Majin Buu to the rescue?
Warning: The following review contains spoilers for the episode.
Returning to what Dragon Ball knows best, Episode 79 is all about fighting as Majin Buu and Basil kick off the first exhibition match of the Tournament of Power. Although there is little in the way of story, Episode 79 stays entertaining thanks to the intense and unique fight while also dropping a few hints about the future, such as who the mysterious figure is that stands with Universe 11.
The draw of Episode 79 is the big fight and it doesn’t disappoint. Majin Buu has always been a strange character, which makes his fights fun to watch as his style is radically different than everyone else’s. Laughing off each hit and bouncing around the arena like a balloon is exactly what I’d expect from him. They counter his childish personality with that of Basil, a hardened fighter who uses kicks as his primary form of attack, something we rarely see in Dragon Ball. Without these two different personalities, the fight surely wouldn’t of been as entertaining, as Buu’s silly antics can sometimes be too dominating when he’s on screen.
Mr. Satan was bound to play a role in these fights, and we learn what it is as he gets hurt while watching the match. It makes for a touching moment as he and Buu exchange words and it’s clear their bond has grown during the short few years they’ve known each other. This use of Mr. Satan was wise, and it isn’t the first time we’ve seen him used in such a way. It’s moments like this that show off Supers improved storytelling, as they continue to find ways to include less powerful people in events and storylines where martial prowess seems to be of utmost importance.
We don’t learn much about them yet, but Universe 9 is being built up as the villain for these matches.The show wisely has given these warriors very unique attitudes and fighting styles, which helps them stand out among the countless other fighters that our heroes have come across. Basil’s kick boxing style was refreshing to watch and next week promises to be interesting as Lavender appears to be truly psychotic, clearly reveling in the fact he gets to kill Gohan.
The drawback of episodes that strictly focus on fighting is that they don’t feature much in the way of story development. This rings true in Episode 79 as well, but they manage to mitigate the issue by dropping several hints and teases about the future. It was enough to leave me excited, as two things in particular really stood out and left me hungry for more information. Who is the cloaked warrior from Universe 11, and why do the fighters of Universe 9 have no readable energy? Whatever the answers might be, I’m looking forward to the future to find out!
The Verdict
Episode 79 is all about fighting, a return to form for Dragon Ball Super. The combat is great and Buu is always fun to watch as his style is radically different than all the other fighters. Universe 9 continues to be built up as the bad guys and even though there isn’t much of a story being presented in this fighting focused-episode, they tease and hint at just enough to keep me excited about the future.
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