Best tv shows like Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
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Plot Summary:
A long time ago, there was a valiant swordsman who came to be known simply as "the hero." There was a demon who has caused people suffering. The hero and his companions arrived to challenge the demon to a battle and by combining their powers, the battle was brought swift conclusion. With no one around to cause trouble, the island became a quiet place where everyone could live together in peace. Several years later, the demon is revived. Our present-day protagonist, Dai, lives on a remote island in the southern seas and dreams of becoming a great hero. When he hears about the demon's revival, Dai and his friends take it upon themselves to stop him and the evil force that revived him. Along the way, Dai discovers the identity of "the hero," the truth behind the evil force who revived the demon, and Dai's own hidden powers that surface in times of peril.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, serious, captivating, futuristic, suspenseful, stylized, manga, shounen
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 613
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 217
Genere: Animation, Action, Fantasy
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Duration: 24 min
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IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 471
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration:
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IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 772
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Country: Japan
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IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Japan
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IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 25 min
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 5000
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Country: Japan
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IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 460
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Country: Japan
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IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, suspenseful, stylized, exciting, serious
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IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 570
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IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
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Duration:
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 980
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Country: Japan
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 447
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IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 5000
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IMDB Votes: 2000
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IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
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IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
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IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 11000
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IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 6000
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Country: Japan
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 113
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IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 5000
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IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 158
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IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 67000
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IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
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IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
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IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
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