Dragon Quest the DIVE has finished its Tokyo run and is headed to Osaka, running January 26 to March 14, 2027 at Grand Front Osaka's North Building Knowledge Capital Event Lab. Tohokushinsha and Square Enix announced the Osaka dates on September 7, with ticket sales opening through the Square Enix app the next day.
The 40th anniversary exhibition Dragon Quest the DIVE ran in Tokyo from July 17 to September 6 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado. Organizers Tohokushinsha Film and Square Enix built the event around the Dragon Quest VR RIDE, an attraction using Meta Quest 3 headsets and motion seats. Riders cross plains on a killer panther, dodge monsters in a forest, and fly through the sky with wind effects, then walk through zones including a castle, field, town, and item shop. Groups of up to 16 ride at once.
Beyond the ride, the Tokyo event included interactive exhibits such as the Mirror of Ra, which uses face tracking to show visitors as monsters, and a Thrilling Treasure Chest that reveals random items. On the second floor, the 40th Anniversary Exhibition "How Dragon Quest Was Born" displayed development materials from the first game, including producer's notes. A collaboration restaurant ran on the fifth floor. Tickets were 3,800 yen for adults on weekdays and 4,000 yen on weekends and holidays. Creator Yuji Horii called the VR experience "real" and the immersion "incredible," and voice actress Yui Ogura voiced the guide character Homita.
Tokyo sold out all tickets and drew more than 90,000 visitors. On September 7, with the Tokyo run closed, Tohokushinsha and Square Enix announced the Osaka edition: January 26 to March 14, 2027, at Grand Front Osaka's North Building Knowledge Capital Event Lab. Ticket sales open September 8 at 10:00 through the Square Enix app, followed by a Lawson Ticket advance sale on October 6 and general sale on October 21. A special ticket includes a framed three-pin badge set of Roto's Sword, the Sky Sword, and the Hero's Sword Kai with the 40th anniversary logo. Osaka's collab cafe will have a menu different from Tokyo's and admits only ticket holders, a restriction organizers tied to how the Tokyo restaurant operated.
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Sep 7
The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary exhibition Dragon Quest the DIVE will run in Osaka from January 26 to March 14, 2027, at Grand Front Osaka's North Building Knowledge Capital Event Lab. Tohokushinsha and Square Enix announced the dates on September 7. The Tokyo run, held July 17 to September 6 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado, drew more than 90,000 visitors and sold out all tickets. The main attraction is the Dragon Quest VR RIDE, an immersive ride using Meta Quest 3 headsets and motion seats. Riders cross plains on a killer panther, dodge monsters in a forest, and fly through the sky with wind effects. After the ride, visitors move through zones including a castle, field, town, and item shop. A special ticket includes a framed three-pin badge set of Roto's Sword, the Sky Sword, and the Hero's Sword Kai, with the 40th anniversary logo. Ticket sales begin September 8 at 10:00 through the Square Enix app, followed by a Lawson Ticket advance sale October 6 and general sale October 21. A collab cafe with a menu different from Tokyo's will also run, open only to ticket holders.
Jul 17
The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event in Harajuku features a VR ride where participants mount a killer panther in a 360-degree adventure. The press preview revealed a setup using Meta Quest 3 headsets and a pre-show briefing, with groups of up to 16 experiencing the ride simultaneously.
Jul 16
The Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Dragon Quest the DIVE -A Journey to an Unseen Adventure-" opens July 17 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku "Harakado" in Tokyo, running through September 6. Organized by Tohokushinsha Film Corporation and Square Enix, the event centers on the "Dragon Quest VR RIDE," an immersive attraction using Meta Quest 3 headsets and motion seats that simulates riding a Killer Panther through the series' world. Creator Yuji Horii called the VR experience "real" and said the immersion is "incredible." Voice actress Yui Ogura voiced the guide character Homita, recording with ad-libs and attention to presence. Beyond the VR ride, the exhibition includes interactive exhibits such as the "Mirror of Ra," which reflects visitors as monsters using face tracking, and a "Thrilling Treasure Chest" that randomly reveals items. On the 2nd floor, the "40th Anniversary Exhibition 'How Dragon Quest Was Born'" displays never-before-seen development materials from the first game, including producer's notes. A collaboration restaurant runs on the 5th floor. Tickets are 3,800 yen for adults on weekdays and 4,000 yen on weekends and holidays. An Osaka venue is planned for early spring 2027.
Jun 17
Tohokushinsha Film and Square Enix revealed new details for the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Dragon Quest the DIVE -To the Stage of an Unseen Adventure-", including the immersive VR ride, two exhibition contents, and a full lineup of original merchandise.