Dragon Ball Daima episode #8 is set to be the most exciting episode to date, as Goku faces down the powerful Tamagami Number Three in battle. Will Goku be able to prevail over this incredibly strong enemy and claim the Dragon Ball, or are his hopes of winning a mere pipe dream?
Episode #7 of Dragon Ball Daima saw Goku and his group traveling across the wastelands, only to be caught by the Gendarmerie and searched. Things went south quickly as the Gendarmerie tried to take Panzy in for questioning, prompting an all-out brawl that saw Goku’s group absolutely wipe out the Gendarmerie forces with ease. With their plane damaged, the crew captured a Gendarmerie plane and took off, able to travel much faster. Arriving in a small town not far from the Tamagami, Goku prepared for battle by stuffing his face, then set out to challenge the undefeated warrior.
When Do New Episodes of Dragon Ball Daima Release?
Dragon Ball Daima Produced by Toei Animation, Based on the Dragon Ball Franchise by Akira Toriyama
Dragon Ball Daima is currently premiering new episodes on Crunchyroll each week on Fridays, at 8:45 AM Pacific Time, or 11:45 AM Eastern Time. As a result, episode #8 will be available on November 29, 2024 at 8:45 AM PT/11:45 AM ET. Due to the new episodes debuting close after their Japanese premieres, they will initially be available only in Japanese with subtitles. While an English dub is being produced, it’s not currently known when the dub will be available for streaming. The first three dubbed episodes were given a special early preview in theaters in the US on November 10-12, but no news has emerged since then about their availability.
What Happened in Dragon Ball Daima Episode #7?
Vegeta’s Group Have Arrived in the Third Demon World
As noted above, Goku’s group was stopped and searched by the Gendarmerie, forcing them to fight their way out when the Gendarmerie tried to take Panzy. Goku, Supreme Kai, and Glorio put on an impressive display, even taking out some of the Gendarmerie’s planes, although their own plane was destroyed in the process. Stealing a Gendarmerie plane, Goku and co. made their way to the location of Tamagami Number Three with ease, finally giving Goku the chance to see one of these dangerous warriors up close before challenging it.
Goku’s group didn’t become the only focus in this episode. Bulma discovered that the Supreme Kai’s ship was unfixable, much to her frustration. That’s when Hybis, who was dispatched to pick up Vegeta’s group, arrived on Earth and took Bulma, Vegeta, and Piccolo back with him to the Third Demon World. It may take them some time to catch up with Goku’s group, depending on exactly where they entered the Third Demon World from, but it’s only a matter of time before the two groups are united and able to work together to defeat the Tamagami and Gomah.
What to Expect in Dragon Ball Daima Episode #8
Goku Battles Tamagami Number Three
Episode #8 of Dragon Ball Daima is entitled “Tamagami,” and appropriately features Goku going up against his first Tamagami, which happens to be in possession of the three-star Dragon Ball. Goku is in for one heck of a fight, as the Tamagami has a tremendous size advantage on him, as well as an enormous weapon in the form of a hammer, which, as Goku notes, could squash him flat in an instant. It was said in episode #7 that even Demon King Dabura had been unable to defeat the Tamagami, putting their power level quite high indeed.
Goku seems very interested in pushing himself and challenging the Tamagami on his own, unwilling to wait until they’ve rendezvoused with Vegeta’s group to tackle the enemy. Goku’s small size may become an asset in this battle, as it will allow him to move and dodge much more quickly, and generally make him a harder target to hit. The preview showed that Goku won’t be holding back, using his Power Pole as needed to trip up his opponent and gain the upper hand. It may well take all of Goku’s strength to overcome this enemy, and there will still be two more to face after this one, should he succeed.
As usual, everything hinges on Goku’s strength in this coming battle, with their plan (and Goku’s life) on the line. This is without a doubt the most important episode of Dragon Ball Daima so far, so it’s definitely one that fans won’t want to miss.
Dragon Ball DAIMA is the fifth overall series in the action-adventure anime franchise. It features most of the classic cast members as de-aged versions of themselves, including Goku, Vegeta, and Bulma. The series was announced at NYCC 2023, with creator Akira Toriyama returning to handle DAIMA’s run.
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- Akira Toriyama