How DAIMA's Lore connects Piccolo to the Devil's Realm

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• Daima introduces a major twist to the Namekian lore, revealing that they originate from the demon realm, not Namek.
• The Devil's Realm is shown to be separate from Universe 7, raising questions about multiverse connections and Piccolo's role.
• Piccolo may play a major role in future stories as Daima deals with his evil heritage and potential character development.

Dragon Wings Always It didn't disappoint. After waiting almost forever, fans were treated to an episode that brought back the classic appeal Dragon ball. Of course, the series didn't take long to change things up in the first episode, and while there were plenty of surprises, one particular tidbit about the Namekians and Piccolo stood out.

For those who don't know, events always After the death of Daborah, the once-powerful Demon King that ended during the Buu saga. With Dabora gone, King Goma has risen to power in the Demon Realm, but is convinced that Goku and his friends are a threat to his reign. For years, fans believed that Piccolo's origins (and the Namekians in general) were settled. but always By introducing the Demon Realm and information about the Namekians' past, it changed this perception. It looks like Toriyama had a lot of twists planned with it alwaysAnd this rethinking of nameki culture could be the most significant change since their introduction.

Dragon Ball always falls to the ground

From the opening moments, always It portrays the nostalgic Dragon ball Magic, a combination of humor, action and story in a way that is true to the roots of the franchise. The show revolves around the aftermath of Kid Bow's defeat, but with a new twist: the void left by Deborah's death in Dragon Wing ZThe Majin Buu saga.

Enter King Goma, the new ruler of the Demon Realm, who arrives on Earth with a mission. His goal seems simple enough. Make sure no one can threaten his reign. Since he can't face any of the fighters and the dragon won't give in to his wish to kill them, his plan was to turn the world's strongest fighters into little children.

I want Goku and the others who helped defeat Majin Buu to turn into kids! – Gomah

While most of the episode was a recap, the series finally solidified its place in the timeline. The focus seemed to be on the spread of science. The biggest thing is that the Namekians, like Piccolo and Gear, don't originate from the planet Namek.

The roots of the Namekian Demon Realm

Long time fans Dragon ball He might remember that Piccolo once proudly referred to himself as the “Devil King”. However, as the series progressed to ZHis true origins are revealed: he was part of the Namekian race, an alien species from the planet Namek. That's where the story stuck – until now. in alwaysKing Goma explained that the Namekians originally came from the Demon Realm, not the Namek.

This explains many of their physical characteristics, such as their pointed ears, which Goma mockingly points to as a clear sign of their evil lineage. The episode also introduces Neva, an ancient Namekian from the Demon Realm, who thousands of years ago created a series of dragon balls – ones that grant malevolent “black wishes”.

Why is this important to Dragon Ball Lore?

This change in Nameki's origin story completely rewrites what fans thought they knew. Until now, the Namekians have been portrayed as peaceful, spiritually inclined beings and guardians of the Dragon Balls. The revelation that they descend from the demon realm raises many questions about their true nature and how they traveled from demons to guardians of the world.

It also sheds new light on Piccolo's story. Once thought to be a villain with delusions of grandeur, when he called himself the “Demon King”, it turned out that he was actually more right than he had previously thought. Even Rib's role as Earth's kami is questioned – what does it mean for Earth's protector to be part of a species of dark origin?

Multiple worlds and realms of Satan

One of the most fascinating revelations in alwaysThe first part is the multiverse nature of Satan's realm. Until now, Satan's Realm was thought to be a part of World 7, like many other places in World 7. Dragon Wing Z. However, always It shows that the demon realm is a completely separate entity, separated from universe 7 and potentially from all universes seen so far. This idea has huge implications for Dragon ball The multiverse suggests that there are levels of existence that even gods like Beerus and Super Kais may not fully understand.

The demon realm's ability to interact with other worlds could also explain some of the series' longstanding mysteries. For example, Dabura and Babidi may not have been from World 7 at all, but invaders from this evil realm.

What does this mean for Piccolo and future stories?

The revelation of the true origin of the Namekians sets the stage for Piccolo to play a pivotal role in the plot. As one of the most popular characters in the series, Piccolo has often been sidelined in recent games. However, always It provides an opportunity to explore his character in ways that haven't been done since Dragon Wing Z. Will Piccolo embrace his demonic heritage or continue to fight for the greater good despite his origins?

Plus, this new focus on the Devil's Realm and multi-dimensional journeys provides endless opportunities for future stories. From revisiting the Demon Realm to discovering more about Namekian history, Dragon Wings Always It has opened the door to a wealth of storytelling potential that could redefine the series for years to come.