Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

This is the legendary manga [Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai], serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1989 to 1996. It was created based on the world of the popular RPG game 'Dragon Quest' and became a massive hit, selling over 50 million copies. The protagonist, Dai, grew up on the remote island of Delmurin with monsters. He meets the hero Avan and becomes his disciple. One day, Avan is defeated by Hadlar, the general commander of the Demon King's army. Dai and another disciple, Pop, then leave the island together and head to the continent, leading to the events that unfold. It's considered a textbook example of a 'shonen' manga, perfectly portraying the classic themes of effort, friendship, and victory. Its precise power balance and well-developed characters received high praise.