How About Going Adventure With the Heroes? The Shops You Must Go If You Are “Dragon Quest” Fans!

06/08/2018

Since its release in 1986, the ”Dragon Quest” is known as one of the Japan's leading role playing game(RPG). It is a game that the player himself becomes the hero and  beat demons who threatens the world with his friends while adventuring.It is the system which the character raises the level by battling, the comical dialog and message are still be attached to everyone, and it continues to be loved even now .

The characters used in the game are designed by popular manga artist, Mr. Akira Toriyama known for such as "Dragon Ball" creator broadcasted all over the world. Also, to reproduce the fantasy world view, an orchestra that was use for the music, and it was unusual as game music in those days. There are selling overseas dubbing versions, the collaborations with popular manga artists is paying attention to fans. This time, I want to introduced 3 places that is perfect to go for “Dragon Quest” fans!

Stage１．To the “Dragon Quest” Holy Land

ARTNIA　／Shinjuku

Let's visit "SQUARE ENIX" who is the creator of "Dragon Quest" as preparations before adventure! There is "ARTNIA",  a cafe & bar in front of that "SQUARE ENIX",and this is the official shop which collected popular character goods.

In addition to "Dragon Quest", which boasts tremendous popularity as a monumental figure of RPG in Japan, "Square Enix Co., Ltd." which has worked many famous games abroad such as "Final Fantasy" and "Kingdom Hearts."

The exterior is an shape of white round object; when you enter, the entire space is full of a stylish atmosphere.

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◎ Fancy Area

This is the corner for goods. There are many official goods such as ARTNIA limited items,  toys, figures, key holders and so on!

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Speaking of "Dragon Quest", it is not Slime after all? There are also a lot of cute Slime goods here! A popular monster with a lovely round eyes are so impressive in shape of a water droplet. It is also recommended for presents to friends of "Dragon Quest" fans as well as souvenirs for yourself.

Dragon Quest Smile Slime Stuffed Animal Large Slime (2700 yen)

Dragon Quest 1/1 Emblem of Erdrick (10,800yen）

Limited Only at Official Shop: Dragon Quest Metalic Monsters Gallery King Hydra （5,611yen）

※【Limited Only at Official Shop】is means limited product only handles at official goods shop, ”ARTNIA”, e-STORE, and at each exhibition event.

◎Luxury Area

There is a crystal on the center after you passed through the entrance. If you look around, a fantastic space spreads all over.  At here, they carry out apparel goods, figures, silver accessories and so on. You can feel the feeling of getting stuck in the game.

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If you have played “Final Fantasy” before, you may recognized the similar to this place. When you go near the crystal, there is colorful “Materia” , and producing a fantastic world!

◎Cafe & Bar Area

You can enjoy a light snacks and drinks at here. The recommendation is “Slime Pancake” and Latte comes with original Slime mug cup.

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The "Slime Pancake" is in the shape of Slime and has a flavor of maple syrup flavor. It is come with the dialog written on the Command shape chocolate. Also, the Slime mug cup can purchase in-store retail corner.

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Slime Pancake (1,010yen）

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SLIME ORIGINAL CUP AND LATTE ART(From 630yen）※All tax are included

Besides “Dragon Quest” series, they also provide Square Enix imaged popular characters pasta and parfait etc.

In addition, it changes to BAR TIME from 17 pm, and also offers popular game original cocktails. “ARTNIA” is the place where you can enjoy it even you visit anytime. How about visiting there once!

Shop Detail: ARTNIA

[Operation Hours]
11:00～22:00 (It changes to BAR from 17pm）
Food L.O:21:00, Drink L.O 21:30
[Holiday] Irregular Holidays（Please check for official website for more details)
[Address] 1F  Shinjuku East Side Square, 6-27-30 Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0022 [Tel] 03-6457-6714
[Access] Directly from Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin line・Toei Oedo Line,”Higashi Shinjuku Station”,  A3 Exit
6 min walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line・Fukutoshin Line・Toei Oedo Line,”Shinjuku Sancho-me Station”, E1 Exit
[URL] http://www.jp.square-enix.com/artnia/
[Official Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/artnia_sqex/

Stage　2．To a Place Where Fellows Gather!

”LUIDA’S BAR”／Roppongi

“LUIDA’S BAR” is the bar where travellers gathered. Let's meet up with your friends and get some information! You can see  “Dragon Quest” items and rare items everywhere after you enter the door. It is an entertainment bar that bar also raises the levels and new menus will be added. It is a place where you can enjoy even if you do not know about the game!

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※“LUIDA’S BAR” is the bar actually appearing in the game of "Dragon Quest" series.

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◎Please check out the game characters and monsters motif foods and drinks!!

If you are “Dragon Quest” fans, you will be attractive to all the menus here. You can enjoy the world of "Dragon Quest" from the foods to the drinks!

