The latest entry in Square Enix's Dragon Quest Monsters series, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince 4, is set for a simultaneous global release on December 3, 2026. Today, the official team revealed new information about the game, introducing the new monster "Onigiri Slime." Let's take an early look.
·August 18th is "Rice Day" in Japan. SE chose this day to unveil the new monster that fits the seasonal theme, the "Onigiri Slime." This is a composite monster consisting of three members: Umeboshi Salt Onigiri, Gomoku Onigiri, and Tempura Onigiri, all sitting together on a single bamboo leaf.
·According to the official description, if the Onigiri Trio Slimes are backed into a corner, the Tempura Onigiri will throw away its large shrimp tail and the three will flee. The overall design is cute and fun; stay tuned for the game's release to see how they battle in-game.
