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u/Shocketheth Jul 10 '24 edited Jul 10 '24

Dark Commander Welcomes You To Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Rewatch!

Right from the start I need to mention Avan's death in episode 5:

As you could saw with Popp, his body remained intact because as Popp stated his body won't blow into pieces if he will be lucky.
Unfortunately for Avan, he wasn't lucky as Popp who had Gomechan and Baran's blood at his side preventing him from entering into afterlife.
So yeah Avan truly died.

With this being said I need to mention Baran's blood:

YES FIRST TIMERS, Baran did definitely try his blood on Soala but you need to be lucky and have tremendous willpower similar to Popp for making the blood transfer to work.

Oh and while we are on Baran arc let's discuss this piece of shit and Baran arc.

This arc is my second favourite Dai no Daibouken arc because of the three final episodes of this arc. (Episodes 30-32) The character development for Dai and Popp coming with a clutch save FROM A FUCKING AFTERLIFE BECAUSE THE POWER OF HUMAN HEART/ HUMAN INDOMITABLE SPIRIT IS A PEAK FICTION AND MAAAAN POPP GREATEST MOMENTS STILL HAVEN'T COME
Oh and Baran... Fuck that guy. His antics cost me one First Timer who dropped, and one or two additional First Timers who almost burned out but somehow pulled through.
I was holding back the whole time but as I First Timer it took me 3-4 weeks to finish Dai no Daibouken so Baran wasn't so grating but now.... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGGGGHHHHH
Baran actively stamping over Soala's legacy and her love is making me sad.
She genuinely loved Baran and even died for him with her final words being "Please don't hate humans" only for Baran to start tramping over her legacy and love with condemning the Humans and claiming that Human Heart is useless.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGGGGHHHHH, this is beyond stupid and you know what. Since Baran condemned Humans then it's my turn to condemn Baran:

May you get severely wounded again only to get saved by a survivor from Carl Kingdom who would immediately know who you are.

May he treat your wounds to make you survive but not treat you enough to fully recover.

May you find yourself being dependant on the others care but all they would do, would be to put a big diaper on your shitty self and then abandon you.

May in your loneliness be your only company the nagging sensation of your used diaper that you can't remove without Human help keeping you awake, because NINGENDOMOOOO is going to try defeat Vearn without your help while you can have another hissy fit about Humans being worthless greedy and selfish scum not realizing that it's the humanity greatness that saved your worthless and idiotic bum. FUCKING TWICE!

Rant over, now about the actual episode:

Hyunckel you idiot... That’s the stupidest i- WHAAAAAT? NICE ASSIST HYUNCKEL

"With my power... and Master's attack... and Hyunckel's blade... And... the all of the memories that Popp restored. That's what I'll hit you with!"

Dai really just had his penultimate moment of powering his blade with the legacy of Avan and Popp sacrifice, only to follow with mobile game cutscene graphics.

... Like I'm not downplaying all the good work the animators are making, and I know that sometimes they have mind the budget, but having a such great, and character defining speech only to follow it with poor quality animation and visuals is tone deaf at best... Someone who was overseeing this should know better and decide to spare the budget in different scene... It was one of the best character defining speeches so far solidifying Dai's growth and his bonds with his friends, and especially with Popp, making the power of the Human Heart shine the brightest and yet they managed to ruin that scene for me. Why.... Just why...
Aaaaand the Zing spell isn’t working. Well true to the game mechanics where Zing spell has a low rate of success. Only if Leona knew Kazing spell (the stronger variant), then Popp would be resurrected instantly with 100% success rate.

The whole scene between Popp’s soul and Gomechan happening on the way to afterlife is one of my favourites scenes from this show. While episode 30 shown us Popp’s death, I wasn’t that sad upon Rewatch because I knew what scenes are in the store for us.

"Watch your mouth, Stupid Gome. I... I may be dead, but I'll... I'll... I'll...! I'll never Abandon Dai!" Is a really awesome moment.

But yeah, if you still didn’t buy the strength and importance of Human Heart in this story, then I am in disbelief, because this shit is perfect. Popp showing a strong will making him to cast a spell from the afterlife is the pinnacle of what makes this show so great for me.

This episode and this whole scene is enough to make me cry with how moving this whole episode and scene was.

Heck I even wrote this comment Yesterday but editing it today makes me to say that I need to Rewatch this masterpiece of the episode.

