Dragon Questand live-action weirdness go together like pancakes and peanut butter — the combination isn’t necessarily obvious, but the two fit nicely when you put them together.

This time around, a costumed party travels across the grassy plains to advertise the upcoming Japanese release of theDragon Quest IVremake for the Nintendo DS. The covered wagon in the commercial represents the addition of a party-containing wagon to the series, first introduced in the original 1990 Famicom release. Also, I’ve added that blonde to my party.

Emio’s cover

Hit the jump to see a couple of otherDragon Questlive-action madness, including the 1990 commercial advertising the original release of this game.

The Unova Starters in Pokemon Go.

Sam Bridges wearing purple Ludens sunglasses in Death Stranding.

Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name

silent hill transmission

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Famicom Wars Famicom Friday

Naoe, Sorin, and Jinchiro looking serious

Oda Nobunaga and Yasuka on horses next to marching armies