Dragon Ball Super has yet to make its return to serialization, but it has established a connection with the universe of Dragon Ball Daima through the release of its recent manga volume 24. This installment integrates a significant element from the canon of Dragon Ball Daima, suggesting that the anime holds relevance to the storyline of Super.
During its airing, Dragon Ball Daima enjoyed a degree of popularity; however, some of its concluding episodes stirred controversy, leading fans to question its compatibility with the established canon of Dragon Ball Super. A primary source of debate revolves around the Super Saiyan 4 transformation, which Goku utilizes in Daima. Despite Dragon Ball Super occurring chronologically after Daima, Goku has not been depicted using this form within Super. This inconsistency is exacerbated by Goku’s own statement during his battle with Beerus, where he claims Super Saiyan 3 to be his strongest form, leaving many fans feeling perplexed.
Dragon Ball Super Incorporates Daima’s Mr. Popo Alterations
Acknowledgment of Mr. Popo’s Demon Realm Heritage
The narrative of Daima introduced the intriguing concept that Mr. Popo is either directly descended from beings originating in the Demon Realm or possibly from there himself. This was visually represented in Daima when Mr. Popo was depicted without his iconic turban, unveiling a pair of small horns adorning his head. Notably, the table of contents of volume 24 of Dragon Ball Super pays homage to this revelation by illustrating Mr. Popo in his horned form, standing alongside Dende and Korin. This inclusion is subtle yet intentional, drawing attention from keen observers like @Venixys on X (formerly Twitter).