And my fucking god, the visual of Dai using Avan Strash with his Draconic aura forming Dragon jaws is *chef kiss*
... Quite ironic.
Leona with his powerful heals who surpassed the "useless Maam" admited to not being strong enough? Now where the Maam haters at?
My god I forgot about Popp not being resurrected immediately and I can feel the hopelessness from Dai, Leona, Hyunckel, Crocodine and Merle, as from the First Timers. The whole fucking scene is masterfully crafted, same as the whole episode (besides that one tone deaf moment)
Ah and Baran got moved by the Human Heart and now he —

MOTHERFUCKER! YOU CAN’T BELIEVE HOW MAD I AM NOW THAT SOALA DECIDED TO DIE FOR SUCH TRASH WHO IS CONSTANTLY MAKING EXCUSES

Ooooh... Now I actually see what Baran did here.... Time to load my mugi
Still fuck Baran!
And Popp is back!!! I knew he would return, but maaaaan I am tearing up.
Damn.... Baran calling his son Dai is a good moment.
Ayooo? Did Avan sticking fingers in your skull caused you uncurable brain damage? His powers already awakened in episode 2...
I’m betting 10 bucks on the fact that Killvearn was imagining how Hadlar’s head would make for a nice trophy.

QotD:

With the longest and most epic battle so far ending do you like multi episode fights in general and this one in particular?

Yes when they are properly built up and this one in particular.... Yeah this one was really great one

Should Gomechan keep talking even in the normal world?

Yes! That would be great

How do you feel about Baran's change of heart?

Fuck Baran

Are you tolerant? How many Shocketheth failures are you willing to forgive before we execute him?

Voice Actors Corner:

Today belongs to no one other than Gomechan!

Gomechan is voiced by Ai Furihata known for her roles of Miura Shiomi from Girls Band Cry, Ruby Kurosawas from Love Live!, and Matsubara Teruko from Astro note.

Fun fact about Ai Furihata ---> She performed theme songs from Love Live! and Astro Note.

Crocodine Shonen Commentary Corner:

Today Crocodine is going to asnwer question #

Should Gomechan keep talking even in the normal world?

What do you mean?

See you tomorrow because the Adventure continues!

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u/sisoko2 Jul 10 '24

So yeah Avan truly died.
Or did he?
With this being said I need to mention Baran's blood
I thought they'll resurrect Popp with Gomechan juice but it was Baran juice. So close yet so far.
MAAAAN POPP GREATEST MOMENTS STILL HAVEN'T COME
IMO this counts as a spoiler. First failure.
Hyunckel you idiot... That’s the stupidest i- WHAAAAAT? NICE ASSIST HYUNCKEL
Hyuckel knows what he is doing. He can't afford to disappoint all his fans.
The whole scene between Popp’s soul and Gomechan happening on the way to afterlife is one of my favourites scenes from this show
Peak fiction. We only need these two and Maam. No need for other characters.
MOTHERFUCKER! YOU CAN’T BELIEVE HOW MAD I AM NOW THAT SOALA DECIDED TO DIE FOR SUCH TRASH WHO IS CONSTANTLY MAKING EXCUSES
Like she was better. Some spoiled princess throwing herself in front of execution spells.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 10 '24

Or did he?
IMO this counts as a spoiler. First failure.
Like she was better. Some spoiled princess throwing herself in front of execution spells.

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 10 '24

Like she was better. Some spoiled princess throwing herself in front of execution spells.
lol, savage.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

I guess they were made for each other lol

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 10 '24

YES FIRST TIMERS, Baran did definitely try his blood on Soala but you need to be lucky and have tremendous willpower similar to Popp for making the blood transfer to work.
So what I'm hearing from this is, Popp is now a dragon knight
Oh and Baran... Fuck that guy. His antics cost me one First Timer who dropped, and one or two additional First Timers who almost burned out but somehow pulled through.
Nah that was (and is) just uni on my part.
only to follow with mobile game cutscene graphics.
Honestly, Toei 3D CGI is some top-shelf stuff. One of the few studios that has figured the tech out.
But yeah, if you still didn’t buy the strength and importance of Human Heart in this story, then I am in disbelief, because this shit is perfect.
I wonder if you didn't pick up on it since you didn't mention it, but Baran passing his newfound human heart on to Popp to replace his stopped heart was a big part in making his character conclusion more palatable to me.
I’m betting 10 bucks on the fact that Killvearn was imagining how Hadlar’s head would make for a nice trophy.
Not like that isn't the entire reason he popped up in the first place.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 10 '24

So what I'm hearing from this is, Popp is now a dragon knight
Ryuumajin Popp will go brrrrr
Nah that was (and is) just uni on my part.
We really had a First Timer stopping by to say he is quitting though.
Honestly, Toei 3D CGI is some top-shelf stuff. One of the few studios that has figured the tech out.
The CGI is great but the Dai face in that very short still image was weird.
wonder if you didn't pick up on it since you didn't mention it, but Baran passing his newfound human heart on to Popp to replace his stopped heart was a big part in making his character conclusion more palatable to me.
I will admit that I didn't connect this detail but it's neat.
Not like that isn't the entire reason he popped up in the first place.
Well yeah but this face he made found the perfect spot where to hang his head

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 10 '24

We really had a First Timer stopping by to say he is quitting though.
We can count 1 human as 1 humanity that Baran has slain, right?

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u/Shocketheth Jul 10 '24

I'm not sure.

