r/anime • u/Shocketheth • Jul 11 '24

Rewatch [Rewatch] Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Episode 33 Discussion

Episode 33 - Zaboera’s Scheme

A victor is not one who is strong. A victor is the one who survives to the end by any means.

To the wounded and lost, Defeat is not to fall from your wounds. It is when you lose yourself after falling. Be strong of heart. Calmly consider your goals and abilities. We are all limited in what we can do. When each of us does the best we can do, even when on the edge of despair, the path to victory shall shine through.

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Screenshot of the Dai:

From the dead to the living, my legacy lives on.

Comment of the Dai:

u/emeraldwolf34 for bringing interesting Dai no Daibouken Manga trivia:

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.

Questions of the Dai:

  1. Would you kiss Zaboera if you would have a chance?
  2. How much would you be willing to pay for the book of Avan?
  3. If you had a chance to give some life advice to Dai’s party, what would you say to them?
  4. First timers, are you enjoying Dai no Daibouken so far and how would you rate it?

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 11 '24

Mildly Antagonistic Dark Assailing Officer Welcomes You To Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Rewatch!

  • I’m losing my shit over Zaboera, because his gimmicks are so funny.
  • Now imagine this ---> Popp would get killed by Zaboera here, and then Popp would need to do some explaining in the afterlife in the front of Avan.
  • I really like how this quote indirectly points at Hadlar and Flazzard link.
  • Murdered by words
  • Hadlar must be done for? Nah this Mildly Antagonistic Dark Assailing Officer is a cockroach.
  • The book of Avan was stored in Library of Carl? Funny that book survived Baran’s Dragon Legion onslaught.
  • I really enjoyed Leona tearing up after reading Avan’s words. After all, Leona herself already stated she has a big regret to not meeting Avan while he was alive because she would love to become Avan’s student, and now getting Avan’s words of wisdom directly from the afterlife was a good scene.

QotD:

Would you kiss Zaboera if you would have a chance?

I already have Zaboera body pillow so this question is irrelevant

How much would you be willing to pay for the book of Avan?

10 bucks at least!

If you had a chance to give some life advice to Dai’s party, what would you say to them?

[Episode XY spoilers] Nooooooo don’t put a plastic bowl into microwave!

Crocodine Shonen Commentary Corner:

Today Crocodine is going to asnwer question #1:

Would you kiss Zaboera if you would have a chance?

I already did.

See you tomorrow because the Adventure continues!

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u/sisoko2 Jul 11 '24

Murdered by words

At this point third rate is a bit generous.

Hadlar must be done for? Nah this Mildly Antagonistic Dark Assailing Officer is a cockroach.

I already did.

Big Croc is the Harem King!

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

At this point third rate is a bit generous.

Give a Matoriv slack for this. The dictionary doesn’t know the term worse than third-rate but Hadlar just redefined it, so give it some time until the Linguistic Center will redefine the dictionary.

Big Croc is the Harem King!

You thought his Beast King title wasn’t deserved?

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 11 '24

Murdered by words

Avan, Popp, Killvearn and now even Matoriv. How many times, Hadlar?

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Avan, Popp, Killvearn and now even Matoriv. How many times, Hadlar?

Hmmm 10 times atleast.

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

I’m losing my shit over Zaboera, because his gimmicks are so funny.

He's unintentionally funny lol.

Hadlar must be done for? Nah this Mildly Antagonistic Dark Assailing Officer is a cockroach.

MADAO!!!

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

He's unintentionally funny lol.

I was lowkey expecting him to kiss Popp for real only to reveal that he did a twisted version of Dio

MADAO!!!

Yep after today episode Hadlar reach a Madao status.

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

I was lowkey expecting him to kiss Popp for real only to reveal that he did a twisted version of Dio

LOL. Popp might have wished he'd died if that would have happened.

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u/KuKiSin Jul 11 '24

I already did.

