The WORST episodes of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

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

A long time ago, there was a valiant swordsman who came to be known simply as "the hero." There was a demon who has caused people suffering. The hero and his companions arrived to challenge the demon to a battle and by combining their powers, the battle was brought swift conclusion. With no one around to cause trouble, the island became a quiet place where everyone could live together in peace. Several years later, the demon is revived. Our present-day protagonist, Dai, lives on a remote island in the southern seas and dreams of becoming a great hero. When he hears about the demon's revival, Dai and his friends take it upon themselves to stop him and the evil force that revived him. Along the way, Dai discovers the identity of "the hero," the truth behind the evil force who revived the demon, and Dai's own hidden powers that surface in times of peril.

Last Updated: 10/1/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Ended
The Orichalcum Warrior
star
6.90
39 votes

#1 - The Orichalcum Warrior

Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 8/21/2021

Popp, Crocodine, and Chiu search for Dai. Zaboera also leads his servants to find Dai, causing the parties to clash. Popp rescues Dai, but Zaboera unleashes his Super Spell. Just then, a mysterious shining warrior appears between them and...?

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To the Final Battleground
star
7.00
41 votes

#2 - To the Final Battleground

Season 1 - Episode 47 - Aired 9/4/2021

The members return, having completed their training. Dai and his friends head to Carl Kingdom. There’s a change in the Field of Death and they land with a heightened sense of tension. Meanwhile, in a remote cave, Baran and Killvearn face off...

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The Battle in the White Garden
star
7.13
24 votes

#3 - The Battle in the White Garden

Season 1 - Episode 81 - Aired 6/11/2022

Larhart appears before Hyunckel and Hym, and takes the Dark Armour Spear before leaving to protect Dai. Meanwhile, Dai, Popp, and Maam face off against Mystvearn.

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Dai and Popp
star
7.18
34 votes

#4 - Dai and Popp

Season 1 - Episode 60 - Aired 12/4/2021

The missing Hyunckel and Crocodine are prisoners of the Dark Army. A meeting is held in which it’s decided that Dai should rally the forces. Meanwhile, Dai awakens, but is unable to bear the weight of being a Hero and runs. He ends up in...?

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The Night Before the Battle
star
7.18
33 votes

#5 - The Night Before the Battle

Season 1 - Episode 64 - Aired 1/8/2022

Lon Beruk brings the restored Sword of Dai and new weapons. The group renews their resolve. Maam is shaken by Amy’s feelings for Hyunckel and Popp is frustrated his Insignia of Avan won’t shine. As the final battle approaches, things grow shaky...

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The Superior Being Versus Chiu
star
7.22
37 votes

#6 - The Superior Being Versus Chiu

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 6/12/2021

A giant body, unbelievable speed, unparalleled strength, and rapid regeneration... The Superior Being, Zamza, is a terrifying threat. Dai faces him but loses stamina too quickly. Dai falls. All hope seems lost. But only Chiu refuses to give up...!

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The Hero Lost in the Glacier
star
7.30
37 votes

#7 - The Hero Lost in the Glacier

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 8/14/2021

Dai and Hadlar’s battle ended in a draw, with Dai lost in the ocean. Killvearn attacks the despondent Popp. Popp remembers the words of Matoriv and retreats, but Killvearn pursues. Can Popp escape? And what happened to Dai...?

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The World Summit
star
7.30
37 votes

#8 - The World Summit

Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 7/3/2021

To fight the Dark Army, Leona gathers world leaders for a summit. Dai hopes to learn of a new legendary weapon. In Zaboera’s hideout, Hadlar is hooked up inside a large bio-chamber. Hadlar is letting Zaboera perform a certain experiment on him...

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Return of the Great Hero
star
7.37
30 votes

#9 - Return of the Great Hero

Season 1 - Episode 74 - Aired 4/23/2022

It was Avan, returned from the dead, who saved Popp and Hadlar! Dai, Popp, and Maam embrace their Master in tears. But Hyunckel, caught between conflicting emotions, is unable to face Avan. The party welcomes their new ally and heads towards Vearn’s palace!

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The Secret Way of Purification
star
7.40
30 votes

#10 - The Secret Way of Purification

Season 1 - Episode 75 - Aired 4/30/2022

Hyunckel refuses to proceed with Avan and stays behind. Dai and the others are bewildered but advance without him. The party reaches the doors to Vearn Palace. At a loss as to how to breach the doors, Avan steps forward…

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The Hadlar Royal Guard
star
7.41
39 votes

#11 - The Hadlar Royal Guard

Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 9/11/2021

Nova is General Bowson’s son. Refusing to fight together with Dai, he heads off to fight the Dark Army. Dai and Popp hurry after him, but Nova arrives first. Nova fights valiantly, but the Orichalcum warriors reveal their true terror...!

