ドラゴンクエスト―ダイの大冒険 [Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken]

Based on the hit Dragon Quest video games, this epic 37-issue Shueisha series from 1990–1997 follows the young hero Dai as he rises to face a revived demon lord. Penned by Riku Sanjo and illustrated by Koji Inada, Dai no Daibōken became a cornerstone of '90s shonen fantasy, blending classic RPG elements with heartfelt adventure and high-stakes battles. Its enduring popularity helped cement the Dragon Quest franchise as a multimedia powerhouse in Japan.