Dragon Ball Daima reveals the origins of Majin Buu

The most recent episode of “Dragon Ball Daima” continues to expand the franchise's legacy with shocking revelations about Majin Buu's originsone of the most emblematic characters of the series. In addition to featuring an impressive battle between Goku (in his child form) and Tamagami #3, Episode 8 introduces the true creator of Majin Buu, upending what fans thought they knew since Dragon Ball Z.

In the original series, Majin Buu was presented as a creation of the evil alien sorcerer Bibidi, Babidi's father. However, in 2014, Akira Toriyama clarified in an interview for Saikyo Jump magazine that Bibidi did not actually create Majin Buu, but simply awakened him from an ancient slumber, revealing that the terrifying being had existed since time immemorial. Now, a decade later, Dragon Ball Daima takes up this detail and gives the story another twist by introducing the true architect behind the birth of Majin Buu.

The episode reveals that Marba, an enigmatic demonic witch, was responsible for the creation of Majin Buu. The brilliant but ruthless Dr. Arinsu, in her quest to become the next leader of the Demon Kingdom, turns to the old sorceress for help. Although Marba initially denies having created Buu, she ends up admitting it after facing the consequences of her work: countless deaths and the destruction of the Demon Kingdom.

Despite the catastrophic consequences of his original creation, Marba agrees to create a new Majin Buu under the promise that he will obey Arinsu's orders without question. During the summoning ritual, subtle references to Majin Buu's more evil forms, such as Super Buu and the chaotic Kid Buu, are seen, hinting that Dragon Ball Daima could be preparing the return of an alternate version of the latter.

The episode also reveals that Dr. Arinsu was present during Vegeta's explosive sacrifice in Dragon Ball Z. At that time, he managed to collect a fragment of Majin Buu while regenerating, later using it in his experiments. Although Majin Buu has left his evil side behind after separating from his evil personality, Kid Buu remains one of the most fearsome villains the Z Fighters have ever faced.

With this development, Dragon Ball Daima seems to follow the trend of reviving classic antagonists in new formsas previously seen with Cell Max in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero and the return of Golden Frieza, as well as Black Frieza's upcoming appearance in the manga. New episodes of Dragon Ball Daima are available every Friday.

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