Dr. Slump, who was present on some occasions in Dragon Ball, is back in the latest chapter of DAIMA
You are able to detect all files winks and references in Dragon Ball Daima? If you are a fan of Akira Toriyamayou will definitely love to find out The latest installment of this series not only pays homage to the The Dragon Ball universe, but also hides a subtle tribute Doctor Slumpthe first great work of the legendary mangaka.
Since its premiere, Dragon Ball Daima he knew how to play with nostalgia and the nods to Toriyama’s other works, but in episode 12, the connection with Doctor Slump It’s as ingenious as it is unexpected. This detail went unnoticed by many… until now.
A mathematical wink with a flavor of nostalgia
The renowned user Todd Blankenship (@/Herms98), known for analyzing the Dragon Ball universe down to the smallest details, revealed a curious parallel in episode 12 of Dragon Ball Daima. According to your observation, Majin Kuu, one of the characters featured in this episode, displays extraordinary mathematical skills that they remember directly Arale Norimakithe hyperactive robot protagonist of Doctor Slump.
Although the Arale’s mathematical abilities make sense in the logic of an android created by the eccentric Doctor Norimaki, in Majin Kuu’s case.his genius seems to emerge unexpectedly. This detail, however, is not the only link between the two series.
A crossover that never goes out of fashion
Episode 12 isn’t the only time Dragon Ball Daima pays homage to the iconic ’80s series in the previous episode, titled Legendthe most attentive fans have already caught another wink: Majin Duu, a new character created by a ritual, makes his grand entrance with the signature cry of “N’cha!”the unmistakable greeting from Arale. As if that wasn’t enough, his first request is a classic Toriyama character: chocolate!
Not only that, the Majin Kuu’s running style, with his arms spread like wings, is a carbon copy of Arale’s peculiar running style.. These details are not a mere coincidence, since Toriyama has demonstrated his on several occasions love to connect their universes. Did you know that Arale’s motion design also inspired the Mario animations inside Super Mario 64?
A story of epic encounters
thethe connections between Dragon Ball Yes Doctor Slump They are not new. In fact, these universes have officially intersected at least three times.. The first major crossover occurred in episodes 55-57 from the original anime Dragon BallWhere Arale and Goku They joined forces in a story that’s as fun as it is chaotic.
Another highlight was Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventurethe third animated film Dragon Ball launched in 1988. On this occasion, Arale appears as a crucial character during the final act of the storyproving that its impact goes beyond a simple wink.
The third crossover, and perhaps one of the most memorable, took place in episode 69 Dragon Ball Supertitled Goku vs. Arale: An Out-of-Control Battle That Could Destroy the Earth?. In this episode Toriyama regains his characteristics absurd humordemonstrating that, despite the years passing by, his style remains unique.
Nostalgia and new stories
Dragon Ball Daimawith his freshness Yes nostalgic winkscontinues to capture the attention of enthusiasts of all generations. With references to the classics AS Doctor Slump and his ability to do so reinventing iconic charactersthe series not only honors Toriyama’s legacy, but also opens new doors to the Dragon Ball universe.
Did you miss any of these winks? Don’t worry, you can always relive these moments on platforms like Crunchyrollwhere these episodes and many others from the Dragon Ball saga are available.