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Dragon Drive
ドラゴンドライブ
(Dragon Drive)
Genre Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction, Videogaming, Sports
Manga
Authored by Ken-ichi Sakura
Publisher United States Canada Viz Media
Serialized in Shonen Jump
Original run August 3, 2001 – January 5, 2006
No. of volumes 14
TV anime
Directed by Kim Ki Du, Noriyuki Fukuda, Takahiro Umehara
Studio Madhouse
Network TV Tokyo
Original run 4 July 2002 – 27 March 2003
No. of episodes 38

Dragon Drive, the name shared by both the anime as well as the manga by Ken-ichi Sakura, is a sci-fi/action-based adventure that was released in 2002 in Japan. The series, comprising 38 anime episodes and 14 manga volumes (7¼ for Season 1, 6¾ for Season 2), follows lazy high school student Reiji Oozora and a virtual reality game called Dragon Drive, introduced to him by classmate Yukino Maiko. Although he did not realise at first, his dragon is the rarest in the game, and once he finds out, the game takes an unexpected twist.

The anime aired on TV Tokyo's Thurdays 6:00pm to 6:30pm slot, it is then replaced by another anime series: Pluster World.

In 2004, the series was dubbed into English and released by Bandai in North America. VIZ Media leading publisher in Shonen Jump (Shueisha) and Shonen Sunday (Shogukukan) products in the U.S have also acquired the rights to the manga rendition to Dragon Drive and will be available April 3, 2007.

Contents

[edit] Summary

[edit] Anime/Manga, Season 1

One day as Reiji, Maiko, and Daisuke are training in the special training room, a strange dragon/phoenix appears in the sky. Somehow this creature sucks them into the other Earth known as Rikyu. They are met by Megaru, a girl who was also transported to Rikyu, and taken to a village. There, the elder of the village explains that RI-ON, the group behind Dragon Drive, is trying to obtain the Dragonite by training kids on Earth as their soldiers with the Dragon Drive program. If they succeed, both Rikyu and Earth will be destroyed. This is where Chibisuke and Reiji come in. Chibisuke is actually the legendary dragon Senkoh Coola, the savior of Rikyu. To protect the Dragonite, Reiji and company must enter the Dragonic Heaven tournament and win. Unfortunately RI-ON has already sent someone to enter the tournament as well.

However, Reiji is torn between what side to fight for as he does not believe that the employees of RI-ON (or, more accurately, Agent L, a woman who helps Reiji through his first few Dragon Drive games) are bad people but at the same time, believes that Megaru is speaking the truth. In the end, he resolves to fight in order to learn the truth about RI-ON, Rikyu and Dragon Drive.

[edit] Manga, Season 2

Some time has passed since Reiji and his friends are returned home to Earth. Maiko's little brother, Takumi, has received severe warnings to never play Dragon Drive. However, he meets a strange old man while hiding out a storm, and the old man presents him his very first set of Dragon Drive Cards. With a strong determination (and the mysterious ability to talk to dragons), Takumi finds his new calling, and becomes a regular to a small branch gaming store of Dragon Drive.

However, a group - going by the name of RI-IN - enters the scene, and all the people (except the ones in the Dragon Drive gaming stores) vanish without a trace. In their place however, dragons start to appear and cause havoc. Left behind in this empty, hopeless world, Takumi and his new friends must rally the remaining Dragon Drive players together, in one last hope of restoring earth to its original form, to bring back the people once more.

The original cast from Season 1 returns as cameos - including Reiji, Maiko, Daisuke, Hikaru, Megaru, Chibisuke and many more - to aid young Takumi in his fight to bring the world back to normal.

The manga series has been completed, and concluded with a special ending.

[edit] Manga, Season 2: The Special Ending

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

In order to save the world, Rikyu and Earth join to become one, and the dragons disappear completely to become spirits. Twenty-seven years later, the game of Dragon Drive is relaunched.

