History Manga / DragonQuestTheAdventureOfDai

** While most of these changes don't really get in the way of the narrative, there is one that becomes a bit of an AdaptationInducedPlotHole. Namely, when Dai and Popp get reunited with Maam in the Lomos Martial Arts Tournament, Popp initally doubts that the person they've met is the real Maam due to a recent encounter in which [[spoiler:Zaboera takes Maam's form to trick Popp]]. To be sure, Popp touches Maam's breast, after wich Maam gives him one hell of a slap in the face, which in turn convinces Popp that she is the real Maam, as only her "could give a slap like that". This is immediately followed by Chiu appearing to beat the crap out of him, and from that moment on, Chiu mistrusts Popp, considering him a pervert. In the 2020 adaptation, instead of slightly molesting her, Popp just looks closely into Maam's eyes, saying that "her eyes would have a different glow from Zaboera's". However, the rest is kept exactly the same, rendering both Maam, and specially Chiu's reactions, as a DisproportionateRetribution.

* {{Bowdlerise}}: Due to the 2020 anime being broadcast on TV Tokyo[[note]]A network known for their notoriously strict broadcast standards post-1997[[/note]], this results in the downplaying of or outright removal of most of the manga's dirty jokes including even Popp telling Dai about [[MarshmallowHell "Puff-Puff"]] even though the original scene already cuts off as he does so. Flazzard isn't seen repeatedly flipping allies and enemies alike off and neither does Leona get drunk during the party for his defeat. One variation is a scene of Popp exploding half of a dragon's head removing the gore involved by having its ''entire'' head explode into tiny shreds instead.

* {{Bowdlerise}}: Due to the 2020 anime being broadcast on TV Tokyo [[note]] A network known for their notoriously strict broadcast standards post-1997 [[/note]], this results in the downplaying of or outright removal most of the manga's dirty jokes including even Popp telling Dai about [[MarshmallowHell "Puff-Puff"]] even though the original scene already cuts off as he does so. Flazzard isn't seen repeatedly flipping allies and enemies alike off and neither does Leona get drunk during the party for his defeat. One variation is a scene of Popp exploding half of a dragon's head removing the gore involved by having its ''entire'' head explode into tiny shreds instead.

A spinoff {{prequel}} manga with the subtitle ''[[Manga/DragonQuestDaiNoDaiboukenYuushaAvanToGokuenNoMaou Yuusha Avan to Gokuen no Maou]]'' ("The Hero Avan and The Dark Lord of Hellfire") was published in 2020. Story was again done by Riku Sanjou, this time accompanied by ''Manga/{{Zipman}}''[='s=] Yusaku Shibata.

During Jump Fiesta 2020, it was announced that the manga would receive another anime adaptation, covering the entire manga. Produced once again by Toei, it aired for 100 episodes from October 3, 2020 to October 22, 2022. A video game project developed by Creator/SquareEnix, later titled ''Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: Infinity Strash'', was also announced at the same event. Dai also makes an appearance as a playable character in the Magazine/ShonenJump crossover fighting game ''VideoGame/JumpForce'', [[MarthDebutedInSmashBros making it his first appearance in many countries]]. A mobile phone game, ''Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds'', launched globally on September 28, 2021 for [[UsefulNotes/AndroidGames Android]] and [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iOS]].

During Jump Fiesta 2020, it was announced that the manga would receive another anime adaptation, covering the entire manga. Produced once again by Toei, it aired for 100 episodes from October 3, 2020 to October 22, 2022. A video game project developed by Creator/SquareEnix, titled ''Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: Infinity Strash'', was also announced at the same event. Dai also makes an appearance as a playable character in the Magazine/ShonenJump crossover fighting game ''VideoGame/JumpForce'', [[MarthDebutedInSmashBros making it his first appearance in many countries]]. A mobile phone game, ''Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds'', launched globally on September 28, 2021 for [[UsefulNotes/AndroidGames Android]] and [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iOS]].

