Daiz
CharacterDaiz is a member of the Turles Crusher Corps from the film Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might. Originally the prince of the Pukinpa Dynasty on planet Kabocha, he joined Turles after fighting bravely against the Saiyan pirate.
First Appearance
Allegiances
Biography and Story Role
Daiz was royalty on his home planet Kabocha, serving as prince of the Pukinpa Dynasty. When Turles arrived and attacked, Daiz led his kingdom's army against the Saiyan invader. Although he lost the battle, he fought with such courage that Turles was impressed enough to spare him and offer him a position in the Crusher Corps.
Daiz traveled the universe alongside Turles and the rest of the squad, planting the seed of the Tree of Might on various planets to harvest its fruit and grow stronger. Their ultimate goal was to become powerful enough to challenge Frieza himself. On Earth, Daiz was the one who physically planted the Tree's seed after Amond cleared the ground.
When the Earth's defenders fought back, Daiz teamed up with Cacao to battle Goku but was defeated. He returned for a second confrontation alongside the rest of the Crusher Corps, but Goku activated the Kaio-ken and killed Daiz with a single punch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Daiz in Dragon Ball?
Daiz is a member of the Turles Crusher Corps from the film Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might. Originally the prince of the Pukinpa Dynasty on planet Kabocha, he joined Turles after fighting bravely against the Saiyan pirate.
How did Daiz join the Turles Crusher Corps?
When Turles arrived on planet Kabocha and attacked, Daiz led his kingdom's army against the Saiyan invader. Although he lost the battle, he fought with such courage that Turles was impressed enough to spare him and offer him a position in the Crusher Corps.
What does Daiz do in The Tree of Might?
Daiz physically planted the Tree of Might's seed on Earth after Amond cleared the ground. When Earth's defenders fought back, he teamed up with Cacao to battle Goku but was defeated.
How does Daiz die?
Daiz returned for a second confrontation alongside the rest of the Crusher Corps, but Goku activated the Kaio-ken and killed Daiz with a single punch. His death came in the final battle of the film.
What is the goal of the Turles Crusher Corps?
The squad travels the universe planting the seed of the Tree of Might on various planets to harvest its fruit and grow stronger. Their ultimate goal was to become powerful enough to challenge Frieza himself.
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