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If the previews ofDragon Ball DAIMAepisode 11 hadn’t focused on Vegeta’s fight against Tamagami 2 so much, I wouldn’t have been as extremely disappointed as I am now. The entire first half of the episode I had to constantly remind myself not to zone out because of how much they were talking without taking action. Maybe it was my own limited attention span that caused the problem but it would be an unfortunate truth that much of the episode was forgettable.
This was different in various ways including how Goku’s presence was the least here as compared to previous episodes. The previous episode left much to be expected and this took it all away. As a Vegeta fan, I understand that him losing is somewhat of a running gag that comes and goes but this felt awfully targetted and moreover irritating. The ending left me with a foul taste in my mouth.
Dragon Ball DAIMA is relying too much on info bombing
Neva, the Namek responsible for turning Goku and his crew into children just so happened to be eager to join them because conveniently, they have no other means to use the Dragon Balls with Dende out of the picture. We learn more about Piccolo’s past and his father, whose name is revealed to be Kakatz, and more about the Namekians. I had no personal beef with all this information, in fact, I enjoyed learning more about them. My only issue was how much of that information was being given out through pure dialogue exchange.
The characters seemed to only be talking, exchanging information like one would in a casual conversation. There is so much information being passed around that it would be easy to miss out or get lost in it. One second you think the lore ofDragon Ballis something and the next secondDAIMAis changing much of what you know about your favorite characters. There is nothing wrong with it, they’re adding to ambiguous yet pre-established stories. However, my issue is the quantity in which they’re doing it.
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On a brighter note, Majin Kuu has a younger brother now. Arinsu’s greed over the throne of the Demon Realm pushes her to use the second half of Majin Buu’s fragment to create another entity by the name of Majin Duu. He is unsurprisingly stronger than his predecessor yet their dynamic is something I didn’t know was needed. Kuu as an older brother running around to get chocolate and supporting his sibling in his fight against Tamagami 1 became the highlight of the episode.
They both somehow complete each other, especially with how unconventional their existence would have been individually. Both of them stand out as comedic characters who have power but their charm and personality are what make them such likable people. Hating on them quickly went from being a given to being frowned upon.
Dragon Ball DAIMA is not for Vegeta fans
While watching Vegeta lose is nothing new forDragon Ballfans, this episode made it seem almost embarrassing. Both Tamagami 1 and 2 are activated with Majin Duu fighting the former and Vegeta going up against the latter. This was what I had been waiting for and this was something that made me keep high hopes for the episode. I was so wrong that it felt bad when Vegeta was chucked into the endless sea and shoved into the Kraken’s mouth like he was nothing but Jesse and James at the end of everyPokemonepisode.
While it is a common technique to show the hero lose in one half only for him to win in the next. It shows the strength of the opponent and makes the win look even better. However, that didn’t work here. Here it felt like a cheap trick because for a simple reason, throughout the series, Vegeta hasn’t been treated like anything but a fragment or archetypical character.
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Yes, Vegeta will win in the next episode. There is no questioning that. The problem comes with how it was a walk in the park for Goku but here Vegeta is being put through unnecessary problems one after the other for the sake of what, plot convenience? I had been constantly remaining patient that perhaps they would do something for this character who has a fanbase just as strong as Goku’s but clearly I was wrong. The episode had its ups and downs but I cannot deny that it did not sit well with me.
I will tune into episode 12 when it comes out and this time I will simply remind myself to keep my expectations lower. However, credit where credit is due,DAIMAtakes an exceptional amount of time setting up its world, including the characters from the Demon Realm, who deservingly so, get more attention than the rest of the characters.
Rating: 5/10
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.
