Original
10/17/1991 - 09/24/1992 Finished
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) (ドラゴンクエスト・ダイの大冒険)
Also known as: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
After the defeat of the demon lord Hadlar all of the monsters were unleashed from his evil will and moved to the island of Delmurin to live in peace. Dai is the only human living on the island. Having been raised by the kindly monster Brass, Dai's dream is to grow up to be a hero. He gets to become one when Hadlar is resurrected and the previous hero, Avan, comes to train Dai to help in the battle. But Hadlar, announcing that he now works for an even more powerful demon lord, comes to kill Avan. To save his students Avan uses a Self-Sacrifice spell to attack, but is unable to defeat Hadlar. When it seems that Dai and Avan's other student Pop are doomed a mark appears on Dai's forehead and he suddenly gains super powers and is able to fend off Hadlar. The two students then go off on a journey to avenge Avan and bring peace back to the world. (Source: ANN)
46
Total episodes
46
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 46 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) have? Well, currently Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) has a total of 2 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) doesn't have a single filler episode: all 46 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 46 episodes of Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) aired in 1991–1992 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 46 without detours. If you came looking for which Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
46 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I'm the Small Hero, Dai!!10/17/1991 | 10/17/1991 | Canon |
| 2 | I Won't Let you Die, Princess Leona10/24/1991 | 10/24/1991 | Canon |
| 3 | Feel Anger, Dai! Shine, Dragon Crest!!10/31/1991 | 10/31/1991 | Canon |
| 4 | The Hero's Tutor, Avan Appears11/07/1991 | 11/07/1991 | Canon |
| 5 | Avan Style Extreme Hero Training!!11/14/1991 | 11/14/1991 | Canon |
| 6 | The Dark Lord Hadlar, Appears! Land the Special Move, Wave Slash!!11/21/1991 | 11/21/1991 | Canon |
| 7 | The Temporary License is My Proof of Graduating; Decisive Battle!! Hadlar VS Avan11/28/1991 | 11/28/1991 | Canon |
| 8 | Avan Falls to Kamikazee!? Strike, Strash!!12/05/1991 | 12/05/1991 | Canon |
| 9 | Goodbye Dermline island! Journeying on a Great Adventure!!"12/12/1991 | 12/12/1991 | Canon |
| 10 | Wandering in the Monster's Forest! The King of Beasts, Crocodine Appears12/19/1991 | 12/19/1991 | Canon |
| 11 | The Howling Void Axe! Repel it with an Avan Sword Style Technique01/09/1992 | 01/09/1992 | Canon |
| 12 | The One We Call Our Teacher Avan, the Memories Left with the Magic Bullet Gun.01/16/1992 | 01/16/1992 | Canon |
| 13 | The Ghost Bishop Zaboera's Trap: Eh!? The Fake Hero's party01/23/1992 | 01/23/1992 | Canon |
| 14 | The Hundred Beast Army's Blitz Attack!! Rescue Romos Kingdom From its Crisis!01/30/1992 | 01/30/1992 | Canon |
| 15 | Why? Brass Attacks Dai!! The Cowardly Ghost Bishop02/06/1992 | 02/06/1992 | Canon |
| 16 | Muster Your Courage, Popp! A Fragment of Courage!!02/13/1992 | 02/13/1992 | Canon |
| 17 | The Evil-crushing Spell that Brings Forth a Miracle!! Now it's Time for Friendship...02/20/1992 | 02/20/1992 | Canon |
| 18 | A Direct Hit from the Crest of Anger!! The Roaring King of Beasts, Crocodine02/27/1992 | 02/27/1992 | Canon |
| 19 | Cross the Ocean, Dai! The 6 Commanders of the Demon Lord's Army Gather03/05/1992 | 03/05/1992 | Canon |
| 20 | A Frightening Enemy Appears!? The Demonic Swordsman, Hyunckel!03/12/1992 | 03/12/1992 | Canon |
| 21 | Father's Enemy is Avan!? The Ultimate Black Sword of Hatred!!03/19/1992 | 03/19/1992 | Canon |
| 22 | The Fighting Spirits of Darkness! The Demon Puppet Grab attacks Dai!!03/26/1992 | 03/26/1992 | Canon |
| 23 | Maam's Crisis! Work Together to Summon Lightning!!04/16/1992 | 04/16/1992 | Canon |
| 24 | Rescue Maam! Infiltrate the Underground Demon Castle, The Maze of Death!!04/23/1992 | 04/23/1992 | Canon |
| 25 | Thank you for... The memories... A Father's True Voice!!04/30/1992 | 04/30/1992 | Canon |
| 26 | Farewell Lonely Soldier Hyunckel!! Settle it with the Magic Sword05/07/1992 | 05/07/1992 | Canon |
| 27 | The Ally From the Sky!! Dai, Hurry to Leona05/14/1992 | 05/14/1992 | Canon |
| 28 | I'll Protect Leona!! Showdown!! The Hero versus the Commander of Ice and Fire05/21/1992 | 05/21/1992 | Canon |
| 29 | The Ice and Fire Barrier!! Ah! Leona Becomes the Frozen Girl...05/28/1992 | 05/28/1992 | Canon |
| 30 | Avan's Close Friend!? The Great Mage Matoriv's Great Training!!06/04/1992 | 06/04/1992 | Canon |
| 31 | The Rescue Mission for Leona! Landing on Valge Island06/11/1992 | 06/11/1992 | Canon |
| 32 | The Old Enemy Hadlar!! Popp, Stand and Face Him With Courage!!06/18/1992 | 06/18/1992 | Canon |
| 33 | The Soldier Has Returned!! Clash! Hyunckel vs. Hadlar06/25/1992 | 06/25/1992 | Canon |
| 34 | The Radiance of Life! The Final Fighting Spirit, Pearly Gates!!07/02/1992 | 07/02/1992 | Canon |
| 35 | Flazzard's Tenacity Towards Victory! The Stormy Scattering Rock Bullet07/09/1992 | 07/09/1992 | Canon |
| 36 | Here it is! The Avan Style Final Secret Technique, Sky Slash!!07/16/1992 | 07/16/1992 | Canon |
| 37 | Avan Strash!! Now... Slice everything...07/23/1992 | 07/23/1992 | Canon |
| 38 | The path of the disciples of Avan.. And Maam's decision07/30/1992 | 07/30/1992 | Canon |
| 39 | The wonderful comrade Maam, until we meet again...08/06/1992 | 08/06/1992 | Canon |
| 40 | Shopping at Bengarna!! Lets go to the Department store.08/13/1992 | 08/13/1992 | Canon |
| 41 | The super dragon army lands! Protect the town of Bengarna!!08/20/1992 | 08/20/1992 | Canon |
| 42 | The Mystic Kingdom of Teran... The sleeping legend of the Dragon Knight!08/27/1992 | 08/27/1992 | Canon |
| 43 | The Dragon Commander Baran tells... The Dragon Knight's mission!09/03/1992 | 09/03/1992 | Canon |
| 44 | The bond between parent and child is a sad fate! The fight between father and child!!09/10/1992 | 09/10/1992 | Canon |
| 45 | The strongest secret is the Dragon Fighting Spirit!? Protect our Dai!09/17/1992 | 09/17/1992 | Canon |
| 46 | Stand up, Dai! The hero's path never ends!09/24/1992 | 09/24/1992 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) have?
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) has a total of 2 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) have?
In total, Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) has 46 episodes distributed across its 2 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV)?
It is recommended to watch Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Is Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) a complete anime?
Yes, Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) have?
No, Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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