Dragon Ball Daimacontinues to draw inspiration from the best elements of Akira Toriyama’s incredible franchise, and the latest inspiration is highlighted in its newest villain, Majin Kuu. When it was first revealed that Daima would be exploring the mysterious Demon World, a place from where Majin Buu originates, fans had anticipated a villain similar to Buu appearing. However, Daima surpassed expectations, introducing an entity even closer in essence to Majin Buu than anyone could have guessed.
The villain introduced at the end of theDragon Ball DaimaEpisode #9 comes from the creation of Dr. Arinsu andthe original creator of the Majin Buu, Marba the Great Witch. Majin Kuu embodies many iconic elements of theDragon Ballfranchise, and as a successor and refinement of Majin Buu, the new villain represents a significant threat. Here’s everything fans know about Majin Kuu and what makes the new threat an even more compelling villain.
Majin Kuu Is a Creation of Dr. Arinsu and Marba the Great Witch
Revealed in Episode #8 ofDragon Ball Daima
Dragon Ball DaimaEpisode #8surprises fans with the revelation that the original creator of Majin Buu is Marba the Great Witch, rather than Bibidi, as initially depicted in Toriyama’s original work. However, it is worth mentioning that this isn’t the first time it has been suggested that Bibidi wasn’t Majin Buu’s true creator, as Toriyama himself mentioned this in a 2014 interview. It suggests that Daima is only drawing inspiration from the true source of Toriyama’s legacy, which doesn’t affect the narrative of theDragon Ballfranchise that the fans know and love.
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As it is revealed thatMarba is the actual creator of the Majin Buu, the episode also unveils that the witch is working on a new subject, reminiscent of Majin Buu. Dr. Arinsu, who commissions this latest version, provides Marba with the essence of Majin Buu to ensure the new subject matches the strength of the original work’s final villain. However, the creation of this villain is slightly altered by also adding Dr. Arinsu’s essence, to ensure that this villain won’t go rogue as Majin Buu did. In addition to this, Episode #9 also reveals a few other elements that make this villain even more intriguing.
Majin Kuu Also Has the Essence of an IconicDragon BallVillain
Saibaman Is Used as the Base for Majin Kuu
Episode #9 ofDragon Ball Daimaconfirms the ingredients used in the creation of Majin Kuu. As preparations near completion, Marba instructs Arinsu to add a Saibaman’s seed to finalize the process, ensuring the resulting entity will serve as a controllable pawn rather than going rogue. As Majin Kuu’s creation progresses, Marba reveals that the recipe includes Saibaman as the base, various monsters, and the essence of Majin Buu. Finally, Dr. Arinsu’s saliva is added to complete the process. This confirms that four key ingredients were used to create Majin Kuu: Saibaman’s seed, assorted monsters, a piece of Majin Buu’s body, and Dr. Arinsu’s saliva.
Thefinal piece of information revealed about Majin Kuuso far is the voice actor for this enigmatic villain. Tomokazu Seki will be voicing the latest villain shrouded in mystery, who is known for voicing Rob Lucci, Gilgamesh, Enrico Pucci, and many other iconic characters from the anime industry. Though there isn’t more known about Kuu yet, the use of familiar elements in its making helps in exploring what the mysteries behind this character might be.
What Will Majin Kuu Bring to the Table?
The full extent of Majin Kuu’s powers will only become clear in Episode #10 ofDragon Ball Daima, but the ingredients used in Kuu’s creation hint at some nostalgic abilities. With Saibaman as the base, it’s evident that Kuu will inherit all of Saibaman’s capabilities. While Saibaman’s skillset is limited, one notable ability stands out: the self-detonation technique. It’s plausible that Kuu might employ this explosive strategy, but with a dangerous twist. Thanks to the regeneration abilities derived from Buu’s essence, Kuu could potentially use this sacrificial bomb technique repeatedly, making it an endlessly devastating trump card.
The addition of various monsters to Majin Kuu’s creation hints at a range of surprising new abilities for the character. Furthermore, Dr. Arinsu’s long-term planning, evident from obtaining a piece of Buu earlier, suggests that Kuu might surpass Majin Buu and all its variations in strength. However, what sets Kuu apart is its controllability, a trait absent in the unpredictable Buu. With Majin Kuu poised to face Tamagami in the upcoming episode ofDragon Ball Daima, the series will explain more about this mysterious and formidable villain.
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Dragon Ball Daima sees Goku and his allies inexplicably shrunk into miniature forms, prompting a journey to the Demon Realm. This animated adventure, part of the Dragon Ball franchise, explores their mission to solve the mystery and restore their original statures. Released in October 2024.
