Warning: Spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima Episode #2Dragon Ball Dima pointed out at the end of episode #2 that Vegeta won’t be joining Goku on this quest, at least to begin with, and that might be one of the best ideas the series has yet. Vegeta’s absence will make room for new characters to get their time to shine, keeping Vegeta in the back pocket of the series to play out at a later time.
Despite wanting to come along, Vegeta was forced to stay on Earth when Glorio’s craft was only able to bring Goku and Supreme Ki with him. Fortunately, Vegeta has another option to get to the Demon Realm – the ship left behind by the Supreme Kai, which Bulma is fixing. The only problem is that Vegeta will have to wait a few days for Bulma to complete the repairs, meaning they will have to go into the Demon Realm later and find a way to meet up with Goku, who will have been there for a while. .
Leaving Vegeta behind is the right call
It makes more sense to send Supreme Kai than Vegeta right now
Since Vegeta’s seat on the ship is effectively taken by Supreme Kai, it’s hard not to compare how the two would be useful in the Demon Realm. Vegeta brings power, but that’s pretty much it, and he, like Goku and Piccolo, probably isn’t used to his new, smaller form yet, limiting the power he can bring to bear. Supreme Key, however, has some knowledge of the Demon Realm, as well as a direct personal connection to the conflict through his siblings involved with the Demon King. Supreme Kai simply has more to offer at this stage in the story, but Vegeta isn’t completely useless.
Bringing in Vegeta would also force the story to focus heavily on Goku and Vegeta’s relationship, which, while a fan favorite, wouldn’t necessarily be the best move for Always At this stage. Always is not only introducing a new world, but also some new characters, and it will take time to learn them. Without Vegeta around, Goku will have an easier time getting to know the new characters and their motivations, and building the trust necessary to work with them.
The same is true with Bulma and Piccolo, who look like they’ll also join the adventure later, based on the end credits. While fans definitely want to spend some time with their favorite Dragon Ball Characters, and not just new faces, limiting the cast size initially will really go a long way to developing the new characters into fan-favorites. Piccolo’s time in the Demon Realm should be particularly interesting, given the Namekian past there, and offers an opportunity to develop his character more in exploring his past.
It is important to focus on new characters
Daima’s new cast members must make an impression
Dragon Ball Dima isn’t just introducing new characters for the fun of it; It is clear that Glorio has a big role to play in the story of Always Already, and he’s here to be more than just transportation for Goku and Supreme Kai. He has his own motives for coming to Goku, and they have yet to be fully explained. He appears to be against Gomah as Demon King, but beyond that, it’s not clear why he’s choosing to act the way he is. Supreme Kai is understandably suspicious of him at this stage, but hopefully, Glorio’s reasons for doing this will help allay those fears.
It’s also important to remember that Glorio won’t be the only new character on this journey. From the trailers and the credits, another companion, known as Panzi, can also be seen. Although she has yet to appear in the series, it seems likely that she will appear soon, perhaps once Goku and Supreme Kai arrive in the Demon Realm. Even Panzi’s relationship to Glorio is a mystery at this stage, and it will take time to explore both of these characters, as well as the new villains.
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And while Supreme Key is a familiar figure to fans now, there are still a lot of things about him that aren’t known, such as his long-lost siblings. It looks like Always is going to reveal a lot about how Kais are named and where a Kai originates from, and making the other Kai siblings into villains seems to confirm once and for all that not all members of the Kai race are good, divine beings. Making Supreme Kai Goku’s primary ally for this adventure gives the story a chance to reveal a lot of lore that might otherwise be missing if Vegeta was present instead.
Fans shouldn’t worry, because Vegeta will help later
Vegeta and Piccolo will not sit for long
According to the end credits, Bulma, Piccolo and Vegeta will later join Goku, Supreme Kai and Glorio, thus Fans of Vegeta need not fear, because he still has an important role to play in the story of Always. With threats like the Tamagami protecting the Demon Realm Dragon Balls already teased, Goku will certainly need all the help he can get in this adventure, and powerful allies like Piccolo and Vegeta will be crucial to his success. Gomah may not seem like much, but it’s clear he’s no pushover even this early in the series.
The delay offers Vegeta and Piccolo the valuable opportunity to train in their new small forms, ensuring they will be of help when they finally reach the Demon Realm. Goku is still shown to be adjusting, so he’ll have to adapt on the fly, but Vegeta and Piccolo have access to all the training tools they usually have to help establish their powers. The two warriors will hopefully be able to adjust quickly, and with any luck, Bulma will have them on Goku’s trail in no time. until then, Dragon Ball Dima Will have to focus on Goku and his new allies, offering fans the chance to get to know a new potential favorite.
Dragon Ball DAIMA is the fifth overall series in the action-adventure anime franchise. It features most of the classic cast members as de-aged versions of themselves, including Goku, Vegeta and Bulma. The series was announced at NYCC 2023, with creator Akira Toriyama returning to lead DAIMA’s run.
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Akira Toriyama