Mhmmm! Seeing all these people in the world who would also even not know of these game songs listen to the themes in the Olympics like this one just makes me and y'all happy!
Reminds me so much of my aunt. She passed away last year and loved Dragon Quest with a passion. She bought me a copy of Dragon Quest 8 for christmas 2005,and it spawned my own love for it. She'd be so stoked for DQ 11 right now.
Same here bud sorry for your loss. My aunt passed away last June and loved dragon warrior/quest games along with other classic jrpg games. She would always pick up 2 of each game and gift one to me when I was younger. Came here for nostalgia then came across your comment, not the only one that remembers their aunt from this theme and other classic rpg theme music. I'll stop rambling now >_>
I know the first DQ game is aged as all sin, but there's just something magical about the feeling of saving the world all by yourself with no party members helping you, that feeling of isolation in the face of the strongest monsters ever, fighting to barely survive, figuring things out with nothing but your own wits, and finding love in the end, growing stronger from a literal nobody, all as a character with the same name as you, that no other game to this day has managed to replicate. And Akira Toriyama's wholesome artstyle really ties it all together, making it that much better on it's own.
+Duke Its gonna be the national Anthem of PS4 in Japan from now on. Square Enix has a truck load of DQ games coming in Japan and in the west starting right about ...... now!
+Duke I actually used it in an audio project for college where I had to simulate a soccer game with only sounds and music and I used it as a national anthem for one of the teams xDD
Dude you GOTTA get the one coming out on Switch! I loved the ones that came to 3ds but I've heard the latest installment is one of the best in the series!
Rest In Peace, Koichi. Your music inspired and filled me with a sense of adventure and creativity that nothing else was able to. You will be missed more than you could even imagine.
So good to see people that actually apprecate the fact that the DQ heros got into smash bros, unlike youtubers who were just mad that we had "another generic sword fighter" as they put it. Dragon Quest may not be my favourite series but it laid the foundations for many JRPGs to come and Dragon Quest IX was my first ever JRPG and it got me into the genre. I hope that more people accept them as time goes on and that this will make people more awere of this amazing series
Kaoru Kajiura Drums and trumpets are screaming as loud as they can. Everything is happiness and joy in the realm. Nobles, soldiers, smiths, kids, maidens and old men alike are celebrating it together. A new chapter of Hunter Hunter was released
Dragon Quest is special because it's one of the few simple stories we have left in the world. You're a divinely ordained warrior fighting on behalf of the weak and oppressed, and nothing in the entire world can prevent you from helping people. No matter how many times you get knocked down, you will get back up. That's an unbelievably potent message, and one that not many other series have ever thought to convey.
Try the free demo on the eShop. They did a fantastic job addressing the complaints people had, and just filled the game with so much content, features, things to do, and its just a jolly grand adventure that will make you laugh, cry, and touch your heart throughout.
Funnily enough, two of the spin offs got me into the main series (dragon quest builders 1 and 2), fell in love with the lore, monsters and the characters lol. Currently playing DQ IX AND XI and loving them both, especially XI since it's so visually beautiful
He held some pretty questionable world views, but there is no doubt that Koichi Sugiyama's incredible compositions, contributions to making video game music into a legitimate art form, and the pioneering of performing it in major concert venues along side other great works is greatly appreciated by all gaming musicians who came after him, including the 8-bit big band. RIP!
Dragon Quest XI has been announced I sincerely hope it comes to the states and I also hope it comes out the same year as Final Fantasy VII Remake so Japan can once again rule the RPG world as it did when I was a child.
Just found out Sugiyama-San passed… this man was one of the pioneers of what good game music should be and his contributions to the field are legendary to say the least. The Dragon Quest Overture is one of the best pieces of video game music ever written in my opinion and his other work is just as legendary, especially the ost’s for DQ 3 and 8. The industry has lost a legend. You shall be missed Sugiyama-San
@@TythenK the heroes don't have official names. They are called hero in game. Or given titles (Erdrick, given to a legend. And "The Luminary") Solo is a defualt name for the 4th hero if you dont make up a name
The Hero finally releases later today. All rise for the Dragon Quest anthem, which I'm writing on the spot. _O, we stand with you, great nation_ _Symbol of courage and determination_ _With your noble fields of green_ _Blue sea serene, an awe-inspiring scene_ _We battle for your honor_ _Or else we end up goners_ _We rest under your crest_ _O, land of Dragon Quest!_
@@nonautemrexchristus5637 When I first saw the Leviathan eat the girl, I was like "dude, this is messed up". Then when I found out it was (I think it was her father? I don't remember all the details in that game, as I didn't enjoy DQ9 compared to the other DQ games) who Leviathan, I made my mind so blown and I was creeped out.
