Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (2020)

The second season of Sengoku Youko has so many similarities with later parts of Dai no Daibouken that I wouldn't be surprised if it was a direct inspiration. Of course that's the second season, and I'd prefer to recommend the original 1981 version of Dai; but someone else had already recommended these two entries specifically, so I'll double down for the visibility. 

Both are battle shonen, and the character designs for both made by Akira Toriyama 

The beggining of Dragon Ball and Dragon quest: Adventure of Dai are very similar and have very similar vibe coming from both shows. I Already Recommended Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Quest, but every "OG" Dragon Ball fan will understand why you should watch first Dragon Ball and Why Dragon Quest is more similar to first Dragon Ball than with " Z " OG Dragon Ball, z, Gt, Super Fans should watch and give chance to Dragon Quest . This remake is HYPE! 

- Same Studio - Same magazine - Adventure  

These two are great for starting 9-12 year olds in shounen anime that have a more linear history and good life lessons. 

Both are adaptations from Shounen Jump manga, both are remakes of anime from the 90’s, both have an emphasis on fantasy adventure and training, both have similar protagonist a young boy with great potential leaving his home to go on a grand adventure become stronger and protect the people important in their lives, they travel with companions that are unique and interesting both in combat and as people, both have interesting, unique and intricate villains with different motives, ambitions and desires, both take place in a creative fantastical detailed world, both have an emphasis on world building and lore  

Both series are centered around the main characters being pure heartened heroes who fight for the sake of others who also wear a gold headpiece Both have a cast of interesting, quirky heroes and bizarre villains. There is a strong emphasis on self-sacrifice and heroism in both. Both feature a heavy amount of teamwork and strategy to their fights. Both have a character/characters who use fire and ice attacks and constantly go above and beyond the call of duty for the sake of saving people. Both have rival characters who wear armor.  

Both are action anime and both have main character that have a goal that needs to be achieved by becoming something, in Dragon Quest Dai no Daibouken the main character wants to become a hero and in Shaman King the mc wants to be a Shaman King 

Both series are great for viewers looking for a colorful, old school-style adventure anime with sword-fighting, sorcery, monsters, and fun characters. 

Both are modern re-adaptations of early 90s adventure shounen manga. They might seem dated by today's standards, but were exciting and original upon release and are a great way to get a classic anime experience with a more modern coast of paint. 

Popp is cited as a direct inspiration for Subaru