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The Steady Advance of Justice
star
7.42
33 votes

#12 - The Steady Advance of Justice

Season 1 - Episode 76 - Aired 5/7/2022

Leaving Hyunckel to guard the rear, Dai and his friends enter Vearn Palace. Avan scouts ahead and asks a favor of Leona. Back on the surface, the humans overcome Zaboera’s monster horde. The tide of battle is turning, then Zaboera executes a plan.

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The Romos Martial Arts Tournament
star
7.43
42 votes

#13 - The Romos Martial Arts Tournament

Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 5/29/2021

Dai and his friends return to Papnica. They learn of a Martial Arts Tournament in Romos where the winner will receive a legendary weapon. Dai and Popp head to the tournament where a certain contestant’s fighting catches their eyes.

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The Incident at the Finals
star
7.44
41 votes

#14 - The Incident at the Finals

Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 6/5/2021

Dai and Popp were reunited with Maam. Maam promises to win the Sword of Champions. Maam wins her way through the preliminary fights. But an evil plot unfurls behind the scenes... As the finals are about to begin, one man springs into action.

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The Landing of Sovereign Rock Castle
star
7.45
40 votes

#15 - The Landing of Sovereign Rock Castle

Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 7/10/2021

Lon Beruk, begins forging the greatest sword in the world for Dai. Meanwhile, in Papnica, the world summit of the world’s leaders begins. But the talks drag on without progress, troubling Leona. Just then a giant enemy appears...

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The Grand Sorcerer Matoriv
star
7.46
56 votes

#16 - The Grand Sorcerer Matoriv

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/23/2021

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 Cave of Trials
star
7.50
32 votes

#17 - The Cave of Trials

Season 1 - Episode 62 - Aired 12/18/2021

Seeking the legendary spell Kaglimmer, Leona, Maam, Merle, and Flora brave the Cave of Trials. Dai sets out to train until Leona returns. As they prepare, Flora tells Maam a secret of the Insignias of Avan. When Popp overhears them...?

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The Dark Hyunckel
star
7.50
30 votes

#18 - The Dark Hyunckel

Season 1 - Episode 65 - Aired 1/15/2022

The execution day has arrived. As noon approaches and Vearn Palace arrives in the sky above, Mystvearn appears before Hyunckel and Crocodine. Mystvearn makes Hyunckel an offer: accept his Dark Aura or die. Hyunckel makes an unexpected choice.

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Maam's Decision
star
7.51
53 votes

#19 - Maam's Decision

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/27/2021

Dai and his friends prepare for their next battle as Papnica rebuilds. Maam hears the words of Matoriv and comes to a decision. Meanwhile, Vearn’s personal assassin, Killvearn and his companion Piroro appear before Hadlar. What will they say to him?

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The Extreme Annihilation Spell, Medroa
star
7.51
39 votes

#20 - The Extreme Annihilation Spell, Medroa

Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 8/28/2021

The showdown with Vearn is in five days. Dai and his friends head out to spend the remaining time training. Popp visits Matoriv to find a way to counter the Hadlar Royal Guard. Matoriv decides to teach Popp a spell that he himself fears to use.

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Off to the Department Store
star
7.52
50 votes

#21 - Off to the Department Store

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/6/2021

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.

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star
7.53
40 votes

#22 - All in an Instant

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 6/19/2021

The Refractor Fist is effective against the seemingly invincible Superior Being. Using her nimble skills and the Refractor Fist, Maam succeeds in freeing Dai. Dai sees her fight and discovers a clue. Dai prepares a final counterattack.

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Avan, The Hero
star
7.55
33 votes

#23 - Avan, The Hero

Season 1 - Episode 61 - Aired 12/11/2021

A story of Avan when Hadlar was still the Dark Lord. The Order of Carl faces the Dark Army with its princess, Flora. A young Avan protects the princess. Hadlar attacks Carl Castle to capture Flora and...? How Avan and Hadlar’s rivalry began...

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Land Rider Larhart
star
7.55
47 votes

#24 - Land Rider Larhart

Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/10/2021

Popp faces the Dragon Masters alone and falls into peril. Hyunckel arrives to save him. Popp and Hyunckel defeat Galdandy and Borahorn. Popp loses consciousness and Hyunckel faces Larhart. But Larhart is far more powerful than Galdandy or Borahorn.

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The Field of Death
star
7.56
36 votes

#25 - The Field of Death

Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 7/31/2021

The Sword of Dai cuts Sovereign Rock Castle in half. Mystvearn tries to reveal his true power, but Killvearn appears. With Mystvearn’s anger quelled, and the two retreat. Popp gives chase. Popp reaches the dark island known as the Field of Death.

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