Dragon Ball Daimasomewhat teased Goku’s Super Saiyan form in the series' fifth episode, during a test of strength brought about by the King of the Third Demon World. Unfortunately for fans waiting with bated breath to see a Super Saiyan smack-down, Goku’s hair turned gold for only a split second, before reverting to its normal shade. However, the newly released Episode #7, titled, “Lightning”,finally showcases Goku’s iconic power-upin one of the franchise’s most visually striking transformation sequences yet.
Daimais arguably alreadythe best thatDragon Ballhas ever looked in a TV animeformat, and its most recent episode has only added to its growing reputation. Despite Goku’s Super Saiyan appearing in nearly every entry of the series since its debut, the series was able to pull off the extremely daunting task ofkeeping the form fresh and exciting. And although Goku has considerably shrunk in size, fans will be pleased to see that the legendary transformation still packs quite the punch.
Dragon Ball Daima Introduces Super Saiyan Goku to Glorio
Goku’s Iconic Power-Up Makes ItsDaimaDebut
Dragon Ball Daima’s latest episode finally pinned Goku againstthe ever mysterious Glorio, following a humorous encounter with a Minotaur who threatened to eat the main squad for breakfast. After insulting the beast, the two fighters ignore the threat entirely to have their own sparring match. As Goku so often does throughoutDragon Ball, he begins the fight nonchalantly before Supreme Kai asks him to go all-out and test Glorio’s strength. The transformation sequence that followsis comfortably up there with the franchise’s very best, taking its time before having Goku fully become engulfed in the familiar golden glow.
Goku’s latest ascension is a reminder of why the series' power-ups are so appealing.
AsDragon Ball’s fighters have increased dramatically in strength, their transformations can often lack the theatrics that define them. Nearly every character with Saiyan blood can use Super Saiyan without the slightest bit of effort by the timeDaimatakes place in the series' overall timeline. While effortless transformations certainly have their appeal, Goku’s latest ascension is a reminder ofwhy the series' power-ups are so appealing. The determined and powerful battle-cry followed by the overwhelming strength of the Super Saiyan form is as exciting inDaimaas it ever has been.
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Due in large part to more modern animation, Goku’s first transformation is also brimming with style. Rather than have the change in appearance happen suddenly,Daimachooses to showcase the Saiyan gradually taking the form, including an impressive close-up shot of his eye changing color behind a floating piece of debris.
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Goku Seems to Have Full Control Of Super Saiyan inDaima
Though Glorio is not much of a challenge to Goku,Daimamakes it clear that he still has tight control over his Super Saiyan form. After firing what appeared to be a powerful blast of magic toward the mini Saiyan, Glorio is shocked to find that Goku effortlessly destroyed the attack before it reached him in another impressively animated Super Saiyan sequence. By establishing that Goku’s transformation is still as powerful as ever,DaimaavoidsDragon Ball GT’s past mistakeof having child Goku unable to sustain his immense strength.
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Given the series' similarities toGT,fans expressed concern over the potential of repeating that anime’s mistakes, though it seems a major one has already been avoided. Now thatDragon Ball Daima’s main adventure is officially underway, new threats are certain to make themselves known to Goku and company.Dragon Ball Daimaepisode seven surely will not be the final time that a Super Saiyan makes an appearance, and as long as the series can maintain such high-quality visuals, each new transformation is certain to provide further excitement and wonder.
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Dragon Ball Daima sees Goku and his allies inexplicably shrunk into miniature forms, prompting a journey to the Demon Realm. This animated adventure, part of the Dragon Ball franchise, explores their mission to solve the mystery and restore their original statures. Released in October 2024.
