"DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI-," which began serializing in Weekly Shonen JUMP more than 30 years ago, is now developing TV anime, V JUMP, and manga serialization in Saikyo JUMP! It is also very popular with children, and it is said that it is a work that parents and children can enjoy. For those who only know when it was serialized in Weekly Shonen JUMP, it would be quite a surprise! ?? That's why I asked Mr. Yasuhiko Saito, aka Saitobui, who is also the deputy editor of "V JUMP" and the editor in charge of "DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI-".

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Saitobui (Yasuhiko Saito) Deputy Editor-in-Chief of V JUMP Editorial Department, General Manager of V Jump VJUMPLAY Joined the company in 2003. Assigned to V JUMP as a newcomer and has been enrolled for 18 years. I am in charge of "DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI-".

Die popularity spread all over the world! On the other hand, there are also issues that are unique to Korona-ka ...

--- Thank you for your time today. What kind of development is "DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI-" currently underway? "DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI-" is ... ・ TV animation ・ Smartphone game "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI--Soul Bond-" ・ Arcade card game "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Cross Blade" ・ V JUMP & JUMP + The main development is the manga "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Hero Aban and the Demon King of Hellfire" and the strongest JUMP manga "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Cross Blade". TV animation and smartphone games are available not only in Japan but all over the world. Also, at the timing of animation, a new version of "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI-" will be released, and every Saturday from 10 am on YouTube's V JUMP channel, an information program on DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- "Dai-like TV" I also deliver. --You are even expanding overseas. It's really exciting to think that the original series started more than 30 years ago! My impression is that it seems to be developing various things for children, but what about the actual situation? I agree. We are conscious of new fans, mainly children. I also wanted children to become fans of DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- and "DRAGON QUEST." So, with regard to TV animation, it will be broadcast on terrestrial broadcasting and easy-to-see time so that children can watch it as much as possible. Considering the obi, it started from 9:30 on Saturday morning. --- Is there any response to the excitement from the perspective of the people inside? It's a difficult question ... I don't really feel the excitement. -Eh! ?? I think there is no doubt that it is a hit, such as the reaction of SNS and the number of YouTube views, but fans are excited because the development of animation, manga, and games has started in the midst of Korona-ka. I haven't seen the scene live. --- Ah, I see. It may be hard to realize ...

For example, the arcade card game "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Cross Blade" has been reported by Takara Tomy Arts as "a hit!" After all, the experience is different. "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Cross Blade" https://www.dqdai-xb.jp/

That's why I was impressed when I saw the excitement at JUMP Festa 2022 and when I went to play at the tournament held the other day. The rest is DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Sometimes fans are not in the middle generation of SNS. - What do you mean? Because it does not take data, it becomes a feeling to the last, but those who are playing arcade card games are more than junior high school students and younger, and fans from the time of the original series are about 30 to 50. If the generation who uses SNS is also grasped, I wonder if more excitement will be visible. - Certainly, twitter etc. have age restrictions, and the parent generation watching with children may not be actively posting on SNS. The rest are "DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA" and "JUJUTSU KAISEN There may be a fact that the "measure of excitement" is growing, partly because you are watching the hit of "Up close" lol . . . And, I made only a comment like "I'm not excited", but I just don't feel real, so please be assured that it's really exciting lol Other than the story so far, "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Brave Abang and the Demon King of Prison Flame" is so popular that it takes a reprint, and V JUMP The survey is also very popular. And, the boy JUMP + has a good result. - "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Hero Abang and the Demon King of Prison Flame" is a boy JUMP It has become a hot topic in the series of +.

Thanks to you, you have read it well. The manga serialized in JUMP + is basically updated weekly, and the number of pages is about 20. "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Hero Avan and the Demon King of Hellfire" has 45 pages of V JUMP posted every week as it is, so I'm a little worried whether it will fit the browsing pace of "JUMP +" readers. However, as a result, it was well received and led to the expansion of recognition. Via JUMP +, "I was doing Avan's manga" and "DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- is now doing animation. There are many voices saying, so I'd like to expect even more DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI-, and we also want to make it even more exciting. Is there any difference?

Hmmm. Popular characters are still popular around Die, Pop, and Hyunckel as they were when the original was serialized. As people who read the original get older, Hudler feels the sadness of middle management. I think that more and more people are becoming more and more enthusiastic about Crocodyne and thinking about Avan. --- I read "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Hero Avan and the Demon King of Hellfire" and read Avan. I finally started to think that I was a great teacher! When I was reading the original, Avan was sent off early in the early stages, so I didn't understand the achievements and awesomeness of Avan. It's like "...". I didn't really understand that when I was a kid. Avan has a presence enough to be the name of the hero's special move, but because he is a teacher, the backbone is not drawn so much, so the character can be dug into "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Hero Avan and Hellfire" Your impression may change when you read "The Devil". --- Which line does Saitobui like in DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI-?

"I don't like to fight ... I like to win !!!!" by General Frazzard of Ice Flame. It's good. I like it too.

Also, Avan's "Let's flutter!". This is because the latest story of the animation has been postponed for some reason recently, and the pinch situation continued. At that time, this word was the slogan. It's been a good word to support us and the viewers again. --- Finally, if there is a person who wants to experience the excitement of DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- from now on, where do they come from? Do you recommend? Is it "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Hero Aban and the Demon King of Hellfire"? Only 4 volumes have been released yet, and you can read it for free with JUMP +. The TV animation has advanced to 76 episodes, but Netflix You can watch it in various places, so please have a look if you have time. You can enjoy it even if you have read the original, and it is becoming more popular as parent-child content such as "DRAGON BALL", so if you have children, please join us. I hope you enjoy watching it. --- Thank you for today!

Summary

This time, we asked Mr. Yasuhiko Saito, also known as Saitobui, about the excitement of "DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI-". You can read "DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Hero Aban and the Demon King of Hellfire" with V JUMP or JUMP +. Episode 1] DRAGON QUEST DRAGON QUEST -THE ADVENTURE of DAI- Hero Aban and the Demon King of Hellfire --Riku Sanjo / Yusaku Shibata | JUMP + https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/3269754496819320015 Also, the TV animation is aired every Saturday from 9:30 am You can also see it on Netflix etc., so please do not miss it. I reread the whole volume of the original again for this interview, but when I read it firmly as an adult, I notice new things and differences in feelings that I feel as a character It's fun to have it! Well then!