Dragon Ball Daima Reveals a Key Detail About Glorio That Shin Didn't See Coming

Warning: SPOILERS for Dragon Ball Daima episode #6It’s been shown that trust is a fragile thing inDragon Ball Daima, especially when it comes to Goku’s new allies. While Goku’s easygoing and carefree nature often leads him to blindly accept others at face value, Shin is the complete opposite. He compensates for Goku’s lack of observation and has becomeprogressively more suspicious of Glorio. Shin keeps his guard up in the Demon Realm and takes note of everything he observes.

In the previous episode, Shin began to pick apartthe inconsistencies in Glorio’s story, noticing that things didn’t quite add up. It’s clear to Shin thatGlorio is lying to themand likely hiding his true motivations. As Shin’s doubts increase, he becomes more intent on uncovering the truth and gaining any information he can.

Shin urging Goku to take the fight with Glorio more seriously

Shin’s Suspicion Of Glorio Continues To Grow In Dragon Ball Daima

The Tense Setting and Atmosphere Reflect Shin’s Skepticism About Glorio’s Motivations

Shin’s suspicion of Glorio adds tension in episode #6 ofDragon Ball Daima, especially as his observations and questioning become more pointed. While the group camps in the caves, Pansy starts to ask Glorio a series of questions, to which he gives short and evasive answers. Then, as soon as Shin jumps in with more direct questions about Glorio’s motivations, Glorio gives an answer that’s too convenient and abruptly urges the group to get some rest, effectivelyshutting down the chance for Shin to inquire any further.

The setting amplifies their exchange, with the campfire casting dark shadows across the characters' faces. However, it’s the scene that immediately follows that subtly reinforces the growing divide between Shin and Glorio. While the two share a frame, they are separated by a silhouette, symbolizingthegrowing rift in trust between the characters. As soon as Glorio stands to end their conversation, his eyes become covered by the shadow, a visual that evokes distrust and further hints thatGlorio is hiding his true intentions.

Shin Uses Goku’s Strength To Investigate Glorio

Shin Want To Know How Powerful Glorio Is To Assess The Threat He Poses

Soon afterGlorio and Goku are matched against each other, Shin urges Goku to take the fight more seriously in acalculated attempt to assess Glorio’s true strength. At this moment, Shin uses Goku as a tool to gauge Glorio’s power, knowing full well that Goku’s strength could push Glorio to show his full potential. While somewhat subtle, it demonstrates Shin’s resourcefulness to gather information by indirect means.

The match itself also serves asa way forShin to verify Glorio’s intentions. Had Glorio responded more aggressively, it may have confirmed Shin’s suspicions and revealed that Glorio was not truly aligned with them. By using Goku to fight Glorio more seriously, Shin tests both Glorio’s physical limits and has the chance to analyze his behavior while focusing on the battle. This careful and calculated strategy further proves Shin’s role as the protector inDragon Ball Daima.