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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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―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)

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.

Japan’s biggest VR entertainment facility VR ZONE SHINJUKU introduced Dragon Quest VR to its establishment on April 27, 2018. An opening event was held prior to its introduction on April 25 to up the excitement.

Taking to the stage at the opening event was Square Enix producer Ryutaro Ichimura, Takamasa Hamano of Bandai Namco Amusement, and Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest. Horii spoke joyfully, saying “It’s been 30 years since Dragon Quest was born. This world that is laid before me is something out of a dream.”

The centre tree in the middle of the venue illuminated with the shout of Lynn. Projection mapping was used to display Yggdrasil, a quintessential sight of the Dragon Quest series.

Guests were able to get involved in VR activities after the stage talks. The moment everyone hooked themselves up to the VR they were blown away by how much it looked like they were in the world of Dragon Quest, and how expansive the green plains were.

If you’re a Dragon Quest fan then enter the world yourself with Dragon Quest VR at VE ZONE SHINJUKU!

A WEB movie where cats disguised as hero embark on a great adventure inside the room replicating the world of the smartphone game, “Hoshi no Dragon Quest” was released at “Nekono Hi <Hoshidora> Neko Yushatachi ga Boken Shitemita.”on the 22^nd of February (cats’ day).

The main characters of the WEB movie (4 cats) disguised as a hero, a wizard, a monk and a choreographer travel around the room freely.

Dioramas of locations such as a cave, figures of monsters and items such as a ship and a jug are installed inside the room. Rube Goldberg machines are also installed so don’t miss this video full of gimmicks!

 The 22^nd of February, the day the video was released, is “cats’ day” because the number 2 in Japanese is pronounced as “ni” and a cat’s cry is “nyan nyan.” Don’t miss the adventures of these “cat heroes” which both the fans of “Hoshino Dragon Quest” and the cat lovers can enjoy.

A real escaping-experience-based game collaborated with the very popular Japanese game “Dragon Quest”called “Daimao Zoma kara no Dassyutsu” will be held at Makuhari Messe’s exhibition halls (9 to 11) on the 11^th (Sat.)/12^th (Sun.)/13^th (Mon.)/14^th (Tue.)/18^th(Sat.)/19^th (Sun.) of August 2018.

The “Dragon Quest” series is a role-playing game which is loved by many people in Japan and the sales number of the all the titles (the first title was released in 1986) is more than 75 million. More than 4 thousand people visited the venue when the real escaping game, “Ryuo Meikyu kara no Dassyutu” was held in 2016.

In this game, the participators will tag a team consisting of four members to challenge many quests and fights against the great satan Zoma. Let’s enjoy the world of “Dragon Quest” by participating in this game.

Food/drink booths will be installed, and special goods will be sold.

Tickets will be sold from early April and many special events will be held.

The specially installed site announced some quizzes (10^th, February to 4^th March) and the persons who solve the quizzes can get a ticket (25 groups – 100 persons / lottery basis) so why not give it a try before visiting the venue?

Let’s enjoy this realistic experience this coming summer by participating in “Daimao Zoma kara no Dassyutsu!”