During Jump Fiesta 2020, it was announced that the manga would receive another anime adaptation, intended to cover the entire manga. Produced once again by Toei, It premiered in October 3, 2020. A video game project developed by Creator/SquareEnix, titled ''Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: Infinity Strash'', was also announced at the same event. Dai also makes an appearance as a playable character in the Magazine/ShonenJump crossover fighting game ''VideoGame/JumpForce'', [[MarthDebutedInSmashBros making it his first appearance in many countries]]. A mobile phone game, ''Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds'', launched globally on September 28, 2021 for [[UsefulNotes/AndroidGames Android]] and [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iOS]].

** While most of these changes don't really get in the way of the narrative, there is one that becomes a bit of an AdaptationInducedPlotHole. Namely, when Dai and Popp get reunited with Maam in the Lomos Martial Arts Tournament, Popp initally doubts that the person they've met is the real Maam due to a recent encounter in which [[spoiler:Zaboera takes Maam's form to trick Popp]]. To be sure, Popp touches Maam's breast, after wich Maam gives him one hell of a slap in the face, which in turn convinces Popp that she is the real Maam, as only her "could give a slap like that". This is immediately followed by Chu appearing to beat the crap out of him, and from that moment on, Chu mistrusts Popp, considering him a pervert. In the 2020 adaptation, instead of slightly molesting her, Popp just looks closely into Maam's eyes, saying that "her eyes would have a different glow from Zaboera's". However, the rest is kept exactly the same, rendering both Maam, and specially Chu's reactions, as a DisproportionateRetribution.

** Baran gets no recognition for his defeat of Velther and it's implied that his heroics are overshadowed by Avan's defeat of Hadlar. The reason being that while Hadlar is weaker, he was the more immediate threat; he was already conquering parts of the surface. Velther was stopped before he could mount an invasion.

** It's a sore point with Baran. He defeated Velther, the dragon lord who was planning to invade the surface but [[DudeWheresMyRespect received no recognition]] because he was overshadowed by Avan's defeat of Hadlar.

** The name "Kill-Vearn" means that he is an assassin for Vearn [[spoiler:and that he's an assassin sent by Velther to kill Vearn when his guard is down]].

** The opening of the 2020 anime shows the highlights of the battles against Crocodine, Hyunckel and Flazzard, revealing what moves Dai uses to defeat them. It also hints at Velther and Vearn in a shot of the Dragon Crest that is also used in the eyecatches.

* IconicLogo: The Dragon Crest, both in and out of universe. InUniverse it's the glowing symbol that appears on the forehead of a Dragon Knight when they activate their powers, and it's prominently depicted in some structures and artworks related to them. Out of universe, not only is it part of the official logo of both the manga and both anime adaptations, it's pretty much ''the'' most recognizable piece of iconography in all of ''Dai No Daibouken'' as a whole, which helps to differentiate it from the rest of the ''Franchise/DragonQuest'' franchise.

During Jump Fiesta 2020, it was announced that the manga would receive another anime adaptation, intended to cover the entire manga. Produced once again by Toei, It premiered in October 3, 2020. A video game project developed by Creator/SquareEnix, titled ''Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: Infinity Strash'', was also announced at the same event. Dai also makes an appearance as a playable character in the Magazine/ShonenJump crossover fighting game ''VideoGame/JumpForce'', [[MarthDebutedInSmashBros making it his first appearance in many countries]]. A mobile phone game, ''Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds'', luanched globally on September 28, 2021 for [[UsefulNotes/AndroidGames Android]] and [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iOS]].

A spinoff prequel manga, covering the hero Avan's journey, was published in 2020. Story was again done by Riku Sanjou, this time accompanied by ''Manga/{{Zipman}}''[='s=] Yusaku Shibata.

See also ''Manga/BeetTheVandelBuster'', a later manga series by the same writer[=/=]artist duo.

* PutDownYourGunAndStepAway: It's "sword" instead of "gun" in this case, but the premise is the same: Borahorn (one of Baran's Dragon Riders), in his last attempt to defeat Hyunckel, forces him to drop his sword by holding Popp, whose magic power is entirely spent at this point, hostage, so that he can deliver the killing blow onto Hyunckel. Too bad for him Larhart, his fellow Dragon Rider, will have none of it.

