Nijigen no Mori Anime Park, located on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, brings anime, manga, and game worlds to life. Starting on November 6, a Dragon Quest-themed hotel room will be available to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the park’s Dragon Quest attraction! Reservations for the room are now open.

The room itself is called ‘The Slime’s Cocoon,’ and features plenty of decorations from the popular RPG series as well as in-room treasure chests, slime-shaped lights, and more! The walls and windows will be covered with characters and familiar items, so fans won’t want to miss this exclusive opportunity!

Guests staying in the room will receive an original yukata only available at Nijigen no Mori. A limited-edition picture frame can be earned by completing a mission asking guests to find a number of hidden medals in the room!

Does this look like the Dragon Quest experience of your dreams?

Taichi Mukai’s newest track Bravest is currently available on streaming platforms worldwide, and serves as the opening theme to the ongoing Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai anime series. Now, the official music video has been uploaded to YouTube! 

Fans of the series will take note of the meaningful lyrics, dotted with powerful words about friendship and long journeys. The song hopes to inspire listeners and to give people the strength to keep fighting during difficult times. 

Bravest (Official Music Video)

The video was directed by Tai Nakazawa, who has also worked on music videos for Shota Shimizu, aiko, [Alexandros], and others. He previously directed Mukai’s music videos for Get Loud and Celebrate! Keep an eye out while watching to catch a glimpse of the singer wearing pieces from costume designer TOMO KOIZUMI. 

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Singer, songwriter, and model Taichi Mukai has been chosen to perform the new opening theme for Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, currently airing Saturdays on TV Tokyo. The announcement was made during an event on September 12 celebrating a successful first year of broadcasting. A new visual was also released as the anime series starts its second year of airing. 

The new song, Bravest, was written specifically for the show, and features lyrics reminiscent of the main character and his struggles. 

In regards to the track, Mukai commented: “The Adventure of Dai is a masterpiece, and the manga series has been going on since before I was born. I was completely absorbed and totally forgot to get my own work done while going back through the story again, reading it the whole way through! I was full of energy when I wrote this song, and I hope it will get fans pumped up!” 

The first episode marking the second year of the Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai anime series will air on October 2. 

Mukai will also be releasing a new EP titled DOORS, co-produced with Shin Sakiura, on September 22. The song Celebrate! from the EP is available to stream now, so be sure to check it out!

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Niwaka Senpei, a popular biscuit from Fukuoka, has teamed up with Dragon Quest to release a Slime version of their confection.

Slime Niwaka Senpei

Niwaka Senpei was first released 115 years ago. This collaboration with Square Enix’s Dragon Quest is the first time the confection’s shape has been changed.

Slime Niwaka Senpei Packaging

Each of these snacks are branded with the Slime’s iconic eyes, and each is packaged in a cute Slime box.

Glasses brand Zoff launched its Dragon Quest X themed eyewear collection last Friday (December 18). To promote the collection, the Harajuku branch of Zoff will decorate the shop window with Dragon Quest X Online advertising starting on January 2, 2021. On the same date and at the same store, they will also hold a special Twitter campaign for people to win some free Zoff x Dragon Quest X glasses inspired by the Slimes from the game.

Zoff+DRAGON QUEST X

Dragon Quest‘s Slime Family are known to both players and non-players of the game. The characters come in many different forms like the classic Slime as well as the Bubble Slime, Metal Slime, Slime Knight, and more. The armourers of Dragon Quest have come together to use these slimes to meld legendary new glasses for adventurers.

Slimes, slimes everywhere at Zoff Harajuku!

To promote the Zoff+DRAGON QUEST X collection, the Zoff Harajuku store will be decorated in all things Dragon Quest X Online starting on January 2, 2021. Adventurers are invited to take part in an omikuji lottery draw. Those who draw the highest rank will receive some exclusive Slime merchandise. There are but 10 of these draws to find for just 10 lucky adventurers.

