Dragon Ball Daima Sticks to an Anime Tradition in Goku’s Latest Fight

Dragon Ball Daima Sticks to an Anime Tradition in Goku’s Latest Fight

As a long-time fan who’s seen the transformation of Goku from a humble Earthling to a powerful Super Saiyan, I can confidently say that his journey through the Demon Realm in Dragon Ball Daima is nothing short of breathtaking! The latest episode showcases the unwavering humanity within this alien warrior who’s not even from Earth. Goku’s refusal to kill, even in the face of formidable opponents, is a testament to his character and a tradition that’s as endearing as ever.

In the series Dragon Ball Daima, Son Goku’s quest to the Demon Realm demonstrates that his cheerful spirit remains intact amidst harsh conditions, as he exhibits many endearing traits in this journey. In the latest episode, we see Goku hunting for the Dragon Balls of the Demon Realm, ready to engage in combat with Neva the Namek’s Tamagamis to acquire them. Interestingly, despite being a Saiyan and not an Earthling, Goku maintains a strong connection to his humanity within the Demon Realm. In this episode of Dragon Ball Daima, we observe that Goku refuses to take lives, even against formidable foes, without ever needing to resort to violence.

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Dragon Ball Daima Episode 8!

In the recent episode of Dragon Ball Daima (number 8), Goku demonstrated his bravery by engaging in a fierce power struggle against Tamagami Number Three. Despite disarming the friendly robot, the fight didn’t conclude there. Instead, Tamagami Number Three devised a shell game to determine if Goku would receive the reward, without any additional physical confrontation.

Dragon Ball Daima Sticks to an Anime Tradition in Goku’s Latest Fight

Goku Avoids Killing His Opponents in a Dragon Ball Tradition

In the eighth episode of Dragon Ball Daima, following an unexpected enhancement that transformed him into Super Saiyan, Goku gained the advantage over Tamagami Number Three. This battle was a thrilling display of martial arts prowess, as they exchanged blows with their weapons. However, when Goku shattered the construct’s hammer, he proposed a serious hand-to-hand fight. The confrontation escalated into an exchange of powerful energy attacks between these colossal combatants. Tamagami Three retaliated with a strike to counteract Goku’s Kamehameha, but Goku delivered the final blow. In keeping with his traditions within Dragon Ball, Goku didn’t kill his opponent outright.

Instead, the Tamagami conceded, mindful of their power disparity, opting to conclude the remainder of their clash through a shell game trick. This age-old street scam, which you might have surmised, was employed by him as a means to outwit Goku in Dragon Ball Daima. However, Goku proved to be more astute than he appeared, accurately deducing that the Tamagami had taken the Dragon Ball from the upside-down cups altogether. In the end, Tamagami Number Three expressed contentment, recognized Goku as a just combatant, and they departed on friendly terms.

Goku Has Had to Kill Before in Dragon Ball

In case you’ve been following along, Goku has faced and defeated certain adversaries within the Dragon Ball universe, even finding it relatively easy to do so, but he generally prefers not to engage in such acts. This is seen in notable instances like his readiness to kill King Piccolo in Dragon Ball, delivering what seemed like a fatal blow to Frieza in Dragon Ball Z, and ultimately defeating Kid Buu during the Buu Saga. As time goes on, it appears that Goku tends to refrain from intentionally taking the lives of his opponents unless they pose immediate and significant threats to existence itself.

Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that Goku has demonstrated exceptional self-control. For instance, he attempted to spare Frieza on Namek even after clearly outmatching him. It’s also significant to remember that Goku has ended the lives of lesser adversaries in several films, with his most notable kill occurring in “Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might.” It’s also crucial to recall that his death toll is the highest in “Dragon Ball GT” since the original “Dragon Ball,” but in the eighth episode of “Dragon Ball Daima,” Goku had no reason to slay his opponent. His primary intention was to gauge the opponent’s strength and secure the Dragon Ball.

Dragon Ball Daima Sticks to an Anime Tradition in Goku’s Latest Fight

Akira Toriyama Indicates Ignoble Reasons for Goku’s No-Kill Clause

In an interview with WIRED Japan in 1996, translated by Kanzenshuu, Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama offers insights on why Goku typically refrains from killing. He explains that Goku fights not for others’ sake, but rather “because he enjoys battling powerful opponents.” Toriyama further expresses his discontent with the traditional portrayal of Goku as a ‘righteous hero’. For Toriyama, it would be wasteful for Goku to kill capable fighters. Instead, Goku’s decision to spare his adversaries, even formidable ones like Vegeta, is in part driven by his desire to continue finding worthy opponents to challenge him as a fighter.

In the world of Dragon Ball, I’ve noticed that Goku seems to have a unique approach to taking lives. This could be traced back to his past, a tragic tale revealed in the original series. It significantly influences his fight with Vegeta during the Saiyan Saga, and the way it concludes is telling.

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2024-11-30 16:09