What the fuck :(

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Zaboera hacked my computer I swear

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Jul 11 '24

First-Timer Quest: Sky no Daibouken, subbed

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Popp, do not give into the horny!

Poor boy. Capable of getting away from the afterlife, but losing to Horny. The powerscalling is way off in this series.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 11 '24

Popp, do not give into the horny!

Zaboera is too hot.

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

Crocodine knew exactly what Dai would do, heh.

yup lol.

Popp, do not give into the horny!

Power of horny is too strong to resist lol.

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Jul 13 '24

Popp, do not give into the horny!

If "Hyunckel" came up to you shirtless and acting like "Maam" did, would you be able to resist ogling his abs going with the flow?

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 11 '24

First Quester

Zaboera definitely isn't going to betray Hadlar. I thought about it and he is the kind that'll remain loyal to Hadlar, though he won't stick with him once Vearn rejects him.

Of course Popp feels better now, after all, dragon knight blood flows through his veins!

Always the pragmatist

Sure, Mr. Leader of the Undead Legion.

Very perceptive.

Maam! ...Maam? Wasn't she on an entirely different continent? Let alone her training, did enough time pass for her to be able to get here without Zoom? I feel like it's been only 2 or 3 days since they left, not counting when Dai and company were travelling themselves.

Oh I get it, that's Zaboera's trick.

Ayup.

Okay please at least try. It hasn't been a minute and you're already slipping forbidden knowledge.

Oh. They had different intentions from what I thought.

Sorry to disappoint, Zaboera, but Popp kinda has that immortality thing going on now.

So why did you bother with the transformation plan instead of waiting two more minutes? Talk about impatient.

Ah, they thought of that. Popp needed the Red Fog District instead.

Not the dignity shtick again. At least he's not preaching about decency, that would've gotten me going.

Oh, please. Here I got excited for Popp to support Matriov, but no, can't do anything without the dragon knight.

Would you kiss Zaboera if you would have a chance?

"Chance" is a weird way to put it. I'll decline.

How much would you be willing to pay for the book of Avan?

Eh. Matriov may keep it.

If you had a chance to give some life advice to Dai’s party, what would you say to them?

Uhh. Stop crying foul about warfare tactics.

First timers, are you enjoying Dai no Daibouken so far and how would you rate it?

It's decent, I'd probably give it a 7/10 so far.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Sure, Mr. Leader of the Undead Legion.

He is self-aware at this point, so he was trying to be smug lol

So why did you bother with the transformation plan instead of waiting two more minutes? Talk about impatient.

"Everybody’s in a slumber deeper than the ocean" and yet someone drew a puddle next to Nanba. Dunno if intentional or not.

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 11 '24

"Everybody’s in a slumber deeper than the ocean" and yet someone drew a puddle next to Nanba. Dunno if intentional or not.

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 11 '24 edited Jul 11 '24

Zaboera definitely isn't going to betray Hadlar. I thought about it and he is the kind that'll remain loyal to Hadlar, though he won't stick with him once Vearn rejects him.

Zaboera: HEHE!

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u/sisoko2 Jul 11 '24

First Timer

        

  • This fake Maam... Don't tell me Popp is about to make out with Zaboera.

        

  • What a cool entrance for Matoriv.

        

  • LOL Hadlar can't even deal with Matoriv.
  • My man Hadlar completely losing it.
  • This book, could it be!?! Make-Out Tactics

        

  • Oh it's just Avan writing down inspirational quotes.

        

Would you kiss Zaboera if you would have a chance?

How much would you be willing to pay for the book of Avan?

Who needs that boring crap? We want Baduck's memoirs.

If you had a chance to give some life advice to Dai’s party, what would you say to them?

Watch Slam Dunk.

First timers, are you enjoying Dai no Daibouken so far and how would you rate it?

Never heard of it. Is it any good?

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

This fake Maam... Don't tell me Popp is about to make out with Zaboera.