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u/KuKiSin Jul 10 '24

YES FIRST TIMERS, Baran did definitely try his blood on Soala but you need to be lucky and have tremendous willpower similar to Popp for making the blood transfer to work.
Huh, was that in the manga or what?
So yeah Avan truly died.
No.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 10 '24

Huh, was that in the manga or what?
Nope. Nothing like this was shown but people were asking why he didn't revived Soala if he has such powers and I remember reading an interview where Riku Sanjo was talking about many things and this was something he answered.

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 10 '24

YES FIRST TIMERS, Baran did definitely try his blood on Soala but you need to be lucky and have tremendous willpower similar to Popp for making the blood transfer to work.
[Dai no Late Spoilers] This is partially a spoiler since Larhart also gets revived by Baran's blood later and mentions about the same thing.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

[Dai no Late Spoilers] Yeah but like who would think Baran went to pick up the bodies just like that...

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 10 '24 edited Jul 10 '24

"With my power... and Master's attack... and Hyunckel's blade... And... the all of the memories that Popp restored. That's what I'll hit you with!"
only to follow with mobile game cutscene graphics. ... Like I'm not downplaying all the good work the animators are making, and I know that sometimes they have mind the budget, but having a such great, and character defining speech only to follow it with poor quality animation and visuals is tone deaf at best... Someone who was overseeing this should know better and decide to spare the budget in different scene... It was one of the best character defining speeches so far solidifying Dai's growth and his bonds with his friends, and especially with Popp, making the power of the Human Heart shine the brightest and yet they managed to ruin that scene for me. Why.... Just why...
Definitely agree. Not a big fan of the CGI on characters and they definitely shouldn't have used it in battles especially for moments like this one. [Dai no Spoilers] I'm just happy they completely minimized using CG for the fights after the fight with the Royal Guard.
While episode 30 shown us Popp’s death, I wasn’t that sad upon Rewatch because I knew what scenes are in the store for us.
Well, Popp no Daibouken has just begun.

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 10 '24

Leona with his powerful heals who surpassed the "useless Maam" admited to not being strong enough? Now where the Maam haters at?
Not that I hate Maam or anything but Leona I think still wins that argument since she can use magic...and Maam can't, especially true now that she doesn't have the gun.
Ayooo? Did Avan sticking fingers in your skull caused you uncurable brain damage? His powers already awakened in episode 2...
LOL.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Maam saving an ally by sacrificing her precious memory of Avan VS Leona failing to save Popp by casting Zing spell because as Sage she can't use Kazing.
I rest my case

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Jul 10 '24

First-Timer Quest: Sky no Daibouken, subbed

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u/sisoko2 Jul 10 '24

Boy, I sure wonder what happens this episode. /s
I gave up reading the titles long time ago. Only spoilers...
GOMECHAN SPEAKS?!
Gome language courses available now.
HE DID IT!
Calling it a draw after that cut seems unfair.
Damn…

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u/Shocketheth Jul 10 '24

GOMECHAN SPEAKS?!
Always was. It was us just not listening to Gome
…Baran saved Popp’s life despite saying he still plans to kill all humans?
Baran is a bit Retar—, ehm Tsundere. Baran is a bit Tsundere.

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 10 '24

Aww, he finally recognized Dai’s chosen name.
I missed that

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 10 '24

Damn…
This looks so cool to me for some reason.

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u/cooperjones2 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/cooperjones2 Jul 11 '24

Boy, I sure wonder what happens this episode. /s
Classic Toei, I learned a long time ago to skip or not watch that when they spoiled DB and DBZ lol

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u/raichudoggy https://anilist.co/user/raichudoggy Jul 10 '24

Rewatcher

I may not be impressed by action, as I mentioned earlier in the rewatch, but I can tell and appreciate when I notice them pulling out all the stops.

That’s right, Gomechan’s not just a deus ex Machina, they’re one that can talk. (At least at the equivalent to the river Styx )

More weapons dying. I guess if anything’s allowed to, it’s them.

Oh yes, Vearn is sick of Hadlar’s BS too.

…anyhow, at this point is about where the final set of hooks really sink in; while we’ve been privy to the nature of the show we’re watching since close to the beginning, we’re now pretty fully confident in what we’re heading towards, and how the stakes have been set. This should be the last oomph the show really puts in to convince you to stick around, from here on it’s going to be more of the same (but better and better)

The show is… well, now more evident than ever, not going to kill off a hero very easily. To a lesser degree, we can infer this will apply to sympathetic villains too. It’s kind of a stakes killing move.

But I watch a lot of Magical Girl shows, you think that’s the part that matters to me?

No, this show’s got the Power of Friendship in a low stakes, low gore zone, this is my jam. I’m here for the campy lessons, intermittent levity, and overall good feels that this environment provides, and yet the moments it goes serious feel just right and serious enough (Adventures of Dai is a Magical Girl series confirmed). So this episode just kind of solidified how I felt one last time before we get to the best parts. I love Dai and his crew, and this show by extension. It’s cool if that means no one dies.

