Dragon Quest Series

An RPG series with its first installment released by Square (now Square Enix) in 1987. Each title features a unique world and story, captivating fans worldwide with cinematic presentation and grand musical scores. It is the definitive series that popularized Japanese RPGs globally.

Square Enix's RPG series. Since 1987, it has continually innovated with visual beauty and epic narratives, influencing global gaming. Over 180 million units sold.

Japan's most iconic RPG franchise, launched in 1986 by Enix (now Square Enix). Created through the legendary collaboration of game designer Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and composer Koichi Sugiyama, Dragon Quest established the RPG genre in Japan and became a cultural institution. Each new mainline release is a major national event—the government once reportedly asked Square Enix to release games on weekends to prevent mass absenteeism. The series is known for its accessible gameplay, charming monster designs, and orchestral music. With over 88 million copies sold worldwide across the mainline series, spin-offs, and mobile titles, Dragon Quest remains one of gaming's most beloved and enduring franchises.

A Super Famicom JRPG released in 1994 by Square. Directed by Hiroshi Sakaguchi with music by Nobuo Uematsu. It portrays multiple protagonists resisting an empire's oppression in an epic drama. Its grand narrative, well-developed characters, moving soundtrack, and innovative gameplay make it one of the series' finest works.

A series of psychologically-themed JRPGs by Atlus. The masterpiece 'Persona 5' (2016) follows high schoolers battling monsters within their hearts. Its stylish UI design, profound psychological depth, sophisticated jazz-influenced music, and complex narrative achieved international success, spawning numerous spin-offs.

A dark, complex JRPG series by Atlus, starting in 1992. Themes include demon contracts, human weakness, and moral conflict, with branching endings emphasizing player choice. Its unique worldview, deep religious themes, and strategic battles achieved international critical acclaim, representing Japanese gaming culture.