Warning: Contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima episode #12.In a shocking turn of events,Dragon Ball Daimaepisode #12 revealed despite all evidence to the contrary, Vegeta can, in fact, use Super Saiyan 3. Vegeta’s inability to use Super Saiyan 3 had always been a sticking point for fans, so seeing it finally happen after so many years is one of the best developments aDragon Ballfan could have asked for.
Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta is great to see after so many years, and what makes it even better is the presentation. The great animation and direction ofthe fight between Vegeta and Tamagami Number Twowas one thing, but more than that,the physical presentation of Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta is great because of how it brings one of Akira Toriyama’s oldestDragon Ballconcepts to life. That’s especially great to see in the wake of Toriyama’s passing, and it’s another showing of whyDragon Ball Daimahas been such a fun series to watch.
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One notable feature ofVegeta’s Super Saiyan 3 formis how different it is from Goku and Gotenks’; Vegeta’s hair, while long, isn’t so long that it cascades down his back, and it’s even spikier than other versions to the point his hair looks like a star from certain angles. That change in design doesn’t come from nowhere, however, as one of Akira Toriyama’s early designs for Super Saiyan 3 resembles Vegeta’s Super Saiyan 3 form, meaningAkira Toriyama usedDragon Ball Daimato canonize one of the original concepts for Super Saiyan 3 by giving it to Vegeta.
That idea is a big part of why Vegeta’s Super Saiyan 3 form is so good. Not only does it help Vegeta stand out from Goku and Gotenks, but with Vegeta’s Super Saiyan 3 form being based on old concept art, there’s a cleverness to its appearance being so different from the norm beyond Akira Toriyama simply wanting to make Super Saiyan 3 look a little different for Vegeta.Everything about Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta does wonders to make it look unique in as thoughtful a way as possible, making the long wait for its appearance so worthwhile.
Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta Is The Ultimate Tribute To Akira Toriyama’s Legacy
A big part of whyDragon Ball Daimahas been so fun is that the strengths of its writing feel even grander knowing that it was the last thing Akira Toriyama worked on before he died, soDragon Ball Daimausing Akira Toriyama’s original Super Saiyan 3 design with Vegeta is another example of how great it is at bringing Toriyama’s vision to life. That idea makes Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta an even greater part ofDragon Ball DaimaandDragon Ball, as a whole, and hopefully, it won’t be the last example of that sort of great writing.
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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.
