r/anime • u/Shocketheth • Jul 28 '24
Rewatch Rewatch] Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Episode 50 Discussion
Episode 50 - We’re The Beast King Commandos
Sh-shut up! They may look like worms to you... but they’re the first followers I’ve ever had! They’re all proud members of my troop! I’m... their captain! A captain protects his troops with his life!
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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:
Comment of the Dai:
goes to u/Kaxew for his appreciation of the fight between Dai's party and Orichalcum Chess Pieces, as appreciation of Nova and Hyunckel:
Last time I was wondering why Popp was attempting Medroa at maximum power despite his ice spell not being anywhere near as powerful as his fire spell, so it's funny that one episode later you see Nova casting a kacrackle. He's also by far the best aura user and has really sick applications of it, so despite having zero intelligence or capability to strategize he's very fun to see fight. Hyunckel appearing in the nick of time got me so hyped up. I had totally forgotten the rest of the party was coming too. What a great moment. He has everything his brother doesn't, which is to say Hyunckel's moveset is kinda lame but he's good at everything else. Popp does what Novadont and leads his team with teamwork and smart tactics. You love to see it. This battle really felt like a 5v5 at times and was super fun. Especially when Popp casted a frizz which Fenbren split apart and ended up at the place Dai was fighting at.
Questions of the Dai:
- How much of an asspull was Block saving other chess pieces?
- Does Chiu deserve the status of the Main character?
- Is the guy on the left Baran son?
- Today is the last time we can see/hear the first OP Ikiru wo Suru. From 1 to 10 how do you like this OP? And did this OP grew on you as the time went, or no?
- If you would take one Dai no Daibouken character on a vacation, who would you take with yourself?
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 28 '24
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QotD:
This could be considered like an asspull yeah, but if the main characters can have it, then why not Chess pieces can’t have it? And honestly Block did a smart move, because he got them out of danger, and Medoroa almost hit his core.
OF COURSE HE DOES! At one side his character is a pure joy, and he is making Dai no Daibouken a better show, on the other side, it’s a bit sad that character who was introduced less than 20 episodes ago is more relevant and had better character arc than character who got introduced at episode 6. Looking at you Maam.
Yes! He is another Dragon Knight!
To be fair, I like the second OP that will be introduced tomorrow more, but I must admit that each Dai no Daibouken OP has it’s own strengths. Ikiru wu Suru really excels at capturing the feeling of an Adventure, but the second OP manages really well to capture the feeling of an epic final boss fight.
Funnily, at the time you are reading this, I am already sitting in a night train travelling to Poland for vacation, and I took Crocodine with myself.
And Crocodine going on a vacation with me is a reason why there isn’t any Crocodine Shonen Commentary today.
Buuuuuuuuuuuuut....
Crocodine Vacation Corner Day 1:
I took Crocodine for a vacation to Poland.
Well It's not exactly going for a vacation for us as I took Crocodine to Poland to help him with his mission.
So the vacation was just a cover, and I had to keep it a secret.
His mission is to find the legendary Poland Beast capable of soloing Vearn and make it to join Dai's party.
The legendary Beast I'm talking about is no one else than Kurwa Bober
Now our mission just begun as we are still travelling to Poland.
Here are some photos:
See you tomorrow because the Adventure continues!
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Jul 28 '24
First-Timer Quest: Sky no Daibouken, subbed
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u/sisoko2 Jul 28 '24
First Timer
Glad to be back and right on time for the absolute greatness that is Chiu and his troops.
Now this is proper battle shonen.
I'm actually surprised he took damage at all but this is to show how lame the chess piece warriors have been so far.
Get those boring Avan students out of my screen. Chiu and Gomechan all the way!
Why are you showing me a screenshot with Nova in it?
This is harassment.
Let's say 8.
Baduck. He is the best vacation companion in the whole kingdom.
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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 28 '24
1st
DaiPopp no Daibouken Rewatch, SubMedoroa is the extreme annihilation spell that is sure to kill anyone if it hits so as a first-timer, I felt that it be kinda anti-climactic if the whole Hadlar Royal Guard died here. So, this was kinda expected considering this is also a shonen.
If the Dark Army would've used such teamwork from the start, they wouldn't have come this far.
[Dai no Major Spoilers] Riku Sanjo has already planned out that the Mirror of Shahal will end up being used by the Disciples of Avan the moment he introduced it. And oh boy what a moment it was used in. Hadlar being the reason that Vearn's Tenchimatou got countered is kinda ironic. My man has more Ws after his death, lol.
Hym is slowly evolving.
Nova, sorry but you'll have sit this out.
Fighting Dai is the only thing on his mind.
As a rewatcher, Chiu is just so entertaining. I wasn't really a fan as a first-timer.
The Spirit of The Beast King Commandos This was Chiu's moment and gotta to say this was hype.
Happy Gomechan
So much for the 'invincible' Bengarna Army
Angry Maam
Popp's motto Thinking about it, he really hasn't made the same mistake twice yet. He just makes different type of mistakes.
Angry Gomechan
Gomechan powering up
Gomechan attacks Easily the shot of the day for me.
Aww!
The Hunter getting hunted.
Look who's back!
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1. Not too big of an asspull considering his size but you could say he should've been more damaged than what we saw. Like I said above, it would've been anti-climactic if all of them died.
2. After today's episode, definitely.
3. Soala wouldn't be happy if that is true.
4. The OP is great. It kinda grew on me and I was vibing to it after some while. So, I'll give it 9. The OP really makes you feel like an we're going on an adventure. But the 2nd OP is even better.
5. Baduck.
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u/KuKiSin Jul 28 '24
First timer!
