Anime like Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (1991)

Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (2020)

Also known as Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai.

Studio: Toei Animation , TV Tokyo , Shueisha , Square Enix
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

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.



Tags: Swordplay , Dragons , Magic , Shounen , Demons , Dungeon , Male Protagonist , Animals , Spearplay , Martial Arts , Tsundere , Amnesia , CGI , Creature Taming , Love Triangle , Gore

Robin Hood no Daibouken

Also known as The Great Adventures of Robin Hood.

Studio: Tatsunoko Production , NHK , NHK Enterprises
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Romance

A variant of Robin Hood in which all the principal characters are teenagers.

Several centuries ago in Nottingham County, a cruel and greedy baron by the name of Alwine ordered the destruction of the Huntingtonscastle - from the fire of which Robin and his cousins, Will, Winifred and Barbara, miraculously escaped. The youngsters sought shelter in Sherwood Forest, where, thanks to the wise guidance of the hermit better known as "Friar Tuck," they managed to face the difficulties of a life in the wilderness as as well as they could. However, in the forest there lived a fearless group of young bandits, led by Little John. Their first encounter with Robin and his cousins was at first rather stormy, as the two groups fought for the destiny of a young, noble maiden named Marian who had fallen into the hands of the bandits during an ambush.<br><br> Their bitterness, however, rapidly lead the way to friendship, and Robin and John later realized they were all victims of the same fate. The youngsters thus mutually decided to help one another. Baron Alwine was not merely enemy of the Huntingtons- in fact, a couple years earlier he had forced Little John and his gang to seek protection in the forest to avoid forced labour. He would later seek Marian Lancaster for the secret carved on a cross the girl wore as symbol of her family line.<br><br> The girl was to be adopted by the shady Bishop Herfort - Alwines accomplice - who sought to attain the Lancasters wealth. With all their strength, Robin and his friends were then compelled to fight against the barons troops, led by Gilbert - a dangerous and fearless knight. When Winifred and Marian were then imprisoned in the castle`s dungeons, our heroes tried in every way possible to enter until their ardour was finally rewarded with success. Thanks to his noble heart and heed for danger, Robin became rapidly known as the protector of the poor and oppressed. Beloved and highly esteemed not only by the villagers, but also and especially by the sweet and beautiful Marian he was. The boy who never parted from his loyal, magical bow, endlessly engaged in dangerous and unthinkable missions.

Tags: Medieval , Archery , Male Protagonist , Foreign , Historical

Lodoss-tou Senki

Also known as Record of Lodoss War.

Studio: MADHOUSE , Kadokawa Shoten , TBS , Marubeni , Central Park Media
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Supernatural

Created from the aftermath of the last great battle of the gods, Lodoss and its kingdoms have been plagued by war for thousands of years. As a quiet peace and unity finally become foreseeable over the land, an unknown evil begins to stir. An ancient witch has awakened, bent on preserving the island of Lodoss by creating political unbalance throughout the many kingdoms and keeping any one from maintaining central control. Only a mixed-race party of six young champions, led by the young warrior Parn, stand between this new threat and Lodoss' descent back into the darkness of war and destruction.



Tags: Magic , Elf , Dragons , Witch , Gods , Goblin , War , Curses , Primarily Adult Cast , Ensemble Cast , Medieval , Dungeon , Swordplay , Royal Affairs , Tomboy , Tanned Skin