Mentor and Student
Warning: The following review contains spoilers for the episode.
It’s a Saiyan filled episode as the team from Universe 6 steps up in the wake of Hit’s defeat. Seeing their struggle and Cabba’s bond with Vegeta made for an entertaining and surprisingly emotional episode. Even with that strength, the action falls short as it simply can’t compete with the spectacle of the last several episodes.
The Universe 6 Saiyans are the standouts this week with Cabba in particular showing considerable growth. Unlocking Super Saiyan 2 is a big step for him, but it’s the growth of character that was the most intriguing. Since his introduction, Cabba has proven to be interesting; he’s the exact opposite of a warrior that the Saiyan race expects him to be. His steps into that warrior bloodline were conveyed well through his actions and words. In many ways, it reminded me of the same growth we saw from Goku years ago as he learned about his own Saiyan heritage and what it meant to be a warrior.
Considering his origins, it’s often a surprise that Vegeta is involved in so many character-driven scenes. Episode 112 proves again that he’s surprisingly good in them. His mentor/student relationship with Cabba and the conversation it sparks was quite touching. Even though he wouldn’t show it directly, Vegeta’s admittance that he will wish back Cabba and the rest of the Saiyans was a clear sign of his feelings towards the young Saiyan.
Topping off the moment, their discussion ends with great prospects for Dragon Ball Super. Planet Salada still exists in Universe 6 and is ruled by a Vegeta-like individual. Our Vegeta hasn’t had many Saiyans to be the prince of in a long time, so what might the future bring if he found a whole new planet of them? Super has excelled at foreshadowing lately. Even as the Tournament of Power threatens all of existence, Super teases potential future adventures and it does so not with threats of even greater enemies, but with the exploration of new and interesting stories.
Timing is not on Episode 112’s side, however. After several weeks of intense battles and new forms, Cabba’s fights simply don’t have the intensity or impact of those that came before. Though the episode is mostly interesting, its placement among far more impactful episodes undermines it. The greater threat of Jiren and the power of Goku wait while we learn about this side character. The fact that Cabba is also a Saiyan doesn’t help here either, as his story and power arc are similar to ones we’ve seen before, further weakening the episode.
The Verdict
Episode 112 has a good story to tell about Cabba and the Universe 6 Saiyans. Seeing him come into his own as a warrior is great, and the implications about the future with Vegeta are exciting to think about. However, the episode suffers due to poor timing. After several weeks of grandiose events and epic battles, the smaller tale about Cabba detracts from the momentum of massively impactful episodes.
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