Warning: The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball DAIMA episode 11, “Legend,” now streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Neva, the creator of the Demon Realm Dragon Balls and Tamagami, joins the group as a Namekian ally.
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Majin Kuu's failure leads to the birth of Majin Duu, a powerful and unpredictable fighter.
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Vegeta faces Tamagami number two, but a monstrous kraken interrupts the battle in Dragon Ball DAIMA.
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Dragon Ball DAIMA welcomes an unlikely ally when Majin Duu is born
Dragon Ball DAIMA took a Demon Realm detour and eventually brought the group back together, but their Namekian walk down memory lane wasn't quite complete. While the previous episode seemed to cast a dark cloud over Earth's heroes, a mysterious villain may prove to be an invaluable ally. As the Saiyans and company work to chart a course for Tamagami number two, Dr. Arinsu forced to regroup with Marba. After Majin Kuu's failure, Dr. Arinsu a last chance to secure a fighter who will turn the tide. Dragon Ball DAIMA.
Using Majin Buu's essence to create Majin Kuu appeared to have been a huge success, but Tamagami Number One proved far too powerful for Kuu to handle. After spending most of the last episode trying to prove his skills, Majin Kuu took the loss and retreated with Dr. Arinsu. Some hiccups with a few groups of thieves and a huge kraken slowed things down for the Z-fighters, but they were finally reunited on the original Namekian home planet of the second demon world. Supreme Kai tried to help fill in some gaps by enlightening the group on the history of the Demon Realm, but they are still only a third of the way to making a wish that can save Dende and return them all to their adult bodies.
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Dragon Ball DAIMA welcomes an unlikely ally when Majin Duu is born
When Dragon Ball DAIMA began, Supreme Demon King Gomah sought help from the ancient Namek known as Neva to secure and use Earth's Dragon Balls. Seemingly the last Namek left in the Demon Realm, Neva reappears before the group can leave what's left of the Namekian home planet. Only Dende and Mr. Popo was present when Neva arrived at The Lookout, but Piccolo quickly realizes who has approached them. Neva is surprised to see a “Warrior Namek” who reminds him of Katatz, and Piccolo quickly clarifies that Katatz was his father.
To be more specific, Katatz's son was the Nameless Namekian who once split into King Piccolo and Kami. This would technically make him Piccolo Jr.'s grandfather, but Piccolo Jr.'s merger with Kami complicated their family tree a bit.
Neva appeared to be a villain when he first appeared, but this interaction in episode 11, “Legend,” instead places him more as a neutral figure. Neva created the Demon Realm Dragon Balls and even the powerful Tamagami that defends them. Panzy asks why Neva hasn't just overthrown the Supreme Demon King Gomah herself, but Neva says “Nameks must not use their power for conflict.” This drew some funny sideways glances as everyone not-so-subtly looked at Piccolo, but Glorio pointed out that they should get back up in the air since the Gendarmerie are still looking for them.
A sudden request to join the group by Neva is initially denied as their ship is getting crowded, but he reveals that any wishes made with the Demon Realm Dragon Balls will have to be made on the Namekian. Since their unexpected ally is the only one around who can still speak Namekian, he climbs aboard as the ship heads towards their second Tamagami battle in Dragon Ball DAIMA.
Nameks may not use their power for conflict.
As Majin Kuu fell short against Tamagami Number One, Dr. Arinsu to Marba and insists they go all in on one last attempt. After only using a small portion of Majin Buu's essence to create Kuu, Dr. Arinsu that they should use all the remaining essence and bury the last Saibaman seed much deeper. Despite Marba's warnings, this may fail or make a creature more difficult to control, Majin Duu is born. Much more akin to Majin Buu's goofy build, Duu even quickly exhibits Buu's same obsession with chocolate. As Duu's battle with Tamagami Number One begins, it quickly becomes clear that he possesses not only the power but also the unpredictability that made Buu such a terrifying opponent.
Back in the other demon world, Vegeta predictably demands that he be the one to challenge the number two Tamagami. The Guardian initially rejects Vegeta due to his childish appearance, but he realizes the seriousness of this moment after catching a glimpse of his creator Neva watching along with the rest of their group. Vegeta held his own as the battle began, but the monstrous kraken reappeared and swallowed Vegeta whole in the final moments of episode 11. The preview for episode 12, “True Strength,” gives fans a few more glimpses of Tamagami Number One. vs. Majin Duu and Tamagami Number Two vs. Vegeta as these two battle heat up Dragon Ball DAIMA.
Dragon Ball DAIMA
Dragon Ball Daima is the latest anime in Akira Toriyama's legendary franchise. After being transformed into a child, Goku must travel to a new world to try and turn things around.
- Release date
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11 October 2024
- Story of
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Akira Toriyama
- Number of episodes
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11+
- MyAnimeList Score
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7.86
