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Dragon Quest is regarded as one of the most popular contemporary Japanese video game franchises ever, so it’s hardly unexpected that it has inspired numerous anime and manga adaptations. Although these have seldom been made available outside Japan, one of the classic ’90s Dragon Quest manga series is finally receiving an official English release later this year with Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume One. This series is significant as it follows the storyline of one of the most adored installments in the video game franchise, Dragon Quest 3, and introduces a brand-new group of heroes. If you just completed the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and wish to delve into more stories set in that universe, you can preorder Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume One for $25 prior to its launch on September 23.

Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume One

$23.74 (originally $25) | Releases September 23

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Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume One is a 376-page collection of the original manga by Kamui Fujiwara, published between 1991 and 1997. This new release signifies the first time it is available in English.

The story is set a century after the epic confrontation between the hero Erdrick and the fearsome Dragonlord Zoma at the conclusion of Dragon Quest 3. While the realm has enjoyed peace for many years, a new malevolent force arises, and a young prince sets off on a journey to confront this fresh menace.

While this fresh English release of The Mark of Erdrick is exciting news for Dragon Quest enthusiasts, there are more Dragon Quest manga series currently available worth exploring in the meantime. One of the latest is Dragon Quest: The Dash of Dai, which follows the main character Dai as he awakens his powers and transforms into the hero he is destined to become. All five volumes of the series are on sale at Amazon. Lastly, you might also purchase the Dragon Quest Illustrations: Thirtieth Anniversary Edition hardcover art book for $23.50 (down from $50). The 240-page book features numerous illustrations from the series illustrator and well-known Dragon Ball manga creator, the late Akira Toriyama.

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Considering that the Mark of Erdrick series takes place after the events of Dragon Quest 3, it is worth playing the game before the English version of the manga is released later this year. Fortunately, Square Enix has launched a new “HD-2D” remake of the original RPG, and you can get the game at a great discount on Amazon. The Xbox Series X version is the…
most reasonable at $46, while the Nintendo Switch version is priced at $50.40 and the PS5 version is available for $54.50. In every case, that offers you a savings of just a few dollars compared to their typical $60 price tags. The Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake preserves the essence of the original 1988 title and refreshes it with completely new graphics, reorchestrated music, and even several fresh gameplay adjustments. “You won’t encounter a more essential JRPG than Dragon Quest III, and this is undoubtedly the finest option to enjoy it,” stated Heidi Kemps in GameSpot’s Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake review.

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