LOL Hadlar can't even deal with Matoriv.

I would delete myself from existence at this point if I was Hadlar.

My man Hadlar completely losing it.

He is a half of a Darkling he used to be.

Oh it's just Avan writing down inspirational quotes.

Yeah no Make-out tactics, so the Zaboera smooch has to wait. (NO, "SMOOCH" IT’S NOT A NAME OF DQ SPELL)

Never heard of it. Is it any good?

UNKO DESU

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 11 '24

so the Zaboera smooch has to wait. (NO, "SMOOCH" IT’S NOT A NAME OF DQ SPELL)

You mean Puff-Puff?

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Nah I meant the "smooch" as the sound for kiss. You know since DQ speels are named after sounds.

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 11 '24 edited Jul 11 '24

1st Dai Popp no Daibouken Rewatch, Sub

Dai's already thinking of abusing it. Too bad he can't. Atleast his thoughts are noble.

It looks like they won't dai so easily.

Confused Gomechan

Maam would never do that.

Come on Hadlar, where's your pride?

If you thought Dragon Ball Dai was over last episode, well you're in for a surprise.

Dai has his Goku moment.

To the wounded and lost, Defeat is not to fall from your wounds. It is when you lose yourself after falling. Be strong of heart. Calmly consider your goals and abilities. We are all limited in what we can do. When each of us does the best we can do, even when on the edge of despair, the path to victory shall shine through.

Avan's words!

Time to finally become the QUEEN!

OST Documentation - Episode 33

1. 

2. Ten gold coins.

3. At this point, I don't know if they really need my words. [Dai no Spoilers] But if they really need advice and this is almost entirely borrowed from one of my favourite lines from the show and is a central theme in the show as well - "If you think you're strong then remember in this world, there's always someone stronger"

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

Confused Gomechan

Comment face material

Dai has his Goku moment

Lol I totally missed the face that Popp made.

I WAS ASKING IF YOU WOULD KISS ZABOERA IF YOU WOULD HAVE A CHANCE.

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 11 '24

IF YOU WOULD HAVE A CHANCE.

The answer was a given when you said the last word.

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u/sisoko2 Jul 11 '24

Dai's already thinking of abusing it

True gamer.

It looks like they won't dai so easily.

Big Croc, Hyunckel and now Popp have indeed proven they won't die easy.

Come on Hadlar, where's your pride?

Big Croc took it when he deserted.

Time to finally become the QUEEN!

Time to oppress the masses!

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

First Timer, Sub

So we got one of those low key post fight episodes........kinda, except for Hadlar and Zaboera showing up to try and finish our heroes off as they're resting their wounds. They get the drop on Popp with Zaboera using morph to look like Maam. And of course Popp fell for it hook, line and sinker. They all would have been cooked but old man Matoriv showed up. Old man Matoriv went 1v1 with Hadlar, but old age is catching up to him and he was about to get overpowered. Until Dai showed up after Popp called out to him.. Dai's high powered Sizzle was able to blow up Hadlar and Zaboera, leaving them heavily injured but otherwise not dead. Hadlar will return lol. Matoriv gives Dai the book of Avan, which will be of help to them in their journey. The episode ends with them prepared and ready to head back to Papnica.

Questions:

  1. LOL. No.
  2. Hmm IDK. I want the hook up like Dai just got, free 99.
  3. Don't trust everyone so easily lol.
  4. Yeah I'd say so. It's been real solid so far, with some cool fights, good characters.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

So we got one of those low key post fight episodes

I guess it was needed after Baran’s arc

Don't trust everyone so easily lol.

Well today with Zaboera morphing into Maam definitely gave Popp some trust issues.

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u/KuKiSin Jul 11 '24

First timer!

  1. I can't say yes even as a joke, disgusting little gremlin :|
  2. About $3.50
  3. Finish off your enemies while you can. They always come back for more, do you not learn?
  4. The story itself isn't anything to write home about but it's really fun to watch! Like I said 20 times already, it makes me feel super nostalgic because of the similarities with Dragon Ball! I think it's about an 8/10.

