Akira Toriyama Dragon Quest Illustrations
An art book made for the 30th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series, collecting more than 500 illustrations Akira Toriyama drew for the games over 30 years. Published in Japan by Shueisha.
VIZ Media’s English edition, Dragon Quest Illustrations: 30th Anniversary Edition, has 240 pages, the same page count as this book, and VIZ says it includes a fold-out poster.
What's included
- More than 500 Dragon Quest illustrations by Akira Toriyama, from 30 years of the series
- Hardcover in a holographic box
- High-definition five-color printing, close to the original artwork
- The numbered titles from the first Dragon Quest to Dragon Quest X, plus spin-off series
- Early hero design art from Dragon Quest XI
- Monster designs that never appeared in the games, and some illustrations published for the first time
- A bound-in poster with a new illustration drawn for this book; the back shows the package art from the series
- A message from Akira Toriyama about Dragon Quest
- 240 pages, 19.5 x 27.1 cm (about 7.7 x 10.7 in), 2.8 cm thick
Availability outlook
This is a regular release, not a limited edition, and it is easy to get.
Where to buy
Title on Amazon.co.jp:
鳥山明 ドラゴンクエスト イラストレーションズ (愛蔵版コミックス)
In stock checked 2026-11-07
Price on Amazon.co.jp: ¥3,850
(about USD 24.45)
as of 2026-11-07 16:42 JST
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FAQ
Is the text in English?
No. The text in this edition is in Japanese. Most of the book is artwork, so you can enjoy it without reading Japanese.
Is there an English edition?
Yes. VIZ Media publishes it in English as Dragon Quest Illustrations: 30th Anniversary Edition. See the link below.
