The third Dragon Quest Dai no Daibouken movie. The story takes place between episode 35 and 36 of the TV series. After yet again defeating some of Hadlar's (the leader of the Great Demon King's Army) warriors and saving the princess, Dai and his fellow adventurers are relaxing and helping with rebuilding the island village. Unbeknownst to them Hadlar was usurped by a new demon lord called Galbus, who immediately sets forth to once and for all destroy Dai, using his own sextet of champions. During the initial surprise attack Dai's friend Maam's soul is taken and in order to get it back Dai and his friends must attack Galbus on his chosen batlleground. Will Dai survive this?
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn transformation sequences hit different, no notes.
Editing
40 minutes stuffed with six generals? Absolutely unhinged pacing.
Director
Nobutaka Nishizawa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This film's six generals never appeared in Toriyama's original manga — pure anime filler elevated to theatrical release.
Dragon Quest Dai rode the 1991-1992 JRPG anime boom, when any property with 'Dragon' in the title got a movie whether it needed one or not.
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