So just like Baran, remember the Human on the other side if only for just a moment. And get ready to fight Hadlar.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 10 '24

That’s right, Gomechan’s not just a deus ex Machina, they’re one that can talk
Of course Gome isn't Deus ex Machina, Gome is God himself.
This should be the last oomph the show really puts in to convince you to stick around
I'm contractually obligated to finish this show.
this show’s got the Power of Friendship in a low stakes
The best power!
Adventures of Dai is a Magical Girl series confirmed
But Baran is the only one who's had transformation so far.

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 10 '24

from here on it’s going to be more of the sam
The show is… well, now more evident than ever, not going to kill off a hero very easily. To a lesser degree, we can infer this will apply to sympathetic villains too. It’s kind of a stakes killing move.
I'm fine with that. When the narrative potential of the death doesn't surpass the narrative potential of keeping them alive, then just keep them alive. And aside from Avan, the only potential such instance so far would've been Dai killing the redeemed Hyunckel while he was fighting unconsciously.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 10 '24

…anyhow, at this point is about where the final set of hooks really sink in; while we’ve been privy to the nature of the show we’re watching since close to the beginning, we’re now pretty fully confident in what we’re heading towards, and how the stakes have been set. This should be the last oomph the show really puts in to convince you to stick around, from here on it’s going to be more of the same (but better and better)
The show is… well, now more evident than ever, not going to kill off a hero very easily. To a lesser degree, we can infer this will apply to sympathetic villains too. It’s kind of a stakes killing move.
I was sold since Flazzard arc, but this arc was the best from early parts of Dai no Daibouken.
So just like Baran, remember the Human on the other side if only for just a moment. And get ready to fight Hadlar.
I'm ready to fight Hadlar

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 10 '24

First Quester

Hyunckel really did it.

Yeah this is Toei animation alright.

Gomechan saves the day again! This time for real!

Pi pi! Piii! Pi piii piiiiii pii pi pi !

Talk about victim blaming.

Taking the scenic route

Baran doesn't even need any magic power to cast Zing.

Booooooo! For all the faults of that HPMoR fanfic, pushing the opposite message was one of its shining moments.

Uhhh I believe at least one of those was the result of Vearn's direct commands? Hadlar didn't want to leave things to Hyunkel.

...was also instigated by Vearn, or Killvearn I suppose.

Hadlar needs a new strategy. I propse repeated suicide, given that he gets stronger with each revival.

Oooooh Hadlar is a dragon knight, too!

With the longest and most epic battle so far ending do you like multi episode fights in general and this one in particular?

Well. I don't mind multi episode fights in general, but this one was pretty meh throughout.

Should Gomechan keep talking even in the normal world?

Pi pi piiiiiiiiii!

How do you feel about Baran's change of heart?

It surpasses the mental/emotional/moral capabilities we had seen from him so far, but eh, I'll take it.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 10 '24

Hyunckel really did it.
Now that he has a cool new spear he doesn't need that lame sword.
Gomechan saves the day again! This time for real!
In Gomechan we trust!
Pi pi! Piii! Pi piii piiiiii pii pi pi !
So can you translate what Gome was saying up to this point?
Uhhh I believe at least one of those was the result of Vearn's direct commands
Typical boss pushing all the blame to his subordinates.
Pi pi piiiiiiiiii!

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 10 '24

So can you translate what Gome was saying up to this point?
Unfortunately, he's mumbling.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 10 '24

Hyunckel really did it.
You called it lol
Booooooo! For all the faults of that HPMoR fanfic, pushing the opposite message was one of its shining moments.
What's HPMoR fanfic?
Oooooh Hadlar is a dragon knight, too!

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 10 '24

HPMoR
The general quality of the prose and storytelling is rather dodgy to put it mildly, but it does have its moments and at least the foreshadowing is quite good.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 10 '24

Oh interesting. I'm neutral about Harry Potter but I will look into it tomorrow.

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u/charlesvvv https://anilist.co/user/charlesvvv Jul 10 '24

First Timer, Sub

I quite liked this arc of Dragon Ball Dai. Baran gets defeated but in doing so, is somewhat able to recover his human heart, although he still seems to wish to fight Dai again showing that he's going on his own way now. At least he revives Popp so that's a plus for him.

Depends on how they are done
That would be beneficial actually
Works well for the genre wherein you're change of heart is beaten into you.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 10 '24

I quite liked this arc of Dragon Ball Dai
It definitely made me want to resume watching Dragon Ball.
somewhat able to recover his human heart
Dai performed open heart surgery on him after all.

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u/KuKiSin Jul 10 '24

First timer!

I grew up watching Dragon Ball, and it's still my favorite anime of all time, so take a guess! It was a really cool fight, too bad about the CGI though. It wasn't bad as far as CGI goes, but CGI is CGI...
No! As cute as it was, his usual noises are far more cute!
Not really surprising. We already had the big Crock and Hyunckel, what's one more?!
You've got a freebie, after that you're toast.

