Dragon Ball Daima Is Quietly Fixing One of Goku's Worst Qualities, And We're Here for It

Even as Dragon Ball Daima approaches its series finale, it isn't hesitating to retcon some of the franchise's most familiar lore. In the latest episode, amid the chaos and stunning animation, a subtle yet significant moment stands out: Goku acting outside his usual character. While this might seem out of place at first, it's a long-overdue correction to his character.

Goku is undeniably one of the most iconic anime protagonists of all time. His charisma and unwavering determination have always captivated fans, but that doesn't mean he's without flaws. Criticism has long surrounded aspects of his character, such as his shortcomings as a father, but one of his most debated traits is his tendency to fight alone, regardless of his opponent’s strength. However, Daima directly challenges this trait in its latest episode, proving that Goku is capable of meaningful growth.

Goku’s Biggest Flaw Is His Reluctance to Fight Alongside Others

Dragon Ball Daima Addresses Goku’s Worst Quality Subtly

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The Dragon Ball franchise has always emphasized that Goku is a fighter at heart, as he lives to challenge stronger opponents and grow in the process. However, his dedication to fighting has led him to neglect many things, including allowing others to share in his battles. This flaw reaches its peak during the climax of the Cell Saga, where Perfect Cell poses a catastrophic threat capable of destroying the universe.

Despite recognizing Cell’s overwhelming power, Goku's Saiyan pride and belief in Gohan’s hidden potential became his defining traits as a warrior. Even after realizing he couldn't defeat Cell himself, Goku pushed his son into battle based on a mere possibility. When Piccolo and the others doubted Gohan’s ability to win, Goku stubbornly refused to let them interfere, believing this was the only way for Gohan to unlock his true power.

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Ultimately, Goku was proven wrong, forcing everyone to intervene in the fight. Goku failed to acknowledge that while Gohan possessed great potential, he wasn’t built for the role Goku forced upon him. This highlights not only his shortcomings as a father but also his reluctance to fight alongside others. However, as the series progressed, Goku gradually demonstrated meaningful growth, likely influenced by this very event.

Goku and Vegeta’s fusion during the Majin Buu Saga is a subtle yet crucial example of Goku admitting there are battles he can't win alone. However, Dragon Ball Daima completely addresses this flaw by having Goku openly ask for help against Gomah, marking a definitive step in his character’s evolution.

Dragon Ball Daima Fixes Goku’s Worst Trait

Goku Openly Asks for Help in a Fight

Dragon Ball Daima Episode #17 features Gomah confronting the Z Fighters after gaining immeasurable power from the Third Eye. Given Goku’s history of taking on powerful opponents alone throughout the franchise, it was expected that he would charge into battle, with the Z Fighters only stepping in after seeing him struggle. However, things take an unexpected turn as Goku displays traits rarely seen in his character.

As soon as Gomah arrives and challenges the Z Warriors with his newfound strength, Vegeta immediately jumps in to fight. However, he is quickly overpowered, emphasizing why Goku was initially concerned when Vegeta rushed into battle. Seeing Vegeta overwhelmed so easily suggests that Goku was trying to stop him because taking on Gomah alone wasn’t the right approach. This also explains why Goku does something unprecedented: asking the others to fight Gomah together, openly admitting that their opponent might be stronger than all of them combined.

Vegeta and Goku in Super Saiyan forms charging towards each other in Dragon Ball Daima.

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Goku's uncharacteristic behavior even prompts Bulma to remark on how unusual it is for him to ask for help, highlighting the growth he has undergone. What follows further proves that Goku understood Gomah’s true strength. Despite everyone fighting together in what may be one of the best battles in Dragon Ball anime history, they still fail to leave so much as a scratch on Gomah.

A closer look at Goku’s latest actions suggests a significant change in his character. It implies that moving forward, Goku will only engage in battles he knows he can handle and grow from. This change was also subtly hinted at earlier in Daima when Goku warned Vegeta about the Kraken, acknowledging that they were facing monsters they weren’t ready for. Dragon Ball Daima is proving to be one of the most impactful additions to the franchise, retconning established lore and fixing Goku’s worst qualities once and for all.