This article argues that Dragon Ball GT's Shadow Dragons are more impactful and interesting than Dragon Ball Daima's Tamagamis. The author highlights the Shadow Dragons' contribution to the lore of the Dragon Balls, their unique powers stemming from specific wishes, and their ability to present a genuine challenge to Goku and Pan. While acknowledging that the Shadow Dragon Saga has its flaws, the author ultimately believes that the Shadow Dragons are a more compelling and memorable part of the Dragon Ball universe.
Dragon Ball GT obviously has its flaws, but I've come to appreciate the series' Shadow Dragons for the simple reason that they're portrayed far more effectively than what they clearly influenced, Dragon Ball Daima's Tamagamis. The obvious connections between them are that a Dragon Ball is embedded in their bodies and that in order for Goku and company to obtain the eponymous orbs, the Shadow Dragon or Tamagami must be defeated.
Of course, this isn't to say that GT's overall delivery of this concept was perfect. In fact, one of the most compelling twists is one that I take great issue with, and it's ironically one that didn't even have to happen for the arc to make sense. It's the fact that each Dragon was born from a specific wish. The execution doesn't work because each of the Dragon's powers and overall identity don't actually align with what birthed them when they should have.
By comparison, Daima's Tamagamis don't represent anything consequential, except why the mysterious Namek Neva created them. However, this is greatly minimized by the fact that they are only part of the lore and culture of the Demon Realm, and this matters when comparing them to the Shadow Dragons, since they effectively replace them. The Shadow Dragons represent the Dragon Balls of Earth, where the vast majority of the franchise takes place.
Many fans have also been right to criticize the Shadow Dragon Saga's overall pacing. Like GT's Super Android 17 Saga, it was expedited far too much. Of course, GT's problem arises from the fact that there are seven Dragon Balls and, therefore, seven Shadow Dragons that Goku and Pan have to defeat. This could have easily led to a sprawling saga that matched the length of DBZ, which would have been too much.
Maybe I wouldn't be so critical if these Tamagamis weren't obvious replacements for the Shadow Dragons
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