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Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 12 Review

Episode 12, “True Strength”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Vegeta displays great power as he continues to fight Tamagami Number Two, so Neva uses an ability to make the latter stronger. The fight continues underwater, Majin Duu demands chocolate to continue fighting Tamagami Number One, which is delivered by Kuu. With renewed vigor, Duu defeats the Tamagami. However, the final test is that of mathematics, which Duu needs the help of Kuu to beat, finally gaining the Dragon Ball. Cornered in the water, Vegeta powers up to the third level of Super Saiyan, beating Tamagami Number Two. He also manages to guess the answer to the final quiz, too, gaining the Dragon Ball. King Gomah watches all this on monitors, greatly dissatisfied. read more

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Otaku Evolution Episode 262 – Year End English Dub Review XI

One last video for 2024! It’s been one heckuva ride, folks (especially the particularly bumpy patch towards the end). As usual, I’m here to look at all the English dubs of the anime I’ve covered in the second part of the year. The strongest by far was Black Lagoon‘s. I love that dub. In fact, I think it’s the final Grand Pantheon dub I hadn’t reviewed yet. What will I do from now on? Well, (un)fortunately, OE isn’t just about really good things.

As for my bookend material, it looks like while I’m busy griping (and sleeping), Pen Pen and some of my other colleagues are taking action against strongmen across the globe! I hope I don’t get pinned for this. All I did was arrest Putin! (Meanwhile, in real life, only the Claims Adjuster carries out justice.) read more

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Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 11 Review

Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 11 Review

Episode 11, “Legend”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis:

Comments: Everyone piles out of Hybis’ ship as Neva arrives. He explains to the group that he went to Earth with Gomah to gather the Dragon Balls. He expresses surprise that they already defeated one of the Tamagamis and collected a Dragon Ball. He requests to go with the group after they start to leave, and they reluctantly agree. Meanwhile, Arinsu returns back to Marba’s after Majin Kuu’s defeat, hoping for another Majin creation. They use the remnants of Buu and bury the new seed deeper, creating a new demon, the rotund Majin Duu, who demands chocolate. Duu challenge Tamagami Number One while Vegeta challenges Tamagami Number Two. Duu seems to have more luck, as he makes it difficult to keep up with him in battle, while Vegeta gets pushed down in the water, where a Kraken swallows him. read more

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Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 10 Review

Episode 10, “Ocean”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Majin Kuu challenges Tamagami Number One, fully confident in his skill. Meanwhile, Goku’s group goes through Lord Warp to the Second Demon World. They barely escape a Kraken, which devours their ship. Panzy manages to save the Dragon Ball with Goku’s help. They spot the old Namekian planet, which is abandoned. Goku senses Vegeta’s group, and leads them to the planet. Majin Kuu is unable to keep up with the Tamagami and admits defeat, disappointing Arinsu. Kaioshin reveals the origin of the universes. Both groups crowd into Hybis’ ship, just as an old Namekian approaches. read more

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Otaku Evolution Episode 261 – Favorite Anime Studios

Look, I’m going to level with you. I’ve been terribly sick and depressed for the past month. Especially sick the past week or so. It’s been harder to get into the holiday joy mood this year than usual. I’m not a hopeless case, I don’t think, it’s just been a pain to get motivated to do anything. Fortunately, I did a lot of this video ahead of time.

As far as the video is concerned, while it is short, I’m rather pleased with it. I liked looking at the different anime studios that made a lot of my favorite anime. I didn’t have time to do honorary mentions this time out, but pay attention to studios like MAPPA, Khara, Trigger, and Science Saru. read more

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Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 9 Review

Episode 9, “Thieves”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Goku’s group stops at a hotel for the night to sleep. While there, thieves attempt to steal the Dragon Ball they obtained, but are quickly thwarted. Meanwhile, Vegeta’s group’s plane has been stolen in retaliation for his beating some thugs in a fight. An irritated Gomah is informed by Dagasu of the defeat of the Third Tamagami. Goku’s group meets up with Vegeta’s, but informs them there’s not enough room on their plane, so they get left behind. The ones who stole Hybis’ ship reappear with backup and are again taken down by Vegeta and Piccolo. Marba combines her creation with a Saibaiman and a creature named Majin Kuu is born. Arinsu orders him to take down the First Tamagami. read more

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Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 8 Review

Episode 8, “Tamagami”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Goku faces off with Tamagami Number 3. The battle is evenly matched until Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan and uses a Kamahemaha, then delivering a final blow. However, Goku has to pass a final test before he can claim the Dragon Ball: a shell game. Goku correctly points out that the Dragon Ball used in the game was thrown over a villager’s head at the last moment, winning the game. Glorio reports to Arinsu that they’ve obtained the first Dragon Ball. Gomah and Dogasu discover that Arinsu was at the scene of Vegeta’s attempt to bring down Majin Buu in the past. Arinsu is meanwhile enlisting the help of a witch named Marba, who created Buu for Bibidi, to make a new Majin monster. Hybis receives word of Goku’s victory and an order to go to Lord Warp. read more

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Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 7 Review

Episode 7, “Collar”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Hybis arrives on Earth at Kami’s temple. He brings Vegeta, Piccolo, and Bulma to the Third Demon World. Gomah’s men stop Goku and the others. The group manages to hide Goku, but when the soldiers try to arrest Panzy, are forced to fight. With their ship damaged in the fight, the group is forced to take a Gendarmerie plane. Before taking off, Panzy laments that her collar means Gomah’s men can follow easily. Kaioshin uses a spell to destroy the collar, freeing Panzy. Goku’s group arrives at a town where a Tamagami stands. Goku challenges the robot-looking Dragon Ball defender, Tamagami Number 3. read more

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Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 6 Review

Episode 6, “Lightning”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: After a sudden landing in the desert, the group jettisons some of the packed material to lighten the load for the plane. Gomah’s soldiers appear and question Glorio, Kaioshin, and Panzy when Goku is out of sight. Satisfied with their answers, they take off. At night, the party decides to camp in a cave, but are attacked by a raging minotaur. Goku and Glorio debate over who’s strongest, and thus capable of taking on the monster. This leads to a sparring match to decide who is strongest, in which Glorio utilizes lightning magic. Goku, however, after transforming into a Super Saiyan, is easily able to counter his power and win the match. The minotaur escapes back into the cave. Back on Earth, Bulma finishes her work on the ship, but when Vegeta, Kibito, and Piccolo take off, it malfunctions. read more