Dragon's Dogma[3][4] is an American-Japanese dark fantasy original net animation (ONA) series based on the 2012 video game of the same name by Capcom. Directed by Shinya Sugai, the series was released via Netflix on September 17, 2020.[5]
| Dragon's Dogma | |
 Promotional teaser poster | |
| Genre | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Capcom |
| Original net animation | |
| Directed by | Shinya Sugai |
| Produced by | Tomohisa Nishimura |
| Written by | Kurasumi Sunayama |
| Music by | Tadayoshi Makino |
| Studio | Sublimation |
| Licensed by | Netflix |
| Released | September 17, 2020 |
| Runtime | 19–32 minutes |
| Episodes | 7 |
Characters
edit- Ethan (イーサン)
- Voiced by: Yūichi Nakamura[6] (Japanese); Greg Chun[6] (English)
- Hannah (ハンナ)
- Voiced by: Nana Mizuki[6] (Japanese); Erica Mendez[6] (English)
- Olivia (オリビア)
- Voiced by: Miyuki Sawashiro[6] (Japanese); Cristina Vee[6] (English)
- Dragon (ドラゴン)
- Voiced by: Takayuki Sugō[6] (Japanese); David Lodge[6] (English)
- Louis (ルイ)
- Voiced by: Yūko Sanpei[6] (Japanese); Jeannie Tirado[6] (English)
- Salai (サライ)
- Voiced by: Suzuko Mimori[6] (Japanese); Ryan Bartley[6] (English)
Production
editThe series is animated by Sublimation.[5] Shinya Sugai serves as director while he, Taiki Sakurai, Takashi Kitahara, and Hiroyuki Kobayashi serve as executive producers.[5] Kurasumi Sunayama is the writer of the scripts while Kaoru Nishimura is designer of characters.[7][5] Original game composer Tadayoshi Makino serves as the show's composer.[7] The series consists of seven episodes.[1]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [8] | |
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| 1 | "Wrath" | Shinya Sugai | Kurasumi Sunayama | September 17, 2020 | |
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Father-to-be Ethan leaves his wife behind and takes orphan Louis to hunt for food in the mountains, where a pack of ferocious wolves set upon them. | |||||
| 2 | "Gluttony" | Shinya Sugai | Kurasumi Sunayama | September 17, 2020 | |
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Cassardis lies in ruins. When a magical Pawn revives Ethan, he vows revenge, embarking on a quest to slay the dragon that destroyed his world. | |||||
| 3 | "Envy" | Shinya Sugai | Kurasumi Sunayama | September 17, 2020 | |
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Ethan and Hannah aid a traveling party being ambushed by goblins. The groups make camp together, but a predatory griffin swoops in from above. | |||||
| 4 | "Sloth" | Shinya Sugai | Kurasumi Sunayama | September 17, 2020 | |
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The pair make their way through a cavern that once housed a bustling narcotics operation. Deeper inside, a towering hydra stalks the depths. | |||||
| 5 | "Greed" | Shinya Sugai | Kurasumi Sunayama | September 17, 2020 | |
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Ethan and Hannah reunite with royal guards Simon and Balthazar, agreeing to help them destroy a greedy lich who commands an army of undead. | |||||
| 6 | "Lust" | Shinya Sugai | Kurasumi Sunayama | September 17, 2020 | |
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Hannah convinces Ethan to rest at an inn before marching on to the dragon's lair. In his room, a vision of his wife brings back Ethan's past. | |||||
| 7 | "Pride" | Shinya Sugai | Kurasumi Sunayama | September 17, 2020 | |
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Ethan makes his way to the Tainted Mountain to face the dragon and reclaim his stolen heart, or die trying. | |||||
Reception
editOn review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 83% based on 6 reviews with an average rating of 5.9/10.[9]
In a positive review, IGN's David Jagneaux wrote, "It's not the best video game adaptation ever...but it's a good debut that has room for growth with (hopefully) future seasons."[10] Writing for The A.V. Club, Sam Barsanti called the series, "a fun, if forgettable video game adaptation."[11] The Escapist's Jesse Lab responded more negatively, lamenting it as "a heartbreaking disappointment."[12]
References
edit- ^ a b Hazra, Adriana (August 24, 2020). "Netflix's Dragon's Dogma Anime Reveals Trailer, Key Art". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ Netflixアニメ「ドラゴンズドグマ」日本語吹き替え版に中村悠一、水樹奈々ら. Natalie (in Japanese). September 3, 2020. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ Prescott, Shaun (March 12, 2019). "Dragon's Dogma is getting a Netflix anime". PC Gamer. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ Doolan, Liam (July 14, 2020). "Netflix's Dragon's Dogma Anime Will Arrive This September". Nintendo Life. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Sherman, Jennifer (July 14, 2020). "Netflix's Dragon's Dogma Anime Reveals Staff, Visual, September Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Pineda, Rafael Antonio (September 2, 2020). "Dragon's Dogma Anime Reveals English, Japanese Dub Casts in New Trailer". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ a b "『ドラゴンズドグマ』オープニング映像" ["Dragon's Dogma" Opening Video]. YouTube. Netflix. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ "Dragon's Dogma – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ "Dragon's Dogma: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "Netflix's Dragon's Dogma: Season 1 Review". IGN. September 17, 2020. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "Review: Netflix's Dragon's Dogma is fun but forgettable". TV Club. September 17, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
- ^ "Dragon's Dogma Season 1 Review: A Heartbreaking Disappointment". Escapist Magazine. September 22, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
