Dragon Quest - The Adventure of Dai

  • Premiered: Oct 1991
  • Episodes: 46
  • Followers: 14
  • Ended
  • TBS (JP)
  • Daily at 9
  • Action Adventure Animation Anime Comedy Fantasy

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Season 1
1x1
I'm Dai, The Little Hero!
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 17, 1991
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.
1x2
I Won't Let You Die, Princess Leona
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Air date
Oct 24, 1991
Dai must take Leona to the Earth Cave for a ritual when suddenly they are attacked!
1x3
Be Angry, Dai! Shine, Emblem of The Dragon!!
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Air date
Oct 30, 1991
A dark power affects Dai’s monster friends, driving them berserk. Brass tries to get Dai to leave.
1x4
Avan, The Hero's Tutor, Appears
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Air date
Nov 07, 1991
A Hero trainer arrives to inform Dai that the Dark Lord has returned. To save those he cares about, Dai undergoes Hero training.
1x5
Avan's Super Training of Heroes!!
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Air date
Nov 14, 1991
Avan turns into a dragon and attacks Dai. Dai fights back to no avail. To defeat Avan’s flames requires Wave Slash.
1x6
The Demon Lord Hadlar Appears! Land The Special Move, Wave Slash!!
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Air date
Nov 21, 1991
As Dai clears his training objective, someone enters the island. Who should appear before Avan but the worst possible being...!
1x7
The Temporary License Is My Proof of Graduating; Decisive Battle!! Hadlar VS Avan
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Air date
Nov 28, 1991
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.
1x8
Avan Falls To Megante!? Strike, Strash!!
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Air date
Dec 05, 1991
Dai can do nothing but watch. Finally, the showdown between Avan and Hadlar is concluded.
1x9
Goodbye Dermline Island! Journeying on a Great adventure!!
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Air date
Dec 12, 1991
After the harrowing events that transpired, Dai says his goodbyes to all his monster friends on Dermline Island and begins his great adventure with Popp.
1x10
Wandering in the Monster's Forest! The King of Beasts, Crocodine appears
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Air date
Dec 19, 1991
on Dai and Popps way to King Romos' Castle they save a little girl who was alone in the woods, suddenly an unknown person with a strange weapon appears before them
1x11
The Howling Void Axe! Repel It With The Avan Sword Style Killing Technique
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Jan 09, 1992
The party meets Crocodine, general of the Hundred Beast Regiment, who has been given orders from Hadlar, to kill Dai.
1x12
Our Master Avan. The Memories of The Magic Bullet Gun...
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Air date
Jan 16, 1992
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.
1x13
The Ghost Bishop Zaboera's Trap: Eh!? The Fake Hero's Party
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Air date
Jan 23, 1992
Maam officially joins the party and the three of them make their way to Romos where they cross paths with a familiar group of Hero's...
1x14
The Hundred Beast Army's All-out Attack! Rescue Romos Kingdom From Its Crisis!
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Air date
Jan 30, 1992
The All-out attack by Beast King Crocodine, who aims to conquer the Kingdom of Romos, begins!
1x15
Why? Brass Attacks Dai!! The Cowardly Evil Bishop
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Air date
Feb 06, 1992
In Romos Castle, Dai faces Crocodine. Crocodine decides to use the weapon that Zaboera gave him.
1x16
Muster Your Courage, Popp! A Fragment of Courage!!
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Air date
Feb 13, 1992
Dai is heavily wounded by Crocodine’s Beast King Vengeful Attack. 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...
1x17
The Evil-crushing Spell That Brings Forth A Miracle!! Now It's Time For Frienship...
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Feb 20, 1992
Popp musters up his courage to challenge Crocodine and battles the Beast King one-on-one.
1x18
A Direct Hit From The Emblem of Anger!! The Roaring King of Beasts, Crocodine
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Air date
Feb 27, 1992
Carrying on Avan's Will, Dai, Popp, And Maam work together as comrades to defeat the general of the Hundred Beast Regiment, Crocodine.
1x19
Cross The Ocean, Dai! The Six Generals of The Demon King's Army Gather!!
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Air date
Mar 05, 1992
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...
1x20
A Frightening Enemy Appears!? The Demonic Swordsman, Hyunckel!
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Air date
Mar 12, 1992
At the ruined castle remains in the Kingdom of Papnica, a mysterious swordsman appears. Though a genuine student of Avan, he turns out not to be an apostle of justice, but a faithful servant of the Great Demon Lord Vearn.
1x21
Father's Kill is Avan!? The Ultimate Black Sword of Hatred!!
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Mar 19, 1992
Hyunckel dons his Dark Armour Blade "Amudo" 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.
1x22
The Fighting Spirits of Darkness! The Demon Puppet Grab Attacks Dai!!
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Air date
Mar 26, 1992
Hyunckel repels all of Dai's attacks and retaliates with a combination of the Demon Puppet Grab technique and Bloody Scryed as a finishing blow against Dai, but at that very moment an unexpected new ally appears to save him.
1x23
Maam's Crisis! Work Together To Summon Lightning!!
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Air date
Apr 16, 1992
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.
1x24
