Dragon Ball Daima episode #13 will be starting in an interesting spot, as both Vegeta and Majin Duu emerged victorious in their Tamagami battles, earning them each the right to a Dragon Ball. With the Dragon Balls all earned, where will the story of Daima head next?

Episode #12 of Dragon Ball Daima picked up exactly where episode #11 left off, with Vegeta forced to deal with the Kraken trying to eat him at the same time as his challenge to Tamagami Number Two. Vegeta managed to overpower the Kraken’s attempts to eat him, blasting his way out of the creature’s mouth with intense energy beams. Majin Duu, meanwhile, nearly blew his lead against Tamagami Number One, demanding chocolate mid-battle. Majin Kuu managed to obtain that chocolate quickly and keep his brother in the fight, enabling him to overpower the Tamagami.

When Do New Episodes of Dragon Ball Daima Release?

Dragon Ball Daima Produced by Toei Animation, Based on the Dragon Ball Franchise by Akira Toriyama

New episodes of Dragon Ball Daima premiere on Crunchyroll on Fridays at 8:45 AM Pacific Time, or 11:45 AM Eastern Time. However, the series is taking one week off for New Year’s. Thus, fans can expect episode #13 to air on January 10, 2025, at 8:45 AM PT/11:45 AM ET. Because of the premiere being so close to the Japanese airing time, episodes will initially be available only in Japanese with subtitles. An English dub of Dragon Ball Daima is being produced, and will also debut on January 10, 2025, on Crunchyroll, although the first three dubbed episodes did have a sneak peek event on November 10-12, 2024.

What Happened in Dragon Ball Daima Episode #12?

The Tamagamis Are Completely Defeated

While Vegeta battled against Tamagami Number Two, the newly created Majin Duu was almost simultaneously squaring off with Tamagami Number One. The two battles looked very little alike; Majin Duu made use of his Buu-like flexibility and durability, while Vegeta aimed more for raw power, and constantly had to deal with being submerged in the water. It took a while for Vegeta to start gaining the upper hand, but once he dramatically transformed into Super Saiyan 3 for the first time on screen, he was easily able to overpower the Tamagami and declare victory.

Majin Duu, however, nearly had a disaster when his sudden desire for chocolate struck mid-battle, prompting him to stop fighting until chocolate was obtained. However, Majin Duu was also ultimately able to claim victory over the Tamagami, and moved on to the secondary challenge, which was mental arithmetic. Fortunately, Majin Kuu’s keen mind was able to calculate the total with ease, slipping the answer to his brother quietly and securing the Dragon Ball for Arinsu. Vegeta’s secondary challenge, on the other hand, was a word problem with a trick answer, but he similarly conquered it, earning a second Dragon Ball for Goku’s group.

What to Expect in Dragon Ball Daima Episode #13

Goku and Vegeta Deal with Some Super-Sized Wildlife

Episode #13 of Dragon Ball Daima is entitled “Surprise,” and based on the preview, it’s shaping up to be a weird episode. Goku was shown sliding down a large vine covered with massive thorns, and then a stampede of fluffy-looking, rodent-like creatures is seen charging at Goku and Vegeta, who appear shocked. It’s not clear yet if these new dangers are part of the First Demon World, or if they’re still in the Second Demon World, but the environment is still a challenge they’ll have to overcome if they’re to restore things back to normal.

The preview also showed Arinsu studying the One-Star Dragon Ball after obtaining it and trying to decide her next move. With Glorio still acting as her double agent, Arinsu may well be aware that the Z-Fighters have managed to obtain the Two-Star Dragon Ball, and thus knows that all three Dragon Balls are currently available for the taking. What she may not know, however, is that there’s a Namekian password on the Dragon Balls, and that using them won’t be as easy as simply owning all three of them at the same time.

One thing is for sure, though: Arinsu’s machinations are known to Gomah now, and there’s no telling how the current Demon King will respond to her treachery. He doesn’t seem to possess any fighters who could hope to challenge Majin Duu in a fight, but he also hardly seems the type to just let her keep going without interfering somehow. Episode #13 of Dragon Ball Daima definitely marks an interesting turning point for the story, so fans would do well to tune in.

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Dragon Ball DAIMA is the fifth overall series in the action-adventure anime franchise. It features most of the classic cast members as de-aged versions of themselves, including Goku, Vegeta, and Bulma. The series was announced at NYCC 2023, with creator Akira Toriyama returning to handle DAIMA’s run.

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Akira Toriyama