| Ladja | |
|---|---|
| Dragon Quest character | |
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:LadjaDQ.png) Ladja in Dragon Quest V | |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V (1992) |
| Designed by | Akira Toriyama |
Ladja is a character in the 1992 video game Dragon Quest V. He is one of the primary antagonists, responsible for the death of the Hero's father, Pankraz, and the subsequent enslavement of the Hero. He is the minion of the game's final villain, Grandmaster Nimzo. He was designed by Akira Toriyama and created by Yuji Horii, who aspired to create a villain who spanned multiple generations and who would ultimately be defeated in the end. He also appears in the film Dragon Quest: Your Story as an antagonist, which is based on the story of Dragon Quest V. He has received generally positive reception, with critics noting his superiority as the game's antagonist to his master, Nimzo, as well as noting how sadistically he treats the Hero and his father.