Dragon Quest Adventure of Dai - Each Way

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai is a celebrated manga series written by Riku Sanjo and illustrated by Koji Inada, serializing in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1989 to 1996. It was born from the immense popularity of the early Dragon Quest video games, serving as a spin-off narrative that expanded the lore of the franchise into a high-fantasy shonen epic. The series follows a young boy named Dai, who seeks to become a hero while battling the Dark Army.

Koji Inada’s illustrative style is noted for its fluid character designs and dynamic action sequences, which helped bridge the gap between traditional role-playing game aesthetics and the kinetic energy of manga. The series was well-received upon its release, garnering a loyal fanbase and eventually spawning multiple anime adaptations. The 'Each Way' volumes represent the ongoing legacy of the work, often reissued or collected to preserve Inada’s intricate penmanship for new generations of readers.