Dragon Legend 1: The Four Superpowered Brothers

Author: (Japan) Yoshiiki Tanaka / (Japan) Kazuyoshi Nakano
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Publish Date: 2006-03-02
Features: Super with extraordinary abilities, Chinese-themed legendary action, radiant four dragons, and grand scenes beyond imagination. A epic masterpiece by the great Japanese writer Tanaka Yoshiiki, illustrated by the renowned artist Kazuyoshi Nakano, the creator of Final Fantasy, in a valuable collector's edition. Now purchase Dragon Quest Saga, participate in the event, and you may have a chance to win CLAMP's limited edition Dragon Quest Saga Original Illustration Book and other gifts. Tanaka's Trilogy: Galactic Heroes, Dragon Quest Saga, Arslan Senki. After finishing the last line, gently close the book, slowly close your eyes, take a deep breath, and fill your chest with— the magnificent divine dragons raising their heads to gaze at this book.
This is a legendary action novel set against a modern Japanese backdrop, inspired by Chinese mythology, written by the renowned Japanese author Tanaka Yoshiiki. It is an epic masterpiece that has been adapted into animation, games, comics, and has gained widespread popularity. Three thousand years ago, the heavens were divided into two factions: the Dragon Clan and the Ox Clan. The leader of the Ox Clan, Chiyou, caused chaos in the mortal world, so the Jade Emperor sent four dragon brothers—Aoguang, Aoshao, Aorun, and Aoyan—to subdue Chiyou.
After three thousand years of slumber, the Dragon Clan has awakened again. The four brothers of the Longtang family—Shi, Xu, Zhong, and Yu—are the reincarnations of the dragon brothers. Possessing extraordinary abilities, they wander between the realms of humans and dragons, facing demons who seek to seize their power and rule the world. They refuse to submit. Thus, the four handsome young men—four radiant dragons—roam the skies above modern cities, and a series of unimaginable grand scenes unfold.
The work is rich in Chinese cultural elements, with figures like the Dragon, the Jade Emperor, the Queen Mother of the West, and Yao Ji appearing in various forms. It is imbued with a strong sense of fantasy, blending wondrous imagination with historical events. The radiant dragons and their divine powers are dreamlike, deeply satisfying readers' reverence for strength, nature, and the supernatural. At the same time, the work weaves together different timelines, cutting between modern and ancient imagery, placing readers alternately in bustling modern cities and the primal wilderness of the Central Plains. This allows readers to in a legendary world, learn about history and characters in an enjoyable way, and experience a unique aesthetic pleasure.
This volume tells the story of the Longtang brothers' secret identities being revealed. The four brothers of the Longtang family—Shi, Xu, Zhong, and Yu—were living peacefully in a modern city. But after their grandfather's death, demonic forces began to target them: threats, abductions, and various strategies to exploit their powers. Yet, nothing could make the brothers. In a flash of light, the youngest brother Yu suddenly transforms into a dragon! The mighty black dragon king of the Beihai, capable of summoning wind and rain, rampages through Tokyo, stirring up a whirlwind that changes the world.