After over 40 years, two of the late Akira Toriyama’s biggest franchises are finally getting an official crossover. The special crossover event between Dragon Ball and Dragon Quest will feature new, nostalgic redesigns of longtime characters like Bulma, Krillin, Master Roshi and more.
On March 12, 2025, the Dragon Ball franchise will collaborate with the Dragon Quest series in the popular mobile video game Dragon Quest Walk. This limited-time event includes cosmetics and move sets inspired by the original Dragon Ball anime series, such as Kid Goku’s Power Pole and the Kamehameha Wave. Goku and his friends are also given updated designs based on their appearances in the late 1980s.
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Official Dragon Ball x Dragon Quest Crossover Reveals New Designs for Fan-Favorite Characters
According to Kami Sama Explorer, one of the new features in the Dragon Quest Walk event is the “Son Goku Equipment Fukubiki.” It includes Goku’s signature five-star weapon, the “Nyoibo,” or “Power Pole.” Players will be able to use two of Goku’s powerful moves: the “Nobiro Nyoibo” (“Grow, Magic Staff”) and “Kamehameha.” Given the original Dragon Ball timeline, Goku’s Kamehameha Wave won’t have the same impact as the one seen in the explosive finale of Dragon Ball Daima. Nonetheless, it will be a powerful tool for Dragon Quest players.
The mobile event will allow Dragon Quest Walk players to explore the game world as Kid Goku, searching for the seven Dragon Balls with Bulma’s Dragon Radar. Goku can be leveled up during the player’s adventure and assist in battle during their real-life walkabout. However, players can also use Goku’s Flying Nimbus to traverse the game map without walking in real life. Collecting all seven Dragon Balls will allow the player to summon the Eternal Dragon and earn special rewards through their wish.
“Son Goku Mode” will feature fan-favorite characters as they were depicted in Goku’s childhood, such as Bulma, Chi-Chi, Yamcha, Krillin and Master Roshi. Character-themed missions and challenging boss fights will also be available in this crossover mode. Players who complete these missions can earn unique costumes based on Dragon Ball characters, like Chi-Chi’s armor and Master Roshi’s hermit clothing.
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Dragon Quest Walk is available on Android and iOS devices. Square Enix has yet to release this popular geolocation-based role-playing game outside Japan.
All episodes of Dragon Ball Daima, the franchise’s newest anime iteration, are available to stream on Crunchyroll. The English dub, starring Stephanie Nadolny as Goku (Mini), has begun premiering one new episode per week from Jan. 10. “Goku and company were living peaceful lives when they suddenly turned small due to a conspiracy!” the series’ official description reads. “When they discover that the reason for this may lie in a world known as the ‘Demon Realm,’ a mysterious young Majin named Glorio appears before them.”
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Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball tells the tale of a young warrior by the name of Son Goku, a young peculiar boy with a tail who embarks on a quest to become stronger and learns of the Dragon Balls, when, once all 7 are gathered, grant any wish of choice.
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