RPG legend Dragon Quest is hitting its big 4-0 this year, a true cornerstone of SQUARE ENIX's empire, and you can bet they've got a ton of anniversary events and projects lined up.
But hold up! On May 27th, as the anniversary buzz kicked off, qureate, the studio behind "Bunny Garden," dropped a special post to celebrate Dragon Quest's 40th. They even dressed up their fan-favorite bunny girl waifu, Rin, in an iconic swimsuit from an early Dragon Quest heroine! Fans went absolutely wild, showering qureate with praise for their genius move.
qureate's official post declared, "Happy 40th Anniversary, Dragon Quest series!" alongside a commemorative illustration. In the artwork, "Bunny Garden" character Rin rocks the classic "Dangerous Swimsuit" (Abunai Mizugi) look, a familiar sight to any seasoned DQ player. The post was packed with nostalgic shout-outs like "Countless adventures, encounters, and sometimes even 'pafupafu'!" and "DQ is the best!" – pure fan service for the veterans.
This pic sent netizens into a frenzy, with comments pouring in like, "You can tell the devs are true fans!" and "I love both games, this crossover is epic!"
Even sharper-eyed fans pointed out that the outfit is a direct homage to the "Dangerous Swimsuit" worn by the Princess in the MSX version of "Dragon Quest II." We're talking decades-old deep cut here! The fact that qureate dug up such a niche detail for this playful tribute just proves their undying love for the series.