Compare ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' for another adventure story with a similar main trio, but with Western writers and an Eastern setting rather than vice versa. See also ''Manga/BeetTheVandelBuster'', a later manga series by the same writer[=/=]artist duo.

The protagonist — the titular Dai — is a boy raised by monsters on the remote Dermline Island, who dreams of one day becoming a great hero. Since the [[BigBad Dark Lord]] Hadlar's defeat many years before, the monsters have been freed from his influence and are actually quite peaceful — but one day Hadlar somehow returns to life, and [[HatePlague the monsters start raging once again]].

Just then, a "hero trainer" named Avan lands on the island with his [[BlackMage wizard]] trainee, Popp, and sets up a magical barrier which frees the monsters from Evil's influence. He begins training Dai in his "Avan-style Sword School" - a {{Supernatural Martial Art|s}} themed after combining the strengths of [[LandSeaSky Earth, Sea and Sky]] - but before Dai can reach the Sky stage of his curriculum the Dark Lord himself shows up. Avan, exhausted from training Dai, is no match for his old foe's [[CameBackStrong reborn strength]] and dies in a failed SuicideAttack. Dai then flies into an UnstoppableRage, awakening [[PowerTattoo a glowing "Dragon Crest" on his forehead]] that [[SuperMode temporarily grants him enough fighting ability and magical power]] to chase the Dark Lord away. But in the process he learns that Hadlar now serves the mysterious SorcerousOverlord Vearn, a Dark King even mightier than himself.

* GrimUpNorth: The kingdom of Ohzame, which is located in the farthest region in the north, is a harsh place to live in due to its perpetually icy climate and billowing wind. It's already a doomed nation at the present day due to Flazzard's brutal conquest of it, and his order to his underlings to [[KillEmAll annihilating all humans and everything human-related]] serves to further make it clear that the nation won't be rebuilt anytime soon, if ever.

''Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai'' (''Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken'') is a classic {{shonen}} manga (and later anime) spin-off from the wildly popular ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'' RPG series. Written by Creator/RikuSanjou and illustrated by Koji Inada, it originally ran in ''[[Magazine/ShonenJump Weekly Shonen Jump]]'' from 1989 to 1996. Set in an original world loosely inspired by the legendary ''VideoGame/DragonQuestIII'', ''Dai'' would prove an enormous success in its own right, becoming possibly the second-most influential installment of the ''DQ'' franchise after ''III'' itself. This would lead many of the motifs and abilities it invented to be [[CanonImmigrant adopted into]] later ''DQ'' games (most famously the Hero class's iconic FinishingMove Gigaslash[=/=]Gigabreak), as well as into Japanese fantasy media as a whole - works as disparate as ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' owe more than a little influence to ''Dai''.

-->'''--OpeningTheme of the 1991 anime'''

''Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai'' (''Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken'') is a classic {{shonen}} manga (and later anime) spin-off from the wildly popular ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'' RPG series. Written by Riku Sanjo and illustrated by Koji Inada, it originally ran in ''[[Magazine/ShonenJump Weekly Shonen Jump]]'' from 1989 to 1996. Set in an original world loosely inspired by the legendary ''VideoGame/DragonQuestIII'', ''Dai'' would prove an enormous success in its own right, becoming possibly the second-most influential installment of the ''DQ'' franchise after ''III'' itself. This would lead many of the motifs and abilities it invented to be [[CanonImmigrant adopted into]] later ''DQ'' games (most famously the Hero class's iconic FinishingMove Gigaslash[=/=]Gigabreak), as well as into Japanese fantasy media as a whole - works as disparate as ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' owe more than a little influence to ''Dai''.

[[JustForFun/IThoughtThatWas Not to be confused with]] the Konami 3D FightingGame ''VideoGame/LightningLegendDaigoNoDaibouken''. Compare ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' for another adventure story with a similar main trio, but with Western writers and an Eastern setting rather than vice versa. See also ''Manga/BeetTheVandelBuster'', a later manga series by the same writer[=/=]artist duo.

''Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai'' (''Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken'') is a classic {{shonen}} manga (and later anime) spin-off from the wildly popular ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'' RPG series, written by Riku Sanjo and illustrated by Koji Inada, that originally ran in ''[[Magazine/ShonenJump Weekly Shonen Jump]]'' from 1989 to 1996. Set in an original world loosely inspired by the legendary ''VideoGame/DragonQuestIII'', ''Dai'' would prove an enormous success in its own right, becoming possibly the second-most influential installment of the ''DQ'' franchise after ''III'' itself. This would lead many of the motifs and abilities it invented to be [[CanonImmigrant adopted into]] later ''DQ'' games (most famously this is the origin of the Hero class's iconic FinishingMove Gigaslash[=/=]Gigabreak), as well as into Japanese fantasy media as a whole - works as disparate as ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' owe more than a little influence to ''Dai''.

''Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai'' (''Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken'') is a classic {{shonen}} manga (and later anime) spin-off from the wildly popular ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'' RPG series, written by Riku Sanjo and illustrated by Koji Inada (both of whom later went on to create ''Manga/BeetTheVandelBuster'') that originally ran in ''[[Magazine/ShonenJump Weekly Shonen Jump]]'' from 1989 to 1996. Set in an original world loosely inspired by the legendary ''VideoGame/DragonQuestIII'', ''Dai'' would prove an enormous success in its own right, becoming possibly the second-most influential installment of the ''DQ'' franchise after ''III'' itself. This would lead many of the motifs and abilities it invented to be [[CanonImmigrant adopted into]] later ''DQ'' games (most famously this is the origin of the Hero class's iconic FinishingMove Gigaslash[=/=]Gigabreak), as well as into Japanese fantasy media as a whole - works as disparate as ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' owe more than a little influence to ''Dai''.

[[JustForFun/IThoughtThatWas Not to be confused with]] the Konami 3D FightingGame ''VideoGame/LightningLegendDaigoNoDaibouken''. Compare ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' for another adventure story with a similar main trio, but with Western writers and an Eastern setting rather than vice versa.

Just then, a "hero trainer" named Avan lands on the island with his [[BlackMage wizard]] trainee, Popp, and sets up a magical barrier which frees the monsters from Evil's influence. He begins training Dai in his [[SupernaturalMartialArts mystical "Avan-style Sword School"]], but before Dai can reach the final stage of his curriculum the Dark Lord himself shows up. Avan, exhausted from training Dai, is no match for his old foe's [[CameBackStrong reborn strength]] and dies in a failed SuicideAttack. Dai then flies into an UnstoppableRage, awakening [[PowerTattoo a glowing "Dragon Crest" on his forehead]] that [[SuperMode temporarily grants him enough fighting ability and magical power]] to chase the Dark Lord away. But in the process he learns that Hadlar now serves the mysterious SorcerousOverlord Vearn, a Dark King even mightier than himself.

After the battle, Dai and Popp decide to defeat the Dark Lord in Avan's stead, setting off on a journey that will take them throughout the entire world. Along the way they meet new allies and former Disciples of Avan such as Maam, a [[WhiteMage healer]] who [[MageMarksman fights with a magic gun]]. Together they'll have to face the six legions of the Dark King's army, each led by a powerful general, while unravelling the secrets of Dai's strange power.

The protagonist — the titular Dai — is a boy raised by monsters on the remote Dermline Island, who dreams of one day becoming a great hero. Since the [[BigBad Dark Lord]] Hadlar's defeat many years before, the monsters have been freed from his influence and are actually quite peaceful — but one day Hadlar somehow returns to life, and the monsters start raging once again.

