Dragon Warrior (TV series)
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| Dragon Quest | |
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| ドラゴンクエスト 勇者アベル伝説 (Dragon Quest: Yuusha no Abel) |
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| Genre | Fantasy, Shōnen, Action, Adventure |
| TV anime : Dragon Quest ドラゴンクエスト 勇者アベル伝説 |
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| Directed by | Katsuhisa Yamada, Takeyuki Kanda, Rintaro |
| Studio | Studio Comet |
| Network | Fuji TV |
| Original run | December 2, 1989 – April 5, 1991 |
| No. of episodes | 43 |
| Movie: DQ: Adventures of Dai the movie ドラゴンクエスト ダイの大冒険 |
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| Directed by | |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Released | July 20, 1991 |
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| TV anime : DQ: Adventures of Dai ドラゴンクエスト ダイの大冒険 |
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| Directed by | Nobutaka Nishizawa |
| Studio | Enix, Nippon Animation, Shueisha, Toei Animation |
| Network | Japan:Fuji TV |
| Original run | October 17, 1991 – September 24, 1992 |
| No. of episodes | 46 |
| Movie: DQ: Disciple of Aban ドラゴンクエスト ダイの大冒険 起ちあがれ！！アバンの使徒 |
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| Directed by | Hiroki Shibata |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Released | March 7, 1992 |
| Runtime | 40 mins |
| Movie: DQ: Disciple of Aban 6 Generals ドラゴンクエスト ダイの大冒険 ぶちやぶれ！！新生６大将軍 |
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| Directed by | Nobutaka Nishizawa |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Released | July 11, 1992 |
| Runtime | 40 mins |
| Movie: DQ: Quest for Roto ドラゴンクエスト 列伝 ロトの紋章 |
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| Directed by | Tsukasa Sunaga |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Released | April 20, 1996 |
| Runtime | 40 mins |
Dragon Quest (Japanese: ドラゴンクエスト 勇者アベル伝説) was an 1989 anime series based on the video game of the same name by Yuji Horii, Akira Toriyama, and Koichi Sugiyama. It is also referred to as "Dragon Quest: Abel Legend", "Dragon Quest: Great Hero Abel", "DQ: Legend of Abel".
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[edit] Story
The story is about a teenage boy named Abel who was 16 year old and accompanied by Sorcerer Janac and Daisy the swordswomen. One day they begin on a quest to search for eternal life. Legend has it, they must drink the dragon's blood to achieve their goal. Baramos, a creature from undersea kingdom of Estarkh would kidnap Tiala, Abel's sweetheart. She also happens to be the guardian of the Red Stone[1].
[edit] Concept
The anime was released based on the popularity of the first Dragon Warrior video game. It is a change of pace since most animes are launched from a successful manga or an anticipated toyline. This series signaled a new trend since it was bridged off the popularity of a growing medium in the late 80s.
[edit] Production notes
Saban brought 13 dubbed episodes to the USA and Canada in 1990, titled Dragon Warrior. The show never achieved a prime time Saturday morning time slot in many cities (if any), it received the dubious honor of being on Entertainment Tonight's list of most violent animated programs, and Toriyama sued Saban because his name was not included in the English version's credits. The episodes were also shuffled out of order with the party reaching no more than the "Tower of Najima".
Unlike the Japanese version which featured an original, electronic musical score, the American version "Dragon Warrior" television show featured orchestral Dragon Quest music by Sugiyama.
[edit] Sequels
While the show was discontinued in the US, it would continue to expand for the next 6 years in Japan between movies and additional series.
| Release Year | Japanese Name | Alt Japanese Name | English Name | Type | Description |
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| July 20, 1991 | ドラゴンクエスト ダイの大冒険 | DQ: Dai no Bouken | DQ: Adventures of Dai | Movie | |
| October 17, 1991 | ドラゴンクエスト ダイの大冒険 | DQ: Dai no Bouken | DQ: Adventures of Dai | Series at 46 Episodes | Available only in Japan, the series featured Dai in Demurin. Dai would continue Aban's quest after he sacrificed himself. |
| March 7, 1992 | ドラゴンクエスト ダイの大冒険 起ちあがれ！！アバンの使徒 | DQ: Dai no Daiboken | DQ: Disciple of Aban | Movie at 40 mins | It was a spinoff of "DQ: Adventures of Dai". |
