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Dragon Ball DAIMA just completely forgot about Join Bugs
Dragon Ball DAIMA, the anime that celebrates the franchise's four decades of history, has recently come to a close. It's a beautiful love letter to the fans, perfectly encapsulating the excitement the franchise brings in just 20 episodes. It, after all, features numerous Super Saiyan and even canonizes Super Saiyan 4. Dragon Ball DAIMA, however, is more than just a recap. It wonderfully expounds on the Demon Realm, while also introducing new nemeses and curious items. One of these items are Join Bugs, though the anime seemed to have completely forgotten about it. Image via Crunchyroll A variety of powerful creepy crawlies The first quarter of the show were rightfully spent on exploring the Demon Realm. During which, the trio of Goku, Nahare, and Glorio had a number of misadventures. After their ship was stolen, they had to find a more efficient way than traveling on foot. That was when they stumbled upon a curious souvenir shop. Glorio managed to get them a special means of traveling called the Sky Seed, wherein they would be shot into the sky a la harpoon. However, it was in that very same shop that Goku and Nahare first encountered the Demon Realm's various bugs. There were a variety of them, but five were highlighted: the Revive Bug, Achichi Bug, Zutsu Bug, Beaut Bug, and Join Bug. The Revive Bug works like a Senzu Bean, restoring the eater's health and stamina. The Achichi Bug heals burns, while the Zutsu Bug cures headaches. As the name implies, the Beaut Bug gives its consumer a silky-smooth skin. Finally, there's the Join Bugs. Should two people share the bug, they would temporarily fuse into one. Basically, it worked just like the Potara earrings. Image via Toei Animation Suddenly, the Join Bugs were forgotten At the time, it was obvious that these critters were gonna play an important role in the mini Z fighters' quest on regaining their original bodies, especially as Goku bought a number of them. To be fair, they kinda did. Goku and Vegeta frequently ate Revive Bugs to replenish their strength. At one point during their fight against the Tertian-Oculus-buffed Gomah, Goku dropped the bug bag. Since there was still ample of time in the final episodes for Goku's camp to somehow recover the bag, it just didn't happen. Super Saiyan 4 Goku takes the spotlight and beat Gomah, our hopes of seeing the Join Bug's effects get buried in oblivion. Interestingly, the more trivial Beaut Bug beats it in terms of screentime, as it made a re-appearance at the end of the final episode. Just as our heroes are going to return to Earth, they stopped by the same shop. Goku replenished his stock of Revive Bugs as their Senzu Beans were supposedly running low. As Bulma was facing the woes of having not-so-baby skin anymore, she was introduced to the miraculous Beaut Bug. Of course, there was no mention or acknowledgment of the Join Bug. Image via Toei Animation A true missed opportunity New forms are always welcome in the Dragon Ball verse. Fans are always eagerly waiting for how Goku or any of the Z fighter will transform. Case in point, the moment Goku mastered Ultra Instinct sent waves across the entire Dragon Ball fandom. This is exactly why the omission of the Join Bug’s effects feels like such a massive oversight. Fusion is also not a new concept. In fact, the moment Goku heard about the Join Bug, he immediately compared it to the said technique. To achieve that, the only known methods are either through the Fusion Dance or the use of Potara earrings. It's not even the same. Using a different Fusion technique results to a different character. With the introduction of Join Bugs, we could have gotten a third method and myriad of possible new characters. Even with Goku and Vegeta aside, it would have been epic to see Kuu fuse with Duu. Unfortunately, that is gone with the bug bag, though not all hope is lost. Perhaps in a future installation, or even in Dragon Ball Super, the elusive Join Bug will make an appearance once again. Hopefully, at that time, it does more joining than just falling into obscurity. The post Dragon Ball DAIMA just completely forgot about Join Bugs appeared first on Destructoid.
Dragon Ball DAIMA, the anime that celebrates the franchise's four decades of history, has recently come to a close. It's a beautiful love letter to the fans, perfectly encapsulating the excitement the franchise brings in just 20 episodes. It, after all, features numerous Super Saiyan and even canonizes Super Saiyan 4.
Dragon Ball DAIMA, however, is more than just a recap. It wonderfully expounds on the Demon Realm, while also introducing new nemeses and curious items. One of these items are Join Bugs, though the anime seemed to have completely forgotten about it.
A variety of powerful creepy crawlies
The first quarter of the show were rightfully spent on exploring the Demon Realm. During which, the trio of Goku, Nahare, and Glorio had a number of misadventures. After their ship was stolen, they had to find a more efficient way than traveling on foot. That was when they stumbled upon a curious souvenir shop. Glorio managed to get them a special means of traveling called the Sky Seed, wherein they would be shot into the sky a la harpoon.
However, it was in that very same shop that Goku and Nahare first encountered the Demon Realm's various bugs. There were a variety of them, but five were highlighted: the Revive Bug, Achichi Bug, Zutsu Bug, Beaut Bug, and Join Bug.
The Revive Bug works like a Senzu Bean, restoring the eater's health and stamina. The Achichi Bug heals burns, while the Zutsu Bug cures headaches. As the name implies, the Beaut Bug gives its consumer a silky-smooth skin. Finally, there's the Join Bugs. Should two people share the bug, they would temporarily fuse into one. Basically, it worked just like the Potara earrings.
Suddenly, the Join Bugs were forgotten
At the time, it was obvious that these critters were gonna play an important role in the mini Z fighters' quest on regaining their original bodies, especially as Goku bought a number of them. To be fair, they kinda did. Goku and Vegeta frequently ate Revive Bugs to replenish their strength.
At one point during their fight against the Tertian-Oculus-buffed Gomah, Goku dropped the bug bag. Since there was still ample of time in the final episodes for Goku's camp to somehow recover the bag, it just didn't happen. Super Saiyan 4 Goku takes the spotlight and beat Gomah, our hopes of seeing the Join Bug's effects get buried in oblivion.
Interestingly, the more trivial Beaut Bug beats it in terms of screentime, as it made a re-appearance at the end of the final episode. Just as our heroes are going to return to Earth, they stopped by the same shop. Goku replenished his stock of Revive Bugs as their Senzu Beans were supposedly running low. As Bulma was facing the woes of having not-so-baby skin anymore, she was introduced to the miraculous Beaut Bug. Of course, there was no mention or acknowledgment of the Join Bug.
A true missed opportunity
New forms are always welcome in the Dragon Ball verse. Fans are always eagerly waiting for how Goku or any of the Z fighter will transform. Case in point, the moment Goku mastered Ultra Instinct sent waves across the entire Dragon Ball fandom. This is exactly why the omission of the Join Bug’s effects feels like such a massive oversight.
Fusion is also not a new concept. In fact, the moment Goku heard about the Join Bug, he immediately compared it to the said technique. To achieve that, the only known methods are either through the Fusion Dance or the use of Potara earrings. It's not even the same. Using a different Fusion technique results to a different character. With the introduction of Join Bugs, we could have gotten a third method and myriad of possible new characters. Even with Goku and Vegeta aside, it would have been epic to see Kuu fuse with Duu.
Unfortunately, that is gone with the bug bag, though not all hope is lost. Perhaps in a future installation, or even in Dragon Ball Super, the elusive Join Bug will make an appearance once again. Hopefully, at that time, it does more joining than just falling into obscurity.
The post Dragon Ball DAIMA just completely forgot about Join Bugs appeared first on Destructoid.
