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Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

ドラゴンクエスト ファンタジア・ビデオ

Synopsis

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video is a direct-to-video live action production of the Dragon Quest series that was released by Enix in 1988. A silent reinterpretation of different elements of the Erdrick trilogy games set to various music from the games composed by Koichi Sugiyama and performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. The video was planned and produced by Toshio Okada, who was then the head of anime studio Gainax, who worked on the movie's special effects, and Tohokushinsha Film.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 21, 1988

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Takami Akai
Screenplay & Story
Yuji Horii, Akira Toriyama
Original Score
Koichi Sugiyama
Original Title
ドラゴンクエスト ファンタジア・ビデオ
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
40m
Production Studios
Enix Co. Ltd, TFC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Takami Akai

Screenplay & Story

Yuji Horii, Akira Toriyama

Original Score & Music

Koichi Sugiyama

Director of Photography

Hiroshi Iwabuchi

Producers

Taro Maki, Yasuhiro Takeda, Hiroaki Inoue

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Akira Toriyama

Department Leadership Roster

Yuji Horii

Writer

Taro Maki

Producer

Yasuhiro Takeda

Producer

Hiroaki Inoue

Producer

Hiroshi Iwabuchi

Director of Photography

Takami Akai

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dragon Quest Fantasia Video.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Dragon Quest Fantasia Video about?

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video is a direct-to-video live action production of the Dragon Quest series that was released by Enix in 1988. A silent reinterpretation of different elements of the Erdrick trilogy games set to various music from the games composed by Koichi Sugiyama and performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. The video was planned and produced by Toshio Okada, who was then the head of anime studio Gainax, who worked on the movie's special effects, and Tohokushinsha Film.

Who directed Dragon Quest Fantasia Video?

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video was directed by Takami Akai.

Who stars in Dragon Quest Fantasia Video?

The principal cast of Dragon Quest Fantasia Video includes Daiki Matsushima, Miho Tamura, Noriko Ishii, Hideaki Anno, Yutaka Ohashi.

When was Dragon Quest Fantasia Video released and how long is it?

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 40m.

Who composed the musical score for Dragon Quest Fantasia Video?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Dragon Quest Fantasia Video was composed by Koichi Sugiyama.

Is Dragon Quest Fantasia Video based on a book or true story?

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Akira Toriyama".