Just then, a "hero trainer" named Avan lands on the island with his [[BlackMage wizard]] trainee, Popp, and sets up a magical barrier which frees the monsters from Evil's influence. He begins training Dai in his [[SupernaturalMartialArts mystical "Avan-style Sword School"]], but before Dai can reach the final stage of his curriculum the Dark Lord himself shows up. Avan, exhausted from training Dai, is no match for his old foe's [[CameBackStrong reborn strength]] and dies in a failed SuicideAttack. Dai then flies into an UnstoppableRage, awakening a glowing "Dragon Crest" on his forehead that [[SuperMode temporarily grants him enough fighting ability and magical power]] to chase the Dark Lord away. But in the process he learns that Hadlar now serves the mysterious SorcerousOverlord Vearn, a Dark King even mightier than himself.

->Stand up, Hero! It's time for you to set off. \\

Run, run, run! Onward, onward, onward! Make haste!
-->--OpeningTheme of the 1991 anime

''Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai'' (''Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken'') is a {{shonen}} manga (and later anime) spin-off from the wildly popular ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'' RPG series, written by Riku Sanjo and illustrated by Koji Inada (both of whom later went on to create ''Manga/BeetTheVandelBuster'') that originally ran in ''[[Magazine/ShonenJump Weekly Shonen Jump]]'' from 1989 to 1996.

[[JustForFun/IThoughtThatWas Not to be confused with]] the Konami 3D FightingGame ''VideoGame/LightningLegendDaigoNoDaibouken''.

Just then, a "hero trainer" named Avan lands on the island with his wizard trainee, Popp, and sets up a magical barrier which frees the monsters from Evil's influence. He begins training Dai in his [[SupernaturalMartialArts mystical "Avan-style Sword School"]], but before Dai can reach the final stage of his curriculum the Dark Lord himself shows up. Avan, exhausted from training Dai, is no match for his old foe's [[CameBackStrong reborn strength]] and dies in a failed SuicideAttack. Dai then flies into an UnstoppableRage, awakening a glowing "Dragon Crest" on his forehead that [[SuperMode temporarily grants him enough fighting ability and magical power]] to chase the Dark Lord away. But in the process he learns that Hadlar now serves the mysterious SorcerousOverlord Vearn, a Dark King even mightier than himself.

The titular hero, Dai, is a young kid who's been raised by monsters on Dermline Island after he was washed ashore as an infant, the only survivor of a shipwreck, and who dreams of being an adventure hero. Since the [[BigBad Dark Lord]] had been defeated many years before, the monsters have been freed from his influence and are actually quite peaceful — but suddenly, one day, the Dark Lord comes back to life, and the monsters start raging again.

Just then, a "hero trainer" named Avan lands on the island with his wizard trainee, Popp, and sets up a magical barrier, which frees the monsters from Evil's influence. He then proceeds to train Dai to be the next Great Hero, but before they can complete the training the Dark Lord himself shows up, Avan [[HeroicSacrifice sacrifices himself and fails]]... but Dai flies into an UnstoppableRage, awakening his dormant power, siginified by a glowing symbol that appears on his forehead, known as the Dragon Crest. This symbol (which Dai can't fully control) bestows Dai with an [[SuperMode incredible power]], which allows him to use even the most powerful spells and sword techniques that he's otherwise incapable of. Thanks to this power, he manages to chase the Dark Lord away.

After the battle, he and Popp decide to fight the Dark Lord, to rid the world of evil once again. Thus they start a journey that would take him throughout the entire world. In the process, they meet new allies along the way, such as Maam, a young girl who was also Avan's pupil in the past. Together, they'll have to face the Dark Lord's army, including its 6 legions of monsters, each one led by a powerful general.

* FaintInShock: Flora blacks out near the end of the game [[spoiler:upon seeing Avan alive]].[[note]] To be fair, this is a very recent revelation that the main hero team discovers only after they have already reached [[TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon Vearn Palace]], and they're too preoccupied with confronting Vearn and his remaining forces to tell anyone else, Flora included, beforehand...[[/note]]

* PantyShot: Maam's second set of clothes and her last armor makes her a walking embodiment of this trope. She doesn't seem to care, much to Merle's dismay.