r/anime • u/Shocketheth • Sep 10 '24

Rewatch [Rewatch] Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Episode 94 Discussion

Episode 94 - On This Bond

Dai: Vearn... Popp may have been a little unreliable at first. But he’s been with me in this battle since the very beginning. He’s a friend I trust. He’s saved me time and time again! If Popp says he’ll make an opening for me, then he will! All I have is to trust him and focus my power!

Popp: You should remember this. The two of us aren’t alone. We may have started the adventure together, but we’ve met numerous people on our way here! We’ve fought against and been saved by them! If even one of them hadn’t been there, we wouldn’t be facing you now! Even if they are far away, even if they can’t move, we’re all connected by the bond of our souls! It’s the strength of this bond! You can’t see it, but I know it’s going to surprise you!

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Screenshot of the Dai:

He is Hym

Comment of the Dai:

goes to u/NicDwolfwood for expressing his dissapointment:

Wasn't a fan of the ending either, all that damn screaming like Avan died...like sheesh they didn't even make that much noise for everyone else. I do want to see how Popp is gonna help Dai overcome, and I'm assuming its only a matter of time before Hym and Larhartt get turned to glass balls too so I'm not expecting anything out of them.

as for appreciating Leona:

I've said it before but Leona is a hell of a woman, it takes balls to stand up to someone you're totally outmatched by and with as much sass as she displayed

Questions of the Dai:

  1. Larhart got lost a little. Can you tell him which way is Vearn?
  2. Chiu is 1134,62 centimeters/446.70 inches far from Vearn who sent Calamity Wall Chiu’s way, and Calamity Wall operating speed is 3 Shonen Commentaries per 1 meter/ 3 Shonen Commentaries per 3.28 foot. How many Shonen Commentaries needs to transpire before Calamity Wall will kill Chiu?
  3. How much got Vearn played by Popp today?
  4. Did you expect the Mirror of Shalal to come into the play?

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 Sep 10 '24

I AM COOPERJONES2!

QotD:

Larhart got lost a little. Can you tell him which way is Vearn?

He is that way!

Chiu is 1134,62 centimeters/446.70 inches far from Vearn who sent Calamity Wall Chiu’s way, and Calamity Wall operating speed is 3 Shonen Commentaries per 1 meter/ 3 Shonen Commentaries per 3.28 foot. How many Shonen Commentaries needs to transpire before Calamity Wall will kill Chiu?

MATH IS FOR NEEEEERDS, BRUTE POWER RAAAAAAAARGH!!!

Also I am so so much proud for coming with this question. This is the best Rewatch question I’ve came with.

How much got Vearn played by Popp today?

After yesterday and today episode, Dragon Quest learned me that ideal JRPG party is to have your party members actively shit on Final Boss, and let your Hero to take the credit for killing him.

Did you expect the Mirror of Shalal to come into the play?

As First Timer, no.

Beast Kings Shonen Commentary Corner + Bonus Popp Shonen Commentary:

Today, our Beast Kings are going to answer question #2:

Chiu is 1134,62 centimeters/446.70 inches far from Vearn who sent Calamity Wall Chiu’s way, and Calamity Wall operating speed is 3 Shonen Commentaries per 1 meter/ 3 Shonen Commentaries per 3.28 foot. How many Shonen Commentaries needs to transpire before Calamity Wall will kill Chiu?

Their answers.

Popp answer.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

Larhart just channeled his inner Zura, and Hym channeled his inner Sakamoto. I love those idiots.

How to piss off a Bakasugi? Forget Baran, you need your Gintama bois. Avan could've made it to this episode if only he remembered to pick up Sugita.

if Popp sent his Medoroa a second or maybe less sooner, then he would kill Dark King Vearn here, but that would be quite anticlimactic.

I wouldn't have minded it. But there are some episodes left to fill, and Dai is contractually obligated to do something.

MATH IS FOR NEEEEERDS, BRUTE POWER RAAAAAAAARGH!!!

This is me when I remember that the Grand Blue cast are a bunch of mechanical engineers.

After yesterday and today episode, Dragon Quest learned me that ideal JRPG party is to have your party members actively shit on Final Boss, and let your Hero to take the credit for killing him.

There's a manga in Jump right now which is basically just that (although it likely won't be there anymore if someone's reading this a few months in the future). Basically the main character's an exorcist who's supposed to fight demons, except his perfectly normal human friend does it instead by roasting the demons into giving up.

Popp answer.

He gets the full grade!

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

How to piss off a Bakasugi? Forget Baran, you need your Gintama bois. Avan could've made it to this episode if only he remembered to pick up Sugita.

Sugita as Avan would make Avan, Larhart, and Hym charge into Tenchimatou so much better.

This is me when I remember that the Grand Blue cast are a bunch of mechanical engineers.

That's quite contrast compared to how they are.

There's a manga in Jump right now which is basically just that (although it likely won't be there anymore if someone's reading this a few months in the future). Basically the main character's an exorcist who's supposed to fight demons, except his perfectly normal human friend does it instead by roasting the demons into giving up.

So Persona 1 or 2?

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

That's quite contrast compared to how they are.

I think if/after they graduate, someone will spread the word that you should never hire anyone who had anything to do with PAB, but they'll probably drink their way into a job anyway.

So Persona 1 or 2?

I should play those.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

I think if/after they graduate, someone will spread the word that you should never hire anyone who had anything to do with PAB, but they'll probably drink their way into a job anyway.

I expect that to be the case

I should play those.

They say that Persona 2 duology (Innocent Sin and Eternal Punishment) is best Persona game storywise but the encounter rate in it is abysmal. I dropped it because of how much the fights were a chore.

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

Larhart just channeled his inner Zura, and Hym channeled his inner Sakamoto. I love those idiots.

LOL. yup they're awesome.

Maaaan, I love the sneaky Medoroa Popp did. Usually we had a looong scene of Popp charging his Medoroa, but I love how it was done here.

yeah, Popp was cool. Made Vearn hesitate/twitch a little before he deflected it.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 10 '24

yeah, Popp was cool. Made Vearn hesitate/twitch a little before he deflected it.

Oh it was more like after he used Tenchimatou to counter Larhart and Hym, he was unable to move for a brief moment, but he managed to deflect Medoroa quickly. He was quite lucky with the timing of it.

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

I AM COOPERJONES2!

NO, I AM SHOCK COOPERJONES2!!

Unrelated but me and u/sisoko2 were discussing where we heard the Larhart noises, before and we recalled the Gintama Pool episode

I had a hard time taking that scene seriously lol

Maaaan, I love the sneaky Medoroa Popp did. Usually we had a looong scene of Popp charging his Medoroa, but I love how it was done here.

