Dragon Ball Daima Revives Super Saiyan 3 in a Way Goku Never Achieved

In keeping with Akira Toriyama’s artistic legacy, the recent addition of Dragon Ball Daima rejuvenates the beloved Super Saiyan 3 form. Fans of Vegeta have a reason to celebrate, as the Prince of Saiyans finally realizes this sought-after transformation. In a breathtaking showdown against Tamagami Number, Vegeta astounds everyone by tapping into Super Saiyan 3’s formidable power, fulfilling a long-held aspiration for his supporters.

The return of Super Saiyan 3 in the Dragon Ball franchise is particularly noteworthy as it redeems the form’s past reputation among fans. Unlike other transformations often introduced at climactic moments to decisively conquer ultimate foes—such as Goku’s Super Saiyan defeating Frieza or Gohan’s Super Saiyan 2 besting Cell—Super Saiyan 3 faced a setback when it failed to overpower Buu, leaving it with a somewhat diminished legacy.

Vegeta’s Super Saiyan 3: A Demonstration of the Transformation’s Efficacy

Unleashing the Untapped Strength of Super Saiyan 3

In Episode #12 of Dragon Ball Daima, aptly titled “True Strength,”Vegeta finds himself facing the powerful Tamagami 2, who has an advantage even over his Super Saiyan 2 form. Despite the ongoing narrative suggesting that Goku and Vegeta’s powers have diminished due to their transformation into children, their ability to access different Super Saiyan forms validates that their core strength remains intact. The transformation affects only their physical form, not their intrinsic capabilities.

This serves to emphasize the overwhelming power of the Tamagamis, who surpass adversaries like Perfect Cell, as showcased when Neva unlocks a new power within the Tamagami, overwhelming Vegeta’s Super Saiyan 2 transformation. This situation drives Vegeta to ascend to Super Saiyan 3, a move that leads to a swift victory over his opponent, illustrating the striking power difference between Super Saiyan 2 and Super Saiyan 3. Vegeta’s ability to defeat an opponent potentially stronger than Perfect Cell highlights the transformation’s might.

Furthermore, Super Saiyan 3 is characterized by its capacity to conclude battles in a decisive manner. Known for its substantial energy consumption, this transformation can only be sustained for limited durations. The Dragon Ball Z Buu arc already established this trait while illuminating why Goku, despite achieving Super Saiyan 3, was unable to defeat Buu.

Goku’s Clash with Majin Buu: A Formidable Challenge

The Unique Resilience of Majin Buu

Super Saiyan 3 Goku in the Buu Saga in Dragon Ball Z with a slight smile on his face.

When Goku accessed the Super Saiyan 3 state, he noted that this form maximizes every cell and drop of blood, pushing a Saiyan’s physical limits. Unlike previous transformations rooted in intense emotions, Super Saiyan 3 embodies raw, unbridled strength. However, its unique characteristics come with significant drawbacks, necessitating caution given the risks involved in wielding such power.

The transformation entails a massive drain on ki, limiting how long a Saiyan can maintain this formidable state due to the tremendous physical strain. The primary disadvantage lies in the time restriction, demanding careful management. Goku, despite initially overpowering Majin Buu with Super Saiyan 3, ultimately fell short as Buu’s resilience posed a direct counter to this transformation’s limitations.

Majin Buu exemplifies boundless stamina and regeneration, allowing him to absorb damage without tiring or succumbing to defeat. This characteristic enables him to endure against Super Saiyan 3 until its time expires, explaining Goku’s inability to secure a victory against Buu in their clash.

Moreover, Goku’s Earth time was halved when he utilized Super Saiyan 3, underscoring the critical need for time efficiency for this transformation. Each second counts, as excessive use drains stamina significantly. This limitation could become increasingly relevant in upcoming narratives of Daima, especially with the appearance of Majin Duu.

Majin Duu: A Potential Echo of Majin Buu’s Challenges

Majin Duu is created by Marba and Arinsu.

In addition to focusing on Vegeta’s Super Saiyan 3, Episode #12 of Dragon Ball Daima features Majin Duu engaging in combat against the first Demon World’s Tamagami. As the battle unfolds, Majin Duu remarkably mirrors Buu’s characteristics, remaining uninjured amid relentless attacks and demonstrating remarkable stamina. By employing a fighting style akin to Buu, Duu ultimately overcomes Tamagami and captures the Dragon Ball.

Arinsu’s ambition of creating a compliant replica of Majin Buu appears to have been achieved with Majin Duu. As Duu visibly adopts Buu’s traits, it seems inevitable he will soon display Buu’s famous regeneration abilities. With Arinsu in possession of the last Dragon Ball, a confrontation between Majin Duu and Goku or Vegeta looms large. Majin Duu’s prowess, indicated by his effortless defeat of Tamagami, suggests that Goku and Vegeta will soon resort to Super Saiyan 3, reaffirming Duu’s power as comparable to Majin Buu’s.

In facing Majin Duu, Goku’s prior struggle with Majin Buu could be replicated, emphasizing that Goku’s earlier defeat stemmed from an unfavorable matchup rather than a deficiency within Super Saiyan 3 itself. This groundwork sets the stage for Dragon Ball Daima to potentially unveil a new transformation—perhaps a fusion between Goku and Vegeta while in their Super Saiyan 3 forms—which could serve as the ultimate defense against Majin Duu, providing the answer to Goku’s past challenges against Buu.

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