Running: January 2, 2021 from 11:00am (JST) *Until all run out
Location: Zoff Harajuku (Co-Op Olympica Floor 1F, 6-35-3 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo)

Adventurer X & Hero Princess Anlucia life-size panels

In 11 Zoff stores, visitors will find life-size panels of Adventurer X and Hero Princess Anlucia wearing Slime glasses which they can take a photo next to.

Participating Stores
Zoff Ario Sapporo / Zoff Sendai LOFT / Zoff Harajuku / Zoff Seibu Shinjuku PePe / Zoff Nikke Colton Plaza / Zoff AEON MALL Zama / Zoff Marché Grand Tree Musashikosugi / Zoff Nagoya PARCO / Zoff Grand Front Osaka / Zoff AEON MALL Dainichi / Zoff Shinsaibashi PARCO / Zoff AEON MALL Fukutsu

Slime Glasses added in-game to Dragon Quest X Online

Those who buy eyewear from the Zoff+DRAGON QUEST X collection will be able to receive an in-game item code for Slime Glasses which their character can wear. If players buy multiple pairs, they will receive multiple codes which they can use on different characters.

Twitter campaign

To participate in the Twitter campaign to win Slime merch, all you need to do is retweet the tweet that will be sent out on Zoff’s official Twitter page @Zoff_INFO on January 2, 2021.

Slime Eyewear Lottery Twitter Campaign
Running: January 2, 2021 – January 11, 2021

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Suzuhiro Co., Ltd. has teamed up with Square Enix to release kamaboko fishcakes inspired by the Slimes of the Dragon Quest video game series, specifically Dragon Quest Walk. They will be released on July 23 for a limited time.

Kamaboko is made from a puree of steamed and pressed white fish and is shaped into a distinctive loaf shaped. It’s a common soup, rice, and noodle topping in Japan.

Slime Kamaboko: ¥880 (Before Tax)

Dragon Quest Walk is a mobile RPG that makes use of augmented reality to let users walk around real-life locations. The kamaboko collaboration brings to life the gift you receive when you go to Odawara Castle in-game. It’s the first in a series of “real life gifts” brought to life by Suzuhiro.

Two Slimes from the Slime family have been created using natural colouring: cape jasmine for Slime and paprika for She-slime. No artificial flavourings or additives have been used to make them. A perfect topping for any fan’s food!

Convenience store Lawson Store 100 is teaming up with Nintendo in promotion of the upcoming video game Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition, an enhanced port of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age for the Nintendo Switch™ that’s set for release on September 27, 2019, by releasing three new breads inspired by the Slime monster from the game at branches around Japan on September 25.

Slime Bread Slime Flavour (Sweet Lime) – ¥108 (Tax Included)

Coming in the classic light blue colour is this “slime flavoured” Slime (which is actually sweet lime flavoured!) It’s filled with refreshing sweet lime jelly.

Behemoth Slime Mango Flavour – ¥108 (Tax Included)

The Behemoth Slime is orange coloured and has a tropical mango aroma. It’s filled with a rich sweet and sour mango cream with fresh pieces of mango in it.

Metal Slime Black Sesame Flavour – ¥108 (Tax Included)

Made to look like metal, this Slime is black sesame flavoured, and is packed with rich black sesame bean paste.

The developer of these products, who is also a huge fan of Dragon Quest, commented the following: “I created these Slime breads because I wanted to people to feel like they were going on an adventure in the world of Dragon Quest. The Slimes are something that can only be found in that world. I took great care to make it as realistic as possible so it would feel like you had your very own Slime. I referenced the game during the planning of this product so that it both looked fun and tasted delicious.”

Elaborating on this final point, they continue: “For example, the [sweet lime] Slime Bread contains lemon [sic] flavoured jelly which is based on the Slime jelly from the game, and when you defeat (or in this case ‘eat’) the slime you are awarded with a treasure! You obtain Slime jelly, and that’s the fun aspect of this product.”

When you go to buy one of these Slime breads and the cashier scans it, the till will play the “Level Up” sound from the game. The stores will also have other references to the game in the form of posters and other hidden features, so make it your quest to find them all.

