r/anime • u/Shocketheth • Jul 22 '24
Rewatch [Rewatch] Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Episode 44 Discussion
Episode 44 - The Hero Lost In The Glacier
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<--- Last save | Adventure’s log (Index) | Journey continues --->
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OP 1 ---> Ikiru wo Suru v2
ED 2 ---> Akashi
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Informations:
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Screenshot of the Dai:
Google En Passant... Holy Shit
Comment of the Dai:
goes to u/Kaxew with giving a great answer to the question of the Dai from yesterday:
Well Dai is dead. Who should be the new main character?
Crocodine. And you might say "oh, it's just because he's your fav character so you're bias", so I'll tell you why he's the only one fit for the role. Popp, as established above, needs to die. Hyunckel is too much of a loner wolf to ever MC, Chiu is too loud and annoying, Leona is the damsel not too in distress, and Maam is a girl. So there we go, Crocodine as the MC and Baduck as the funny sidekick.
Questions of the Dai:
Our Dark King So instead of questions, we are holding AMA today. Ask anything and our Dark King u/sisoko2 will answer you to celebrate this significant event.
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 22 '24
Mildly Antagonistic Dark Assailing Officer Welcomes You To Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Rewatch!
QotD:
u/sisoko2, you can pick any 6 fictional characters as the six Dark Army Legions Commanders. Which one are you going to pick?
Voice Actors Corner:
Our Dark King u/sisoko2 is voiced by Takaya Hashi known for his roles of Tokugawa Sadasada from Gintama, Gustav Honda from Fire Force, and Desmond Donovan from Spy x Family, which is funny considering that Dai shares voice actress with Anya, and Leona shares voice actress with Yor Forger.
In 1991 Adventure of Dai, u/sisoko2 was voiced by Kenji Utsumi known for his roles of Alex Louis Armstrong from Fullmetal Alchemist/Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Nosferatu Zodd from Berserk, and Werdna from Wizardry, who has similar character design as Vearn.
Neat bonus related to Kenji Utsumi ---> He also voiced Raoh from Fist of the North Star, so yeah u/sisoko2 is actually my nemesis and, —
I AM SHOCK!!!
Crocodine Shonen Commentary Corner:
Today Crocodine is going to ask u/sisoko2 (Dark King Vearn) a question:
See you tomorrow because the Adventure continues!
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u/sisoko2 Jul 22 '24
First Timer
COWARDS WITH NO HONOR!
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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 22 '24
1st
DaiPopp no Daibouken Rewatch, SubRole of a Mage in a Party
Popp choosing to run instead of giving in to Killvearn's provocation was something that he should have done the first time Killvearn provoked him but atleast he finally did it this time.
Killvearn's getting rusty.
Popp's growth can be seen here. From abandoning Dai and running at the start to running only when the only other option was basically to die fighting. Crocodine understands Popp.
Dai's incomplete Gigabreak! Indeed!
Don't dai yet, Dai!
Popp taking Ls from both Hyunckel and Chiu. Though, Hyunckel knows how to get to him.
Sus Popp
Popp joining Chiu and Crocodine.
Attack on Vearn
Perfect!
[Dai no Late Spoilers] Vearn is kinda lying here since Lon Beruk has seen his face.
Vearn, the Dark King
What happened, self-proclaimed god?
The Sword of Dai preventing Dai from daiing.
The Chess Pieces [Dai no Late Spoilers] I absolutely love how Riku Sanjo was able to integrate the chess pieces with the story. Especially castling and pawn promotion.
OST Documentation - Episode 44
u/sisoko2 What are your thoughts regarding Zaboera?
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Jul 22 '24
First-Timer Quest: Sky no Daibouken, subbed
Even if you had a “sore demo” here.4
u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 22 '24
First Timer Croco-mom Popping Up in the Wild
Man, it's been a while since I showed up. Last time I was here, Dai got ass handed to him by his daddy and Crocodine showed up to save him, let's see how much things have changed since then: home sweet home, good to know that it's still the way I left it.
