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Dragon Ball DAIMA

Dragon Ball DAIMA is the fifth overall series in the action-adventure anime franchise. It features most of the classic cast as de-aged versions of themselves, including Goku, Vegeta, and Bulma. The series was announced at NYCC 2023, with creator Akira Toriyama returning to handle DAIMA's run.

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Dragon Ball DAIMA
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Akira Toriyama
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Dragon Ball

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Akira Toriyama Daima Legacy
Dragon Ball Daima's Untold Origins Have Finally Been Revealed, and It Proves Why Toriyama Was a Legend

Toriyama helped design every monster, mech, and moment in Daima, crafting one last world filled with his signature magic.

Dragon Ball's Goku Featured alongside his Japanese voice actress, Masako Nozawa
“I Am Goku!” Voice Actress Opens Up About Her Lifelong Bond with the Saiyan Hero

Masako Nozawa shares how recording Daima reawakened her deep bond with the Saiyan’s courage and spirit after voicing Goku since 1986.

Majin Buu looking angry on a yellow background.
Dragon Ball Daima Introduced a Major Majin Buu Retcon, and Ruined My Favorite Part of the Character

Daima made a radical change to the origins of Majin Buu, and the nature of the retcon absolutely ruined part of what made Buu a fascinating villain.

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Goku visibly annoyed as Daima Goku in the background
Dragon Ball Daima Was Akira Toriyama's Last Gift to Us, But Sadly, That's Why Fans Don't Understand the Anime

Dragon Ball Daima was Akira Toriyama's final project, and though it created a fair number of continuity issues, the series was one last gift to fans.

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Ultimate Gohan in Daima
Gohan Never Made an Appearance in Dragon Ball Daima, And I Finally Know the Actual Reason Why

Dragon Ball Daima was another excellent addition to the iconic franchise, but one of its most popular characters wasn't present, and for a reason.

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Adult Super Saiyan Goku
Dragon Ball Daima's Dub Finale Goes So Hard It Made Goku's Actor Out... Seriously

Dragon Ball Daima's English dub is finally nearing its conclusion, and the final fight of the series took quite a toll on Goku's voice actor.

Goku and Vegeta looking happy in Dragon Ball Daima
It Took 25 Years, But Dragon Ball Just Broke a Long-Standing U.S. Anime Record

Dragon Ball Daima has been one of the biggest entries into Dragon Ball to date, and it even broke one of the biggest records for anime in America.

Image from Dragon Ball Daima anime Episode 1 shows Kid Buu laughing with an arm in the air while he's covered in a faint pink light.
Akira Toriyama May Have Worked On Dragon Ball Daima, But That Didn't Stop It From Contradicting Z In One Big Way

Dragon Ball Daima certainly wasn't afraid to make some big changes to continuity, and even Toriyama's involvement didn't stop that from happening.

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Super Saiyan 4 Goku in Daima
Dragon Ball Daima's Last Two Episodes Get Official Dub Release Date

Crunchyroll has officially revealed the date for the English dubbed finale of Dragon Ball Daima, and fans couldn't be more excited for its release.

Goku transforms into Super Saiyan 4 in canon for the first time in Dragon Ball Daima episode 18
Only One Dragon Ball Moment Made His English Voice Actor Say "It's Amazing. There aren't words"

Stephanie Nadolny reflects on her return as Mini Goku in Dragon Ball Daima and shares her thoughts about the Super Saiyan 4 Transformation.

Dragon Ball's Goku is Shocked About Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on Titan
Winter 2025's Most Popular Anime Have Been Revealed, And Dragon Ball Didn't Even Make The Top 3

The most popular and beloved anime by fans from Winter 2025 have finally been revealed and the top 3 successful series may shock viewers.

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Daima's mini Piccolo in front of the Namekian landscape.
Dragon Ball Daima Exceeded Expectations, But Can We All Finally it the Anime Did Piccolo Dirty?

Even though Dragon Ball DAIMA revealed a lot of the lore behind Namekians, Toriyama's favorite character Piccolo didn't play a major role at all.

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A close-up of adult Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta
Dragon Ball Daima Went Through With a Lot of Retcons But Honestly? They All Make Perfect Sense

Dragon Ball Daima is just the latest in a long history of retcons for the franchise, and its retcons are no worse than some past instances.

Dragon Ball Daima's Goku and Vegeta as children.
Why Does Dragon Ball Daima Feel So Different? It Overlooks the Anime's Best Trope

Dragon Ball Daima is fun and nostalgic, but a key aspect of the franchise is notably missing from the series that could have elevated the storyline.

Dragon Ball Super's opening credits, depicting Goku, Vegeta, and a large group of other Dragon Ball characters.
Dragon Ball Z Is Classic, But the Anime's Sequels Sured It In Ways You May Not Realize

Dragon Ball Z is the definitive era of Dragon Ball, but some of its follow-up series were able to give it a run for its money with their best moments.

Goku in Super Saiyan 4 with Neva the Namekian.
Dragon Ball Daima Approved a Ton of Retcons But Honestly? They All Make Perfect Sense

The Dragon Ball franchise heavily altered its lore with the release of Daima, but these changes are not as bad as fans imagine.

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Goku flying on Nimbus in the opening of Dragon Ball Z Kai.
It's a Shame Dragon Ball Is On Hiatus Because the Anime Hasn't Been This Good Since Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball may be on hiatus right now, but some of its most recent additions to the franchise have been among the best in quite some time.

Dragon Ball Daima's Goku in front of screens showing images of Dragon Ball.
Is Dragon Ball Daima Season 2 Going to Happen? Never Say Never

Dragon Ball Daima was an incredibly fresh and fun entry in the long running franchise, and its finale left the door wide open for a sequel.

Close-up of Goku smiling in Dragon Ball Daima.
After Finishing Dragon Ball Daima, I Finally See How It Compares to the Rest of the Anime

Dragon Ball Daima is the final project Akira Toriyama contributed to, making it a truly special installment in the franchise.

Dragon Ball DAIMA fusions Medi  Bugs
Dragon Ball Daima Set Up the Anime's Most Powerful Fusion Ever, So Super Really Needs to Deliver On It

Dragon Ball DAIMA introduced a new element to the series and didn't use it whatsoever, creating a world of possibilities for Dragon Ball Super.

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