In a surprise announcement earlier this week, Netflix announced that they will be bringing Dragon Quest: Your Story, the Computer Animated film based on the popular Dragon Quest franchise. The film is based on the story of Dragon Quest 5: hand of the Heavenly Bride, which was released for the Super Famicom in 92.
Netflix provided a brief synopsis:
Luca follows in his father’s footsteps to rescue his mother from evil Ladja. Finding the heavenly hero who wields the Zenithian sword is his only hope.
Dragon Quest: Your Story released in theatres in Japan last August and did alright, but drew criticism from the audience that the characters moved away from the traditional Akira Toriyama-designed visuals in favour of a western-style CG look.
This isn’t the only animated film based on a video game that Netflix has added to their service, as last week the streaming provider added the Ni No Kuni movie to the list, and last year added another Square Enix produced series; Final Fantasy 14: Dad of Light. Dragon Quest: Your Story will be coming to the service on February 13th, 2020.