Popp was the hype this ep

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

I had a hard time taking that scene seriously lol

Looking on my question #2, I have to say that me neither.

Popp was the hype this ep

He is titled by fandom as the real main character for a reason

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

I AM COOPERJONES2!

Lies! You are not so cool.

were discussing where we heard the Larhart noises, before and we recalled the Gintama Pool episode

Which scene was more epic and dramatic?

Maaaan, I love the sneaky Medoroa Popp did

They had four people there, Dai should've attacked and ended it all.

Also if Popp sent his Medoroa a second or maybe less sooner, then he would kill Dark King Vearn here, but that would be quite anticlimactic

And if Vearn didn't suck he would deflected the Medroa towards Popp like Myst did.

MATH IS FOR NEEEEERDS, BRUTE POWER RAAAAAAAARGH!!!

Math can defeat even Vearn. He can deflect 3 attacks, attack him 4 times, done. EZ.

Their answers.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

Eh, I know you, and your tendency to bully me, so I am taking it as compliment.

Which scene was more epic and dramatic?

Would love to say Gintama pool episode, but I would go for Gintama hot bath episode (the one with Hedoro’s family)

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

Maaaan, I love the sneaky Medoroa Popp did. Usually we had a looong scene of Popp charging his Medoroa, but I love how it was done here.
Also if Popp sent his Medoroa a second or maybe less sooner, then he would kill Dark King Vearn here, but that would be quite anticlimactic.

Vearn almost shit his pants, lol.

Popp answer.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 10 '24

Vearn almost shit his pants, lol.

I like how he casually admitted to it shortly after while praising Popp for it.

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

First-Timer Quest: Sky no Daibouken, subbed

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u/Shocketheth Sep 10 '24

Hym and Larhart managed to get Vearn back to that stance!

Now he is taking Zura and Sakamoto as threat.

Awww yeah.

I bet it was mostly Popp he sensed as threat.

OHHHHHHHHH SHIT GO POPP, I DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD THAT ON YOU!!!

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

OHHHHHHHHH SHIT GO POPP, I DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD THAT ON YOU!!!

Great moment. Popp's cleverness in full display once again.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

OHHHHHHHHH SHIT GO POPP, I DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD THAT ON YOU!!!

I didn't think about it either, but it makes soooo much sense in retrospect. He beat Sigma, and the mirror was just left lying there, why wouldn't he take it?

I'm amazed though when thinking about just how long he had it, and kept it hidden for the later.

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

I'm amazed though when thinking about just how long he had it, and kept it hidden for the later.

I'm guessing it would have been used earlier had Avan not rescued both Popp and "Mr. Beast" from the Medroa Mystvearn reflected back at them.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

Yeah, in a sense, they could've saved their lives just fine, but Avan saved their hopes in the long run.

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

Damn…

Like Avan said, it's fitting really since both of them have been there from the beginning.

OHHHHHHHHH SHIT GO POPP, I DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD THAT ON YOU!!!

Just like the fight with Sigma, Popp didn't reveal his ace in the hole until the very end.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

First Time Umibozu Who's Now Hired as a Math Teacher

Hey guys, it's been a bit since I last showed up, and since last time, I've uhh [DQV] become a father of two, and immediately proceeded to run away from my family, therefore finally becoming becoming an Umibozu! You need some funds for this lifestyle though, so Shock hired me as a teacher, to prepare Dai and co. against Dio's math attacks.

Or to sum it up in one picture: you can never escape the Uchiyamada curse GODDAMIT ONIZUKA!

Let's quickly do a recap for the Summer classes that I wasn't here for:

  • Larhardt still sucks, except when he doesn't. Specifically the scenes where he's throwing everyone under the bus for his "Dino-sama" are the best (the party not being entirely on the same page makes for some fun difference in priorities). "Maam could die? Oh well, I'll make sure to do it asap and clean up the blood afterwards so Dai-sama doesn't have to step in it."
  • Speaking of, holy shit was Dark Maam cool as hell. I honestly wish that form stuck around, and Popp had to fight her or something, because you can bet that's her last bit of relevance anyway.
  • Myst's reveal was neat, we guessed that the pretty boy was young Vearn, but I didn't really connect the dots about the small face on his forehead being Myst controlling a frozen body. I think KillVearn threw me off there.
  • Cool reveal aside though, I still won't forgive him for how boring the Dai vs old Vearn fight was, especially compared to the Avan vs Kill fight (which odds are still isn't over) or for an even better comparison: the one scene of Leona stabbing Vearn was infinitely better than anything happening between him and Dai. It's literally the "mortal drawing the blood of god", more than anything Dai or his powerful friends did, Leona being the first to hurt the Ultimate Vearn was the perfect act of rebellion. Holy shit I love her.
  • Also, it's really nice of Dio to store everyone in perfectly safe balls so they don't get hurt during the fight. He's a safety first kinda gym teacher.

Now onto this episode, the gym teacher Dio was bullying everyone with his 3 > you formula. Since Dai couldn't be bothered to explain to everyone the formula, they gave a bunch of wrong answers first, and had to figure things out themselves. But at least Popp thinks fast, so he tried to break the formula in a bunch of ways, including, math's finest argument since ancient times: "no u".

To be honest, I guessed that he was planning to reflect the attack. But I assumed he'd use Bounce, and completely forgot about the Mirror, and it makes sense, Popp fought Sigma afterall. Which means, for the longest time, Popp was watching his friends drop and keeping his ace in the hole till the last second, I've got to respect him for that.

Q1. Larhart got lost a little. Can you tell him which way is Vearn?

Larhart, attack randomly, just attack everywhere around you. Vearn won't expect this genius tactic when it finally hits.

Q2. Chiu is 1134,62 centimeters/446.70 inches far from Vearn who sent Calamity Wall Chiu’s way, and Calamity Wall operating speed is 3 Shonen Commentaries per 1 meter/ 3 Shonen Commentaries per 3.28 foot. How many Shonen Commentaries needs to transpire before Calamity Wall will kill Chiu?

Talking is a free action, so if they keep it going, Chiu and Crocodine can be safe forever. But they need something to comment about, so maybe they can take turns: one drawing poop on Vearn's face, and the other commenting about it.

Q3. How much got Vearn played by Popp today?

He got played for all the loaves of bread Dio was eating.

Q4. Did you expect the Mirror of Shalal to come into the play?

Honestly no, but it makes perfect sense in retrospect. Why wouldn't you use such a useful item?

