After two decades of waiting, Dragon Quest VII finally gets a direct sequel. The manga DRAGON QUEST EDEN began its official serialization on January 5, 2026, in Young Gangan, marking the return of a story that had remained dormant since 2005.
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The new work serves as a sequel to Dragon Quest Eden no Senshi tachi and once again features the artwork of Kamui Fujiwara, an artist known for Dragon Quest: Emblem of Roto. Furthermore, Yuji Horii, creator of the franchise, acts as supervisor of the project, reinforcing its fidelity to the original universe. To celebrate the launch, Fujiwara released a new illustration that is already generating buzz among fans on social media.
Meanwhile, the game Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, originally released in 2000, is also back in the spotlight. A remake arrives on February 5, 2026, bringing new scenarios and an adult version of Kiefer, seen in a recent teaser.
Therefore, the return of the manga and the remake reinforce the franchise's new momentum. As a result, fans have even more reason to follow Japanese game news and otaku updates on AnimeNews.
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Source: Oricon News