This is “Slime Bess Japanese-style hamburger steak with grated danish.” “Hmm… What is the thing on the hamburg steak?” If you look closely, they made grated chili danish(Momiji Oroshi) to cute Slime Bess! It's so cute!

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They also provide "Angel slime prosciutto risotto", a risotto wrapped it with prosciutto, “Slime Bun” that can enjoy two kinds of flavors buns from pork and vegetable or Shrimp mayonnaise, and  "Golden Slime`s Demi omulet rice etc.” that looks cute and tasty!

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You can not miss the drinks of an image of spells and the special skills too! The “Princess Arena`s exploding popper” is the cocktail made it with mango liqueur. It is a refreshing fruity popper using plenty of fruit juice and Princess Arena`s hat is floating on the cocktail! Non- alcohol is prepared for those who are not good at drinking.

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Besides this, there is a cocktail called,”Mahadados smoothie”, it changes to frozen chichi, if you stir and spell the word, “Mahadedos” in the same time.  Also, the recommended cocktail, "Pukuripo Juree" made it from the model of Purikupo, the one of the races that appear in "Dragon Quest X." It made it with colorful cute jellies using grape liqueur.

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 "Pukuripo Juree"

They provide many other magical original cocktails, non alcoholic cocktails and soft drinks!

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Shop Detail: LUIDA’S BAR

[Operation Hours]
Mon～Fri: 14:00～22:15、Sat・Sun・Public Holidays: 12:00~22:15
※LUIDA’S BAR
Food L.O:21:30, Drink L.O 21:45
※The business hours may have changes depending on the seasons. Please confirm the official website before you are visiting.
[Holiday] None
[Address] 5-16-3 Roppongi Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0032
[Tel] 0120-610-372
[Access]
3 min walk from Toei Oedo Line・Hibiya Line “Roppongi Station” ,  Exit 3
5 min walk from Namboku Line “Roppongi Itchome Station” , Exit 1
10 min walk from Namboku Line “Azabujuban Station” , Exit 6
[URL]https://www.paselaresorts.com/collaboration/luidas_bar/index.html

Stage　３：To an adventurous Journey

”Dragon Quest VR” in VR ZONE SHINJUKU／Shinjuku

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Here is the place where you can experience the  ”Dragon Quest”  VR. From April 27, you can enjoy the field VR activity, “Dragon Quest VR”  at "VR ZONE SHINJUKU." Need to set up parties of 2 warriors, a wizard, a priest, wearing VR, and become a adventurers who are on their way to fight against the great demon Zoma.

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The story starts from "King's Castle"! There are 3 stages: "Grassland", "Piedmont" and "Zoma castle". In each stage, there is a scene fighting with monsters! You really can enjoy experience that you are stuck in the game!

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Can you defeat him at the end in the fight against the great demon Zoma? ! The point of this game is not single action, it is teamwork. Please help each other, be sure to defeat the great demon Zoma and save the world!

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◎What procedures we need to do to order to play this game?

Please make a reservation!!

[Price] 3,200yen（Facility entrance fee: extra 800 yen）
※Over 7 years old ※Children under 13 years old must consent to parents
[How to book]
Ticket sales system, ”Funity” →https://www.funity.jp/dqvr/　(ONLY JPN)
"Fami port" of FamilyMart setting machine (nationwide).
※ Tickets can be purchased from a month ago. It will soon be sold out. It recommend you to make an early reservation.

◎You Can Not Miss the Collaboration Foods and Drinks!

In the cafe area "Grand Pers", they are providing cute “Dragon Quest”  foods and drinks.

On the top right is "Homily 's omelet rice". It is so cute and perfect to post on the instagram! There are  hamburg steak with aluminum foil in the shape of metal Slime, and also cute "Dorakey rare cheesecake".

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Please do not forget to taste "Slime drink" which changes color when squeezing lemon!

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 Before

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After

There is also  key holders and sweets etc. for souvenirs. Please visit here after you did VR!

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Shop Detail: VR ZONE SHINJUKU

[Operation Hours]
10-22（Last Entry: 21:00）
※Activity reception end: 21:30
（If there is a line in each activity, there is a case where the reception will be close earlier）
[Holiday] Open Throughout the Year
[Address] 1-29-1 Kabuki-cho Shinjuku, Tokyo
[Tel] 03-3200-8076 ※Reception Time: 9:30~18:00
[Access]
7 min walk from JR “Shinjuku Station”, East Exit
2 min walk from “Seibu Shinjuku Staion”
10 min walk from Tokyo Metro “Shinjuku Sancho-me Station”
10 min walk from Tokyo Metro “Higashi Shinjuku Station”
[URL] https://vrzone-pic.com/

The places I introduced this time is a places where you can enjoy both those who know about "Dragon Quest" and those who do not know. Enjoy the world of "Dragon Quest" game as much as you can by all means experience it here only in Japan!

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