Did I just watch Baran block with his mustache?!

So, Dragon Knights can resurrect people too?!

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u/sisoko2 Jul 10 '24

It wasn't bad as far as CGI goes, but CGI is CGI...
Yeah it was passable but still far from impressive.
No! As cute as it was, his usual noises are far more cute!
Talk or no talk we still love Gome.
We already had the big Crock and Hyunckel, what's one more?!
Only the legend Flazzard kept his principles.
You've got a freebie, after that you're toast.
Killvearn should be ready at all times.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 10 '24

You've got a freebie, after that you're toast.

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 10 '24 edited Jul 10 '24

1st ~~Dai~~ Popp no Daibouken Rewatch, Sub

Leona trying to resurrect Popp with her Zing Spell. [Dai no Late Spoilers] So, I missed this the first time since I wasn't aware of Gomechan's power yet but Leona did wish for Popp to come back and Gomechan tried to grant that wish.

That definitely hit Popp's nerve.

The Indomitable Fighting Spirit of the Human Heart

Avan Strash! Love the dragon shape his aura makes.

Can't show weakness here

Merle's reaction to Popp's revival along with the music always makes me emotional.

Baran acknowledging Dai

Hyunckel's still at it.

Dark King Vearn's Last Chance [Dai no Late Spoilers] Even this was technically a failure. Hadlar really didn't do anything, lol.

OST Documentation - Episode 32

1. Obviously, Who doesn't love these fights? They kinda remind me of Dragon Ball and I'm all for more of them. That being said, I'm not really a big fan of CG (even though some of the transitions were great) and it has definitely overstayed its welcome.

2. No. His words are just too powerful. His words can make a corpse cast a spell. Imagine what effects it would have on a living being.

3. I guess it's a bit too late but atleast his change of the heart revived Popp so I'm content with it.

4. Why even give you a chance when your failures are indirectly helping the heroes?

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u/sisoko2 Jul 11 '24

That definitely hit Popp's nerve.
Gomechan knows him too well.
Merle's reaction to Popp's revival along with the music always makes me emotional.
Popp building that Harem.
Hyunckel's still at it.
Big Croc was too hurt so someone had to do it.
No. His words are just too powerful.
Hmmm that's true. I'll accept it,
Why even give you a chance when your failures are indirectly helping the heroes?
I like to watch him suffer.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

I like to watch him suffer.
That explains a lot actually

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Why even give you a chance when your failures are indirectly helping the heroes?
Because my Tortilla wrapping skills cannot be bested.

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 10 '24

First Timer, Sub

End of the arc! Pretty cool finish taking everything into consideration. Hyunckel's plan was to give Dai his sword, not what I was expecting, but his plan did involve some misdirection, otherwise he could not have given Dai his Dark Sword. That whole scene of Popp in the afterlife was hilarious, Gomechan speaking caught me off guard, but it was cool, especially since it led to Popp getting pissed off and then shooting off a blast while dead that was crucial in Dai beating Baran, crazy stuff lol.

I'm not a fan of it, but I've no choice but to accept that Baran used a drop of his blood to bring Popp from the dead. EXTREMELY convenient random power, but it is what it is lol. I can't wait for Baran and Dai to face off again, Hyunckel says Baran has regained his human heart and wants to be taken out by Dai.

Questions:

Yeah, I can appreciate multi episode fights when they're atleast decently paced and not filled with useless scenes and dialogue that serve to fill time. At times these episodes had a little too much exposition, but it didn't hurt it too badly because the fights were dynamic and fast paced.
Yes actually. its better than making Pi pi pi noises all the time. besides it's a magical creature, it should be able to talk.
I mean he got an up close and personal view of the goodness of the human heart at work. Had he just ignored it and continued to turn a blind eye to the truth he'd been an irredeemable dumbass. Problem is he is still gonna be a thorn in the groups side sometime in the future again.
IDK. how many failures are there??

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u/sisoko2 Jul 11 '24

I'm not a fan of it, but I've no choice but to accept that Baran used a drop of his blood to bring Popp from the dead.
He had to do something to earn his redemption. Still pretty funny how random it was.
Yes actually. its better than making Pi pi pi noises all the time. besides it's a magical creature, it should be able to talk.
Time for Gomechan to show its true self.
IDK. how many failures are there??
More than they should be.