Rest in Peace, as of today, Akira Toriyama
A sad day, we've lost him and Koichi Sugiyama now.
But we will always love Dragon Quest no matter what!
Sugiyama was a bit of a dirtbag tbf
@@GiordanDiodato Very true. That said, it takes a paramount degree of talent to make most look past such a deplorable track record of takes
@@GiordanDiodato to you maybe, the rest of the world doesn't share american whiney leftist values
@@GiordanDiodato he was a child during the WWII, when Japan was fighting against America and it ended when America dropped two atomic bombs on Japan.
You know you're a huge part of Japanese culture when your theme gets used in the OLYMPICS!!!!
Mhmmm! Seeing all these people in the world who would also even not know of these game songs listen to the themes in the Olympics like this one just makes me and y'all happy!
Eventhough I've never played any of the dragon quest games this song is super iconic.
RIP Akira Toriyama. I always knew there was something I loved about this franchise and now I know why. Thank you for the years of amazing work.
Currently watching the opening ceremony of the olympics, lost my shit when this began playing!!!!! 😭
Wait what no way the played this song
@@fazcatplays2811 Those madlads actually did it!
Rip master Toriyama. I don't know what are going happen with DQ without you.
Reminds me so much of my aunt.
She passed away last year and loved Dragon Quest with a passion.
She bought me a copy of Dragon Quest 8 for christmas 2005,and it spawned my own love for it. She'd be so stoked for DQ 11 right now.
Awww, that's so sweet, I am sorry to hear that though, stay strong!
Dude your aunt was a legend
That is so sad and sweet
Same here bud sorry for your loss. My aunt passed away last June and loved dragon warrior/quest games along with other classic jrpg games. She would always pick up 2 of each game and gift one to me when I was younger. Came here for nostalgia then came across your comment, not the only one that remembers their aunt from this theme and other classic rpg theme music. I'll stop rambling now >_>
What an aunt. Did you get a copy of dragon quest 11?
It's the JRPG Anthem
Leen then what's the arpg anthem.
Muffentime 2.0 TES III
I mean
Yeah but Die Hard FF fans would be salty from that statement
@@Zephyrs009 fuck em, Dragon Quest was there before it, and it became the template for future JRPGs. that includes FF
Noose Me Up amen ;-;
Rip Akira Toriyama thanks for all the memories
Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama.
THE HERO
DRAWS NEAR
@dragon quest fan Thou has done well for defeating the slime.
@@annoying_HK_guy but.. What if you.. spammed.. Critical claim with Erik.
haha...
unless?
Enix Leveled up
Learn localized
Square Enix is "committed to bringing more Dragon Quest titles in the west"
**plays video**
linguicaguy Celebration!!
But still haven't done the Rocket Slime series, Dragon Quest 10 or remade Dragon Quest 9 yet. Seriously, DQ9 needs remaking, fast.
Imagine Dragon Quest IX on PS4; with dungeon maps around the world which are online *drools*
Yeah, but that would mean pesky PS Plus requirements. I'm not paying an extra £40 to play a game.
Dragon quest 9 remaster please😢
THE PROMISED DAY HAS COME, MY FRIENDS!!!
HALLELUJAH!!!🤗🤗
I know the first DQ game is aged as all sin, but there's just something magical about the feeling of saving the world all by yourself with no party members helping you, that feeling of isolation in the face of the strongest monsters ever, fighting to barely survive, figuring things out with nothing but your own wits, and finding love in the end, growing stronger from a literal nobody, all as a character with the same name as you, that no other game to this day has managed to replicate.