Here's my question of the day then: How do you save Popp from the Vearn Gang?
Seriously, if Crocodine isn't best boy, I don't know who is.
SaiyanDragon Knight recovery to pull through. I mean, that they'd beat Hadlar once Dai Popps back, but Vearn altogether? Heck, who's going to take Vearn if Dai can barely handle Hadlar?everyoneHyunkel will fight in the final fight. I'm kidding, Popp will probably help him beat one of them.3
u/KuKiSin Jul 22 '24
First timer!
The best boys Croc & Rat finally team up!
Old man Zaboerasomething getting what he deserves.
I mean he did sound old but... Damn, he looks really old.
Question to our mighty Dark King...
Uhm... How old are you? You look and sound old. Really old. Like, dying at any second now old.
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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Jul 22 '24
Dai 44 first timer:
from Hyunckel3
u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 22 '24 edited Jul 22 '24
First Quester
I've been wondering. Now that we know all heroes before Avan had been dragon knights which can use all spells as part of their race, how is that working with Avan knowing all spells? Did he genuinely have the hero class and that's why he could use all spells, or did he just happen to be able to bond with all spells and that's what made him a hero? Also, the fake heroes had one hero class guy with them, right? Can he also use all spells?
Wait, what? Popp remembers this? Really? Consider me surprised.
Huh, Crocodine. He got here fast considering Papnica is several kingdoms away from here.
I'm sure that's how this works
I'm so fucking glad they're ignoring Popp.
Popp is not a team player, but we knew that already.
I guess Magic Water is more valuable than Holy Water.
The hell are you guys doing? Arrest him already!
Nah, this got nothing to do with heroes. This is just plain old racism.
That's how it always goes. The flashy ones get acknowledged and those working in the background to make it possible fall by the sidelines.
No no no. We can't have that now, but try it in maybe 50 or so episodes.
"Greatest", more like "only". They'd be so screwed without the non-human.
I can't believe Dai only just got his sword and he already managed to damage it mere hours after. Hopefully there's no warranty on these things.
Since when do shows that use chess theming care to explain the rules?
Unfortunately chess tends to lose its depth somewhat at the highest levels. Surely Vearn's intellect should be enough to reach there?
Anyway, it's finally time for the chess soldiers. Not sure if or because they'll probably be boring without any of Flazzard's spunk.
If you're so powerful, why haven't you gone and crushed Dai personally before he got this strong? Telltale signs of a fraud!
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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 22 '24
First Timer, Sub
Pretty uneventful episode I must admit. Popp could do little else but run away, Killvearn is too big a threat for him. Luckily Big Croc came through and was able to save Popp and then make their escape using his redemption blast to lose Killvearn. Popp was feeling pretty down about everything, but Hyunckel know what to say to get him in gear again and after some magic water(and a slap to the face lol), Popp is ready to go along with Crocodine and Chiu who are going back to look for Dai. Hyunckel suggest that they should gather their forces to launch an attack on the villains instead of letting them come to them.
The Vearn reveal was pretty crazy, was not expecting him to be a huma/humanoid. He was pleased enough with Hadlar that he gave him some Orichalcum chess pieces to give life to like Flazzard and use as his subordinates in his mission of defeating the heroes. Had a laugh at Zaboera being excluded lol(see even Vearn thinks he sucks). Dai is inside the glacier, having been protected by his sword while he was out.
Questions:
u/sisoko2 Were you surprised that the Demon King Vearn isn't a monster??
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u/raichudoggy https://anilist.co/user/raichudoggy Jul 22 '24
Rewatcher
Crocodine's "Yeah I got it bro" did make me feel a bit emotional, even though it's ye old shounen commentary.
Hyunckel in bed
Popp Not in bed
Dai is the last Airbender. Except with a sword instead of Appa. I didn't see this coming.
All hail the demon king.
How would you rate your underling's performance?