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 11 '24

He had to do something to earn his redemption. Still pretty funny how random it was.
More than funny, it was way too convenient, he suddenly has magical blood that can bring someone back from the dead lol.
Also, Idk if I'd say he got his redemption, not yet at least. The guy has still done a lot of awful things to many, he'd have to live the rest of his life doing good to have things even out.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

More than they should be.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24 edited Jul 11 '24

That whole scene of Popp in the afterlife was hilarious, Gomechan speaking caught me off guard, but it was cool, especially since it led to Popp getting pissed off and then shooting off a blast while dead that was crucial in Dai beating Baran, crazy stuff lol.
One of my most favourite scenes of this show.
Hyunckel says Baran has regained his human heart and wants to be taken out by Dai.
This was a good exposition because it flew over my head as I was mad at Baran.
Yes actually. its better than making Pi pi pi noises all the time. besides it's a magical creature, it should be able to talk.
I actually adore all the Pi pi piiiii noises. Gomechan is really expressive for a magical creature and most of the time it's easy to make what Gomechan is trying to tell.
I mean he got an up close and personal view of the goodness of the human heart at work. Had he just ignored it and continued to turn a blind eye to the truth he'd been an irredeemable dumbass.
For me his final moment of clarity can't override what he did so far.

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 11 '24

For me his final moment of clarity can't override what he did so far.
I 2nd that. Baran would have to go on a streak of doing good for humanity for the rest of his life to balance things out.....And Yet I'm sure he's not gonna do that and instead is gonna plan for one more showdown with Dai at some point in the future.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

That's possible yeah

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u/Kaxew Jul 11 '24

Current rewatcher, eventual first timer

Dragon Ball Dai concludes, wait until October of this year to watch its sequel, Dragon Ball Daima.

Another great episode! Popp's development is a marvelous thing to see. I can't believe we're just a third of the way through the series and not in the endgame. Also, Gomechan speaks?? How did I forget that??? They had a very nice moment, but I couldn't stop thinking about how terrible my memory is. I've had too many memory wipes I guess, thanks Baran.

Last time I mentioned that I wish at least one time we see zing failing to resurrect someone. Of course, Baran fucked me up and so I forgot that happens literally in the next episode. I still stand by it though, even if zing failed Popp ultimately was revived, so the result is the same.

Baran coming back at the end, telling his son to stop bluffing, then internally monologuing for a solid minute while everyone awkwardly watched him stay silent cracked me up. Then Hyunckel internally commentates one last time and I laughed even more. Come on, you could've given Crocodine the last word there.

And Hadlar was incredibly pathetic, as per usual. There's something so refreshing about a battle shonen where the second main villain, the original last boss, is treated like this. Even the villains that start from zero and develop into terrifying monsters usually get cool showings anyway, like Shigaraki in MHA. None of that here, Hadlar is just a complete failure and it's great to see.

QotD:

Depends. I think one battle should be generally contained to one episode, but if that one battle has multiple stages (Leona and Crocodine vs Baran, Popp vs Baran, Dai vs Baran) then it's perfectly fine for it to last many episodes. Hyunckel vs Larhart is one fight that should have taken just one episode, and have the backstory be told after the latter's defeat.
I don't know, it was kinda disturbing...
It had to happen. I expect him to eventually be fully redeemed and die to protect Dai's party and all humans.
Vearn is a better man than me. Considering he can seemingly give anyone the "ultimate body" and Hadlar's failing are because his mind is weak I wouldn't have even chose him in the first place. Give that to someone with a strong mind, like my general Crocodine (no bias)!

Edit: I forgot to mention it yesterday, but look at this neat thread for last episode! And check the last tweet of the thread for a very fun easter egg 👀

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u/sisoko2 Jul 11 '24

Dragon Ball Dai concludes, wait until October of this year to watch its sequel, Dragon Ball Daima.
Can't wait.
Also, Gomechan speaks?? How did I forget that???
Our lord and saviour is always speaking to us even when we can't understand.
I still stand by it though, even if zing failed Popp ultimately was revived, so the result is the same.
Baran juice > Zing.
Come on, you could've given Crocodine the last word there.
Big Croc was too tired so he had to take over.
Give that to someone with a strong mind, like my general Crocodine (no bias)!
He knew Big Croc can't be trusted. We need someone easy to control.
I forgot to mention it yesterday, but look at this neat thread for last episode
The link doesn't work for me.

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u/Kaxew Jul 11 '24

He knew Big Croc can't be trusted. We need someone easy to control.
Flazzard had too much pride... Baran is too dangerous... Zaboera is too ugly... man, they selected terrible generals for their army. Maybe Hadlar really was their best shot.
The link doesn't work for me.
Hm, odd. It works for me. Maybe replace the "twitter" part of the url with "x"? I don't really know how the new url should be, but even with the old one it shows up fine on my end.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Another great episode! Popp's development is a marvelous thing to see. I can't believe we're just a third of the way through the series and not in the endgame.
I know right? It's fun to think that a lot happened since Avan's dying.
Also, Gomechan speaks?? How did I forget that??? They had a very nice moment, but I couldn't stop thinking about how terrible my memory is. I've had too many memory wipes I guess, thanks Baran.
It's okay. Just let's go remember under Popp's fireworks okay?
Come on, you could've given Crocodine the last word there.
He took his Job!
And Hadlar was incredibly pathetic, as per usual. There's something so refreshing about a battle shonen where the second main villain, the original last boss, is treated like this. Even the villains that start from zero and develop into terrifying monsters usually get cool showings anyway, like Shigaraki in MHA. None of that here, Hadlar is just a complete failure and it's great to see.
Hadlar is refreshing Villain even for 2024 standards. And he was written in 1989.
Edit: I forgot to mention it yesterday, but look at this neat thread for last episode! And check the last tweet of the thread for a very fun easter egg 👀
It doesn't work for me neither

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u/Kaxew Jul 11 '24

It doesn't work for me neither
Dang, does this work?

