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Now, I had many complaints aboutDragon Ball DAIMA’sprevious episode, especially with my Vegeta bias. The guy clearly has the power so why let it be wasted to such an unnerving potential and turn him into a gag character. Obviously, I was wrong and boy am I grateful for it. I can safely say that I cannot for the life of me hate Arinsu despite her evil antics.
Perhaps it has to do with how simple the story is, but it just seems as if the entire anime is focused on making them seem ambitious and not downright evil. We’ve only been told on multiple occasions without anything being shown of the same. In King Gomah’s case, it would be different because, through the Gendarmerie, it is shown just how brutal and corrupt his rule is. However, the same cannot be said for Arinsu who has been just someone who acts evil. It is a matter of waiting, one that could also test my patient.
The Brotherhood of Dragon Ball DAIMA
There needs to be a special focus on Toei Animation’s use of colors in Dragon Ball DAIMA. There are many different anime that are ongoing side by side but this one has been special because of how different its use of vibrant colors has been. First, it was by depicting a land of demons through pink, and now using that same exact warm pallet to bring to life a visually stunning anime. There are two parts to the episode, one with Majin Duu fighting Tamagami 1 and the second which left me infuriated, Vegeta’s fight with Tamagami 2. Luckily, this episode makes up for that humiliation.
Duu’s introduction had already been welcoming and this episode made it even more concrete. His childlike personality is a great contrast to Majin Kuu’s otherwise humorous side. They both complement each other perfectly with the younger brother being the brawn and the elder brother being the brains. It was a nice addition that made them more than just Arinsu’s puppets. Moreover, the possibility of their fusion becomes clear because of their strengths.
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My only problem with this series is just how predictable it is. There are no stakes involved because of the way in which the plot is going, I could not watch the rest of it and still know how it ends. It feels like lazy writing when there is so much potential to improve on it. Degesu’s nervousness, King Gomah’s hostility, and the outcome of both fights were obvious. Even the rest of the story is obvious.
What I do like is the camaraderie between the two Majin, forming a bond that is both subtle and strong. It develops this personality between two characters who were artificially created just to serve a purpose. Now that the purpose has been accomplished, it doesn’t render them useless, but it leaves fans with an excitement to see more of them.
Vegeta bows to no one
The heart of the episode belongs to Vegeta, who has been mistreated all throughoutDragon Ball DAIMA. Finally, there comes a moment that does justice to the character who has been constantly gathering the fans’ attention only to disappoint them. My unfathomable anger towards episode 11 was somewhat simmered down after episode 12. Not only does Vegeta get his moment to shine, but he also gets to transform into Super Saiyan 3. While that opens the door to many other controversies, it still gives him the spotlight he deserves.
This was the first time since the series started that I felt an episode to be conclusive. It felt complete even with the story moving forward. It wasn’t about how good or bad it was, it just put forward an image that there was a proper structure to the entire episode rather than putting in lore and information to fill in time.
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His Super Saiyan transformation came in the blink of an eye, a change I actually enjoyed. His then turning into Super Saiyan 3 was also fun, especially with how enhanced Tamagami 2 was because of Neva’s interference. As a Vegeta fan, I find this episode to be a delight. Despite all my constant complaining, watching him beat the droid with all his might felt satisfactory.
Bulma has absolutely no role to play in this series, none so far. From the start of the anime to its current point, there has been nothing that contributes to her presence. Piccolo might also get an opportunity to shine later on but that could be farther than fans would like. The mistreatment of certain characters for the benefit of others is not working well for an anime with 20 episodes.
Rating: 7/10
Dragon Ball DAIMAis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
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Adya Godboley
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Adya Godboley is the Anime Content Lead at FandomWire with over 1800 published articles. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified critic with a background in literature. From The Case Study of Vanitas to Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, her anime knowledge is one she’s gathered with years of experience. She also enjoys Marvel, DC and Superhero media with her works having been recognized by prominent figures such as Dwayne Johnson, Abby Trott and the Blood of Zeus creators.
