Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Stand Up!! Avan's Disciples

Aired: 1992

The second theatrical film for the Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken franchise, based on the manga by Riku Sanjo and Koji Inada and released as part of the spring Toei Anime Fair lineup. Positioned as a side story to the ongoing TV series, the film follows hero Dai and his companion Popp as Avan's Disciples, fighting against a new evil scheme in the spirit of their master's teachings. Drawing on the world of the Dragon Quest video game series while spotlighting characters original to the manga, the film leans into classic heroic-fantasy adventure aimed at younger viewers. With orchestral compositions by veteran composer Koichi Sugiyama and the rousing opening Yuusha yo Isoge!! performed by Jiro Dan, the film delivers the grand fantasy atmosphere fans of the franchise expect.