A newly revealed illustration of Dragon Quest IV by legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, known for Dragon Ball, has been shared on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of Yūbō & Mashirito’s KosoKoso Broadcast.

The post celebrated the game’s 35th anniversary, stating, "Congratulations on 35 years of Dragon Quest IV! Toriyama-sensei’s illustration is truly divine." The artwork features the protagonist of Dragon Quest IV, delighting longtime fans of the series.

Fans React to the Nostalgic Artwork

Fans quickly responded with excitement and nostalgia:
"This Dragon Quest IV protagonist has a bit of a Yamcha vibe, haha!"
"I remember being surprised by all the rare Toriyama illustrations in the early strategy guides!"
"The Jump-published guide had exclusive Toriyama illustrations! Wasn’t it a sealed cover?"
"I wish Toriyama-sensei had drawn even more Dragon Quest art."
"As an older fan, I love his art style from this era."

Dragon Quest IV – A Landmark RPG in the Dragon Quest Series

The Dragon Quest franchise, first released in 1986 by Enix (developed by Chunsoft), has become one of Japan’s most iconic RPG series. Players embark on heroic quests to battle dark forces and save the world from looming threats.

About Dragon Quest IV

The first installment in the "Tenku" (Zenithian) trilogy, Dragon Quest IV was originally released for the Famicom in 1990. It introduced a unique five-chapter omnibus storytelling format, allowing players to experience different perspectives before uniting the characters for the final battle.

Innovative Features That Defined the Game
Carriage System – Allowed players to travel with multiple companions.
AI-Controlled Party Members – Teammates could act independently using simple tactics commands.

Following its success, the game was remade for PlayStation in 2001 and later ported to Nintendo DS in 2007, bringing the adventure to a new generation of players.

Source : ORICON NEWS