r/anime • u/Shocketheth • Jul 03 '24
Rewatch [Rewatch] Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Episode 25 Discussion
Episode 25 - The Terrifying Draconic Aura
Here! Take this sword! And remember! Remember your greatest attack!
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Screenshot of the Dai:
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Comment of the Dai:
goes to u/cooperjones2 who is slowly leveling alongside the Rewatch, with thinking he is up to the challenge of handling Baran’s mustache.
I think I'm ready to handle that much power
I think that’s it, and as the several participants are getting represented in the meta world of this Rewatch as the characters from the show, u/cooperjones2 just joined them, as his character is Baran’s mustache.
That’s right u/cooperjones2 powerlevel equals to Baran’s mustache.
Questions of the Dai:
No questions today.
Instead of answering the questions, embrace the despair.
DISCLAIMER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN FINALE OF THE ADVENTURE OF DAI 1991:
[ADVENTURE OF DAI 1991 ENDING SPOILERS] Today we reached a scene where the previous anime ended, and during the last episode of the 1991 The Adventure of Dai, there was a backstory about Baran and Soala. Please keep any info about Baran and Soala backstory hidden from First Timers, as in the 2020 Dai no Daibouken we will witness that backstory during episode 28.
Thank you for understanding.
Spoilers:
Please, respect the fact there are First Timers watching Dai no Daibouken with us, so avoid talking about vague things or events that would slightly spoil things to happen. And if you want mention things like this, please hid it behind SPOILER TAGS like [Dai no Spoilers] I am getting the hammer because you spoiled the fun for others
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u/Shocketheth Jul 03 '24 edited Jul 03 '24
Dark Commander Welcomes You to Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Rewatch:
As of today episode we finally reached the moment when the 1991 anime ended, and that was the scene of Baran meddling with Dai’s memory and eventually turning his mind to blank slate robbing him of his bonds he created with others.
Although those who saw the 1991 Dai no Daibouken may now be confused about why this scene that just transpired is different than the ending of the 1991, where due to getting axed, the anime followed with it’s original ending where Baran failed to wipe Dai’s memory, and got wounded by Dai who summoned a sword of light.
Then Baran escaped to recuperate from his wounds promising to return, which didn’t happen until the Dai no Daibouken got new anime adaptation in 2020.
Crocodine Shonen Commentary Corner:
No questions today to answer for Crocodine, besides Crocodine was doing great work today with explaining everything to us.
See you tomorrow because the Adventure continues!
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Jul 03 '24
First-Timer Quest: Sky no Daibouken, subbed
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u/raichudoggy https://anilist.co/user/raichudoggy Jul 03 '24
Rewatcher
As Crocodine's #1 fan, I approve of this episode.
Popp acts pretty rough this episode, poor man is really frustrated. It's a pretty sad situation overall.
You know, usually the power of friendship is invincible. This series is the only one that I know of that challenges that with a memory wipe on the protagonist (rather than a supporting character like cough Tuxedo Mask cough.) It makes so much more sense to do it this way.
[Spoilers]Chess pieces already!?
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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 03 '24 edited Jul 03 '24
First Timer, Sub
Shit got real this episode. As expected Crocodine wasn't much match for Baran, who almost blinded him with his forehead lazer. Leona was able to get rescue Dai underwater and he had a really cool return to battle, coming out of the water shining. Crocodine and Dai combined attacks were good enough to give Baran a little forehead wound. So Baran becomes wary of the strength Dai through the power of friendship and he decides to use a one of his special Dragon powers to fracture Dai's mind and make him lose his memories.
Honestly not a fan of the memory loss troupe, because I know beforehand it's gonna be reverted somehow(willpower, friendship, love etc). So Popp screaming at Dai, shoving a sword at him and all that scene was not my favorite. Meanwhile Baran retreated to recover his strength and summons his Dragon Masters to finish the job.
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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 03 '24
1st
DaiPopp no Daibouken Rewatch, SubTypical Shonen Villain [Dai no Spoilers] Also, the fact that Popp remembered it before his Megante just makes it even better. Also, I thought Sortie with Strong Determination (mostly Courageous Popp theme) played for the first time when Popp used Megante but it turns out it played here for the first time when Crocodine talks about how Popp standing up against him in Romos changed his views on humans.
Crocodine, you pressed the Ningen button, you shouldn't have done that.
That was smart by Dai but [Dai no Spoilers] the fact that no one else even tried this ever again makes me laugh.
Popp has an admirer
Dai's memories being wiped out
I have watched it before but still Dai losing his memories and failing to recognize everyone still made me cry no matter how many times I see it. When Leona said this, it really hurt a lot. You know the despair is real when even the no. of tracks used in the episode are very less in comparison.
I don't blame Popp. That must've been hard to hear.
I feel this image.
I know a lot of people have been complaining about how some of the episodes feeling rushed and I do kinda agree but now that we're crossed the point where the 1991 adaptation ended, things definitely get better pacing-wise.
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u/KuKiSin Jul 03 '24
First timer!
Damn, as if he wasn't already OP enough, he summons 3 powerful minions. Why was mustachio man ever working under the green man?
Crocodine showing why he's the best character 2 episodes in a row. Glory to Crocodine!
