Deltora Quest

About Deltora Quest

If you are hunting for a new adventure series, Deltora Quest (デルトラクエスト) deserves a look (2007). The setup goes like this. The setup: The evil Shadow Lord has taken control of the domain of Deltora and has driven the land and its people into misfortune and suffering. Lief, the son of a blacksmith, has just turned sixteen and is entrusted, along with his two companions Barda and Jasmine.

Further in, there is just one problem; the seven stones have been scattered all across Deltora and currently reside in the hands of seven wicked men who are not easily willing to give them up.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Ryousuke Sakamaki as Lief and Yuusaku Yara as Barda. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 65 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with OLM, which means the visual identity of Deltora Quest follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Ryousuke Sakamaki as Lief, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2007, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.