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Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken watch order
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken watch order at a glance
- 1.Dragon Quest: Abel Yuusha Densetsu TV Series · 1989
- 2.Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken TV Series · 1991
- 3.Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (1991) Movie · 1991
- 4.Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Tachiagare!! Aban no Shito Movie · 1992
- 5.Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Buchiyabure!! Shinsei 6 Daishougun Movie · 1992
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
35h 36m
2 parts, in order
18 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
37h 46m
adds 3 movies
19 days at 2 hours a day
2
core entries
3
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
37h 46m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 37h 46m in total · longest: Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken
- Dragon Quest: Abel Yuusha Densetsu17h 12m
- Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken18h 24m
- (1991)50m
- Tachiagare!! Aban no Shito40m
- Buchiyabure!! Shinsei 6 Daishougun40m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Dragon Quest: Abel Yuusha Densetsu | 17h 12m |
| Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken | 18h 24m |
| (1991) | 50m |
| Tachiagare!! Aban no Shito | 40m |
| Buchiyabure!! Shinsei 6 Daishougun | 40m |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Quest: Abel Yuusha Densetsu | 1989 | 43 | 6.95 | – | – |
| Dragon Quest: Dai no DaiboukenTop score | 1991 | 46 | 7.38 | – | Toei Animation |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Recommended order
- 1
MainDragon Quest: Abel Yuusha DensetsuTV Series · 1989 · 43 ep · 17h 12m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 2
MainDragon Quest: Dai no DaiboukenTV Series · 1991 · 46 ep · 18h 24m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 3
MovieDragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (1991)Movie · 1991 · 1 ep · 50m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 4
MovieDragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Tachiagare!! Aban no ShitoMovie · 1992 · 1 ep · 40m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 5
MovieDragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Buchiyabure!! Shinsei 6 DaishougunMovie · 1992 · 1 ep · 40m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken movies in order
The 3 Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken films in this watch order, by release date, with the part of the series to watch first.
| # | Movie | Year | Runtime | Score | Watch after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (1991) | 1991 | 50m | 6.9 | Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken |
| 2 | Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Tachiagare!! Aban no Shito | 1992 | 40m | 7.0 | Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken |
| 3 | Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Buchiyabure!! Shinsei 6 Daishougun | 1992 | 40m | 7.0 | Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken |
Release order
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Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken in?
Follow the recommended order above: Dragon Quest: Abel Yuusha Densetsu → Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken?
The core story and movies run about 37h 46m. At two hours a day that is roughly 19 days.
How many seasons does Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken have?
2 parts make up the main story, plus 3 movies.
How many Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken movies are there?
3 films are in the watch order: Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (1991) (1991), Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Tachiagare!! Aban no Shito (1992), Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Buchiyabure!! Shinsei 6 Daishougun (1992).
Where do the Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken movies fit in the watch order?
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (1991): after Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken; Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Tachiagare!! Aban no Shito: after Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken; Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Buchiyabure!! Shinsei 6 Daishougun: after Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken.
Which Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken rates highest at 7.38/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.