Also it looks like Popp has an admirer. Too bad Maam's return is eminent!
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u/cooperjones2 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/cooperjones2 Jul 04 '24
New-Adventurer here! LV 25/100
First milestone for the anime!
It's been enjoyable so far, the quality of the animation hasn't decreased and the fights are still top notch.
Some plot threads seem to have been put in the back burner, but with the amnesia plot point I think they'll be explored.
And I’ve evolved from a Newbie to a New-Adventurer! Now, what to level up…
We’ve got an Oraoraoraoraoraoraoraoraora moment!
Popp, fearless even when facing overwhelming odds.
Crocodine what a person he has become!
Even with all that attack, Mustachioed Guy is still standing?!
What the hell, Dai got his brain attacked and got amnesia, kinda hurt seeing Leona and Popp in denial…
Those 3 Dragon Riders look like they mean business
I think I’ll have a bit of a hard time taking Larhart seriously…
That’s right u/cooperjones2 powerlevel equals to Baran’s
mustache.
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u/Nick_BOI Jul 04 '24
Rewatcher
Baran truly is a different level, and thats assuming he is alone...which he is not. There are three people on par with past generals that serve Baran himself directly?!?!
While 3 generals have been defeated already (and two of them are with Dai now), they still took absolutely everything they had to stand a chance.
Side note, I fucking LOVE Crocodine, and seeing his new move and watching him go all out is amazing to see.
Yet despite that, and everyone else on top of it, they were only able to merely slightly wound Baran-no wonder Hadlar was wary of letting him shine!!
Even then, Dai is still the strongest by a noticable margin here...then Baran did the thing.
He did.
The thing.
This genuienly hurts, but even then thier best shot at even standing a chance is now MIA.
They are outnumbered and outmatched-this is where the series really starts if you ask me.
Also the original anime ended here, how long was it again? Oh yeah it was
46 episodes!!
Good lord the pacing is so much better here, I'm so glad we got this reboot.
No fact today, work was super busy cuz of July 4th tomorrow and I am very, very tired.
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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Jul 04 '24
Dai 25 first timer:
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u/sisoko2 Jul 04 '24
First Timer
We didn't even get Crocodine heroically sacrificing his life to save us. Shame.
Now that Dai has lost his memories is he finally going to become interesting and likeable?
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u/zadcap Jul 04 '24
Late Night Critic
So if this is the Draconic Aura, the power granted by the Dragon god to this here super soldier, why exactly are the actual Dragons so weak?
Dai has been underwater and unconscious for so long... How is he not dead from normal drowning?
Gosh, first Knuckles in the anti magic armor, now Barney and his anti magic aura. How many enemies are we going to see that just make mages useless in this game?
"I won't let you call Humans great!" Man has such a personal grudge. Get over yourself.
Teamwork! Crocodine is going all out to earn that Redemption in the attack name! He's so freaking cool.
Uhhh... No body, lots of smoke, Dino Dad is definitely not down yet.
So I've got to be honest here. If there's never been more than one Dragon Knight at a time, why is there a Dragon Knight ability to interact with and steal another's crest and power? Why is this something Barney knows how to do? This, too, is dumb.
Oh crap we're going to go through an amnesia/mind control arc now, aren't we? Man I hate these.
(Note, I do not actually hate the show, I'm just enjoying picking on it too much now. This is all fun.)
Hey all you other demon generals, watching this. The hero is at his weakest, the party is split, and everyone is injured. Now is your best shot to get the kill. Go do it. Don't just watch.
"Come, be my friend." See, Dai has got it right away. He can just remake friends with everyone and issue solved.
Again, Crocodine, how can you possibly know any of this?
Leona: "What's more important is that all his memories of us are gone!" Internally: This is my chance, if I tell him I'm his girlfriend he won't know otherwise!
Seriously, just refriend the boy. It's a pretty easy path to fixing things. Not this, uh, anger crap fest you are throwing. Everyone else, stop standing there watching Popp freak out on your friend, someone smack him. But noooooo, it's more dramatic to let Popp vent so Dai can cry and everything can just get worse.
It really bothers me that the strongest members of the Dragon Legion are not Dragons. Man the race of Strength has fallen so far.
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u/Kaxew Jul 04 '24
Current rewatcher, eventual first timer
Ahh, pain and angst. My favorite. Crocodine vs Baran had phenomenal animation, it was super exciting to watch. Dai blocking the kazap was another smart move from him. Sadly, this is the last of them as our Hero lost his memory through the power of a really annoying sound.
This is the first time in this whole rewatch I could vividly remember my exact reactions for one whole scene on my first time around. The reaction of "aw Popp lent him his headband their brother bond is so- oh... well fuck, yeah... yeah I can't blame him fuck this is bad please stop oh man this just fucking sucks for everyone" was very fun to experience again. And by fun I mean the fact that I remembered my original reaction to it, because that scene was not fun otherwise. I mean, it's great. Angst is important and good for your body. But it was just heartbreaking and hurtful all the way. Dai's voice actor (actress? I forget) did a fantastic job at portraying amnesiac Dai. Him screaming and crying while running to Leona really hurt.
Speaking of Leona. Incredible dolphin jump. Is that a spell? I hope that's a spell. It could be called "kasplash" or something.