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With only a few episodes under its belts,Dragon Ball DAIMAhas been making waves as the series has been revealing major aspects of the original story that fans never expected to find out about.Dragon Ball DAIMAmarks the 40th anniversary of theDragon Ballfranchise, and it is certainly living up to the expectations of the last series that involved Akira Toriyama.
One of the major aspects thatDragon Ball DAIMAhas put a special focus on is the mysterious Namekian race that is responsible for almost every major twist and turn in the franchise. Fans finally get to find out about their origins and the demonic connection that makes the past actions of characters like King Piccolo and Piccolo more understandable for fans.
It also explains why Toriyama considered Piccolo to be his favorite character and kept him underrated as a fighter for the longest time. With the current revelation in DAIMA and his character development inDragon Ball Super: Super Hero, it looks like Piccolo’s time to shine is finally here.
Piccolo’s Connection To The Demon Realm
The Demon Realm was one of the oldest concepts in theDragon Ballfranchise, and while the narrative used it a lot, it eventually got sidelined as the story progressed. However,Dragon Ball DAIMAbrings back the iconic concept to the storyline, but it alsoadds a shocking twist to itby connecting the Demon Realm to Piccolo, or more specifically, the Namekians.
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Dragon Ball DAIMArevealed that the Namekians were originally a race from the Demon Realm. All of these details are revealed through Neva, the creator and guardian of the Demon Realm Dragon Balls. Their origins make a lot of sense, as Namekians were initially introduced as antagonists in theDragon Ballnarrative.
This also connects Piccolo to the Demon Realm, who was introduced as the main villain in the final saga ofDragon Ball. This revelation in a way enhances the Namekian characters in the series as it makes things clear about their origins and the wayAkira Toriyamaportrayed them whenDragon Ballstarted.
Piccolo Was Akira Toriyama’s Favorite Character
In 1995, an exclusive interview with theDragon Ballcreator was featured inDragon Ball Daizenshuu 2: Story Guidewhich was later shared byKazenshuu. During the interview, Toriyama was asked about his favorite character from the series, and the mangaka shocked fans by revealing that it was actually Piccolo.
Toriyama stated:
Yeah, I guess I like Piccolo the most after all. Out of all the enemies, Demon King Piccolo is the one I like most, and even after that I like Piccolo the most. I like Piccolo about the same as I like Goku.
It didn’t make a lot of sense then because Piccolo didn’t really have any major character development or growth in the series. There were other characters who essentially replaced him as a major character in the series.
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But now, after finding out the origins of the Namekians and Toriyama’s plan for Piccolo’s character it makes a lot of sense that the manga creator preferred himmore than characters like Vegetaand Gohan.
Dragon Ball DAIMAis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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