“When we grow small, we often find what truly makes us great.” — A wisdom echoing through Dragon Ball Daima.
What is Dragon Ball Daima?
Dragon Ball Daima is the latest and final Dragon Ball anime created by Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator who gave birth to the iconic world of Saiyans, Dragon Balls, and epic transformations. Released in October 2024, Daimamarks a return to the roots of Dragon Ball while introducing fresh layers of storytelling, animation, and character evolution.
But this is not just another anime series.
This is a love letter from Toriyama to fans, written before his passing in 2024. And that changes everything.
The Plot: When Heroes Turn Small to Face Big Evils
In Dragon Ball Daima, Goku and the Z-fighters are mysteriously turned into children. The villain?
A new antagonist from the Demon Realm, named Gomah, uses the Dragon Balls to neutralize Earth’s mightiest defenders.
Instead of brute power, Goku must now rely on his childlike curiosity, martial arts mastery, and emotional wisdom—traveling through unfamiliar realms to gather the Demon Realm’s Dragon Balls and reverse the curse.
This is a classic Dragon Ball adventure-arc revival fused with deeper philosophical undertones.
What Makes Daima Unique?
Akira Toriyama’s Last Full Contribution
Unlike Dragon Ball Super, where Toriyama provided outlines, he personally crafted the full story, characters, and designs for Daima. This alone makes it historic.
A Timeline Bridge
Set between the Majin Buu Saga and the start of Dragon Ball Super, Daima fills a narrative gap long desired by fans.
Return to Wholesome, Old-School Adventure
Think Dragon Ball (1986) energy with modern animation. It’s humorous, curious, and filled with heart, while still packing the action Dragon Ball is known for.
Where to Watch Dragon Ball Daima
- Japan: Fuji TV (Fridays at 11:40 PM)
- US: Hulu
- Asia: Netflix (Released globally Oct 18, 2024)
- Worldwide Streaming: Crunchyroll (excluding East Asia, Europe, and the Middle East)
Daima’s Real Superpower: Emotional Growth
While Daima brings back fights and Dragon Balls, the real transformation is internal.
It asks:
“What happens when Earth’s strongest heroes lose their power but retain their heart?”
Through Goku’s childlike form, we revisit humility, courage, curiosity, and compassion—the true foundations of strength.
This makes Daima not just nostalgic, but emotionally timeless.
Music That Moves the Soul
- Opening Theme – “Jaka Jaan”
A global fusion by DJ Zedd and Japanese duo C&K, blending electronic beats with anime energy. - Ending Theme – “Nakama”
A tribute to friendship, created by Zedd and Ai. You’ll want to stay through the credits.