[edit] Anime vs. Manga

In the anime series, more characters have been added that do not appear in the manga series. As a further note, the anime series has not followed up with Season 2 yet, as did the manga series.

[edit] Characters

[edit] Anime/Manga Season 1

[edit] Human

Reiji Oozora [Anime/Manga]
The main protagonist character. Due to his short attention span, he is renowned as a lazy quitter that never keeps any of his promises. Blackmailed by Maiko, he was dragged to Dragon Drive against his will, but became obsessed with the game after his first taste of victory. He has the ability to tame almost any dragon.
Maiko Yukino [Anime/Manga]
Reiji's childhood friend. She is always pushing or blackmailing Reiji to do things with her. She is tough and dislikes being patronized, often striving to prove herself as an equal to her comrades. She has a crush on Reiji that she is probably unaware of, and often gets jealous when any other girl appears to be showing signs of affection toward Reiji.
Daisuke Hagiwara [Anime/Manga]
A fellow schoolmate of Reiji and Maiko, he initially holds a grudge against Reiji for stealing Maiko's affection, but the two eventually become close friends. He thinks of Reiji as a rival, but Reiji doesn't think much of him, especially after Reiji's lucky victory over Daisuke in their first battle against one another.
Kyoji Tachibana [Anime]
Known as the coolest kid at Reiji's school, he is an excellent Dragon Drive player who wants to challenge Reiji himself. He is impressed with Chibi's abilities.
Sayaka Towa [Anime]
The best female Dragon Drive player in the world. Her dragon is even weaker in attack power than Chibi, but her dragon's attack makes her enemies fall victim to their own power. She seems to have a crush on Reiji, which angers Yukino.
Hikaru Himuro [Anime/Manga]
The number one Dragon Drive player in the world, and Reiji's biggest rival. He was recruited by RI-ON as a soldier, but doesn't seem to care for anybody or anything. His true intentions are unknown, and Reiji is the only person he sees any interest in. He later deflects from RI-ON to pursue Reiji with the intention of challenging him to a showdown.
Ichiro Sumishiba [Anime/Manga]
One of Reiji's rivals who works for RI-ON. Struggling to fulfil his family's high expectations, he strives to defeat Hikaru and take his place as the number one Dragon Drive player in the world. He later betrays RI-ON and joins up with Reiji's comrades to save the two worlds.
Agent L [Anime/Manga]
The announcer of Dragon Drive games. Ever since Reiji's first lucky victory against Daisuke, she has been keeping a constant eye on him. Encouraging his progress, she introduces him to a special training simulation to boost his skills.
Agent S [Anime/Manga]
A mysterious member of RI-ON. Not much is known about him, except that he is close friends with Agent L, a chain smoker, and a superb computer programmer.
Rockaku [Anime/Manga]
A member of Reiji's team on Rikyu. He first challenges Reiji to a showdown for stealing his spot in the tournament, but quickly agrees to join his team and help him. He is a strong foe who went crazy during the last tournament, and seeks revenge on a mysterious person who took out one of his eyes. Usually a rough, uncouth drunkard, he has a strong sense of righteousness, and is greatly loyal to his comrades.
Mahiru [Anime]
Yako's little brother. He blames Rockaku for his brother's death and seeks revenge, so he teams up with Kouhei to get closer to him. However, unaware to him, Kouhei is the one responsible for Yako's death.
Sue [Anime/Manga]
She is the younger of the two twins that Reiji faces. She, like her brother, was possessed by Darks because she felt she was alone in the world.
Lin [Anime/Manga]
He is the older of the two twins. He was also possessed by Darks because he too felt he was alone in the world.
Sally [Anime/Manga]
The guardian of the twins. She knows that Sue and Lin were never paid attention to by their parents, even though they were bought everything they wanted. Although she follows their orders, she seeks Reiji's help to save Sue and Lin.
Kouhei Toki [Anime/Manga]
Working for RI-ON, he is the son of RI-ON's President Toki. He has been trained to fight in Dragon Drive ever since he was little, proving to be a very powerful elite and the strongest of his team.
Mukai [Anime]
Mukai is one of the sole living members of his clan, that came under the attack of an evil dragon named "Gwonku". He is looking for his mother and trying to avenge the destruction of his clan by searching for Gwonku. He has a crush on Sayaka Towa, who uses him to get closer to the Dragonite. His team consists of himself, Sayaka, and Kyoji.
Gokaku [Anime/Manga]
Rockaku's little brother and the true successor to Senkoh Coola. Trying to prove himself worthy as the true successor, he steals Chibisuke and goes on a quest of bravery. However, he fails to even release Chibisuke's true form of Senkoh Coola. When Reiji comes to his rescue, Gokaku finally recognizes him as the true master, no longer hindering him and later helping him. Although he acts like a spoilt brat, he only wants to help everyone, but is constantly ignored because he doesn't truly own a dragon.
Megeru [Anime/Manga]
Agent L's younger sister and a traitor to RI-ON. She once tried to help in the plot to take over Rikyu, but she defected when she was saved by the people of Rikyu and came to realize the truth about Dragon Drive. She has made a home for herself in Rikyu, and is the chosen heir for Rikyu's leader.
Hideaki [Anime]
A young boy transported to Rikyu by RI-ON. He's even stronger than Kouhei and tricks Reiji and the others into trusting them(although Cjbi took an instant dislike to him). He then betrays them and reveals he is with RI-ON. He is in love Megeru and always wants to prove his strength. However, something isn't quite right with him.

