Dragon Quest: Your Story

"I was the hero"

2019 1h 42m JA

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 244

AnimationAdventureComedyFantasyActionFamily

Synopsis

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Luca follows in his father's footsteps to rescue his mother from evil Ladja. Finding the heavenly hero who wields the Zenithian sword is his only hope.

“I was the hero”

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Cast

Takeru Satoh
Luka (voice)
Kasumi Arimura
Bianca (voice)
Haru
Flora (voice)
Kentaro Sakaguchi
Prince Harry (voice)
Takayuki Yamada
Pankraz (voice)
Kendo Kobayashi
Sancho (voice)
Ken Yasuda
Pusan (voice)
Suzuki Matsuo
Ludman (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ryuichi Yagi
Writers: Takashi Yamazaki, Ryuichi Yagi, Yuji Horii
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Koichi Sugiyama. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ryuichi Yagi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Takeru Satoh and Kasumi Arimura and Haru carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "I was the hero".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10127562 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Ryuichi Yagi directs. Koichi Sugiyama scores. Ryuichi Yagi cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Original score by Koichi Sugiyama. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
3Editor Ryuichi Yagi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Takeru Satoh and Kasumi Arimura and Haru carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "I was the hero".
6IMDB entry: tt10127562 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Original score: Koichi Sugiyama
Editing: Ryuichi Yagi
Sound: Keiichi Momose
Runtime: 102 min · 1h 42m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Dragon Quest: Your Story (2019)

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Alunauwie2025-09-30
★ 8/10
Dragon Quest: Your Story brings a beloved game to life with stunning visuals and emotional storytelling, though it deviates sharply in its final act. While the animation is clean and colorful, it lacks a distinct Japanese anime feel. The story builds steadily with a strong foundation, though pacing issues and abrupt transitions hinder immersion. The twist ending—revealing the world as a simulation—feels jarring and controversial, especially for fans of the original game. Still, the film delivers a heartfelt message on nostalgia and the meaning games hold in our lives. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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