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Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Shingo Katori wrapped up NAKAMA to MEETING_vol.1 to huge success in Fukuoka on April 17. This was their first ever “fan meeting” and tour held as the music group Atarashii Chizu. It took them to Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, Miyagi and Fukuoka for a total of 22 concerts for over 120,000 fans.

The tour finale saw four concerts held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center with each date having an attendance of 4,800 “NAKAMA,” a name the band has given to their fans which means friend or comrade.

It was clear to see that each member had a lot of fun across the tour as they showed nothing but pure joy on stage. They called the tour a “fan meeting” as they wanted to come before fans and ascertain each and every one of their faces.

Goro, Tsuyoshi and Shingo planned many different things for the tour as it was their first time meeting fans. During the set the group entertained the crowd with a scavenger hunt as each member wandered around trying to find items. They also used TikTok with which they performed an impromptu dance routine. It can be viewed here. The feverishly hasteful dance provided fans with lots of laughs.

There was even a 1-minute photo section where the members had to take a photo they could post on social media. NAKAMA were treated to lots of entertaining interaction and communication.

Tsuyoshi also tried playing the guitar for the first time during the final concert.

The group performed several songs from the 2018 four-part omnibus film The Bastard and the Beautiful World which stars all three members. For Aru Pianist no Theme by Goro and Chikyuu Saigo no Hi by Goro and Kusanagi both members changed into chic suits and performed contemporary dance which pulled the crowd into what felt like a musical. This was followed by Shingo’s performance of Atarashii Shi which drew the show towards the grand finale.

With the show’s program completed and the NAKAMA Dancers sent away, the three members each had closing comments for their NAKAMA. Shingo began: “I never imagined this day would come so quickly where we would get to stand on stage and sing before you all. Turns out I really like this atmosphere, so I hope you’ll let us sing for you again.”

Goro continued: “Seeing the fun you have all  had on your faces gives us courage. I feel we have played the best game of catch ever. I look forward to being with you all again.”

Tsuyoshi concluded: “I feel that having a place like this where we all promise [to get together] gives me the strength to continue doing my best. Let’s meet again in the near future.”

For the tour finale a video entitled “NAKAMA to MEETING” Special Video which is available only to fan club members was shown. This video is still available for fan club members for a limited time until May 6 at 23:59 (JST). It features live footage from NAKAMA to MEETING_vol.1, comments from the members and more.

Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Shingo Katori from the famous boyband SMAP held their first fan meeting concert “NAKAMA to MEETING_vol.1” on Saturday 16th February. The live performance was intended for the three band members to have an opportunity to meet their “NAKAMA”, which is what they call the fans from their fan club “Atarashii Chizu” (NEW MAP). The band previously performed at other live events, but this was their first ever full-blown concert. The first part of the concert kicked off at 1 pm that day when approximately 8,000 over-excited fans greeted the band with smiles and cheers of joy.

The boys danced onstage alongside 12 dancers, connecting their hearts as the performance unfolded with their song “#SINGING”. They then moved to the centre stage to be closer to their fans. After fans enjoyed a choreographed dance to the song “72 ka no nani ka no nani?”, it was time for the boys to take a break to talk to their fans.

Goro Inagaki started by saying:

“It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this way. When I first stepped onstage, I could feel myself getting emotional.”

Shingo Katori then commented with deep emotion in his voice:

“Last year, I never believed that we would ever have the chance to meet our fans in this way.”

Finally, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, overflowing with gratitude, said to the crowd:

“It’s been a year and four months since we created “NEW MAP” and really, it’s all thanks to our fans. Thank you!”

The atmosphere then turned honest and open as the band enjoyed talking to their fans. Audience members who got lucky in the concert lottery were invited onto the stage to play games with the boys, and after that, there was even time for the fans to take pictures with their smartphones. Interacting with the boys in this relaxed atmosphere was a completely unique experience and only granted to their fans.

During the second half of the concert, they performed tracks from the movie “Kuso-yarō to Utsukushiki Sekai” (THE BASTARD AND THE BEAUTIFUL WORLD) in a musical-style performance. They also performed “72”, which is a song loved by fans from the time NEW MAP was first established. Fans sang along with the band in one big voice. From their eyes to their ears, fans embraced every aspect of the concert.