[edit] Dragons

Chibisuke/Sennkoh-Coola [Anime/Manga]
Light-elemental. Reiji's dragon and the long awaited savior of Rikyu. As Chibisuke, he appears to be the weakest dragon, but in his true form as Sennkoh-Coola, he is the most powerful of all dragons. He is also able to change his element such as dark or fire. He looks like a traditional european dragon, only upright, in his true form. His chibi form resembles a lizard with tiny wings and fur. His strength and abilities can alter depending on Reji's emotional state
Ghoalaoh [Anime/Manga]
Earth-elemental. Maiko's lion-type dragon. Incapable of flight, and attacks via sonic roars.
Medina Heaven [Anime/Manga]
Light-elemental. A little phoenix-type dragon that accompanies Maiko while searching for its long-lost mistress.
Canper [Anime/Manga]
Ice-elemental. Daisuke's dragon. Very loyal, Canper resembles a cross between a wolf and a dragon
Air Blast [Anime]
Wind-elemental. Kyoji's dragon. Very powerful against liquid dragons. He has the basic oriental wingless dragon form, although several small wings surround his head
Floral Fern [Anime]
Earth-elemental. Sayaka's dragon. A rather avian dragon, with the lowest attack of any dragon. However, Floral Fern fights by altering the opponents abilities
Koakoh [Anime/Manga]
Light-elemental. Hikaru's first dragon, but its use was abandoned after its defeat to Senkoh Coola.
Canopus [Anime/Manga]
Dark-elemental. Hikaru's second dragon in place of Koakoh.
Junra-anshi [Anime/Manga]
Dark-elemental. One of Ichiro's many dragons.
Hayate Slash [Anime/Manga
Wind-elemental. One of Ichiro's many dragons, and is often favored for its high speed and power.
Thunder Volt [Anime/Manga]
Lightning-elemental. Rockaku's dragon. Has the same basic body form as Sennkoh-Coola. Like Rockaku, Thundervolt is missing an eye.
Kashiniki [Anime/Manga]
Fire-elemental. Sue's dragon.
En-ouji [Anime/Manga]
Fire-elemental. Lin's dragon.
Darks [Anime/Manga]
Dark-elemental. Kouhei Toki's ghost-type dragon.
Fire Phoenix [Anime/Manga]
Wind-elemental. Kouhei Toki's phoenix-type dragon.
Shadow Fang [Anime]
Dark-elemental. Mukai's dragon. Has regenerative abilities.

