{"rewrite":{"id":"r_c6f7ecc0600e0fc109d8132e","clusterId":"c_527e81a4859106cd55e19253","slug":"dragon-quest-40th-anniversary-exhibition-opens-in-tokyo-with-vr-ride-and-rare-materials","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition Opens in Tokyo With VR Ride and Rare Materials","summary":"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.","whyItMatters":"The exhibition pairs a VR ride with never-before-seen development materials from the first game, offering a rare look at the series' origins alongside its modern presentation.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe exhibition spans three floors of the Harakado building: the main VR attraction and interactive areas on the 4th floor MAZE, the rare materials exhibit on the 2nd floor COVER, and a limited-time collaboration restaurant on the 5th floor FAMiRES. The \u0026#34;Dragon Quest VR RIDE\u0026#34; uses motion seats designed to minimize motion sickness, with wind and grass effects hitting riders\u0026#39; feet. After the ride, visitors receive an \u0026#34;Adventure Log\u0026#34; admission bonus at the Castle Area, then proceed through Field Area monster photo spots, a touchable King Slime, and the Town Area\u0026#39;s \u0026#34;Monster Petting Research Lab\u0026#34; where guests can feel monster parts. The \u0026#34;Mirror of Ra\u0026#34; uses face tracking to transform reflections into monsters and provides a personality diagnosis. The 40th Anniversary Exhibition on the 2nd floor includes original drawings by Akira Toriyama and musical scores by Koichi Sugiyama, with photography prohibited in that area. The official store sells exclusive merchandise including Homita plushies, Adventure Book pin badges for each mainline entry, and collaboration items like Umaibo snack bags. Technical cooperation came from Omnibus Japan, PROTOTYPE, and Brogent Technologies, with special sponsorship from HP Japan and HyperX.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Yuji Horii on the Dragon Quest 40th anniversary VR ride: \"It's real, the immersion is incredible!\" The exhibition opens today in Tokyo with a Killer Panther motion seat and wind effects.","twitterPost":"The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary exhibition in Tokyo shows never-before-seen development notes from Yuji Horii alongside a VR ride. Runs through September 6.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary exhibition opens in Tokyo today, featuring a VR ride, rare development materials, and interactive exhibits. Tickets are on sale now for the event running through September 6.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2125117.html\",\"title\":\"Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition 'Dragon Quest the DIVE -A Journey to an Unseen Adventure-' Opens Today, July 17, in Tokyo\"},{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/07/16/184660.html\",\"title\":\"Not Just a VR Experience! The 40th Anniversary Exhibition Where You Can Immerse Yourself in the 'Dragon Quest' World as a Hero: 'Oh! What do you mean you haven't been yet!' 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