Dragon Quest Concert With Koichi Sugiyama VTR Set for TV Asahi
The broadcast gives the Dragon Quest series a classical music showcase in the franchise's 40th anniversary year, using archival footage of Sugiyama to present his work after his death.
Key Facts
- The Dragon Quest concert special airs on TV Asahi's "Music Concert Without a Title" on September 26 at 10:00.
- Koichi Sugiyama, the Dragon Quest series composer, appears via VTR in the program; he died on September 30, 2021.
- The Dragon Quest series celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, with a commemorative exhibition in Harajuku, Tokyo running until September 6.
- The scheduled songs for the broadcast have not been announced as of the time of writing.
Reporting from 1 source: Denfaminicogamer.
TV Asahi's classical music program "Music Concert Without a Title" will broadcast a special "Dragon Quest Concert conducted by Koichi Sugiyama" on September 26 at 10:00. The program will feature the late composer appearing via VTR, delivering famous tunes he conducted himself along with exclusive talk, according to the official website. Koichi Sugiyama composed music for the Dragon Quest series from its first installment, creating well-known pieces including "Overture (Roto's Theme)" and "To Fly in the Sky." He passed away on September 30, 2021. The scheduled songs for the broadcast have not been announced as of the time of writing. The Dragon Quest series marks its 40th anniversary this year, and a commemorative exhibition is running in Harajuku, Tokyo until September 6. The program is part of the regular "Music Concert Without a Title" series on TV Asahi, which typically features classical music performances and commentary.
The special airs as part of the regular "Music Concert Without a Title" program on TV Asahi, a classical music series that has run for decades. The Dragon Quest concert segment will rely on VTR footage of Sugiyama, who died in 2021, rather than a live appearance. The program's official website states that the broadcast will combine Sugiyama's conducted performances with exclusive talk, though the specific track list has not been released. The 40th anniversary context adds weight to the broadcast: the series' anniversary exhibition in Harajuku runs until September 6, just weeks before the September 26 air date. Sugiyama's role in the franchise began with the first Dragon Quest game, and his compositions such as "Overture (Roto's Theme)" and "To Fly in the Sky" remain closely tied to the series' identity. The announcement comes from the program's official website, with no further production details or guest appearances disclosed.
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- Denfaminicogamer 「題名のない音楽会」にて“すぎやまこういち氏”がVTR出演する「ドラクエの音楽会」が放送決定。名曲の数々を秘蔵トークとともにお届け