Dragon Drive, written and illustrated by Ken-ichi Sakura, is a shonen, sci-fi, adventure. It tells the story of Reiji Ozara, a high school student who gives up on everything he tries. However, when one of his friends introduces him to Dragon Drive, a virtual-reality game where he gets his own pet dragon, he learns that there's more to him and Chibi than he ever realized.
We currently have Volumes 1-3 of this manga (14 total).
Dragon Drive is about a young man who finds new purpose through virtual reality. This installment of the Opposing Viewpoints series, edited by Susan Henneberg, explores some of the pros and cons of this technology, from concerns about the effects of simulated violence, to potential training programs for surgeons and other high risk professions.
Dragon Drive explores how virtual reality (or VR) can help kids learn valuable life skills and lessons. In this ebook, Josh Gregory describes VR in a way that even kids can understand, while touching upon some of its benefits and potential negatives. He also offers a glossary of common terms used when discussing VR.
Note: Ebook Central requires a username and password. However, creating a new account is free. Just go to the list of available databases, click Ebook Central, click "Sign In" at the top-right of the screen, and then click "Create Account". Once you are signed in, you may then use the link below to access this resource. The list of available databases can be found here.
Dragon Drive's opening theme, "True", was performed by singer/songwriter Shimokawa Mikuni. Its visuals depict the various players of the titular game preparing to log in. The lyrics represent Reiji's perspective, who after years of giving up at everything, desperately wants to prove himself for the first time.
ENGLISH LYRICS AVAILABLE ON ANIMESONGLYRICS.COM
Dragon Drive's ending theme, "Tatta, Hitosu no" (also known as "The Only One"), was performed by singer/songwriter Shimokawa Mikuni. Its visuals depict Reiji as he gazes at his dragon Chibi's card, imagining them traveling together. Its lyrics represent his growing maturity as he learns to step outside of his comfort zone.
ENGLISH LYRICS AVAILABLE ON ANIMESONGLYRICS.COM
Dragon Drive is (in-universe) a VR game that's so realistic, that its players feel like they're in actually danger. While this may feel like an exaggeration, it doesn't actually take that much to convince the brain that what it's experiencing is real. In this video, the writers at Vox explain how the technology works and why our minds are so easily "fooled".
Dragon Drive's story contains a wide variety of "tropes" (or "common story elements"), from Bond Creatures to Magikarp Power. TvTropes is a wiki dedicated to cataloging these tropes, providing notable examples from all kinds of media. It allows readers to browse these tropes by franchise and even find notable subversions where appropriate.
Dragon Drive has been sinking its fangs into readers since 2001. When researching the series for the first time, Wikipedia can make for a good, quick overview, while offering links and citations to other sources. When using it for academia purposes, however, be careful to examine the sources to make sure that any information is relevant and accurate.
Dragon Drive depicts how virtual reality can, if appropriately used, make a positive impact on people's lives. In this article from JMIR Serious Games, ten contributors go over a new virtual reality system designed to help young patients with psychosis increase their self-esteem and build positive mental habits.
About ProQuest: ProQuest is a Traveler Database, which means that it's funded through the Arkansas State Library System. For this reason, the site will automatically check your IP Address to confirm that you're using it within Arkansas. If you aren't able to access this article because your IP Address is out of state, try using another internet connection.