[edit] Manga Season 2

[edit] Humans

Takumi
Maiko's little brother, and the new protagonist of Season 2. A habitual daydreamer, he prefers activities like bonsai, napping and others that are preferred by much older folk. After receiving his first set of Dragon Drive cards, he decides to give the game a try. For fear of his sister's wrath, he passes off as "Matsu Goro", but gets found out by Agent L.
Kenji
One of the Dragon Drive's original competitors, he wanted revenge on "Matsu Goro" for smashing his face in (an accident on Takumi's part). However, because of his underestimating the newbie, he was defeated and lost his placing in the competition. Later, after finding out about "Matsu Goro's" true identity, he forgives Takumi for the earlier incident, and soon becomes one of his best friends.
Hiyoshi
A rich, charismatic Dragon Drive player who passes off as a gentle, sweet-natured boy, but is in actual fact a bully who steals high-leveled cards in order to defeat his opponents. After getting caught red-handed by Takumi, he attempted to frame Takumi and steal his cards. However, after a showdown between the two, Hiyoshi's true nature was revealed, and he fled the building before Takumi could beat him.
Koizumi-tenchou
The barrel-chested storekeeper of one of the Dragon Drive outlets. After Agent L redirected Takumi to his store, he eventually took Takumi under his wing and became his mentor, teaching him how to become a powerful Dragon Drive player.
Maria
After getting cruelly dumped by Taro, she swore to defeat him in Dragon Drive and make him submit to her punishment once and for all. Although powerful, she underestimated the combined strategies of Takumi and Taro, and was defeated quickly.
Taro
A lazy Dragon Drive player with a short attention span. Because he is often bored and takes interest in few things, he passes the time by sleeping (even in the middle of a national Dragon Drive competition). However, he is one of the top players, and is next to unbeatable.
Azuma
A short, but impressive young man, and leader of a large gang. He loathes being belittled, and often strives to prove himself as a true man. One of the top players, he is Taro's rival, and originally planned to defeat him in the national competition. However, because Takumi forfeited his placing and left the competition, Azuma was offended and decided to hunt Takumi down and fight him.
Alisa
A mysterious girl who makes use of special Dragon Drive boosts and anti-Dragon weaponry in order to become a powerful hunter. Originally detained by RI-IN, she was released on the condition that she find Takumi's party and eliminate them.
Commander Araki
The leader of RI-IN. He believes that humanity needs to evolve and become like the dragons in order to bring about the "ideal" world. He and a number of followers have already successfully evolved into a human/dragon hybrids.
Agent L
Still the famous announcer of the Dragon Drive game, and still unwilling to admit her age. After Takumi accidentally won a placing in the upcoming Dragon Drive National Tournament, she sent him to Koizumi-tenchou's store to train.
Agent A
An old man who used to work under RI-IN as a scientist, but defected when he learned of Araki's dangerous plans. He was the one who gave Takumi his first set of Dragon Drive cards, and taught the boy to understand his new dragon and the world of Rikyu.
Agent I
One of the agents working for RI-IN. He is considered one of the leaders appointed by Araki, and commanderes other agents to apprehend any defectors and take back the cards Agent A distributed.
Agent S
One of the agents working for RI-IN. Under Agent I's supervision, he continues to do what he does best by keeping track of the important data.
Agent J
One of the agents working for RI-IN. A hopelessly lazy slacker, he attempted to bomb a Dragon Drive center in order to make his job easier. However, Takumi and Reiji managed to foil his plan, though he did not appear to care about it.
Agent V
One of the defecting agents. Agent J managed to apprehend him, but he escaped in a chaotic situation involving a berserk dragon. In the aftermath of that same chaotic situation, he found and aided Takumi's group for a short while before going into hiding once more.
Maiko
While searching for her "missing" brother, she was called by Megeru to return to Rikyu and help defend the two worlds once more. She also helped Megeru to convince Takumi to gather all the Raikou-ou masters at Mt. Fuji to be transported to Rikyu. Although more composed and mature, she is still a tough, hardy character who cares about her brother and is unafraid to say her piece.
Daisuke
While helping Maiko look for Takumi, he too was called by Megeru to return to Rikyu and help defend the two worlds once more. He still has a heavy crush on Maiko, and showed much jealousy toward Ichiro's friendly encouragement to her.
Ichiro
He was called by Megeru to return to Rikyu and help defend the two worlds. No longer as arrogant as in his younger days, he is a thoughtful character who cares about his friends. He also appears to have a friendly relationship with Maiko, and gives her encouragement.
Megeru
Now the leader of Rikyu. She called Reiji, Maiko, Daisuke and Ichiro via Agent L's email to meet up with her. Because Reiji was late, Megeru only brought Maiko, Daisuke and Ichiro with her back to Rikyu. With the three of them and Hikaru's help, she managed to open a portal to allow the Raikou-ou masters on Earth to come to Rikyu as well.
Reiji
Still as lazy as ever, he has hardly changed since his younger days. Because he overslept and missed the meeting with Megeru, he did not go back to Rikyu straight away. Instead, Agent S managed to bring him back to Earth to help fight against RI-IN's power.
Rockaku
Although no longer as drunk, he is still loud and uncouth. More powerful than before, he took it upon himself to train the Dragon Drive players from Earth and prepare them to fight against RI-IN.
Hikaru
Having stayed behind in Rikyu since the last world crisis, he has been training himself for his showdown with Reiji. At Megeru's request, he returned to Earth to do two things:(1) open the portal that would lead the Raikou-ou masters into Rikyu, and (2)return Chibisuke to Reiji.