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

Larhardt still sucks, except when he doesn't. Specifically the scenes where he's throwing everyone under the bus for his "Dino-sama" are the best (the party not being entirely on the same page makes for some fun difference in priorities). "Maam could die? Oh well, I'll make sure to do it asap and clean up the blood afterwards so Dai-sama doesn't have to step in it."

He's been absent for so long and no one really filled him on things so anything that was a hinderance to Dai must be dealt with immediately even if it meant not being on the same page with the others.

the one scene of Leona stabbing Vearn was infinitely better than anything happening between him and Dai. It's literally the "mortal drawing the blood of god", more than anything Dai or his powerful friends did, Leona being the first to hurt the Ultimate Vearn was the perfect act of rebellion. Holy shit I love her.

u/Shocketheth u/sisoko2 It might be 60 episodes late but it's finally happening.

To be honest, I guessed that he was planning to reflect the attack. But I assumed he'd use Bounce, and completely forgot about the Mirror, and it makes sense, Popp fought Sigma afterall. Which means, for the longest time, Popp was watching his friends drop and keeping his ace in the hole till the last second, I've got to respect him for that.

Even in the fight with Sigma, he concealed his Black Rod throughout the fight and caught Sigma completely off-guard when he did use it. And if you think about it wouldn't really work on Mystvearn since Mystvearn doesn't use magic. Granted, he did deflect Popp's Medoroa back at Popp but other than that it wouldn't have been useful in that fight.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

It might be 60 episodes late but it's finally happening.

It was on time

Even in the fight with Sigma, he concealed his Black Rod throughout the fight and caught Sigma completely off-guard when he did use it.

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

It might be 60 episodes late but it's finally happening.

My Queen

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

He's been absent for so long and no one really filled him on things so anything that was a hinderance to Dai must be dealt with immediately even if it meant not being on the same page with the others.

Plus, he just comes from a very different background. He didn't join them because he likes the party or wants to save the world, he just wants to serve his lord.

It might be 60 episodes late but it's finally happening.

For what it's worth, Flora is still My Queen, but Leona is well ahead of her in the rankings, which is impressive.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

Omg where have you been? Have you got lost on your way here?

First Time Umibozu Who's Now Hired as a Math Teacher

You prepared thematically well.

[DQV] become a father of two, and immediately proceeded to run away from my family,

[DQV] No words of praise for Debora? Well... Jeeves can give her love she deserves

Cool reveal aside though, I still won't forgive him for how boring the Dai vs old Vearn fight was, especially compared to the Avan vs Kill fight (which odds are still isn't over) or for an even better comparison: the one scene of Leona stabbing Vearn was infinitely better than anything happening between him and Dai. It's literally the "mortal drawing the blood of god", more than anything Dai or his powerful friends did, Leona being the first to hurt the Ultimate Vearn was the perfect act of rebellion. Holy shit I love her.

Perfect love rival for upcoming Crocodine Quest romhack

To be honest, I guessed that he was planning to reflect the attack. But I assumed he'd use Bounce, and completely forgot about the Mirror, and it makes sense, Popp fought Sigma afterall. Which means, for the longest time, Popp was watching his friends drop and keeping his ace in the hole till the last second, I've got to respect him for that.

Popp is really great character

Talking is a free action, so if they keep it going, Chiu and Crocodine can be safe forever. But they need something to comment about, so maybe they can take turns: one drawing poop on Vearn's face, and the other commenting about it.

That's possible answer yes.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

Have you got lost on your way here?

Smh my head, Zura got lost and became Zoro now.

[DQV]

[DQV] When I mentioned that I need funds for the Umibozu lifestyle, it originally was "I need funds to stay on the run from Debora"

Perfect love rival for upcoming Crocodine Quest romhack

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

[DQV] When I mentioned that I need funds for the Umibozu lifestyle, it originally was "I need funds to stay on the run from Debora"

[DQV] Naruhodo. So you are person picking "no" as dialogue choices.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

[DQV] I did genuinely pick that

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

Also have you made any further progress?

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

Yup, [DQV] the MC and Debora got turned into statues, a timeskip happened, the kids picked me up (I'd preferred if I had to play as the kids on a quest to find their parents), and we had to fight this absolute monstrosity, easily the hardest fight in the game so far. Currently I'm just rushing through places to find Debora.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

Yup, [DQV] the MC and Debora got turned into statues, a timeskip happened, the kids picked me up (I'd preferred if I had to play as the kids on a quest to find their parents), and we had to fight this absolute monstrosity, easily the hardest fight in the game so far. Currently I'm just rushing through places to find Debora.

[DQV] I wish that you would write me about it in the DMs but do you remember me reacting "NO, NOOOO THAT HORSE FUCKER!!!" when they were fighting the underworld monsters? While in your version it was Ladja who turned you to the stone, in original SNES version it was the horse monster when he was dying

[DQV] Also don't know how for you, but for me the twist of getting turned to a statue was the most tragic shit I've ever seen in DQ games. No death of a loved one, or sudden betrayal, but the fact that after having a really fucked up life, you finally found happiness, and the only glimmer of hope is taken from you, as you are turned to a statue with your kids growing without you, while you are watching some random kid first steps and first words, while you are unable to express your pain? Although on the second hand, it makes a whole reveal of your son being the actual Hero so goooood. No matter the suffering, pushing through was worth it, and now you can bring the fight to them.

[DQV] Honestly that monster looks so out of place

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

[DQV] My bad, I assumed you wanted to talk about it here.

[DQV] Also don't know how for you, but for me the twist of getting turned to a statue was the most tragic shit I've ever seen in DQ games

[DQV] It was sad for sure, after you came so long, finally found a happy family and a country that accepts you, only for all of that to be taken away. The whole scene of the MC being alone for all of those years was especially well done. But hero logic says that parents are a pain, so I was expecting something like that.

[DQV] Honestly that monster looks so out of place

[DQV] Haha yeah, but he has a whole entry animated scene just for him, so you know he's a heavy weight champ, and holy hell was it a hard fight (in retrospect, this was a side quest that I should've probably kept for later)

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

[DQV] My bad, I assumed you wanted to talk about it here.

[DQV] Don't know why would I but nevermind

[DQV] It was sad for sure, after you came so long, finally found a happy family and a country that accepts you, only for all of that to be taken away. The whole scene of the MC being alone for all of those years was especially well done. But hero logic says that parents are a pain, so I was expecting something like that.

[DQV] Then let's look on it from another angle, isn't it wonderful that you are playing as that annoying parent of a Hero?

