The BEST episodes of Dragon Quest - The Adventure of Dai
Every episode of Dragon Quest - The Adventure of Dai ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dragon Quest - The Adventure of Dai!
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.
#1 - The Ally From The Sky!! Dai, Hurry To Leona!
Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 5/14/1992
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 hiding, but the General of the Fire and Ice Division Flazzard reaches her first...!
#2 - The Old Enemy Hadlar!! Popp, Stand And Face Him With Courage!!
Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 6/18/1992
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.
#3 - The Radiance of Life! The Final Fighting Spirit, Grand Cross!!
Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 7/2/1992
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.
#4 - Here It Is! Avan Style Final Secret Technique: Kuretsuzan!!
Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 7/16/1992
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 this knowledge Dai attempts to target Flazzard's core with his minds eye.
#5 - Our Beloved Companion, Maam, Until The Day We Meet Again...
Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 8/6/1992
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?
#6 - Rescue Maam! Infiltrate The Underground Demon Castle, The Dungeon of Death!!
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 4/23/1992
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!
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - The Leona Rescue Mission! Landing At Valge Tower!!
Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 6/11/1992
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.
#17 - The Soldier Has Returned!! Clash! Hyunckel Versus Hadlar!
Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 6/25/1992
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.
#18 - 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!
#19 - 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...!
#20 - The Paths of Avan's Students...And Maam's Decision!
Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 7/30/1992
Dai and his friends prepare for their next battle as Papnica rebuilds.
#21 - Shopping In Bengarna!! Let's Go To The Department Store!
Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 8/13/1992
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.
#22 - The Super Dragon Regiment Arrives! Let's Protect The City of Bengarna!!
Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 8/20/1992
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.
#23 - The Country of Mystery: Teran Kingdom...The Famously Sleeping Dragon Knight!
Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 8/27/1992
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.
#24 - 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…!
#25 - 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.