Tatsunoko Fighter

Description
The protagonist is dragged into the fantasy world of a manga book and becomes the Dragon Child Fighter. In order to escape, he must liberate five dragon statuettes that will grant him a wish after they are all united.
The gameplay is a straightforward platformer filled with enemies and hazards. In between traversing the dangerous areas, they player can find towns where NPCs can provide information and services. A sub-boss must be defeated before facing a proper boss in adult form.