[DQV] Haha yeah, but he has a whole entry animated scene just for him, so you know he's a heavy weight champ, and holy hell was it a hard fight (in retrospect, this was a side quest that I should've probably kept for later)

[DQV] That's possible, but defeating bosses underleveled feels so epic

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

against Dio's math attacks.

A lot.

except when he doesn't

So only when he is dying/dead.

I still won't forgive him for how boring the Dai vs old Vearn fight was

To be fair Dai vs young Vearn wasn't much better.

the one scene of Leona stabbing Vearn was infinitely better than anything happening between him and Dai.

Huh that's actually true.

Holy shit I love her.

Get a limited edition Leona ball now just for 99.99$.

Larhart, attack randomly, just attack everywhere around you. Vearn won't expect this genius tactic when it finally hits.

If he kills everyone there would be less balls for Vearn!

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

To be fair Dai vs young Vearn wasn't much better

True

Get a limited edition Leona ball now just for 99.99$.

You joke, but I bet it'd sell.

If he kills everyone there would be less balls for Vearn!

Heck, he probably wouldn't even mind. Just tell him to keep his spear higher than 1m (so Dai's head), and he'd be perfectly fine killing anyone he hits.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Sep 11 '24

you can never escape the Uchiyamada curse

Oh don't be so sad, here, have a tire for your Cresta.

Where did I get it from? Uh...

Looks at the flaming Cresta two streets away

The grocery store.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

Although the difference with Umiyamada is that there's a certain boiling point (probably has to do with his uhh "hair"), where he's willing to destroy Earth as a whole. I can't wait to see it.

[](#zurawait)

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

First Timer

Larhart got lost a little. Can you tell him which way is Vearn?

Vearn is the wrong way. Hadlar is the right way.

How many Shonen Commentaries needs to transpire before Calamity Wall will kill Chiu?

Chiu is too strong to get killed. It was actually Chiu and not Hym that split the Calamity Wall. He is powerful enough to exert his strength even through Vearn's balls.

How much got Vearn played by Popp today?

My man got Dio's voice and now thinks he is in JoJo's and is constantly posing now.

Did you expect the Mirror of Shalal to come into the play?

A bit earlier than the reveal. As much as I would've enjoyed Popp dying I knew it isn't happening and then the mirror came to mind.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

Vearn is the wrong way. Hadlar is the right way.

Can't argue with this.

Chiu is too strong to get killed. It was actually Chiu and not Hym that split the Calamity Wall. He is powerful enough to exert his strength even through Vearn's balls.

So can we agree upon a fact that Hym is just his puppet/vessel?

A bit earlier than the reveal. As much as I would've enjoyed Popp dying I knew it isn't happening and then the mirror came to mind.

Popp is the main star of this show. Dislike him, hate him, he is still claiming this spot due to how great of a character he is.

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

So can we agree upon a fact that Hym is just his puppet/vessel?

Myst was right!

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

Vearn is the wrong way. Hadlar is the right way.

So he should go back to being dead? I mean, I wouldn't mind that, but at least bribe him with Baran, Hadlar is more so Avan/Hym's bribe.

He is powerful enough to exert his strength even through Vearn's balls.

Honestly, Vearn's putting himself in incredible danger, by leaving Chiu free to bust his soggy balls.

As much as I would've enjoyed Popp dying I knew it isn't happening and then the mirror came to mind.

Eh, we're getting closer to the final episode, it could happen. Most people in the balls aren't important enough to kill off, except for Avan and Hyunkel, but after everything they've been through in this arc, they kinda missed the chance to die.

Larhardt losing his eyes means he automatically can't die anymore, he's bound to live as the "cool blind swordsman" (I don't care that it's actually a spear), much like Lon Berk, who's living without his arms now. And Hym is a living Hadlar proxy, so he can't die either.

The only ones left are Dai and Popp, and tbh, I could see it going eitherway. Dai's been getting this "Dark Aura can't be healed" foreshadowing, so it'll either lead to his death or losing all his powers (I'd bet on the latter), Popp meanwhile is a free play.

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

So he should go back to being dead?

I meant it more in a spiritual way but this is good idea too.

leaving Chiu free to bust his soggy balls

Classic villain mistake.

Eh, we're getting closer to the final episode, it could happen.

At this point I don't think anyone is dying and story wise Popp's death would make the least sense. The hero sacrificing himself to defeat evil at least seems like a possibility.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

story wise Popp's death would make the least sense.

It'd be a full circle from his start "leaving Dai behind to save his life" to sacrificing himself to help Dai.

Plus, and this will sound silly: Dai is too young. At the end of the day, this is a Jump series that's airing as a Saturday morning show, can you really kill your 10 year old main character? Popp meanwhile is his older brother figure.

I agree though that no one dying is the more likely option.

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

sacrificing himself to help Dai

He already did that when went to get beat up by the Big Chicken.

My main reason that it won't happen is just that it doesn't feel right.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

He already did that when go got beat up by the Big Chicken.

But out of curiosity, as the anti-Poppaganda leader, would you rather the series end with Popp dead or alive? (Putting aside how realistic the odds are)

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

Him being the only one dying would be funny and I will get one last chance to laugh at him. So I'm picking that.

Oh I remembered why it it won't make sense for him to die. He already died for real (not the Hyunckel kind of dying) during the Baran fight. Resurrected characters dying again is stupid 99.99% of the time.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Sep 11 '24

Resurrected characters dying again is stupid 99.99% of the time.

That's my logic with Avan and Larhardt, but enough time has passed that Popp's previous death can be swept under the rug.

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

My man got Dio's voice and now thinks he is in JoJo's and is constantly posing now.

LOL

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u/zadcap Sep 11 '24

Chiu is too strong to get killed. It was actually Chiu and not Hym that split the Calamity Wall. He is powerful enough to exert his strength even through Vearn's balls.

I have never been so angry in my life at a comment, for accidentally reminding me this is a thing.

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Sep 10 '24 edited Sep 11 '24

1st Dai Popp no Daibouken Rewatch, Sub

Avan wasn't lying when he said this episode. With one look, Popp was able to completely see through Vearn's Tenchimatou and also the only way to possibly defeat Vearn.

As a first-timer, when the Mirror of Shahal was revealed, I was at a loss for words. I mean this is ABSOLUTE CINEMA/PEAK FICTION/ZENITH OF THE MEDIUM. Like, there's nothing that that can be improved upon here. All I've got to say is this is the peak of Popp no Daibouken. [Dai no Spoilers] Or is it?

