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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
A manga based on the video game franchise Dragon Quest. The story follows a human boy raised by monsters named Dai who dreams of becoming a hero…
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Dai is a young boy raised by monsters who dreams of becoming a Hero. After a surprise encounter with a band of crooks and a princess, he just…
First Impression: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai GN 1
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