Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken
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Format
TV series
Episodes
46
Episode length
24 min
Total watch time
18 h 24 min
Status
Finished
Aired
October 17, 1991 – September 24, 1992
Season
Fall 1991
Source
Manga
Original creator
Riku Sanjou
Music
Kouichi Sugiyama
Age rating
G — All Ages
Country
Japan
AniList score
72/100
Estimated watch time
18h 24m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Demons79%Magic79%Male Protagonist79%Shounen79%Cultivation79%Martial Arts60%Swordplay60%
TVFINISHED1991 FALL7.2 / 10 AniList score

Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken

ドラゴンクエスト ダイの大冒険
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Synopsis

After the defeat of the demon lord Hadlar all of the monsters were unleashed from his evil will and moved to the island of Delmurin to live in peace. Dai is the only human living on the island. Having been raised by the kindly monster Brass, Dai's dream is to grow up to be a hero. He gets to become one when Hadlar is resurrected and the previous hero, Avan, comes to train Dai to help in the battle. But Hadlar, announcing that he now works for an even more powerful demon lord, comes to kill Avan. To save his students Avan uses a Self-Sacrifice spell to attack, but is unable to defeat Hadlar. When it seems that Dai and Avan's other student Pop are doomed a mark appears on Dai's forehead and he suddenly gains super powers and is able to fend off Hadlar. The two students then go off on a journey to avenge Avan and bring peace back to the world. (Source: Anime News Network)

Should you watch Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken?

Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 47% of 1,746 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

It ranks #3 highest-rated anime of 1991, and #3 most popular anime of 1991 on AniList.

Of the 3.2K AniList users who started it, 7.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 2.5K have finished it.

At roughly 18 h 24 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.

Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy — especially demons, magic, male protagonist, shounen.

Where to Watch Officially

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Episodes

46 episodes are listed.

Main cast & voice actors

Creators & key staff

Original creator
Riku Sanjou
Character design
Yasuchika Nagaoka

Where it fits in the series

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Opening & ending themes

Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.

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Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken FAQ

How many episodes does Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken have?

Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken has 46 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 18 h 24 min in total.

How long does it take to watch Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken?

About 18 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 23 days; at one hour a day, about 19 days.

Is Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken finished?

Yes. Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken has finished airing — the final episode aired September 24, 1992.

Is there a season 2 of Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken?

No sequel is listed for Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.

What should I watch before Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken?

Watch Dragon Warrior first — Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken is a direct sequel.

Is Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken based on a manga?

Yes. Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken adapts the manga by Riku Sanjou.

Who animated Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken?

Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Nobutaka Nishizawa.

Who sings the opening of Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken?

The opening, "Yuusha yo Isoge!!", is performed by an uncredited artist.