Dragon Ball Daima: What Side Effects Did the Z Fighters Get from Becoming Younger?

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Key Takeaways

  • Z Fighters will struggle with flying due to the size change & the heavier air in the Third Demon World.
  • Reach issues occur, leading Goku to rely on Power Pole for assistance.
  • Goku’s physical strength is weaker in his younger body, but to what extent remains unknown.

As a seasoned Dragon Ball fan who’s seen my fair share of Z fighters shrinking down to first-grade sizes, I can confidently say that this latest twist in “Dragon Ball Daima” has left our heroes in quite a pickle!

heads up: the upcoming information reveals key plot points from Dragon Ball Daima’s Episode 5 titled ‘Panzy’, currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.

In Dragon Ball Daima, the villain King Gomah grants a wish on the Dragon Balls that transforms Goku and the other Z Fighters into first-graders physically, but they retain their adult mental faculties. However, this transformation doesn’t just make them smaller; it also introduces significant drawbacks that compromise their combat effectiveness. Though they may still act like adults, King Gomah’s wish has far-reaching consequences that render the Z Fighters less effective in battle.

The newly crowned ruler of the Demon Realm, Gomah, swiftly identified Goku and his fellow Z Fighters as the most significant dangers to his rule. Unfortunately for Gomah, he doesn’t hold a candle to Majin Buu or even the previous Demon King, Dabura, in terms of fighting abilities. Goku alone is thought to be equal to either of them. Since Gomah can’t defeat the Z Fighters in an open fight, his only other option is by devising sneaky strategies using the Dragon Balls. It might seem that shrinking makes Goku and the others harder to hit, but the drawbacks significantly outweigh the benefits.

Flight Problems

The Z Fighters Could Barely Fly Without Crashing at First

In the thrilling world of Dragon Ball Daima, episode 2, titled “Glorio,” I found myself immersed as Supreme Kai shared a troubling revelation about Kami’s Lookout. Eager to investigate, I leaped into the sky, only to lose my footing and crash land onto a table. It turned out that this sudden shift in size had left us all off-balance, something we weren’t used to given our physical proportions. Master Roshi then enlightened us that flying is one of the fundamental Ki techniques in the entire series, suggesting that if even the basics are proving challenging for me and my comrades, the more complex moves must be quite a struggle indeed!

Over time, Goku and their companions adapt to navigating through the air with their new bodies, but they encounter a problem in the Demon Realm – the dense atmosphere of the Third Demon World increases the effort required to move, even for strong individuals like Glorio who finds flying too tiring as a means of long-distance travel. Therefore, it appears that Goku and his companions will primarily use flight for combat or short distance travel, opting for walking and vehicles when traveling longer distances.

In the Third Demon World, the gas expelled by volcanoes gives the atmosphere a dense feel. Notably, there are numerous volcanoes scattered throughout this region. The denser the gas, the more heavily it makes the air.

Depth Perception and Lower Reach in Combat

Objects in Sight Are Farther than They Appear

Due to their past experience with larger bodies, the Z Fighters find themselves underestimating the range of their punches and kicks, now that they’re miniature-sized. In episode 2, Goku was honing his close combat skills, treating a column at Kami’s Lookout as a training partner. Initially, he had trouble hitting it because he kept attacking from too great a distance. This was Goku attempting to strike a stationary object. If he’d faced a moving target at that moment, he would have encountered significant difficulties. This issue with reach is what eventually led Goku to retrieve his old Power Pole from the early Dragon Ball series. As he adjusts to fighting in a smaller body, the Power Pole can help him compensate for any lack of reach he may have, making it a useful tool in his arsenal.

In combat, having a good reach is crucial, and Goku understands this more than most, given that one of his significant defeats was caused by insufficient reach. As viewers may remember from Dragon Ball episode 28, “The Final Blow,” during the final round of the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament, Goku was defeated by a disguised Master Roshi primarily because the latter had longer legs.

The Z Fighters Are Physically Weaker Now

But It’s Still Unclear How Much

In the third episode of “Dragon Ball Daima,” titled “Daima,” we observe Goku facing difficulty while moving and fighting in the thick air of the Third Demon World. Interestingly, this is the same Goku who has undergone rigorous training in environments with gravity far greater than Earth’s. His struggles serve as a clear indication that his youthful strength pales in comparison to his current abilities. To reinforce this idea, Supreme Kai warns Goku in episode 5, “Panzy,” before engaging King Kadan’s elite warriors. Fortunately, the opponents they’ve encountered thus far in the Demon Realm have been manageable for either Goku or Glorio, but following the traditional style of “Dragon Ball,” they’re likely to encounter formidable adversaries soon.

The primary concern now is how much Goku and his fellow Z Fighters’ physical prowess has diminished over time. Is it possible that at his peak, Goku could still obliterate planets or hold his ground against adversaries like Cell and Frieza from the past? At this point, we can only speculate; fans must endure more developments and displays of power from the characters in Dragon Ball Super to obtain a reliable answer.

You can now watch “Dragon Ball Daima” on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Mark your calendars as episode 7 of “Dragon Ball Daima” is due to air on November 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.

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2024-11-20 00:34