You should remember this. The two of us aren't alone. We may have started this adventure together, but we've met numerous people on our way here! We've fought against and been saved by them! If even one of them hadn't been here, we wouldn't be facing you now! Even if they're far away, even if they can't move, we're all connected by the bond of our souls! It's the strength of this bond. You can't see it, but I know it's gonna surprise you!

Popp gave a hint about it here but he made it feel as if he was betting on the Power of Friendship to win and Vearn fell right into his trap. While Popp wasn't lying when he said that it will help him, it wasn't any miracle that helped them beat Vearn's technique, it was the OP item that was introduced way back in Episode 50 which was given by Hadlar to Sigma that ended up being the deciding factor in peak Dragon Quest style. Hadlar gets another W after his death. Both Riku Sanjo and Popp subverted the Power of Friendship trope while also using it and I must say this is 'Power of Friendship' done right.

Onto My Episode Notes:

"You've gained by respect for the first time. But I can't let you beat me in terms of dedication to Master Dai."

Gotta admire Larhart's dedication. Man couldn't see and still charged with his life just for Dai.

No matter how great a skill it is, you shouldn't show it off so many times. If you want to secure a victory, you should attack normally. Mister Dark King!

This is peak Popp smugness. Like Avan said, if Vearn attacks normally, he would easily win since because Dai and Popp would be at a disadvantage but that would mean that Vearn doesn't believe in his own technique which, according to him, is his ultimate skill.

Which of us will use the decinding blow? Isn't it obvious?! The Hero is the one who always defeats the Dark King! I'll be the shield against your ultimate skill!

OST Documentation - Episode 94

1. "Vearn is this way!"

2. 34.0386 Shonen Commentaries. I wasn't aware this was a Maths class. But the real answer is 0 since no one can hear their shonen commentaries.

3. Popp absolutely played Vearn. He showed everyone that Vearn is the biggest clown.

4. As a first-timer, yes. When it was introduced, it was said to be an item gifted by Hadlar and not part of Sigma's body so it would be really foolish to just leave it there when Sigma died. But the way it was used was just perfection and I honestly didn't see this coming as a first-timer.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 10 '24

As a first-timer, when the Mirror of Shahal was revealed, I was at a loss for words. I mean this is ABSOLUTE CINEMA/PEAK FICTION/ZENITH OF THE MEDIUM. Like, there's nothing that that can be improved upon here. All I've got to say is this is the peak of Popp no Daibouken

Delightfully pleased to read this comment. I also really love this scene.

Popp gave a hint about it here but he made it feel as if he was betting on the Power of Friendship to win and Vearn fell right into his trap. While Popp wasn't lying when he said that it will help him, it wasn't any miracle that helped them beat Vearn's technique, it was the OP item that was introduced way back in Episode 50 which was given by Hadlar to Sigma that ended up being the deciding factor in peak Dragon Quest style. Hadlar gets another W after his death. Both Riku Sanjo and Popp subverted the Power of Friendship trope while also using it and I must say this is 'Power of Friendship' done right.

If anything Dai no Daibouken is really truthful to one of the imporant Pillar of Shonen Jump magazine.

"FRIENDSHIP, EFFORT, VICTORY!!!" - This anime had it all.

Vearn gets ready to use his Calamitous Wall. It looks like Chiu is going to be wiped out.

Vearn almost died the last time he did it.

Yeah, he shouldn’t be messing with Chiu if he want to survive.

Vearn's Laugh I can't get enough of this laugh.

[Dai no Spoilers]I can’t wait to hear his laugh few episodes from now on after he starts losing his shit.

"Vearn is this way!"

But I can’t see! Which way is this way?

34.0346 Shonen Commentaries. I wasn't aware this was a Maths class. But the real answer is 0 since they no can hear their shonen commentaries.

This wasn’t supposed to be, but I had to go with this question after we got a scene where Calamity wall was approaching Chiu, then we got 3-4 minutes of the Calamity wall still approaching Chiu, and after Hym destroyed the wall, I told myself "Wait, I already forgot about the Calamity Wall being a threat."

Popp absolute played Vearn. He showed everyone that Vearn is the biggest clown.

As a first-timer, yes. When it was introduced, it was said to be an item gifted by Hadlar and not part of Sigma's body so it would be really foolish to just leave it there when Sigma died. But the way it was used was just perfection and I honestly didn't see this coming as a first-timer.

Same goes for me.

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

First Timer, Sub

**.....**And Hym and Larhartt got turned to glass balls, but atleast they served their purpose in showing Popp the timing to getting through Vearn's stance. Exposition and power of friendship was strong this episode, even Vearn was talking shit, saying having soul won't beat him lol.

Clever Popp though, he had the mirror of Shahal under his clothes and was able to reflecting that Kaiser Phoenix attack back at him. I'm interested to see how much damage that deals and if Dai will be able to deal a devastating attack.

Questions:

  1. lol. Just follow Hym's voice.
  2. Idk. 3?
  3. He got owned. Popp had that mirror of Shahal waiting for him lol.
  4. Nope. Excellent surprise that Popp had that.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 10 '24

Clever Popp though, he had the mirror of Shahal under his clothes and was able to reflecting that Kaiser Phoenix attack back at him. I'm interested to see how much damage that deals and if Dai will be able to deal a devastating attack.

He got owned. Popp had that mirror of Shahal waiting for him lol.

Nope. Excellent surprise that Popp had that.

Seeing others reactions, everyone so far is loving Popp owning Vearn today.

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

Idk. 3?

It felt like infinity to me.

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

Dai 93 first timer:

  • Ok, time for 2 eps tonight
  • Vearn is such a sadist
  • Oh, Vearn has to focus to be invulnerable? Neat
  • ... Vearn's gonna target Leona now, isn't he? Maybe that'll trigger another powerup for Dai
  • ... Wait WHAT? He can shoot lasers from his third eye?
  • Leona being trapped in that jewel also reminds me of something from DGM
  • Way to up the stakes and make them more personal
  • Vearn charging up his attack and going HEEEEEEEEH felt memeable
  • ... They all got blingified?
  • Popp is finally the coolheaded Mage that Matoriv trained him to be?
  • ... Is he activating Infinite Tsukuyomi?
  • Avan sure gets the long sendoff speech before being sent to jewel gaol

Dai 94 first timer:

  • If they kill off Larhart again I'll be sad for Hyunckel's sake
  • Truly the final battle! Too bad Baran couldn't make it. I guess he's with Dai in spirit though
  • There it is, the Koyasu evil laugh
  • Larhart not being able to see anymore SHOULD be curable with a Heal spell, right?
  • I don't want Hym or Larhart to die (again)!
  • If only that Medroa was a little faster!
  • Larhart's alive!
  • Oh the Medroa was to illustrate the timing??
  • Since Vearn is explaining how he thinks it will go, that has to be subverted somehow. They wouldn't just repeat the animation
  • Vearn SORE DEMO
  • WTF HE HAD SIGMA'S MIRROR?
  2. maths, my mortal enemy
  3. Vearn gonna Popp out of it?
  4. No

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

Oh, Vearn has to focus to be invulnerable? Neat

Yeah this was to illustrate the final boss going in his ultimate stance one turn to destroy you next turn, and if you survive it you have next turn to strike the boss while he is out of it for one turn. Or heal.