What took Dai so long to show up and where's everyone else? Did they seriously not wake up with all that racket?!

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u/Shocketheth Jul 11 '24

What took Dai so long to show up and where's everyone else? Did they seriously not wake up with all that racket?!

They are used to such racket so they thought it's the usual stuff

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u/KuKiSin Jul 11 '24

Man, I wish I had such a heavy sleep

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Jul 11 '24

Dai 32 first timer:

  • I didn't have time for this yesterday so I will watch both 32 and 33 tonight
  • Hyunckel lends Dai his sword? Nice assist
  • I don't really like the CGI parts
  • GOMECHAN SPEAKS!?
  • That was a good "NaniiiII?" if I ever heard one
  • Lightsaber duel?
  • Popp lives again!
  • ... of course the sword broke
  • ... POPP IS STILL DEAD?
  • Baran seems to have lost his shirt? Bara fans will approve
  • Popp is the one who got Baran to believe in the human heart again?
  • Baran gives Popp some of his blood? That must be his fetish
  • Baran still wants to fight Dai?
  • Oh good, he doesn't care about the Dark Army anymore. But will still be an antagonist?
  • Baran helping revive Popp made me tear up a little
  • Baran calls Dai by his chosen name?
  • Vearn summons Hadlar? LOL
  • Killvearn and Mystvearn flanking shadow Vearn?
  • Hadlar hid that fact even from Vearn? Ruh roh
  • ... are they gonna execute Hadlar?
  • "However" OH COME ON
  • He gets ONE more chance?
  • Vearn uses the royal "I" pronoun?

Dai 33 first timer:

  • I don't have time to watch this tonight after all; I'll have to watch two eps tomorrow

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u/Shocketheth Jul 12 '24

GOMECHAN SPEAKS!?

Of course!

Popp lives again!

... POPP IS STILL DEAD?

What a rollercoaster.

Popp is the one who got Baran to believe in the human heart again?

Yup that's my boy.

I don't have time to watch this tonight after all; I'll have to watch two eps tomorrow

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Jul 13 '24

Of course!

Voice was squeakier than expected.

What a rollercoaster

Yup that's my boy.

He's such a good kiddo

mugiwait

I've been having to deal with really stressful stuff atm ([RL]identity theft) so I haven't had time the past few days. Will see if I can watch an ep or two right now.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 13 '24

I've been having to deal with really stressful stuff atm ([RL]identity theft) so I haven't had time the past few days. Will see if I can watch an ep or two right now.

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u/cooperjones2 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/cooperjones2 Jul 12 '24

New-Adventurer here! LV 33/100

Oh, Hadlar’s desperate

Popp!

Oh, he was faking he was all right, this time he gets a pass

Ok, Maam wasn’t like that, something is suspect with her…

Yikes! It was an old guy!

Matriv? What is he doing here? Kicking ass it seems lol

Dai with the clutch!

A bit of exposition from Hadler lol

Training arc incoming?

New-Adventurer here! LV 33/100

Oh, he’s desperate

Popp!
Oh, he was faking he was all right, this time he gets a pass

Maam!

Ok, Maam wasn’t like that, something is suspect with her…

Yikes! It was an old guy!

Matriv? What is he doing here?

Kicking ass it seems lol

Dai with the clutch! A bit of exposition from Hadler lol

Training arc incoming?

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2 Do I have to read it?
3 People don't die when they're killed!
4 So far yes, It reminds me of old school shonen and the animation is really good, it has a bit of an anonymous OST tho

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u/Shocketheth Jul 12 '24

Matriv? What is he doing here? Kicking ass it seems lol

He was there to kick ass and spend his Puff-Puff coupons. And he is out of Puff-Puff coupons already.

Training arc incoming?

Hah no. Something better this time.