| July 11, 1992 | ドラゴンクエスト ダイの大冒険 ぶちやぶれ！！新生６大将軍 | Dragon Quest: Dai no Daiboken Buchiya bure! Shinsei Rokudai Shoguo | DQ: Disciple of Aban 6 Generals | Movie at 40 mins | Different director altogether. |
| April 20, 1996 | ドラゴンクエスト 列伝 ロトの紋章 | DQ: Retsu Ten Roto no Monshou | DQ: Crest of Roto | Movie at 40 mins | First published as a manga to explain the plot of another DQ game, it became a movie directed by Tsukasa Sunaga. |
[edit] Opening Theme
- "未来をめざして (Mirai wo Mezashite; Aim Towards the Future)" by Tohru Furuya (eps 33-43)
[edit] Ending Theme
- "夢を信じて (Yume wo Shinjite; Believe in Dreams)" by Hideaki Tokunaga (eps 1-26)
- "虹の都 (Niji no Miyako; Rainbow Capital)" by Kabuki Rocks (eps 27-32)
- "虹のBRAND-NEW DAY (Niji no BRAND-NEW DAY)" by Masako Katsuki (eps 33-43)
[edit] Episode titles
| episode# | Japanese Title | Japanese translation | Air Date |
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| 1 | レベル1 | Level 1 | 1989-12-02 |
| 2 | レベル2 | Level 2 | 1989-12-09 |
| 3 | レベル3 | Level 3 | 1989-12-16 |
| 4 | レベル4 | Level 4 | 1989-12-23 |
| 5 | レベル5 | Level 5 | 1990-01-20 |
| 6 | レベル6 | Level 6 | 1990-01-27 |
| 7 | レベル7 | Level 7 | 1990-02-03 |
| 8 | レベル8 | Level 8 | 1990-02-10 |
| 9 | レベル9 | Level 9 | 1990-02-17 |
| 10 | レベル10 | Level 10 | 1990-02-24 |
| 11 | レベル11 | Level 11 | 1990-03-03 |
| 12 | レベル12 | Level 12 | 1990-03-10 |
| 13 | レベル13 | Level 13 | 1990-03-17 |
| 14 | レベル14 | Level 14 | 1990-03-24 |
| 15 | レベル15 | Level 15 | 1990-04-14 |
| 16 | レベル16 | Level 16 | 1990-04-21 |
| 17 | レベル17 | Level 17 | 1990-05-05 |
| 18 | レベル18 | Level 18 | 1990-05-12 |
| 19 | レベル19 | Level 19 | 1990-05-19 |
| 20 | レベル20 | Level 20 | 1990-06-02 |
| 21 | レベル21 | Level 21 | 1990-06-09 |
| 22 | レベル22 | Level 22 | 1990-06-16 |
| 23 | レベル23 | Level 23 | 1990-06-30 |
| 24 | レベル24 | Level 24 | 1990-07-07 |
| 25 | レベル25 | Level 25 | 1990-07-28 |
| 26 | レベル26 | Level 26 | 1990-08-04 |
| 27 | レベル27 | Level 27 | 1990-08-11 |
| 28 | レベル28 | Level 28 | 1990-08-18 |
| 29 | レベル29 | Level 29 | 1990-08-25 |
| 30 | レベル30 | Level 30 | 1990-09-08 |
| 31 | レベル31 | Level 31 | 1990-09-15 |
| 32 | レベル32 | Level 32 | 1990-09-22 |
| 33 | 勇者たちの新たなる決意!! | A New Determination for the Heroes! | 1991-01-11 |
| 34 | 敵か味方か!? 謎の美剣士アドニス | An Enemy or an Ally!? The Handsome Swordsman Adonis | 1991-01-25 |
| 35 | 甦れ!! 不死鳥ラーミア | Revive! Phoenix Lamia | 1991-02-01 |
| 36 | 出現!! 天空の浮遊島 | It Appears!! The Floating Island in the Sky | 1991-02-08 |
| 37 | 青き神殿 アベルよ聖剣を抜け!! | The Blue Shrine - Abel, Pull Out the Holy Sword!! | 1991-02-15 |
| 38 | 突撃! エスターク城の決戦 | Assault! Decisive Battle at Estark Castle | 1991-02-22 |
| 39 | 伝説の竜はアリアハンに!? | The Legendary Dragon is in Ariahan!? | 1991-03-01 |
| 40 | 竜神湖に秘められた謎!? | A Hidden Riddle at Dragon God Lake!? | 1991-03-08 |
| 41 | 怒れる竜VSスーパーバラモス | Angered Dragon VS Super Baramos | 1991-03-15 |
| 42 | 大勇者誕生!! 青と赤の珠の奇跡 | The Birth of the Greatest Hero!! The Miracle of the Blue and Red Ball | 1991-03-29 |
| 43 | 最終決戦!! アベルVSバラモス | The Final Decisive Battle!! Abel VS Baramos | 1991-04-05 |
[edit] Staff
| Roll | Japanese | Japanese translation! |
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| Director | 山田勝久, 神田武幸 | Katsuhisa Yamada, Takayuki Kanda, Rintaro |
| Script | 関島眞頼 | Mayori Sekijima |
| Music | すぎやま こういち | Koichi Sugiyama |
| Character Design | 金沢比呂司 | Hiroshi Kanazawa |
| Animation director | 金沢比呂司, 一川孝久 | Hiroshi Kanazawa, Takahisa Ichikawa |
| Original Character Design | 鳥山明 | Akira Toriyama |
[edit] English Staff
| Roll | Name |
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| Executive producer | Jerald E. Bergh |
| Music producer | Andrew Dimitroff |
| Dubbing | BLT Productions, Inc. |
| Producer | Saban Entertainment |
[edit] Cast
| Character | Voice Actor | Voice Actor (US) |
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| Tiara | Masako Katsuki | |
| Abel | Tohru Furuya | Michael Donovan |
| Baramos | Takeshi Watanabe | |
| Wizard Moore | Hidekatsu Shibata | Richard Newman |
| Jikido | Katsuji Mori | |
| Daisy | Yūko Mita | |
| Prince Frank | Nobutoshi Hayashi | |
| Baharata | Hirotaka Suzuoki | |
| Tiara's Father | Gary Chalk | |
| Village Elder | Gary Chalk | |
| Aliahan Guard #2 | Jim Byrnes |
[edit] References
- ^ Clements, Jonathan. McCarthy Helen. [2006] (2006). The Anime Encyclopedia: Revised & Expanded Edition. Berkeley, CA: Stone Bridge Press. ISBN 978-1-933330-10-5