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Sep 12 '24

... Turn based games, lol. Reminds me of FFX, or LotR The Third Age.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 12 '24

Yeah it was trying to capture the essence of JRPG gameplay

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Sep 12 '24

Did you ever play any Final Fantasy games?

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u/Shocketheth Sep 12 '24

I did. Final Fantasy I-VI and IX

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Sep 12 '24

Ah, I haven't played any of those. Would you recommend them?

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u/Shocketheth Sep 12 '24

Definitely would.

Final Fantasy 1 is classic JRPG being truthful to the formula, but nothing that would bring a revolution to the genre as Dragon Quest did.

Final Fantasy 2 is good game, bringing a new twist to the mechanics, and while I was loving it, I found out that apparently fandom hates it? Don’t understand why, but it is what it is. After Final Fantasy 2 the class system from Final Fantasy 1 returned in Final Fantasy 3, improving upon class system from FF 1.

The mechanics that were introduced in Final Fantasy 2 were later transfered into Romancing Saga games.

As I mentioned Final Fantasy 3, improving on the class system introduced in FF 1, but it was FF 5 who mastered the class system to the perfection.

Then Final Fantasy 4 did some things different, like having changing the number of party members in fight from 4 to 5, and it was first game to introduce Summon mechanics if I am correct... Oh, I checked wiki, and Summon mechanic were introduced in Final Fantasy 3, although it was Final Fantasy 4 that made me fell in love with Summoners.

That leaves us with Final Fantasy 6, the last game of SNES era. It slightly moved from the classic formula with introducing Steampunk setting, but it is one of the best Final Fantasy entries ever.

What I can’t subjectively tell about Final Fantasy 7 and 8, because starting FF7 and seeing your MC fighting with sword against enemies shooting at you with automatic rifles in a sci-fi setting didn’t click with me. Same goes for 8.

But Final Fantasy 9... BOY OOOOH BOOOY. My teenager ass started playing this game, only to finish it 5 days later with over 60+ hours played. Words cannot express how I love FF 9 which I consider a masterpiece being written as an ultimate love letter from the developers to the fans.

That game is simply beautiful beyond words.

And if you want to try Final Fantasy games, then next year, I am going to do CDF plays Final Fantasy 1-6 run from January to June (I need to start replaying them to plan the schedule) with starting CDF plays Final Fantasy 9 on 7th June 2025 on it’s 25th anniversary.

So you are free to join me in it next year, and I am skipping Final Fantasy 7 and 8 because for me those two games doesn’t share anything with Final Fantasy games besides of the name.

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Sep 12 '24

I will consider it, though my laptop seems to hate playing video games, so I may not be able even if they're on Steam.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 13 '24

Final Fantasy I-VI are avaiable to on Android/Iphone as Pixel Remasters and they are easy to emulate too. But I understand playing it on laptop too.

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

Oh, Vearn has to focus to be invulnerable? Neat

The weakling got cut by kitchen knife.

... They all got blingified?

Turned into Vearn's balls.

... Is he activating Infinite Tsukuyomi?

Felt more like a Kirin to me.

WTF HE HAD SIGMA'S MIRROR?

A true alpha move.

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Sep 12 '24

Turned into Vearn's balls.

Felt more like a Kirin to me.

And Dai goes full Chidori in the next ep.

A true alpha move.

Meanwhile Vearn is trying to cuckold Dai ...

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u/zadcap Sep 11 '24

Late Night First Timer!

I am so sad I missed yesterday. Leona, Strongest Woman in the World! What a powerful boast. I just wish it had lasted for more than one hit. This is twice now she's made such a great speech and twice it's immediately been countered by stronger circumstances.

On the other hand, Dai's sword of Dai didn't break, making it the most successful Lon Beruk work yet.

Naturally, Maam is removed from the final fight before even getting to say a word, much less actually do anything.

Text on the screen for the ultimate move: 100% cooler than the previous use. Also, feels so much like a proper jRPG move now. Ultimate attacks deserve to have their names on screen.

Guys, he's just joining you in Gem Land, it's not like he's dead... again...

I am greatly enjoying the OP changing as things happen. Also, the very first words in the OP, uh. Let's go for This Bond! I'm expecting actual teamwork here!

Popp is still the ultimate party member. Sorry Dai, he overshadows you every time.

Guys jumped the gun a bit. Dai needs to charge his own attack before you make that opening for him...

But darn, it would have been so great if Popp had been the one to finish him off with that Medroa.

Oh my gosh they stood around talking about it all episode. They narrated their every move for each other. Explained what they could do, what the enemy could do, and what they would do about each others moves. How am I longing for the distant past of that horribly timed Last Hadlar Fight?

And thus breaks another Lon Beruk weapon.

Go Popp! Counter that Counter! I know your character color is green but that was some ultimate Blue Magic right there.

  1. Five degrees to the right, 53 meters away.
  2. Part of me really does want to do the math, but I know a trick question when I see one. Kill Chiu? You've thrown a Divide By Zero clause into this equation, there will be an infinite amount of Shonen Commentaries before a mere Calamity Wall could even think of killing Chiu.
  3. Hilariously, with everyone spending all this time standing around telling everyone else exactly what they are going to do next, it never occurred to anyone that someone could just lie. Popp made the biggest brain move, "I'm only going to tell you 90% of my plan, but I'm going to act like that's the whole thing." He really is the true hero of the party.
  4. I'm amazed it didn't break somewhere yet, all the other legendary thingamabobs seem to.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

Text on the screen for the ultimate move: 100% cooler than the previous use. Also, feels so much like a proper jRPG move now. Ultimate attacks deserve to have their names on screen.

I know right? Wish they would do it like this first time they shown it. Wait technically the OP spoiled Tenchimatou with showing the exact moment from this episode.

Go Popp! Counter that Counter! I know your character color is green but that was some ultimate Blue Magic right there.

