Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Shingo Katori―who form the music group Atarashii Chizu―were appointed producers of the popular mobile game Star Dragon Quest to help promote it. The game has enjoyed well over 20 million downloads. As part of the promotion, the trio have digitally released a song together worldwide entitled Hoshi no Fanfare along with a music video.
Atarashii Chizu join Music – “Hoshi no Fanfare” Official Music Video
The music video was shot entirely in cooperation with the game’s staff. It features Inagaki, Kusanagi and Katori’s signature pop and dance style as well as appearances from familiar Dragon Quest characters. This marks the first time that the characters of the Dragon Quest franchise have performed alongside music artists.
Hoshi no Fanfare was written and composed by Nakajin of SEKAI NO OWARI. The lyrics to this foot-stomping pop song contain words related to the game such as courage, stars, treasure, map, story, adventure and so on.
The song was first performed at the invitation-only Dragon Quest event “Dragon Quest Day – Producer Giga Meeting” which was held at Makuhari Messe on May 25, 2019. The song was released worldwide today across major digital music and streaming platforms. (*Not available in select countries and regions)
Information
Hoshi no Fanfare
Release Date: May 27, 2019
Download Price: ¥250
Download/Stream Links: https://lnk.to/JXW5e
Atarashii Chizu Official Website: https://atarashiichizu.com/
Star Dragon Quest Official Website: http://www.dragonquest.jp/hoshidora
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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? Information
Dragon Quest Collaboration Room ‘The Slime’s Cocoon’
Open: November 6, 2021
Reservations Begin October 23, 2021
Check-in between 15:00-18:00 / Check-out at 11:00
4 Guests Maximum
Address: 2425 Kusumoto, Awaji, Hyogo (Inside the Nijigen no Mori Anime Theme Park)
Reservations/Details: https://awaji-grandchariot.com/
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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. ©三条陸、稲田浩司/集英社・ダイの大冒険製作委員会・テレビ東京 ©SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. Information
Bravest
Streaming: October 13, 2021Streaming Link: https://tf.lnk.to/BravestPR
Taichi Mukai Official Site: http://taichimukai.com/
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
Airing each Saturday morning at 9:30 on TV Tokyo
Official Site: https://dq-dai.com/
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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!
©三条陸、稲田浩司/集英社・ダイの大冒険製作委員会・テレビ東京 ©SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. Information
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
Official Site: https://dq-dai.com/
DOORS
Release: September 22, 2021
‘Celebrate’ Streaming Links: https://tf.lnk.to/CelebratePR
Taichi Mukai Official Site: http://taichimukai.com/
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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.Information
Slime Niwaka Senpei
Available: June 18, 2021 – September 30, 2021
Price: ¥756 (Tax Included)
Details: http://store.toundo.co.jp
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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Ⓒ 2012-2020 ARMOR PROJECT/ BIRD STUDIO/SQUARE ENIX All Rights Reserved. Information
Zoff+DRAGON QUEST X
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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! Information
Slime Kamaboko
Running: July 23, 2020 – November 10, 2020
Available: Suzuhiro Kamaboko no Sato / Suzuhiro Kamaboko Odawara Ekimae / Online StoreOfficial Website: https://www.dragonquest.jp/walk/omiyage/1