Dragon Quest: Your Story

Dragon Quest: Your Story

Year: 2019

Runtime: 102 mins

Language: Japanese

Directors: Takashi Yamazaki, Ryuichi Yagi

Echo Score: 69
ActionComedyFamilyFantasyAdventure

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.

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1

Mada kidnapped; Pankraz vows to rescue

Queen Mada is kidnapped by monsters in Gotha, plunging the kingdom into crisis. King Pankraz sets out to rescue her, taking along their young son Luca. This mission marks the beginning of Luca's long, perilous journey.

start of the quest Gotha
2

Luca meets Bianca; Golden Orb and Purrcy

During their travels, Luca meets Bianca and the two form a bond. They acquire the Golden Orb and a sabrecat cub they name Purrcy, companions for the road ahead.

early in the quest on the road
3

Harry abducted; Pankraz and Luca pursue

Coburg's Prince Harry is abducted by the monsters, prompting Pankraz and Luca to press on in pursuit. They chase the captors across various lands to rescue both Mada and Harry.

pursuit route
4

Pankraz slain; Luca and Harry enslaved

Bishop Ladja ambushes the party and kills Pankraz. Luca and Harry are captured and enslaved, beginning years of brutal servitude.

along the pursuit
5

Ten years of slavery end; escape

After ten years as slaves, Luca and Harry make their daring escape. Harry returns to Coburg, while Luca reunites with his companions—Purrcy, Sancho, and a slime named Gootrude.

ten years later slavery grounds
6

Ladja's plan; Mada's Zenithian lineage

Ladja schemes to free Grandmaster Nimzo, who lies trapped in the Demon World. He abducted Mada to leverage her Zenithian lineage to open a mysterious portal.

Demon World
7

Luca seeks the Zenithian Sword in Mostroferrato

To seal the portal, Luca must obtain the Zenithian Sword owned by Rodrigo Briscoletti in Mostroferrato. The town is beset by Bjørn the Behemoose, who stole the weapon.

Mostroferrato
8

Defeating Bjørn; the Hero is questioned

Luca defeats Bjørn with Bianca's help, but he cannot yet wield the sword, proving he is not the Legendary Hero. He becomes betrothed to Nera, Briscoletti's daughter, until a disguised Nera reveals Bianca is the true love.

Mostroferrato
9

Marriage and tragedy

Luca and Bianca marry and later have a son named Alus. Shortly after, monsters attack and Ladja turns Luca and Bianca to stone.

shortly after marriage
10

Eight years later: Alus revives Luca

Eight years pass and Alus uses the Stolos' staff to revive his father Luca. It is revealed that Alus is the true Legendary Hero destined to seal the portal.

eight years later
11

Dr. Agon and the false/real Golden Orb

The group seeks Dr. Agon, who could morph into the Zenith Dragon if given the Golden Orb. The Orb Luca found as a child is broken, and Agon recognizes it as a fake. He directs Luca to the fairies, who provide a counterfeit orb and send him back in time to switch it with the real one.

Dr. Agon's domain
12

Gathering forces; Bianca revived; final confrontation

Joined by Bjørn and Harry's army, the heroes revive Bianca and prepare to face Ladja. They advance toward the portal, where Ladja dies and opens the gateway to the Demon World.

13

Portal opens; reality distorts into a game

Ladja's death triggers the portal, but the surroundings warp into a mysterious being's creation. It reveals itself as a computer virus controlling what seems to be Dragon Quest V.

14

Gootrude: the anti-virus; plan to restore the game

Gootrude unveils himself as the game's anti-virus program and provides Luca with a means to destroy the virus and restore the game, including Erdrick's sword for the fight against the virus.

15

Finale in Gotha; Luca cherishes the experience

The adventure ends as Luca's party reaches Gotha. He vows to keep this virtual journey in his heart, and a playful moment with Bianca reminds him of the pain and reality behind it all.

end Gotha

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:06

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