[edit] Dragons

Aruen
Light-elemental. Koizumi-tenchou's wolf-type dragon.
Gon
Dark-elemental. A dragon belonging to a young unnamed raider.
L Air Strike
Earth-elemental. A bomb-dragon created by RI-IN that operates in packs. Used by Agent J to strike at a Dragon Drive center.
Orca Eel
Lightning-elemental. Although weak, this eel-type dragon is highly intelligent. The one in Takumi's card set even directed its very own television broadcast in order for Takumi to alert all of Japan's Raikou-ou masters.
RFD-103A Gladius
Non-elemental. Created by RI-IN to aid Alisa, it is capable of flight as well as storing all of her anti-dragon weaponry.
Canopus
Dark-elemental. Having newly reincarnated in Rikyu, Canopus has become more powerful, capable of taking out one of RI-IN's anti-dragon missiles with a single blast.
Clabat
Dark-elemental. One of RI-IN's human/dragon hybrid agents that was sent to destroy the portal and prevent the Raikou-ou masters from leaving Earth.
Chibisuke/Senkoh Coola
After full recuperation in Rikyu, Chibisuke was returned to Reiji by Hikaru under Megeru's request. However, Chibisuke was initially unable to become Senkoh Coola, and was stuck in its much, much weaker form.
Thunder Volt
Since its last upgrade, Thunder Volt remains the supreme of might in terms of lightning power, easily disciplining the Raikou-ous while resuming their training.
Ghoalaoh
Upon Maiko's return to Rikyu, the two were reunited. Ghoalaoh appears to have evolved since he was last seen in Season 1.
Kanper
Upon Daisuke's return to Rikyu, the two were reunited. Kanper is probably stronger, but Daisuke's excitement over impressing Maiko caused a few slip-ups in the midst of battle.
Hayate Slash
Upon Ichiro's return to Rikyu, the two were reunited. Hayate Slash is stronger as well, and holds out well in battle.

[edit] Raikou-ou

Raikou-ou (Raikou-ō): There are ninety-nine listed Raikou-ous all over Japan, each slightly different. Some are of other elements, but most of them are lightning-elemental.

Raikou-ou/Raikou-ou Edea
Lightning-elemental. The main Raikou-ou that Agent A placed in Takumi's care. Raikou-ou has lost his memory of the past, which has been locked away together with his power as Raikou-ou Edea.

