Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Dragon Ball Daima Episode #6!
For a gunslinger, Glorio’s not much of a straight shooter when it comes to his true nature inDragon Ball Daima. In episode #6, the anime finally reveals more details about Glorio’s employer, opening windows to greater speculation on his role is in the Demon Realm’s politics.With Glorio revealed to be serving Dr. Arinsu, Shin’s sister and First Demon World resident, new possibilities arise about Arinsu’s ultimate ambitions and what exactly Glorio stands to gain.
Glorio was introduced in the first episode ofDragon Ball Daima, secretly present for the first meeting between Gomah, Degesu, and Dr. Arinsu. Hinted to be fromthe Third Demon World, he’s allowed to work there with the surface-level intent of subverting and defeating Gomah. But stopping a would-be tyrant doesn’t appear to be the end of Glorio’s goals, asDr. Arinsu’s background hints at her nefarious potential inDragon Ball Daima.
Glorio Is Working for Dr. Arinsu in Dragon Ball Daima
Devilish Double Agent
Despite Glorio’s vagueness about who sent him to Earth to retrieve Goku and his friends to the Demon World,Dragon Ball Daimaepisode #6reveals Dr. Arinsu as his secret employer. The reveal occurs when Glorio steps away from his group’s encampment for the night, speaking secretly with Dr. Arinsu to give his progress report. With only unclear details given in this brief conversation, he lets her know their plans are going smoothly, and next steps would come in a matter of days.One can guess he’s hinting at when they reach their first Dragon Ball in the Demon Realm.
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Glorio’s motives were always suspicious to Shin inDragon Ball Daimaso far, with the young Supreme Kai shooting knowing glances his way when Glorio would deflect from intrusive questions. When asked why he wants to defeat Gomah, Glorio merely says, “Because he’s an evil person who makes all Majin suffer, obviously.“Shin is left unsatisfied and untrusting of Glorio, as indicated by his secretly staying awake during Glorio’s conversation inDragon Ball Daimaepisode #6.
Dr. Arinsu Has Nefarious Potential as a Villain or Antihero in Dragon Ball Daima
She Could Want the Dragon Balls for Herself
Dragon Ball Daimaintroduces Dr. Arinsu as a clear scheming type in episode #1, where she’s present forGomah’s plans to shrink Gokuwhile concealing her own goals. This is touched upon again in episode #6, where Shin clarifies that Dr. Arinsu remained in the Demon Realm despite being a Glind. She is seen as ambitious and choosing “the excitement of the Demon Realm.” With her using Glorio to find someone to defeat Gomah, it’s clear that she’s making big plays in the First Demon World, but it’s uncertain what hold she has on Glorio inDragon Ball Daima.
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Dragon Ball Daima sees Goku and his allies inexplicably shrunk into miniature forms, prompting a journey to the Demon Realm. This animated adventure, part of the Dragon Ball franchise, explores their mission to solve the mystery and restore their original statures. Released in October 2024.
