Dragon Ball DAIMA’s first episode was one of the most stunning moments in Dragon Ball history, as within a mere thirty minutes, the show transformed what fans know about the Dragon Ball universe, introducing several new concepts and redefining what fans know about several fan-favorite characters. Nowhere is this better seen than with the humble Namekians. Not only did DAIMA retcon their origin story and re-introduce the demonic elements first seen in the original Dragon Ball, but the episode also drops some fascinating facts about Piccolo and his brethren. One of these tidbits sparked major fan debate, leading to many Dragon Ball fans asking if Namekians need to shower or brush their teeth.
This debate was sparked by a moment in the middle of the episode. After King Gomah decides to head to the human world and collect its Dragon Balls, he fetches Neva the Namekian, noting that, while the man is a “little senile,” he knows everything about the Dragon Balls. The next scene starts with King Gomah, Degesu, and Neva climbing into the tiny-pod-like ship that will carry them from the Demon Realm to the mortal world.
Dragon Ball DAIMA Suggests Interesting Things About Namekian Biology
Neva’s Horrible Odor Suggests Weird Things About The Namekians
After reaching the pod, Neva climbs into the back seat, forcing Gomah against the wall. As this happens, Gomah sniffs the air and reacts with disgust, asking Neva, “When was the last time you took a shower?” Neva quickly replies by saying:
“A shower? I think I took one years ago when I fell in the mud.”
This gets more confusing when, a few minutes later, Neva asks Gomah to turn the ship around because he “forgot his toothbrush,” suggesting that despite his smell, Neva does have some semblance of personal hygiene.
This sequence has led to fans questioning if Namekians need to shower or brush their teeth or if they skip washing entirely. It’s easy to see why this debate flared up as Namekians have been shown to have unique biology, even if the exact nature of this biology has changed several times over Dragon Balls’ run. One of the most famous quirks of Namekian biology is that their body contains enzymes that allow them to break down water and turn it into nutrients (something confirmed by the Dragon Ball: Super Exciting Guide), meaning that a Namekian can survive off water alone. However, it has been shown that, while they don’t need it, Namekians can eat and digest solid food and suffer no ill effects, as seen in Dragon Ball’s 126th episode, “Eternal Dragon Resurrected,” where Piccolo catches and eats a fish (though it should be noted that Piccolo seemingly stopped eating solid food and returned to an all-water diet at some point during the story, as shown by him not having food at Trunks’ party).
On top of this, Namekians have been shown to have tougher than usual skin, as demonstrated by their immense durability and resistance to cold temperatures, as both the nameless Namekian and Piccolo have been shown living and training in Arctic conditions without suffering any ill effects and without needing to wear insulated clothing. Namekians can also regenerate their bodies, allowing them to heal their wounds and, provided they have the energy, regrow lost limbs.
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