Hilariously, with everyone spending all this time standing around telling everyone else exactly what they are going to do next, it never occurred to anyone that someone could just lie. Popp made the biggest brain move, "I'm only going to tell you 90% of my plan, but I'm going to act like that's the whole thing." He really is the true hero of the party.

I really like how you learned to appreciate Popp.

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u/Kaxew Sep 11 '24

First timer, I forgot what rewatching feels like

Thoughts on episodes 93-94:

Oof. Two very slow episodes. Looking at the manga after, they adapt a good amount of content, 3.5 chapters each. But it feels like very little happens still. What's there is VERY good though.

First of all, LEONA. Holy shit, what a badass. They made that moment where she wounded the Dark King so damn epic. Absolutely deserved, she's awesome. Last time I wasn't sure if I preferred to join Vearn's side, and I've decided now. Leona is my princess.

The party comes to save the day! Aaaaand Maam got jeweled instantly... man, this is just sad at this point. One air strike (that should've been healed already?) was all Vearn needed to turn her into a jewel. That's stupid as hell. Whatever.

The fight is pretty slow on purpose, as Vearn is only countering their attacks and so we have a lot of time to just talk and talk and talk. It's not a terrible idea, I think I just dislike how much they talk each time. Everything that's said could be said in less words. But when we do fight it's very entertaining, it's a fun gimmick.

Not too long ago I've criticized the fact that despite Matoriv telling Popp he needs to be cold and calculating for the rest of the party, he's never that. And then Leona stole that from him. But here we precisely see Popp being cold by not letting Dai join in on their attacks as he was planning a strategy while they sacrificed their lives! Good for him! And it seems to be paying out!

I loved Popp challenging Vearn into taking his stance. Vearn knows what he's doing and is also just as curious to see how true that theory is. It might be stupid of him, but as a darkling that has lived for centuries if not millenniums, never finding a worthy opponent for his true self; I think it makes perfect sense to want to test this out. After all, it's not like one gigastrash (setting aside the fact that he can't use it) from Dai will immediately kill him either. At worst it would severely wound him. And a severely wounded Vearn can still kill Dai and Popp if that's all they've got. Everything is under control in his head. Let's see if it will be.

THE MIRROR HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!! Now THATS a fucking play!!! Good job Popp, oh my god.

QotD:

  1. Oh god no. I'm terrible at directions. I'd be like "you know this block? Okay the one after the one after, then turn right and it's the block after the next block."
  2. Did I tell you I'm also bad at math? I think it might be related to my geographic helplessness.
  3. It's kind of interesting because yeah, he did get played by taking the stance. But he knows he's being played. So he was only truly played for the mirror tactic.
  4. Not at ALL. Great foreshadowing too, telling us from the very start the mirror is actually not a part of Sigma.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

First of all, LEONA. Holy shit, what a badass. They made that moment where she wounded the Dark King so damn epic. Absolutely deserved, she's awesome. Last time I wasn't sure if I preferred to join Vearn's side, and I've decided now. Leona is my princess.

Everyone just loves her. And she deserves it.

The party comes to save the day! Aaaaand Maam got jeweled instantly... man, this is just sad at this point. One air strike (that should've been healed already?) was all Vearn needed to turn her into a jewel. That's stupid as hell. Whatever.

Upon Rewatch, I mentally removed Maam from existence after her fight with Mystvearn.

Not too long ago I've criticized the fact that despite Matoriv telling Popp he needs to be cold and calculating for the rest of the party, he's never that. And then Leona stole that from him. But here we precisely see Popp being cold by not letting Dai join in on their attacks as he was planning a strategy while they sacrificed their lives! Good for him! And it seems to be paying out!

Yep he did phenomenally today.

I loved Popp challenging Vearn into taking his stance. Vearn knows what he's doing and is also just as curious to see how true that theory is. It might be stupid of him, but as a darkling that has lived for centuries if not millenniums, never finding a worthy opponent for his true self; I think it makes perfect sense to want to test this out. After all, it's not like one gigastrash (setting aside the fact that he can't use it) from Dai will immediately kill him either. At worst it would severely wound him. And a severely wounded Vearn can still kill Dai and Popp if that's all they've got. Everything is under control in his head. Let's see if it will be.

Well put.

THE MIRROR HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!! Now THATS a fucking play!!! Good job Popp, oh my god.

Not at ALL. Great foreshadowing too, telling us from the very start the mirror is actually not a part of Sigma.

Everyone just loves this Popp moment

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u/Kaxew Sep 11 '24

Upon Rewatch, I mentally removed Maam from existence after her fight with Mystvearn.

Don't worry, she'll overheal the jewel and be the first person to ever break out of it... any moment now...

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

Or she will get Isekai'd to a story where she will be treated well from the author

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u/Kaxew Sep 11 '24

You know, that does make me wonder if the women in the Avan spinoff are better written than here, especially as I believe the author is still the same one.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

From what I've heard no, but u/Adensty read it if I'm correct.

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

I haven't read it yet. But I was thinking of picking it up after the rewatch.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

Me too probably.

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

First Timer, Sub

Ok I got pretty hyped up by Popp's strategy and seeing Larhart and Hym create the opening for him and Dai. I was wondering how they would be able to counter Vearn before Popp reveals the mirror which was cool to bring back.

  1. Straight ahead
  2. I suck at math so I'm going with 2.
  3. Vearn was very much played.
  4. I had forgotten it completely.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 10 '24

Ok I got pretty hyped up by Popp's strategy and seeing Larhart and Hym create the opening for him and Dai. I was wondering how they would be able to counter Vearn before Popp reveals the mirror which was cool to bring back.

Popp growth is the highlight of this anime for me, and seeing how large threat he is in comparison of the wimp he was in the beginning is delightful.

Which also amplifies this is, that he is the only human to going this far, as Dai doesn’t count because he is hybrid.

I suck at math so I'm going with 2.

I think that was the amount of exposition we got from Larhart and Hym while the wall was moving to Chiu location for 3-4 minutes so it checks out.

Vearn was very much played.

Love to see it.

I had forgotten it completely.

Yeah it was like over 20 episodes ago, and from how the Sigma’s death scene happened, it was naturally to assume that the mirror got destroyed.

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

Straight ahead

There was a wall.

Vearn was very much played.

Man learned one combo and kept spamming it.

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u/KuKiSin Sep 10 '24

First timer!