And Akira Toriyama's wholesome artstyle really ties it all together, making it that much better on it's own.
underrated comment
Am I the only one that thinks this sounds like a national anthem?
Nope, I agree with you.
+Duke Its gonna be the national Anthem of PS4 in Japan from now on. Square Enix has a truck load of DQ games coming in Japan and in the west starting right about ...... now!
+Duke I actually used it in an audio project for college where I had to simulate a soccer game with only sounds and music and I used it as a national anthem for one of the teams xDD
RhydderchZX Best national anthem ever. xD
Robin, The Tactical Genius Japanese national anthem is boring as fuck though.
RIP Koichi Sugiyama, amazing work.
:(
What, he died??
Ladies and gentlemen, we gottem
Rest in Peace, Akira Toriyama!
Welcome to Smash my bud, its been a long time
Long time, well deserved.
Glad to see the series honored!
It totally deserves it!
Laughs in Banjo
When you realize this song isn’t even in the game ;-;
I'm gonna cry if Erdrick gets in smash, I've waited for this for half a decade
Did you cry?
You can cry now, Erdrick is in Smash, as an alternate skin of "The Hero" from the Dragon Quest series!
@@Yashagaru I freaked the hell out, but had a tear
man do I have news for you
"The Hero Draws Near!"
🎉Welcome to Super Smash Bros, Founding Fathers of JRPG. 🎉
It’s the reason why he gets crits. Being first has its perks
@@vroom8795 Cloud has Limit
Hero has RNG and crits
And Sephiroth has one wing
Enix Characters have gimmicks
Rest In Peace Akira Toriyama 💐
This one goes out to the homie Akira Toriyama.
Heroes of Dragon Quest, Welcome to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!
😋
Yup!🙌🙌
Still doesn't feel real
They're available now
Friendly reminder that Jump Force also got a Dragon Quest character in its roster long before Super Smash Bros did 😂
Rest in peace Toriyama
Welcome to Smash, Challenger!
Honestly this music is why I loved the DQ Hero in Smash trailer even though ive never played the series
Saaaaame
Dude you GOTTA get the one coming out on Switch! I loved the ones that came to 3ds but I've heard the latest installment is one of the best in the series!
Same but Adventure instead of overture
Congrats on getting into Smash
Awesome Dragon Quest Overture (Orchestral) Video.
im so happy for this series, hopefully it'll see more attention soon
Is your pfp Apollyon from The Binding of Isaac?
@@bohijboi481 yup
@Isaac Lewinson Vids I saw it, it was cool but a little rushed
Who more IS here after hearing Toriyama Departure?
RIP Koichi Sugiyama... Thank's for all and your LEGENDARY Composition .... Truely... Thank's for all ...
Corrupted Marth and Corrupted Meta Knight: Why do we hear boss music?
More they hear this epic theme XD
Kafrizz
It's on the freaking Olympics, lmao.
Rest In Peace, Koichi.
Your music inspired and filled me with a sense of adventure and creativity that nothing else was able to. You will be missed more than you could even imagine.
Kōichi Sugiyama (1931 - 2021) was a great pioneer of Japanese game music.
His long quest has just completed. Rest in peace.
Dude was actually a Nanking denier and staunchly against LGBTQIA+. May he burn in hell.
Smash brought me back to a classic
HE'S IN!
THEY'RE IN!
Incredible how they opened the 2020 Olympics with this theme.
lol
Ended with it too right? After the parade of nations
@@noahhoover4008 I think so yeah
What a time to be DQ fan,nice
Yes! I was actually surprised he wasn't in before
Rest in peace, Koichi Sugiyama. His music will go down in history as the anthems of the RPG genre.
o7
RIP Sugiyama you legend
He was also a misogynistic POS but lets let byegones be byegones
@@tsp1999 who cares
@@ghhn4505 a lot of people?
Such elegance. I love this series
+rockinslugz so true
This theme is so iconic!!
So good to see people that actually apprecate the fact that the DQ heros got into smash bros, unlike youtubers who were just mad that we had "another generic sword fighter" as they put it. Dragon Quest may not be my favourite series but it laid the foundations for many JRPGs to come and Dragon Quest IX was my first ever JRPG and it got me into the genre. I hope that more people accept them as time goes on and that this will make people more awere of this amazing series
Yoshihiro Togashi's hiatus anthem.
