Dragon Quest: Your Story (2019)
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”A young hero sets out on a journey to save his kingdom from a powerful evil force.”
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In Japan, the 'Dragon Quest' video game franchise is a true phenomenon and, worldwide, it is one of the most acclaimed RPG and fantasy sagas of all time. Under the supervision of its creator, Yuji Horii, 'Dragon Quest: Your Story' is the animated adaptation of the fifth installment of the franchise, and although it does not follow the iconic art direction of Akira Toriyama (also creator of 'Dragon Ball'), the movie maintains other elements from the game, such as the fabulous music of Koichi Sugiyama and countless fantastic creatures. It may not be very accessible to the uninitiated, but it will certainly be great entertainment for fans of the saga.
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Based on the fifth Dragon Quest game.
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