The BEST episodes of Dragon Quest: Dai's Great Adventure season 1

Every episode of Dragon Quest: Dai's Great Adventure season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dragon Quest: Dai's Great Adventure season 1!

The story begins with a young boy named Dai remembering a story told to him by his adoptive grandfather, the monster magician Brass, about the defeat of the Demon King Hadlar by the hands of a hero known as Avan. After the defeat of the Demon King Hadlar, all of the monsters were released from his evil will and peace reigned supreme around the world once again for ten years. Some monsters and demons moved to the island of Delmurin to live in peace. Dai, the young protagonist of the series, is the only human living on the island. Having been raised by Brass and with his best friend, the monster Gome, Dai grows up dreaming of becoming a hero.

Last Updated: 9/25/2024Network: TBS (JP)Status: Ended
Thank You For...The Memories...A Father's True Voice!!
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8.83
6 votes

#1 - Thank You For...The Memories...A Father's True Voice!!

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 4/30/1992

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.

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Flazzard's Tenacity Towards Victory! The Stormy Dangan Bakkazan
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8.80
5 votes

#2 - Flazzard's Tenacity Towards Victory! The Stormy Dangan Bakkazan

Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 7/9/1992

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!

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Avan Falls To Megante!? Strike, Strash!!
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8.63
8 votes

#3 - Avan Falls To Megante!? Strike, Strash!!

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/1991

Dai can do nothing but watch. Finally, the showdown between Avan and Hadlar is concluded.

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I Will Protect Leona! Showdown!! Heroes Vs The Fire And Ice General
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8.57
7 votes

#4 - I Will Protect Leona! Showdown!! Heroes Vs The Fire And Ice General

Season 1 - Episode 28 - Aired 5/21/1992

Dai faces off with Flazzard. His Magic Sword is effective, but Flazzard summons his minions to create two omnious towers.

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Farewell Lonely Soldier Hyunckel!! Settle It With The Magic Sword
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8.50
6 votes

#5 - Farewell Lonely Soldier Hyunckel!! Settle It With The Magic Sword

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 5/7/1992

Dai desperately continues to fight Hyunckel while unconscious. During Dai's unconscious state he invents a new technique combining both magic with sword.

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The Evil-crushing Spell That Brings Forth A Miracle!! Now It's Time For Frienship...
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8.43
7 votes

#6 - The Evil-crushing Spell That Brings Forth A Miracle!! Now It's Time For Frienship...

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/20/1992

Popp musters up his courage to challenge Crocodine and battles the Beast King one-on-one.

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A Frightening Enemy Appears!? The Demonic Swordsman, Hyunckel!
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8.40
5 votes

#7 - A Frightening Enemy Appears!? The Demonic Swordsman, Hyunckel!

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/12/1992

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.

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Father's Kill is Avan!? The Ultimate Black Sword of Hatred!!
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8.40
5 votes

#8 - Father's Kill is Avan!? The Ultimate Black Sword of Hatred!!

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/19/1992

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.

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Avan Strash!! Now... Slice Everything...
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8.33
6 votes

#9 - Avan Strash!! Now... Slice Everything...

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 7/23/1992

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...!

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Sorrowful Destiny of The Parent And Child's Bond! Battle Between Father And Son!!
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8.33
6 votes

#10 - Sorrowful Destiny of The Parent And Child's Bond! Battle Between Father And Son!!

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 9/10/1992

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.

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Stand Up, Dai! A Hero's Path Is Endless!
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8.33
6 votes

#11 - Stand Up, Dai! A Hero's Path Is Endless!

Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 9/24/1992

The Party is on the brink of defeat and yet attack Baran together, but Baran forms a plan.

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The Dragon Knight Baran Speaks...The Dragon Knights' Mission!
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8.29
7 votes

#12 - The Dragon Knight Baran Speaks...The Dragon Knights' Mission!

Season 1 - Episode 43 - Aired 9/3/1992

Baran reveals the duty of a Dragon Knight, explains why Dragon Knights were born and then reveals a shocking truth about Dai…!

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Avan's Super Training of Heroes!!
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8.25
8 votes

#13 - Avan's Super Training of Heroes!!

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/1991

Avan turns into a dragon and attacks Dai. Dai fights back to no avail. To defeat Avan’s flames requires Wave Slash.

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The Temporary License Is My Proof of Graduating; Decisive Battle!! Hadlar VS Avan
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8.25
8 votes

#14 - The Temporary License Is My Proof of Graduating; Decisive Battle!! Hadlar VS Avan

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/1991

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.

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The Fighting Spirits of Darkness! The Demon Puppet Grab Attacks Dai!!
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8.20
5 votes

#15 - The Fighting Spirits of Darkness! The Demon Puppet Grab Attacks Dai!!

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/26/1992

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.

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Maam's Crisis! Work Together To Summon Lightning!!
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8.20
5 votes

#16 - Maam's Crisis! Work Together To Summon Lightning!!

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/16/1992

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.

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Cross The Ocean, Dai! The Six Generals of The Demon King's Army Gather!!
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8.17
6 votes

#17 - Cross The Ocean, Dai! The Six Generals of The Demon King's Army Gather!!

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/5/1992

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...

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A Direct Hit From The Emblem of Anger!! The Roaring King of Beasts, Crocodine
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8.14
7 votes

#18 - A Direct Hit From The Emblem of Anger!! The Roaring King of Beasts, Crocodine

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/27/1992

Carrying on Avan's Will, Dai, Popp, And Maam work together as comrades to defeat the general of the Hundred Beast Regiment, Crocodine.

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Be Angry, Dai! Shine, Emblem of The Dragon!!
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8.13
8 votes

#19 - Be Angry, Dai! Shine, Emblem of The Dragon!!

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/30/1991

A dark power affects Dai’s monster friends, driving them berserk. Brass tries to get Dai to leave.

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Our Master Avan. The Memories of The Magic Bullet Gun...
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8.00
9 votes

#20 - Our Master Avan. The Memories of The Magic Bullet Gun...

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/1992

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.

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Why? Brass Attacks Dai!! The Cowardly Evil Bishop
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8.00
7 votes

#21 - Why? Brass Attacks Dai!! The Cowardly Evil Bishop

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/6/1992

In Romos Castle, Dai faces Crocodine. Crocodine decides to use the weapon that Zaboera gave him.

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The Final Secret Is The Draconic Aura!? Protect Our Dai!
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8.00
4 votes

#22 - The Final Secret Is The Draconic Aura!? Protect Our Dai!

Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 9/17/1992

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!

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Avan's Close Friend!? The Grand Mage Matoriv's Great Training!!
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7.86
7 votes

#23 - Avan's Close Friend!? The Grand Mage Matoriv's Great Training!!

Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 6/4/1992

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.

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The Demon Lord Hadlar Appears! Land The Special Move, Wave Slash!!
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7.86
7 votes

#24 - The Demon Lord Hadlar Appears! Land The Special Move, Wave Slash!!

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/1991

As Dai clears his training objective, someone enters the island. Who should appear before Avan but the worst possible being...!

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The Fire and Ice Barrier!! Ah! Leona Becomes The Frozen Girl...
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7.83
6 votes

#25 - The Fire and Ice Barrier!! Ah! Leona Becomes The Frozen Girl...

Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 5/28/1992

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. Flazzard casts an icy curse on the Princess and the group has no choice but to flee.

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