Kaoru Kajiura Drums and trumpets are screaming as loud as they can. Everything is happiness and joy in the realm. Nobles, soldiers, smiths, kids, maidens and old men alike are celebrating it together. A new chapter of Hunter Hunter was released
🖕
What if this was the opening to Hunter x Hunter?? I would've laughed so hard
RIP Koichi Sugiyama. Your pure dragon quest orchestra music, will always be remember
Just heard this in the olympics opening ceremony, we’ve come a long way
Koichi Sugiyama really did a good job capturing that medieval athmosphere with these games.
i know i listen so much times
Dragon Quest is special because it's one of the few simple stories we have left in the world. You're a divinely ordained warrior fighting on behalf of the weak and oppressed, and nothing in the entire world can prevent you from helping people. No matter how many times you get knocked down, you will get back up. That's an unbelievably potent message, and one that not many other series have ever thought to convey.
WELCOME TO SMASH MY DUDES WE DID IT
Was never able to get into Dragon Quest, but I was happy to see the heroes in Smash.
Get DQXI on the Switch...and be ready for the DQ classics later returning
Try the free demo on the eShop. They did a fantastic job addressing the complaints people had, and just filled the game with so much content, features, things to do, and its just a jolly grand adventure that will make you laugh, cry, and touch your heart throughout.
Funnily enough, two of the spin offs got me into the main series (dragon quest builders 1 and 2), fell in love with the lore, monsters and the characters lol. Currently playing DQ IX AND XI and loving them both, especially XI since it's so visually beautiful
@@Anreii Me too,friend. Me too.
RIP Koichi Sugiyama we'll always remember this music in our head and never forget about.
If there is one thing that defines that everyone should recognise Dragon Quest for, it's not Toriyama's art style, but this Overture.
I think both should define Dragon Quest, but this song definitely gets me pumped everytime I load up DQ8. And the other DQs of course.
Toriyama's art style is more prominent in Dragonball imo
Welcome to Smash, Luminary!
Also Solo, Eight and Erdrick
His name is Hero
@@olivermccall3898 those are their in game names
This should be the national gaming anthem!!!
more like international anthem
I love this theme, but i think that place belongs to Zelda overworld theme.
mauro banegas which one
+mauro banegas zelda never will be at same level as DQ
Choosing Zelda or DQ is like asking to a child if he loves more his mother or his father: futile, stupid and painful.
椙山浩一，Sugiyama Kōichi（1931-2021）Father of Music of DQ
鳥山明，Toriyama Akira（1955-2024）Father of Art of DQ
RIP Legend.
Don't forget to hold reset before turning the power off.
See you on tuesday, hopefully Erdrick will make it
Franauts YES BROTHER
WE MADE IT
DONE
Rest in peace Akira Toriyama
Dragon quest, the original JRPG, yet it is so underrated in america
He held some pretty questionable world views, but there is no doubt that Koichi Sugiyama's incredible compositions, contributions to making video game music into a legitimate art form, and the pioneering of performing it in major concert venues along side other great works is greatly appreciated by all gaming musicians who came after him, including the 8-bit big band. RIP!
He was an artist.....a sweet genius music artist :(
Dude was a Nanking denier, that goes beyond questionable. That's just being an overall trash person.
I was like OMFG WTF I'm crying with this in the Olympics 😭😭😭👍🤗👍
Ladies and Gentleman, please stand for the JRPG National Anthem.
Welcome to Smash Bros
rip sugiyama, thank you
R.I.P Koichi Sugiyama
Goodbye Master
RIP Koîchi Sugiyama for all those masterpieces
RIP Koichi Sugiyama
Dragon Quest XI has been announced I sincerely hope it comes to the states and I also hope it comes out the same year as Final Fantasy VII Remake so Japan can once again rule the RPG world as it did when I was a child.
+Vulpor Vulp Pls no I don't to end up playing both games in 2030
+Vulpor Vulp Other countries make RPGs?
So who rules it now?
+Magikarpador Yes other countries like the United States and Canada make RPGs.