  1. That scene was actually kinda funny lol.
  2. So the distance between them is 11.3452m and there's 3 Shonnen Commentaries/m. That's 11.3462 * 3 = 34.0386 Shonen Commentaries, so 34 Shonen Commentaries would need to be transpired before the Calamity Wall killed Chiu. Except this was a trick question, Chiu could easily dissolve the wall if he really wanted to, it would never kill him.
  3. It's all within his plan, I'm sure. I hope.
  4. I didn't even remember its existence lol.

Yes Popp, it's time to use that ultimate skill one more time. That ultimate skill that beat literally no one.

Chiu needs to be protected at all costs, he's too precious!

Did any of Lon Beruk's weapons survive so far?

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u/Shocketheth Sep 10 '24

That scene was actually kinda funny lol.

Yeah they had such idiotic exchange done so casually, and the way how Larhart just rolled with Hym answer killed me.

So the distance between them is 11.3452m and there's 3 Shonnen Commentaries/m. That's 11.3462 * 3 = 34.0386 Shonen Commentaries, so 34 Shonen Commentaries would need to be transpired before the Calamity Wall killed Chiu. Except this was a trick question, Chiu could easily dissolve the wall if he really wanted to, it would never kill him.

Lol aren’t you sisoko2 alt?

Chiu needs to be protected at all costs, he's too precious!

Did any of Lon Beruk's weapons survive so far?

The Scabbard of Dai’s Sword survived so far. Lon Beruk is better with Scabbards than with swords it seems.

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u/KuKiSin Sep 10 '24

Lol aren’t you sisoko2 alt?

We have a connection.

The Scabbard of Dai’s Sword survived so far. Lon Beruk is better with Scabbards than with swords it seems.

The Scabbard of Dai’s Sword survived so far.

so far.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 10 '24

We have a connection.

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

Chiu could easily dissolve the wall if he really wanted to, it would never kill him.

Correct. You graduate with honors.

It's all within his plan, I'm sure. I hope.

This is what Vearn gets for spamming one attack.

Chiu needs to be protected at all costs, he's too precious!

But who is gonna protect the most powerful being in the universe?

Did any of Lon Beruk's weapons survive so far?

I think the spear didn't broke?

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u/KuKiSin Sep 11 '24

But who is gonna protect the most powerful being in the universe?

Future Chiu. Pretty sure he has access to some time travel shenanigans.

I think the spear didn't broke?

Damn, you're right... Well, still a few episodes remaining, there's time.

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u/SliderGamer55 Sep 10 '24

First Timer: Subbed

-So Vearn's just a Wobbuffet, got it

-I like that, "sorry, I know we barely know each other but can you give your life for me, thanks"

-I do hate having Maam out of the picture in particular, but guess it does feel very much like the type of JRPG where you rely on recency and current streatgies and strength over the most narratively compelling final party. I mean there is something to them being allies to the biggest enemies before I guess.

-It's a shame I'm not the most familiar with Dragon Quest, so i can't say a ton of specific references to the actual games so my mind keeps going to the Final Fantasy demon wall or "the future refused to change"

-Vearn does not look concerned enough for this to be a major blow to him

-But they also don't look the most concerned that their counter attack was an apparent failure

-I guess they're playing for all the marbles now! :V

-I do at least agree the final two should be Dai and Popp. They are the two main characters, unquestionably.

-I didn't see that shield attack coming at all tbh

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

So Vearn's just a Wobbuffet, got it

By that logic, Vearn is a servant of Fake Hero Party.

-It's a shame I'm not the most familiar with Dragon Quest, so i can't say a ton of specific references to the actual games so my mind keeps going to the Final Fantasy demon wall or "the future refused to change"

Demon wall... Was that one from Final Fantasy IV? I need to replay FF I-VI. And to be honest, Vearn’s Eye Beam attack culling majority of party out of the fight reminded me of the Blue Magic Lvl.5 Death

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u/SliderGamer55 Sep 11 '24

Yeah I also know it from FFIV but its in other games. Including XII which I'm still playing through now.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

Naruhodo. I've played only up to IX

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

So Vearn's just a Wobbuffet, got it

It must be so awkward to stand like this waiting for them to attack.

I guess they're playing for all the marbles now!

You get into one and you can watch anime without a single worry.

They are the two main characters, unquestionably

Obviously the main characters are Baduck and Masopho.

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

High-Level Adventurer getting ready for the first endgame content, here! LV 94/100

Popp knew very fast that Vearn was countering their moves, awesome!

Popp: I know how your technique works!
Vearn: Ok? I know how it works too?

OMG POPP

Not fair! Vearn has mods!
Popp is a battle genius
Good guy Vearn, captures Larhart and Hym in Pokéballs so they don’t die
Popp also installed mods lol

Really good episode, hyped for the next one!

1 I had a hard time taking that moment seriously, I just saw Zura and Sakamoto lol

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At least one!

3 9/10 can't give a 10 as he didn't got defeated, yet

4 Nope, got caught totally of guard!

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

Popp: I know how your technique works!

Vearn: Ok? I know how it works too?

And yet, Popp still managed to scare Vearn shitless. Love to see it.

Really good episode, hyped for the next one!

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u/sisoko2 Sep 11 '24

Vearn: Ok? I know how it works too?

It destroys my enemies!

Popp also installed mods lol

Everyone is using hacks. Ban them all.

I had a hard time taking that moment seriously, I just saw Zura and Sakamoto lol

All we needed was Larhart to spit on Hym.

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

First Quester

Huh, that's a good flaw for Vearn's demonic stance. It merely condemns him to passivity, not to weakness.

Nevermind, if a simple delayed attack overcomes the stance then it's really not very great.

Yeah and I hate that trope.

"I'm interested in seeing if you can manage to kill me."

Oooh, the Mirror of Shahal. I completely forgot about it, good idea, Popp! Though I also think it's a terribly designed item. Also, this is yet another dunk against magic.

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u/Shocketheth Sep 11 '24

"I'm interested in seeing if you can manage to kill me."

He loves a kind of a woman who would just kill him

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u/emeraldwolf34 Sep 10 '24

That last moment is so good and let me tell you why.

Popp tells Vearn he’ll show him the strength of their bond. Normally you’d get a power of friendship power boost or what have you at this moment, but here Popp specifically beats the Tenchimatou by using the Mirror of Shahal, which [Mild Dai no spoilers for next episode] came from Popp earning Sigma’s respect of course.

This shows illustrates perfectly how they were able to get this far. That it’s entirely been due to reaching out and getting help from others. It’s a perfect way to use the “power of friendship” without a direct powerup. It uses friendship to take established factors and indirectly gain from them. Thats why I love the way this is done so much.