Dragon Quest Saga: Emblem of Roto (Manga) Kanzenban
In July 2006, Square Enix began to re-release the Dragon Quest Saga: Emblem of Roto manga in a special "Perfect Edition" (完全版 kanzenban) format. The kanzenban release condensed the original 21 tankōbon volumes into 15 volumes, with two volumes released each month (until the final volume, which was released on its own in February 2007). Each volume is printed on A5 size higher quality premium paper stock. Unlike the tankōbon, the kanzenban retained all of the colored pages originally printed in Enix's Monthly Shōnen Gangan magazine.
An official English translation and release of the original Dragon Quest Saga: Emblem of Roto manga series in the same "Perfect Edition" format was announced by Square Enix Manga — under the localized title "Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick"[a] — at New York Comic Con 2024[1], with the first volume seeing its release in September 2025[2].
Features
The kanzenban volumes feature restored artwork and newly drawn cover illustrations by series artist Kamui Fujiwara. Volumes also include art galleries and creator commentaries.
Alterations
Series artist Kamui Fujiwara notes in the kanzenban release that several aspects of the manga had to be recreated from scratch when the original manuscripts could not be located, and that other occasional updates or alterations were made regarding colorization, character designs, and more.
List of Kanzenban Volumes
| # | Cover (JP) | Cover (US) | Primary Contents | Pages | Price | Release Date | ISBN | Publication Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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1-6 | TBD | ¥1,026 (JP) $24.99 (US) |
25 July 2006 (JP) 23 September 2025 (US) |
9784757517264 (JP) 9781646094035 (US) |
[3][2] |
| 2 | 
|
|
7-12 | TBD | ¥1,026 (JP) $24.99 (US) |
25 July 2006 (JP) 23 December 2025 (US) |
9784757517271 (JP) 9781646094042 (US) |
[4][5] |
| 3 | 
|
|
13-17 | TBD | ¥1,026 (JP) $24.99 (US) |
25 August 2006 (JP) 24 March 2026 (US) |
9784757517462 (JP) 9781646094059 (US) |
[6][7] |
| 4 | 
|
|
18-23 | TBD | ¥1,026 (JP) $24.99 (US) |
25 August 2006 (JP) 23 June 2026 (US) |
9784757517479 (JP) 9781646094066 (US) |
[8][9] |
| 5 | 
|
|
24-28 | TBD | ¥1,026 (JP) $24.99 (US) |
25 September 2006 (JP) 20 October 2026 (US) |
9784757517837 | [10] |
| 6 | 
|
29-33 | TBD | ¥1,026 (JP) $24.99 (US) |
25 September 2006 (JP) 22 December 2026 (US) |
9784757517844 | [11] | |
| 7 | 
|
34-39 | TBD | ¥1,026 | 25 October 2006 | 9784757517943 | [12] | |
| 8 | 
|
40-44 | TBD | ¥1,026 | 25 October 2006 | 9784757517950 | [13] | |
| 9 | 
|
45-49 | TBD | ¥1,026 | 25 November 2006 | 9784757518162 | [14] | |
| 10 | 
|
50-55 | TBD | ¥1,026 | 25 November 2006 | 9784757518179 | [15] | |
| 11 | 
|
56-61 | TBD | ¥1,026 | 25 December 2006 | 9784757518407 | [16] | |
| 12 | 
|
62-69 | TBD | ¥1,026 | 25 December 2006 | 9784757518414 | [17] | |
| 13 | 
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70-77 | TBD | ¥1,026 | 25 January 2007 | 9784757519176 | [18] | |
| 14 | 
|
78-84 | TBD | ¥1,026 | 25 January 2007 | 9784757519183 | [19] | |
| 15 | 
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85-86 + Side Stories | TBD | ¥1,026 | 24 February 2007 | 9784757519565 | [20] |
Notes
- ↑ The name change of "Roto" in Japanese to "Erdrick" in English dates back to the original American release of the first Dragon Quest video game as "Dragon Warrior" on the Nintendo Entertainment system in 1989.
References
- ↑ "SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES NEW MANGA AND ART BOOK RELEASES AT NEW YORK COMIC CON" (21 October 2024). Square Enix. Retrieved: 20 March 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, Volume 1". Square Enix Manga & Books. Retrieved: 20 March 2026.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 1". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 2". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, Volume 2". Square Enix Manga & Books. Retrieved: 20 March 2026.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 3". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, Volume 3". Square Enix Manga & Books. Retrieved: 20 March 2026.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 4". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, Volume 4". Square Enix Manga & Books. Retrieved: 20 March 2026.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 5". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 6". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 7". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 8". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 9". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 10". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 11". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 12". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 13". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 14". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "ドラゴンクエスト列伝 ロトの紋章 完全版 14". SQUARE ENIX. Retrieved: 22 March 2021.
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