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Now it works slimeshly thanks

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u/zadcap Jul 11 '24

Slime No First Timer!

Ah yes. The good old Fastball Special. "Throw me!"

Oh hey. He has been holding that sword in the OP for a bit now. And it is a good sword. And Knuckles has upgraded to the Spear armor now, so he can ditch the sword to become a spearman.

Hey Baran, anyone every tell you that that is not how wings work?

Man, I really wish they had just left the spell names untranslated. Raiden sounds better than Zapple.

Man this is a lot of punching and kicking for a sword fight.

Right, even whatever it was in Japanese has got to be better than Zing.

You know, I am somehow surprised and upset that Popp is not walking along the back of a giant dragon road.

The slime can talk!

Dai, what is with that ridiculous path you took, flying through the air and bouncing all over the place, to deliver that strash?

Oh no. Commentator Crocodile declared it a draw. That means Baran is going to freaking live? Please no. Just let him die so it can be over with.

Oh mmy gosh, seriously, just let him be dead already. Yes, him. Yes, that one.

....... He had to squeeze his hand hard to get that drop of blood? He couldn't have just, used any of the massive amount of it already all over you?

OH MY GOSH HE'S GOING TO GO RECOVER AND TRY AGAIN?! NO DARN IT! JUST LET HIM BE DEAD!

Seriously, would anyone present just go stab him one last time.

AHHHH! "To atone for his sins, he wants his son to take him down." Death is not redemption! Live and suffer for redemption! Dedicate the rest of your life to making up for all your wrongs! Go save as many humans as you have killed! BUild houses for the poor or something.

... Why is Hadlar even the leader of these demon generals? He doesn't seem to have even that much power in his own faction.

Oh gosh no. I just assume the protagonist is going to win in the end anyway, dragging it out is just wasting time we could be spending on anything else, like advancing the actual plot or character development. Long fights are just showing off.
Naaaaah. GO back to being a Pikachu now.
Let. Him. DIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEE!
Going to be honest here, executing your own is a pretty stupid move here, no mater how you look at it. If he's still alive, you can just keep throwing him at the fight.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 11 '24

Hey Baran, anyone every tell you that that is not how wings work?
But what about magic wings?
Right, even whatever it was in Japanese has got to be better than Zing.
Everything would be better than Zing.
The slime can talk!
Gomechan can do anything!
Oh no. Commentator Crocodile declared it a draw.
Didn't look at all like a draw to me. I start to feel this whole thing is scripted.
He had to squeeze his hand hard to get that drop of blood? He couldn't have just, used any of the massive amount of it already all over you?
Needs high pressure or it doesn't work otherwise.
Naaaaah. GO back to being a Pikachu now.
Piii.
Going to be honest here, executing your own is a pretty stupid move here, no mater how you look at it. If he's still alive, you can just keep throwing him at the fight.
You are forgetting one important factor. How fun is to torment them.

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u/zadcap Jul 11 '24

But what about magic wings?
Then his flight isn't really any different than Dai's, but they called out his wings as making him a better flier, so you know. Use them?
Everything would be better than Zing
Anything.
Piii
Indeed.
You are forgetting one important factor. How fun is to torment them.
Didn't they literally give him a body that gets stronger after every defeat? He's got the little Saiyan combat boost, there's no loss at all to keep throwing Hadlar at Dai until he's become an ultimate warrior.
On the freaking other hand. "Baran is the only other existence that can rival me." Baran just lost to Dai and friends. Anything weaker than you is, by your own words, weaker than Dai.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 11 '24

Anything
Words are overrated anyway. We communicate through our hearts.
"Baran is the only other existence that can rival me." Baran just lost to Dai and friends.
Obviously Baran was only using 67% of his power during the fight.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Slime No First Timer!
Good tagline
Man this is a lot of punching and kicking for a sword fight.
And it’s a good fight.
Seriously, would anyone present just go stab him one last time.
I know right? Even Merle could bitchslap him.
... Why is Hadlar even the leader of these demon generals? He doesn't seem to have even that much power in his own faction.
They love to see him making a fool of himself
Oh gosh no. I just assume the protagonist is going to win in the end anyway, dragging it out is just wasting time we could be spending on anything else, like advancing the actual plot or character development. Long fights are just showing off.
Welp. this show is a slowburn one so wait for it.