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi’s final words to end the performance were:

“I’m glad I had this opportunity to feel your love firsthand.”

Goro Inagaki then followed up with: “I had so much fun! I want to keep going!”

Finally, Shingo Katori finished with: “That was our first ever live and therefore it deserves to be commemorated. Thank you! From here on out, I want to perform at different venues to meet more of our NAKAMA fans.”

The band then surprised all their fans by seeing them all off as they returned home. Their first ever live performance had ended and the press swooped in.

Katori explained to the press:

“What we are is entirely shaped by the fans that came to see us today and the fans we will meet in the future. We finally found a place where we can come into direct contact with our fans in order to directly tell them how much we appreciate them. Recently, I’ve held a solo exhibition and have been called an “artist”, however my life as an idol is the best feeling ever.” he said with a broad smile.

Goro Inagaki then reflected on his feelings about the concert to the press:

“It’s been a long time since my last performance so naturally, I was nervous, and as expected I was touched by our audience. However, we have been singing on stage for a long time now. This is our favourite thing. It gives us the energy to live. The stage is where we can directly feel the love from our fans.”

Kusanagi then added:

“I felt as if I was connected closely to each and every single fan. However, during photo time, that was the first ever time I’d ever had so many smartphones take pictures of me at any one time,” he laughed. “This all started because we got on social media. From now on, I don’t want to focus on the size of the venue or the number of audience members, but on passion. I want to concentrate on feeling each and every single moment.”

Dragon Quest and Japanese karaoke chain Pasela are pairing up at Luida’s Bar in Roppongi―a bar themed on the popular video game series―as part of a special event being held in commemoration of Luida’s 9th anniversary.

9th Anniversary Dessert

9th Anniversary Service Card

The event will be held from January 28 to 31 during which customers can enjoy a range of anniversary treats.

With every dessert ordered comes a commemorative photo card, a coupon and more.

Slime Nikuman Meat Bun

Slime Shrimp Mayo Bun

To count down the event, customers can get points on the Slime meat and shrimp and mayo buns until January 27.

The bar is open to anyone for the duration of the event, but due to limited places it is recommend to reserve in advance.

If you’re a fan of Dragon Quest then be sure to make a visit to Luida’s Bar.

A big slime is set to appear at Queens Park in Queen’s Square Yokohama on December 20. Standing a towering 8 meters in height this project will arrive in time for the release of Dragon Quest Builders 2 which releases on the same day.

The slime is made entirely out of blocks reminiscent of the Builders games themselves.

Fans can look forward to snapping a picture at the specially-prepared photo spot while holding one of the same blue blocks the slime is made out of, a slime plush toy, weapons from the game and more. The photos are chekki photos so will be printed out for you there and then.

Japanese singers Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Shingo Katori featured a TV commercial for Amazon Music under their Atarashii Chizu music group which was set up to promote movies, plays, commercials and more. The song in the video entitled #SINGING will be released on Amazon Music Unlimited on December 12, 2018.

The happy tune has a fast-paced rhythm that perfectly matches the trio’s voices and is described as having positive lyrics “that you want to keep singing.” The song was written and composed by SASUKE, a 15-year-old middle school student and up-and-coming multi-talent active in singing, dancing and music production.

As well as this new track, the songs 72, Ame Agari no Step and KISS is my life. by the three singers are now available for unlimited streaming on Amazon Music Unlimited. Goro Inagaki’s solo single SUZUNARI is also set to be added on December 21.

Fans can also enjoy a special playlist of recommended songs created by the members entitled “Selected by Atarashii Chizu Join Music.”

The Amazon Music commercial itself features stylish footage of Goro, Tsuyoshi and Shingo recording #SINGING. A short version of the song’s official music video is available to watch on Atarashii Chizu’s official homepage and Amazon. Be sure to check out all the new content from the three musicians.

Comment: Shingo Katori

“The new talent SASUKE was given the freedom to write a song for Atarashii Chizu. Let’s have a fun party together with music! Let’s dance, SASUKE!”