The fight between Dai and the Killing Machine was pretty good and the CGI was used perfectly in this scene. It seems like Dai's magic is triggered by his emotions like Gohan from DBZ, so it might be awhile before we see him use it again.
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I like the story progress slowly to be serious in conflict.

This remake has potentials.

Then CGI also look really well and blend really well with 2d environment .

The CG just like in the game really good.
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Oct 10, 2020 8:56 AM

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Bro I wasn’t expecting this shit to be this gas, that fight sequence was amazing. The art, animation and overall story is great so far. Sleeper of the season
Oct 10, 2020 9:08 AM

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looks like this will really be a hybrid of 3D and 2D animation

at least the 3D parts are not low frame rate ones like other anime have

the power of 3D is camera movement anyway and it looks cool
Oct 10, 2020 9:30 AM

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The fact that these CG fights don't ruin the tension or pacing of the show I think is good standard that Toei has put some money into the CG of the series. Outside of the flyby shot in the first episode, I haven't thought any of it was *that* bad. For me, I honestly think I'm beginning to look forward to seeing how they integrate CG into these fights.
Oct 10, 2020 9:44 AM

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AVAN!! He popped out a little bit earlier, so the pace will really be faster in this new adaptation
Oct 10, 2020 9:47 AM

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Same as everyone, the CGI fight was better animated than the first episode. The pacing was really good and we will probably have around 100 episodes. A little minus for the music who don't reprise the iconic themes of the video games like the first series did.

thepath said:

Sizz = Gira in japanese (low level fire spell and leona used this against the Scorpion)
Sizzle = Begirama (mid level fire spell, and this the one Dai used against killer machine)
Kasizz = Begiragon (higher level fire spell)

Gira is about heat, not fire ;-)
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Oct 10, 2020 9:48 AM

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Silverstorm92 said:
Next episode: Here come the "real" main - Poppppppp :)

I hope he's still as sassy as ever
Oct 10, 2020 9:57 AM
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i´m very disappointed with this episode 2. the other version is way better. this episode go until episode 3 of the old version. it is an absurd that they did´t fall in a cave!! very very sad.
Oct 10, 2020 10:11 AM
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thepath said:
For people who want to know about the spells

Sizz = Gira in japanese (low level fire spell and leona used this against the Scorpion)
Sizzle = Begirama (mid level fire spell, and this the one Dai used against killer machine)
Kasizz = Begiragon (higher level fire spell)


This is Sizz/Gira type spell but there is also Frizz/Mera type fire spells. I think the difference is that Sizz is used for group while Frizz is used for single target (at least in the games)

Frizz = Mera (low level fire spell)
Frizzle = Merami (mid level spell)
Kafrizz = Merazōma (high level fire spell)


There is also original spell in the manga (not in the games) that are based on Firzz/Mera




EDIT: Also, I willl add wind type spells

Woosh = Bagi (low level wind spell)
Swoosh = Bagima (mid level wind spell)
Kaswoosh = Bagikurosu (high level wind spell and Dai use this in this episode against killing machine)


badabass said:
How sweet that Dai saved Princess from a miserable death and let that old Brass took care of the evil poison scorpion. Such a shame that the twos betrayer won't get any execution at the place. And Leona, was alright. Was she just said like Dai? Lol. Well, the power awakening time was understandable, even though the process to reach it kinda lame ass. I feel a boredom already. However, i just easily forgot that. Because I had a plenty amount of time to laughing my ass off with those 3D battle sequences.

So, as general this is fine, and let see their next episode. A tutorial session for Dai. Good!


There is reason why Dai have this power. It will be explained later in the series.


As Inuki points out, Gira spells are heat attacks whereas Mera are actual flames. The manga has pages inbetween chapters that explain each of the spells and their differences. It wasn't until I read Dai that I learned that Gira and Mera weren't both actual fire, hehe.
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I'm living my childhood again which is awesome this episode was great dai used high-level spells and ever the CGI fight scene was well done and in the next episode my man Avan coming to teach dai how to become a hero
overall 9 out of 10
Great episode
Oct 10, 2020 10:47 AM

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ReiahlTLI said:


As Inuki points out, Gira spells are heat attacks whereas Mera are actual flames. The manga has pages inbetween chapters that explain each of the spells and their differences. It wasn't until I read Dai that I learned that Gira and Mera weren't both actual fire, hehe.


Yea I read the manga long time ago. I'm too lazy to check it again

I got these info from some wiki page.
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good episode !liked the fight between Dai and Killer Machine !
Oct 10, 2020 2:45 PM

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Did they really had to make the fight look like that of a video game just because this anime based on a manga that's based on a video game? seriously...
Oct 10, 2020 5:40 PM

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Not bad but the jumps between CGI and normal anime is irritating, although the CGI is pretty darn good the drawing style is way too different.
Oct 10, 2020 5:43 PM

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Silverstorm92 said:
Next episode: Here come the "real" main - Poppppppp :)


Yes! Yes! So happy to see him. One of my favourite anime characters of all time.

Fanboying aside, this episode felt a little bit rushed in my opinion. Not a fan of the colour scheme compared to the old version but I might get used to it with time. The colours make this look more childish than it actually is.
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