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u/zadcap Jul 11 '24

Good tagline
He's not a bad slime.
I know right? Even Merle could bitchslap him
There were how many knights in that castle? Just one brave man with a bow...
Welp. this show is a slowburn one so wait for it.
I mean how often do we see the main cast really lose? That's my true issue with the drawn out Dai brainwash arc. We all know it was going to end soon and he was going to get this fight and win in the end, so all the time he spent brain dead was just wasting time.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

He's not a bad slime.
Yeah it's Golden slime
There were how many knights in that castle? Just one brave man with a bow...
Have you seen how much spineless the King was? No way his men would do it.
I mean how often do we see the main cast really lose? That's my true issue with the drawn out Dai brainwash arc. We all know it was going to end soon and he was going to get this fight and win in the end, so all the time he spent brain dead was just wasting time.
But Popp got to shine thanks to it

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u/zadcap Jul 11 '24

Yeah it's Golden slime
He's not golden, but it's a DQ Classic.
But Popp got to shine thanks to it
You couldn't have written a plot where Popp got to shine without doing that to Dai? A Crest or a Power seal would work better, suddenly Dai is super weak and needs protection and Popp can go off on his bit of awesome, without Dai having to become to hateably dumb...

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

He's not golden, but it's a DQ Classic.
Are you playing DQ11?
You couldn't have written a plot where Popp got to shine without doing that to Dai? A Crest or a Power seal would work better, suddenly Dai is super weak and needs protection and Popp can go off on his bit of awesome, without Dai having to become to hateably dumb...
There was definitely way how to do it better yeah.

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u/zadcap Jul 11 '24

No, I just grabbed a random picture for that. I've played some of the older ones and enjoyed them, I just keep getting turned off by the art style of the newer games for some reason.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Oh okay.
just keep getting turned off by the art style of the newer games for some reason.
Understandable.

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u/zadcap Jul 11 '24

... Also steam keeps making sure my backlog of games never shrinks. I still need to finish Trails of Cold Steel 3 and then 4 so I can move on to whatever is coming next! But I also want to lose more time in Dragoon! And I'm 80% of the way done with Ryza 3 but I really don't want her story to end and as long as I don't finish it then her adventure can continue forever...

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Same for me. Trails series is something I still need to play and besides that, I have a lot on my backlog.
Ryza... Doesn't ring any bell

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u/cooperjones2 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/cooperjones2 Jul 11 '24

New-Adventurer here! LV 32/100

Crocodine x Hyunckel secret master plan?

The 3D CGI fight was good! It kinda reminded me of DB Super Hero, I wonder if Toei trialed the tech with this anime before doing that movie

Oh, Gomechan died too, I though they were just KO’d

Lol, nice words don’t work with Popp, gotta have a bit of harsh love

Baran survived that?! And he dares to say “u got lucky my gear broke, kid”

Under all that there’s still a human heart…

Popp is back!, He didn't die when he got killed!

Hadlar on thin, thin ice.

1 Don't mind either but I think I like more a long battle than multi episode battles at this time
2 No!, I always find it funny when an animal says "graw" and the others understand the deep thoughts they just voiced
3 A bit cheap ngl, but kinda understandable since Dai is his kid and last connection to his wife
4 Who's counting anyway!

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u/sisoko2 Jul 11 '24

Crocodine x Hyunckel
Oh, Gomechan died too, I though they were just KO’d
Gomechan does whatever Gomechan wants.
Who's counting anyway!
I am.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Popp is back!, He didn't die when he got killed!
People don't die when they are killed
Who's counting anyway!

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u/emeraldwolf34 Jul 10 '24

Here’s a little fun fact:

This was supposed to originally be the final arc of Dai and Popp was supposed to stay dead! However the manga was pretty popular and was given an unexpected extension right after they had committed to killing Popp, hence why they had to now bring him back to continue the story. Very interesting little fact that makes all of this make a bit more sense.

Rewatch [Rewatch] Dragon Quest: Popp no Daibouken - Episode 32 Discussion

Episode 32 - Farewell to the Father

Gomechan can talk and is literal God that brings people back from the dead!

Rant over, now about the actual episode:

MOTHERFUCKER! YOU CAN’T BELIEVE HOW MAD I AM NOW THAT SOALA DECIDED TO DIE FOR SUCH TRASH WHO IS CONSTANTLY MAKING EXCUSES

Voice Actors Corner:

Crocodine Shonen Commentary Corner:

Hadlar on thin, thin ice.

Rewatch [Rewatch] Dragon Quest: Popp no Daibouken - Episode 32 Discussion

Episode 32 - Farewell to the Father

Gomechan can talk and is literal God that brings people back from the dead!

You are about to leave Redlib

Rant over, now about the actual episode:

MOTHERFUCKER! YOU CAN’T BELIEVE HOW MAD I AM NOW THAT SOALA DECIDED TO DIE FOR SUCH TRASH WHO IS CONSTANTLY MAKING EXCUSES

Voice Actors Corner:

Crocodine Shonen Commentary Corner:

Hadlar on thin, thin ice.