The Judge: The conscience of Raikou-ou Edea, locked away into Raikou-ou's mind along with his power. His role is both to judge the master by forcing him through a painful process of transferring life energy into Raikou-ou.

Raikou-ou Combo
Lightning-elemental. Maria's Raikou-ou. This Raikou-ou evolved from absorbing a defeated Raikou-ou's energy into itself. Although stronger than many normal Raikou-ou, it is still weaker than the awakened Raikou-ou.
Raikou-ou Anima
Water-elemental. Taro's Raikou-ou. Already awakened from her locked form, she is one of the more powerful Raikou-ous among the ninety-nine, and is probably the only female that Taro has a long-term interest in.
Raikou-ou Zephyr
Wind-elemental. Only mentioned.
Raikou-ou Firefang
Fire-elemental. Only mentioned.
Raikou-ou Grand Zoom
Lightning-elemental. Already awakened from his locked form, and one of the fastest Raikou-ous in existence. Originally belonging to the an underground gang leader, he was handed into Kenji's keeping.

[edit] Manga Season 2: The Special Ending

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

This ending follows up on twenty-seven years after Rikyu and Earth joined to become one. Despite the entirely new cast of characters, the series of Dragon Drive has been declared as "complete", and there has been no claims toward another season as of yet.

Takuro
The firstborn son of Takumi and Alisa. He takes after his father completely in terms of appearance as well as personality.
Alison
The younger sister of Takuro, and daughter of Takumi and Alisa. She takes after her mother in terms of appearance and personality, and shares a close relationship with her older brother Takuro.
Rai-ichi
The firstborn son of Reiji and Maiko. He takes after his father completely in terms of appearance as well as personality. In addition, he has an older brother complex that causes him to react greatly to his little sister's boyfriend.
Mariko
The younger sister of Rai-ichi, and daughter of Reiji and Maiko. She takes after her mother in terms of appearance, but is a little less of a tomboy than Maiko had been.
Hagiwara-sempai
The son of Daisuke. He takes after Daisuke in appearance, but acts more casually than his father. Good friends with Rai-ichi and Kouhei, he is also Mariko's "boyfriend", and often keeps her company.
Kouhei
Rai-ichi's best friend. More carefree and innocent than the Kouhei of Anime/Manga Season 1, he looks no different appearance-wise.
Sumishiba-sempai
The son of Ichiro. He takes after his father both appearance and personality-wise, and is rather cocky.
Mieko
The son of Hikaru. He takes after his father both appearance and personality-wise. Reiji and Hikaru's rivalry has also passed down to their sons, and the two continue to compete with each other.
Isumi-san
A look-alike of Rockaku (not stated as Rockaku's son). He is fond of Kouhei and often takes care of the younger boy.
Agent L
Hired back to once again announce Dragon Drive games. It is confirmed to be the original Agent L, but, surprisingly, she has not aged at all. She is also the same personality-wise. She, Agent S and Koizumi-tenchou continue to share a close relationship.
Agent S
Hired back to once again oversee the data and technicalities behind Dragon Drive. He's still as much a chain smoker as before. He, Agent L and Koizumi-tenchou continue to share a close relationship.
Koizumi-tenchou
Hired as one of the staff for the main Dragon Drive game center. He, Agent L and Agent S continue to share a close relationship.
President Yukino (Takumi)
The new leader behind Dragon Drive's relaunch. He hired back the original as well as new staff in hope of once again reviving the game and bringing the dragons back - perhaps this time without any more threats to the world's welfare.
Dr. Oozara (Reiji)
Now heading his own private veterinary clinic.

[edit] Misc

[edit] Art submissions

At the end of almost every manga volume, 2-4 pages of thumbnail-scans of submitted artwork for Dragon Drive is displayed for the reader's viewing pleasure, as well as some mention of the winning piece and "character commentary".