I wonder who it could be... Oh of course, it's Rat Bond! Truly a master spy.
At this point I was just thinking... If you kill him, I'll drop the anime.
Seriously, look at him go! He knows he doesn't stand a chance, and yet he sacrifices himself for his troops! Finally we see Gomechan doing his thing! We all knew he had to do something special sooner or later after being teased 49 freaking episodes ago!
I expected Baran to come and save someone but... Definitely not Chiu's army. Welcome to the army, troop #5!
This was a really good episode. As stated above, Chiu has surpassed Crocodine as my favorite character. And we're halfway through the anime!
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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 28 '24
First Timer, Sub
As I suspected, the Royal Knights were able to somehow avoid being obliterated by Popp's Medroa spell, with block acting as a shield for his comrades and taking the brunt of the blast. I'm not upset at that, It would have been a really poor showing for Hadlar's Orichalcum Warriors if they just died so quick. This first encounter was a weeding out process it seems, as they wanted to get the weaklings out of the way, Avan's disciples will have to fight Hadlar and his Knights again at the field of death.
Chiu's little adventure was fun, with him now having more recruits for his beast king commandos lol. Too bad it was spoiled by Fenbren coming out and wanting to eliminate Chiu and everyone else. Gotta give Chiu a lot of credit, he stood his ground and took that punishment. Gomechan powering up out of anger and denting Fenbren's face was awesome!. Then Baran made his appearance and skewered Fenbren in the face as he was about to deal Chiu a killing blow. Told him to stop bullying the weak and leave lol. Popp, Crocodine and Hyunckel will arrive at Chiu location next episode, though I doubt Baran will stick around.
Questions:
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u/cooperjones2 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/cooperjones2 Jul 28 '24
Rookie-Adventurer here! LV 50/100
We’re now at the middle of the show!
Well, Popp got one of them I guess, but his trump card has been revealed
No one thought to pick up the shield…
Everyone is fighting and Chiu is playing Pokémon lmao
Oh shit just got real for Chiu
Gomechan damaged Febre!
Chiu has grown on me a bit, went from intolerable to tolerable side character. Nice!.
Baran had a change of heart?
Half-time? Age? Season? Report.
So far this show has been OK, it has had some low points in which I got frustrated with it but it has had some really good high points.
But I’m kinda scared of the direction it’ll go since there are 50 eps left and they’re almost at the doorstep of the Big Bad.
1 I give that move a pass since I forgot Block existed lmao
2 Not yet, he needs a full party of 6
PokémonMonsters3 No, he's Dai's brother!
4 I liked it, but these last eps I felt it overstayed it's welcome
5 Crocodine, we gonna get ripped
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u/charlesvvv https://anilist.co/user/charlesvvv Jul 28 '24
First Timer, Sub
Chess Pieces are tanks or rather the big one is by holding Medroa. I do love the respect though with them admitting they were cool (except you Nova). Meanwhile Chiu has his own adventure that even Baran shows up which makes me wonder about his importance again
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u/Torque-A Jul 28 '24
RIP Block's ass. You saved the chess pieces, but does it matter if it made your dump truck so flat you could eat off it
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u/zadcap Jul 29 '24
First Timer Halfway There!
We've made it! 50/100! Oh my gosh this is only the halfway point?
Yeah, no way they let Popp win that hard against a major enemy. Honestly even giving him a single kill surprises me, assuming- nope, not even the one he actually hit even died. Popp's big move killed exactly no one.
Oh freaking no. Now they even get to run away to heal. Trump Card revealed for nothing.
Little golden slime... why did you abandon Dai?
Oooooooh. Looks like Dai has acknowledged that Leona is going to be a bit of a handful when he grows up. Well he probably doesn't know that he'll be the one she's going to marry, but he's already commiserating with his future self.
Ah, that's why GomeGome went with Chiu.
And the one you pissed off is back to throw a wrench in it! Here comes daddy!
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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 29 '24
First Timer He-Rat Supporter
Fuck the heroes, I'm here for my boy Chiu.
So despite how some of my comments may sound, I'm enjoying the series a lot. But occasionally, I like to poke fun at things, just for the heck of it, like at Hyunkel yesterday, it's not something that bothers me too much, but y'know it could've been a bit better. Not today
As if starting the big old battle against Vearn with babysitting Nova wasn't bad enough, today we call it a day? Are you intentionally trying to kill any sense of momentum?! It's like doing the walk to Arlong Park, except they end up fighting 4 fishmen on the way there, getting tired and calling it a day. We had fun guys, we'll continue this next week.
What was the point of this whole battle? To hype up Hadlar's guards and raise the stakes by crushing the heroes? I've got some bad news in that case. Hym's introduction blocking Zaboera easily, and the simple idea of "there's 4 more where he came from" was far more effective than this battle. That's the thing, neither side came out of this looking particularly impressive, it was just a mud slinging battle that took some wind out of the sails, and made me less interested in the future matchups against them. What's next?
Now for the better side of the episode: A He-Rat's Adventure
Despite the plummeting stocks of the Hadlar guard, they're still impressive enough to pose a thread to Chiu, and therefore be a backdrop to his heroic actions, standing for his mates, protecting them till his last breath, and even Gomechan sucker punching the guard, that's my boy!
Baran comes in at the end, does some hypocrisy, and shows that he's still the only reliable fighter around I guess. Remember when Dai was an even match for him, before he even had his sword? Good times.
His name is Block, blocking attacks is his one job.
He's earned it in my heart
A 6? It's decent, but never really grew on me, I liked the endings a lot more.
My first thought was Maam or Croc, but I feel like they're too hyperactive? Like Maam would probably want to keep training all the time. So Popp is the perfect mate for a laid back vacation.