The truth is revealed about Glory

Warning: Spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima, Episode #6

Dragon Ball Daima episode #6 It was a revealing episode for Glório, exposing many of the secrets he has been keeping throughout the series so far. But the more fans learn about Glorio, the more questions they have, and Glorio’s true allegiance has yet to be determined.

Glorio has been a mysterious character since his first appearance, already knowing about Goku and his friends, as well as their current situation, before even arriving on Earth. It was clear that he had some sort of connection that provided him with information before leaving, and that whoever he was working with had some ulterior motives for bringing Goku to the Demon Realm. This doesn’t necessarily make Glorio an enemy of Goku, but his secrets could easily become a problem in the future.

Glorio’s true motives are revealed

Glorio will do whatever it takes to maintain his lifestyle

In the episode, Glorio receives a call from his employer, who is revealed to be Dr. Arinsu, the mad scientist sister of Degesu and a known associate of Gomah. Arinsu hasn’t appeared much in the series so far, but it’s clear even from her brief first appearance in episode 1 that she’s a schemer. Since she’s had so little screen time, it’s impossible to guess what she might be doing at this point. However, this explains what Glorio was doing in Gomah’s castle in episode 1.

Glorio’s conversation with Panzy at the beginning of the episode provides a small insight into his motivations. She notes that he appears to be native to the Third Demon World, and that it is incredibly rare for someone from the Third Demon World to make it to the First and be allowed to live there.. Glorio acknowledges how lucky he is to be in this situation, hinting that he might be willing to do anything to keep his life in the First Demon World – including embarking on this dangerous adventure with Goku. This type of selfish motive seems consistent with Majin behavior encountered thus far.

Assuming that Glorio’s stated goal of overthrowing Gomah is in fact Dr. Arinsu’s, she may well be planning to become the new ruler of the Demon Realm, or at least hoping to install someone who will support her research, whatever that may be. This appears to bring her into conflict with her brother, Degesu, who has joined Gomah. Adding Supreme Kai to the mix and the plot of Daima it could very well be a conflict between three brothers with very different views on how the Demon Realm should be organized.

Glorio’s true power comes to light

Glorio is secretly adept at magic

After Panzy revealed in episode 5 that all Majin could use magic, the question immediately became, “what kind of magic is Glorio capable of?” episode 6 answered that question by pitting Goku and Glorio against each other in a sparring match. Glorio appears capable of using some powerful magic, having fired a blast of magical energy at Goku, as well as using some magical beams from his hands that were very difficult to avoid.. Glorio may well have a few more secret weapons up his sleeve, but that will only become clear over time.

Glorio’s familiarity with magic could very well be a blessing for Goku and friends, as magic has always been one of Goku’s blind spots. Magic is very rare on Earth and in the wider universe, it seems, but here in the Demon Realm it is common, and Goku needs to be able to adapt to that fact. This isn’t to say that Goku doesn’t have experience with magic; he has certainly encountered enemies with magical power before, but he doesn’t really have a full understanding of what magic is capable of, or how to sense it in the way he can do Ki.

The fact that Glorio criticized Goku’s claims of being stronger suggests that he is more proud of his power than one might expect. Perhaps Glorio literally fought his way to the First Demon World, being selected to work there due to his high level of power. In that sense, he would actually have some luck in having a natural aptitude for magic and fighting, but the truth of how Glory found himself in this situation, working for Arinsu, remains to be seen.

Episode 6 was heavy on exposition

Exposure may not always be exciting, but it is essential

There were several events in episode 6 that had nothing to do with Glory and that are still important. Panzy was able to exercise her mechanical skills immediately, helping to repair the plane, for example, proving that she has some value to the team. Supreme Kai revealed a lot about the nature of his people, the Glind, and what he revealed was fascinating and potentially important, as it shows how Degesu and Arinsu are connected to him. Goku’s quest will inevitably take him to the Second Demon World, so understanding Glind could be essential.

The episode overall wasn’t as exciting as some previous episodes, but the animation was very good overall, and we even got a cool fight sequence between Glorio and Goku, which proved to be very revealing. The Minotaur part was classic Toriyama, and it’s always funny to see the jaws drop from those who aren’t used to Goku’s insane power. Dragon Ball Daima has been really good at maintaining that sense of humor, which is a big part of what makes the series really feel Dragon ball.

It’s safe to say that episode 6 was a transitional episode that laid the groundwork for some major plot reveals to come. Supreme Kai already distrusts Glory, so the truth about his motives and employment will emerge sooner or later, and it will be interesting to see how the group handles it. As the mysteries continue to be built, the next episode of Dragon Ball Daima becomes much more anticipated.