Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Vol. 5

Name: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Vol. 5
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SKU: 9781974729722
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By Riku Sanjo

Series: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

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In Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Vol. 5, Dai and his friends continue their quest to defeat the Dark Lord and his minions. As they encounter new allies and formidable enemies, Dai’s powers and leadership skills are put to the test. This volume delves deeper into the bonds of friendship and the courage needed to face overwhelming odds in their epic adventure.
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Begin the adventure of a lifetime in this classic fantasy series set in the world of the legendary Dragon Quest video games!

Raised by monsters in a battle-scarred world, Dai has the heart of a hero! He sets off on a grand journey with brave friends, traveling the world to take down the Dark Lord’s minions. Along the way, Dai must awaken the hero he was meant to be and master his dormant powers.

After facing Hadlar, Dai and his companions must rescue Princess Leona from Flazzard. The combined forces of Flazzard and Mystvearn may pose a threat greater than even the Dark General! Can Dai call upon Avan’s teachings to defeat the evil duo? Meanwhile, the deadliest danger yet lurks at Sovereign Rock Castle.

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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Vol. 5

Begin the adventure of a lifetime in this classic fantasy series set in the world of the legendary Dragon Quest video games! Raised by monsters in a battle-scarred world, Dai has the heart of a hero! He sets off on a grand journey with brave friends, traveling the world to take down the Dark Lord’s minions. Along the way, Dai...

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Begin the adventure of a lifetime in this classic fantasy series set in the world of the legendary Dragon Quest video games! Raised by monsters in a battle-scarred world, Dai has the heart of a hero! He sets off on a grand journey with brave friends, travelling the world to take down the Dark Lord’s minions. Along the way, Dai...

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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Vol. 4

Begin the adventure of a lifetime in this classic fantasy series set in the world of the legendary Dragon Quest video games! Raised by monsters in a battle-scarred world, Dai has the heart of a hero! He sets off on a grand journey with brave friends, travelling the world to take down the Dark Lord’s minions. Along the way, Dai...

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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Vol. 2

Begin the adventure of a lifetime in this classic fantasy series set in the world of the legendary Dragon Quest video games! Raised by monsters in a battle-scarred world, Dai has the heart of a hero! He sets off on a grand journey with brave friends, travelling the world to take down the Dark Lord’s minions. Along the way, Dai...

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Begin the adventure of a lifetime in this classic fantasy series set in the world of the legendary Dragon Quest video games! Raised by monsters in a battle-scarred world, Dai has the heart of a hero! He sets off on a grand journey with brave friends, travelling the world to take down the Dark Lord’s minions. Along the way, Dai...

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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Vol. 8

Begin the adventure of a lifetime in this classic fantasy series set in the world of the legendary Dragon Quest video games! Raised by monsters in a battle-scarred world, Dai has the heart of a hero! He sets off on a grand journey with brave friends, travelling the world to take down the Dark Lord’s minions. Along the way, Dai...

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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Vol. 5 by Riku Sanjo continues to captivate readers with its compelling storyline and dynamic character development. Reviewers praise the intricate artwork and exciting action sequences that keep the narrative engaging. The blend of humour and adventure is noted, making it a recommended read for fans of the fantasy genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974729722

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Contributors:

Illustrated by Koji Inada
Other adaptation by Yuji Horii
By Koji Inada

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 392g

Pages: 280

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Graphic Novels Manga Riku Sanjo Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

About the Author

Riku Sanjo was born in Oita in 1964. He began his manga career writing a radio-controlled car story for the magazine Comic BomBom. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai launched in 1989 as Sanjo and Koji Inada’s first work together. Beet the Vandel Buster, their latest collaboration, debuted in Monthly Shonen Jump in 2002.

Koji Inada was born in Tokyo in 1964. He debuted as a manga creator with Rouge Magic in 1985. His first serialized manga, Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, started in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1989. Inada and Sanjo’s Dragon Quest IV Gaiden -Jigoku no Meikyu- (Dragon Quest IV Side Story: Hell’s Labyrinth) followed in 2001, the year before their most recent series.

Yuji Horii was born in Hyogo in 1954. He entered and won Enix’s (now, Square Enix) game programming contest in 1982. As a game designer, he’s known as the Dragon Quest series creator. He’s created multiple hit titles in the series and is still active in the world of game design.

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Begin the adventure of a lifetime in this classic fantasy series set in the world of the legendary Dragon Quest video games! Raised by monsters in a battle-scarred world, Dai has the heart of a hero! He sets off on a grand journey with brave friends, travelling the world to take down the Dark Lord’s minions. Along the way, Dai...

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Begin the adventure of a lifetime in this classic fantasy series set in the world of the legendary Dragon Quest video games! Raised by monsters in a battle-scarred world, Dai has the heart of a hero! He sets off on a grand journey with brave friends, travelling the world to take down the Dark Lord’s minions. Along the way, Dai...

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