[edit] Mini-comics

In the manga series, Ken-ichi Sakura adds a little section of mini-comics at the end, between the actual storyline and the art section. Usually, it's just a fictional, light-hearted spoof off his life as a comic artist. His cast comprises mainly of vegetables, although there is some confusion as to what Ken-ichi Sakura portrayed himself as - an orange, or some type of round bean. There is also a two-legged dragon, a humanoid rabbit, and a law enforcer/angel of unidentified species among his strange cast of characters.

Toward the end of the manga series, another mini-comic is added, following the comical story of a character - always dressed like a cowboy with a pet penguin as his sidekick - in his great quest to become a legendary Dragon Drive player. Along with the manga series, this comic came to an end in book 14.

[edit] Fan following

Reiji's dragon, Chibisuke, has quite a following in the furry fandom due to his cute appearance and 'tempting' tail swish he performs in the opening titles. Fan-made animated GIFs are popular in such circles, and are commonly used as avatars on forums.

[edit] Trivia

Reiji's vest and black shirt
Although appearing on the first manga cover, Reiji does not actually wear said clothes until Stage 6 of the series (plus, he is never shown wearing that suit again in the following covers. Instead, he wears his school uniform). In Season 2, Reiji returns in a new set of clothing somewhat similar to Takumi's, but the vest and black shirt make a reappearance in the special ending.
Takumi's visor
In the beginning of Season 1, Takumi is almost always shown with a strange-looking visor. However, it is slashed and destroyed in Volume 11, and has never been replaced since. It also fails to return in the special ending, so we can assume it's gone for good.
It Moves!
On the cover of Manga Volume 9, Takumi's dragon's dagger-horn shifts to the center of his head, while it is continued to be portrayed nearer to the end of his snout throughout the manga. This is probably an error in the artwork.
Lions Might Fly
In Season 1 of the manga, Maiko proves a strong statement that Ghoalaoh is incapable of flight. However in Volume 14 (Season 2), Maiko and her dragon are clearly flying in the sky. This could be due to the dragon's evolution, or is simply an oversight. No real explanation has been stated.
With My Eyes Shut
In Season 2, Hikaru is shown with his eyes shut, all the way to his final scene when he opens them to glare evilly in Reiji's direction. It has not been clearly stated why or when he started to do so, but it's probably yet another method to make himself stronger (as hinted in the final Volume) for the final dragon dual with Reiji. However, they never actually got down to that dual.
Forever Young
Despite the obvious time-shifts in Season 2 and the special ending, Agent L has not appeared to have aged at all, looking as young as she was in Season 1 - this is probably just for the sake of comic relief, as Agent S and the store keeper make comments about it right after Agent L's reappearance in the special ending.
The Cat and the Mushroom
In the manga, Ken-ichi Sakura mentions the constant but subtle appearances of either a cat or a mushroom in the story - the cat for Season 1, and the mushroom for Season 2. However, the cat only started to appear from Volume 5 onward, and the mushroom has also not appeared as much in the later chapters following Volume 9.
Gender-swap
In the first manga volume, the Chinese-language distribution by Chuang Yi referred to Chibisuke and a number of dragons as female. This has been changed in the course of the story - Chibisuke is now referred to as male, along with some of the other dragons, and the remainder are given gender-neutral reference. This could be due to an error in the translation, and not toward the original manga.
Name-juggling
Also from the Chinese-language distribution by Chuang Yi - some of the dragons in Season 1 either share names, or go through a number of name changes eg. Hikaru's Dark-elemental dragon, Canopus. This has settled down in Season 2, and the names are now fixed. This could be due to an error in the translation, or simply just another form of confusion.
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Reincarnation?
In the special ending, many characters that were assumed to be dead make a reappearance - most noticeably Kouhei Toki (Kouhei Toki was killed in the final battle at the end of Season 1). One theory is that, after Earth and Rikyu became one world, the spirits of the human matyrs were given a second chance to live, and were thus reborn into this new world as different people.

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