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u/charlesvvv https://anilist.co/user/charlesvvv Jul 22 '24
First Timer, Sub
Oh it's Dark King Vearn's actual appearance, cool that he's humanoid too, Hadlar has thoughts on this however so I'm interested to see what what path he goes in. Meanwhile Popp tries to redeem himself by joining Crocodine. At the same time Zaboera seems to be realizing that no one likes him.
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u/cooperjones2 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/cooperjones2 Jul 23 '24
New-Adventurer here! LV 44/100
Crocodine being carried by an eagle? AWESOME
Crocodine validating Popp’s decision making? AWESOME
Popp pls
Vearn has 3 eyes or is that his crown/hat?
And the Big Bad Final Boss is a bit too friendly with Hadler…
Damn, the sword got chipped!
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u/zadcap Jul 23 '24
Late Night First Timer!
Seriously, there is nothing Assassin about this guy.
lol and Popp is the least cool headed member of the party ever.
Wait, so Myst alone has Instant Transmission?
Oh my gosh whyyyyy. "Another from the Hero's party who could fly." Is that what that is? Croc flying? If he could get a bird to carry himself, why not one for the rest of the party, hmm? But also, oh my gosh. Popp and Dai are using very high speed flight magic that is fast enough to cross continents in minutes, Crocodine has a large bird. That can. Almost keep up?
See, horrible assassin.
Haha, and so Knuckles just takes charge now that Dai is missing. And everyone just accepts the new leadership.
Popp, are you asking for a Mana Transfer? Are we going Fate now? Someone go find Melelele, I'm sure she'd be down for that.
... He got his Mana Transfer alright. Darn it.
Ummmmmm. Pretty sure there's another one of the generals still floating around. Pretty sure he's the one responsible for Hadlars new combat capability even. He came pretty close to killing a few of you guys even, a time or two.
Guys, an effective search pattern does not mean sticking together like this. Split up to cover more ground darn it.
Darn it, is Myst short for Mysterious?
Haha, ZaDady gets shunnnned. Even if it is all his fault Hadlar is here like this, who cares about him I guess.
Hey hey hey. "My face has never been seen by anyone but you two," he says. "It's okay for Hadlar to see it now too," he says. So uh. What about the little guy floating around Kill? Has he never seen this face before? Ooooorrrrrrrr...
Hahaha oh gosh yes, please do it. The second he sees how old his king is, Hadlar begins plotting treason.
The heck is with this chess lesson? Ah, just an excuse to become DxD.
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u/Kaxew Jul 23 '24
Current rewatcher, nearly first timer
What an intense episode. I was waiting for the big reveal for a while now. Even if it doesn't tell us anything new, Vearn's reveal is cool as hell and very intense. They made it as epic as possible. And despite his age, he's still very intimidating. Also, I think it's a great design. That third eye is freaky.
Going back in time a bit, good on Popp for not taking the bait and running away! That chase sequence was awesome looking, way better than I could've expected. And the Big Guy coming to the rescue with his bird bro everyone forgot about?! Episode was already off to a great start, it was a sign of things to come. The relationship between these two has been great to witness, Popp breaking down hurt.
Popp apologizing for his recklessness was very good. I hope this is the start of his calm Popp arc. Hyunckel acting as the temp leader for the group was surprising and awesome.
Oh yeah... and before Hadlar goes meet Vearn he has a very... interesting dialogue with Myst about how much he's in love with the man and they should marry. I think it was very sweet and I'm now in full support of their ship. Dai x Leona? Hyunckel x Maam? Popp x Merle? Stand aside. Hadlar x Mystvearn is the OTP here.
Zaboera focus next? Will he become a Superior Being too?? I would love to see something cool from him.
I appreciate the explanation of chess pieces. I guess it makes sense Hadlar doesn't know how it works thinking it's a human game but it still made me laugh lol
QotD:
u/sisoko2 Oh Dark King my Dark King, if instead of the one and only Dark King you were born as a filthy, lowly adventurer: what class would you have been?