BioWare
Just found out Sugiyama-San passed… this man was one of the pioneers of what good game music should be and his contributions to the field are legendary to say the least. The Dragon Quest Overture is one of the best pieces of video game music ever written in my opinion and his other work is just as legendary, especially the ost’s for DQ 3 and 8. The industry has lost a legend. You shall be missed Sugiyama-San
Rest in peace Koichi Sugiyama.
I always have a tear drop when I hear this play.
In b4 Eldrick gets put in Smash Ultimate
Nice call
spot on
Congratulations. But you've also got Eight, Luminary and Solo too. Or rather what they are all known as. The Hero.
@@TythenK the heroes don't have official names. They are called hero in game. Or given titles (Erdrick, given to a legend. And "The Luminary")
Solo is a defualt name for the 4th hero if you dont make up a name
Phazer XP Loto is the name of the first hero (Aka Seeds of Salvation)
RIP koichi
Oh. My. God. The beginning... *Dragon Quest IX memories*
DQ IX memory.... lol
What a game that was. One of the best ive ever played
Joker ,Erdrick , Eight , Luminary , Solo and Banjo&Kazooie :
Me and the boys make in into the SSBU DLC roster
Luminary: Kept you waiting, huh?
The Hero finally releases later today. All rise for the Dragon Quest anthem, which I'm writing on the spot.
_O, we stand with you, great nation_
_Symbol of courage and determination_
_With your noble fields of green_
_Blue sea serene, an awe-inspiring scene_
_We battle for your honor_
_Or else we end up goners_
_We rest under your crest_
_O, land of Dragon Quest!_
The legends tell of a hero
A hero that will slay the darkness
And free his homeland
With companions right by his side
Rest in Peace Toriyama, though you are gone, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything dear friend
This could easily be mistaken for classical music! I like it!
Welcome to Smash, heroes
I can just hear this theme all day!
I grew up wth rocket slime and sentinels of the starry skies and have loved the series ever since
The 2020 olympics better play this as the Japanese national anthem or so help me god
FR
They did :D
Are you some kind of fortuneteller?!
Wish granted! This played at the opening ceremony as the intro of the parade of nations!!
Rip legend 😔
ive only played one DQ game for the DS when i was younger. but wow this trailer hyped me up
Yeah DQIX, I almost smashed my DS because of the whale and demon guy
General Rommel lol, I found my old copy. It was DQ 9. I started playing it again wow it’s fun
@@nonautemrexchristus5637 I feel you man, the whale was really annoying
@@nonautemrexchristus5637 When I first saw the Leviathan eat the girl, I was like "dude, this is messed up". Then when I found out it was (I think it was her father? I don't remember all the details in that game, as I didn't enjoy DQ9 compared to the other DQ games) who Leviathan, I made my mind so blown and I was creeped out.
@@kardos3616 damn right
Who's here after this was in the olympics?
This series is criminally underrated in America
ikr when I explain to someone how great this game is it's like it passes through the other ear. or they say "eh.. linear story" bullshit
Not only in America tho, Europe cries with you
Hopefully DQ will get the "Fire Emblem Effect" after its inclusion on Smash Ultimate.
3:30 - 4:00
I always cry when I hear this part
Pussy
My man..
HERE COME THE SMASHERS
hero in smash got me interested, but the new switch demo for 11 has my attention
At long last, the game that started the JRPG genre gets it's well deserved slot in Smash's roster.
Anyone here because of the Tokyo Olympics?
welcome to 2021 this music fits after new year
30+ years and still goosebumps every time. I absolutely love that this series never strayed from what it was
A victory theme for getting Erdrick and friends for Smash Ultimate!⚔️⚔️
Erdrick and The Crew about to wreck some face this Summer!
@@Xeno_Solarus Got that right!🥋🥋
@@rockylopez7846 I say this a lot when new characters come out... But I really think I'm gonna main Erdrick and crew. Specifically the DQ8 Hero.
I will start my journey through all of the Dragon Quest music in Smash
Did everyone watched tokyo 2020 opening ceremony
When Dragon Quest is represented in Smash.
People who don't know what dragon quest: I think I might main him
Dragon Quest nerds: Mains Hero for life
Tokyo 2020 brrrrrr