Rescue Maam! Infiltrate The Underground Demon Castle, The Dungeon of Death!!
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Air date
Apr 23, 1992
Dai and Popp sneak into the underground demon castle only to fall into Hyunckel's trap, and are lured to the battlegrounds where they test out their lightning spell they practiced: Raidein!
1x25
Thank You For...The Memories...A Father's True Voice!!
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Air date
Apr 30, 1992
Hyunckel withstands the Raidein 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.
1x26
Farewell Lonely Soldier Hyunckel!! Settle It With The Magic Sword
Episode overview
Air date
May 07, 1992
Dai desperately continues to fight Hyunckel while unconscious. During Dai's unconscious state he invents a new technique combining both magic with sword.
1x27
The Ally From The Sky!! Dai, Hurry To Leona!
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Air date
May 14, 1992
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 .. show full overview
1x28
I Will Protect Leona! Showdown!! Heroes Vs The Fire And Ice General
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May 21, 1992
Dai faces off with Flazzard. His Magic Sword is effective, but Flazzard summons his minions to create two omnious towers.
1x29
The Fire and Ice Barrier!! Ah! Leona Becomes The Frozen Girl...
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Air date
May 28, 1992
Flazzard fires off the rocks in his body in both an attack and a signal to activate the Fire and Ice Barrier. The surrounding area is encased in a field, and Dai’s group is weakened. .. show full overview
1x30
Avan's Close Friend!? The Grand Mage Matoriv's Great Training!!
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Air date
Jun 04, 1992
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.
1x31
The Leona Rescue Mission! Landing At Valge Tower!!
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Air date
Jun 11, 1992
The Party comes up with a plan to save Princess Leona. The Party completes their short training as Baduck finishes his makeshift bombs for destroying the towers. Meanwhile the remaining generals make their move.
1x32
The Old Enemy Hadlar!! Popp, Stand And Face Him With Courage!!
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Air date
Jun 18, 1992
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.
1x33
The Soldier Has Returned!! Clash! Hyunckel Versus Hadlar!
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Air date
Jun 25, 1992
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.
1x34
The Radiance of Life! The Final Fighting Spirit, Grand Cross!!
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Air date
Jul 02, 1992
Hyunckel and Hadlar's fierce battle to the death continues. Hyunckel on the brink of defeat remembers a forgotten technique Avan once tried to teach him and attempts to use it against Hadlar and his Demon Army.
1x35
Flazzard's Tenacity Towards Victory! The Stormy Dangan Bakkazan
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 09, 1992
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!
1x36
Here It Is! Avan Style Final Secret Technique: Kuretsuzan!!
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 16, 1992
One by one, the Party against Dangan Bakkazan start to fall. However, by Dai's swordsmanship, he learned directly from Avan that he is able to create an explosion with Kuretsuzan. With .. show full overview
1x37
Avan Strash!! Now... Slice Everything...
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Air date
Jul 23, 1992
With his core destroyed by Dai’s Kuretsuzan, 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...!
1x38
The Paths of Avan's Students...And Maam's Decision!
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Air date
Jul 30, 1992
Dai and his friends prepare for their next battle as Papnica rebuilds.
1x39
Our Beloved Companion, Maam, Until The Day We Meet Again...
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Air date
Aug 06, 1992
Maam hears the words of Matoriv and comes to a decision, while Popp musters up his courage to tell Maam how he feels. Meanwhile, Vearn’s personal assassin, Killvearn and his companion Piroro appear before Hadlar. What will they say to him?
1x40
Shopping In Bengarna!! Let's Go To The Department Store!
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 13, 1992
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.
1x41
The Super Dragon Regiment Arrives! Let's Protect The City of Bengarna!!
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 20, 1992
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.
1x42
The Country of Mystery: Teran Kingdom...The Famously Sleeping Dragon Knight!
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Air date
Aug 27, 1992
Nabara and Merle realize a truth that Dai himself doesn’t yet know and takes him to their home Teran Kingdom to learn the truth.
1x43
The Dragon Knight Baran Speaks...The Dragon Knights' Mission!
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 03, 1992
Baran reveals the duty of a Dragon Knight, explains why Dragon Knights were born and then reveals a shocking truth about Dai…!
1x44
Sorrowful Destiny of The Parent And Child's Bond! Battle Between Father And Son!!
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 10, 1992
Dragon Knight Baran informs Dai that he was his child, Dino but despite this Dai faces off against Baran with everything he's got. Baran returns the technique with one of his own ultimate attacks.
1x45
The Final Secret Is The Draconic Aura!? Protect Our Dai!
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 17, 1992
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 with his newly named attack Beast King: Congenial Attack!
1x46 Show finale
Stand Up, Dai! A Hero's Path Is Endless!
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 24, 1992
The Party is on the brink of defeat and yet attack Baran together, but Baran forms a plan.

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