Toei Animation, the powerhouse animation studio behind some of the most epic anime, including One Piece, Sailor Moon, Digimon, and the Dragon Ball series, has anime fans in a frenzy. The esteemed anime studio has announced a new addition to the Dragon Ball franchise, Dragon Ball DAIMA, allowing fans to dive into the magical world of the Dragon Ball universe once again. This new anime series celebrates the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball and will be released as a Fall'24 attraction in the highly anticipated anime lineup.
Toei Animation released this exciting news at the New York Comic Con on October 23. The announcement of the new release was incredibly well-received at the NY Comic Con, one of the biggest pop culture events in the United States. The news also gained a lot of traction on global media outlets.
You can Check Out The New Dragon Ball DAIMA Trailer below:
Will This Be A Dragon Ball Z Type Series?
At the moment we are not 100 percent certain. Though the studio has announced that “Dragon Ball DAIMA” is a completely new anime production with new episodes and fresh storylines filled with novel adventures and mysteries. Written by Akira Toriyama, the writer of the original Dragon Ball anime, the DAIMA anime series promises to be unlike anything seen before by fans. The author and voice actors hyped up the anime for fans with their messages, signaling their excitement for the Dragon Ball DAIMA winter debut.
The thrilling trailer for the new Dragon Ball-based anime was also shared on the Toei Animation YouTube page for global audiences after the news release. This impressive trailer pays homage to the decades-long journey of the Dragon Ball franchise and features impressive visuals from the upcoming anime series. All the fan-favorite characters are appearing in their kid form to battle it out with the forces of evil. The legendary anime author Akira Toriyama revealed in his message to the fans that he has been much more involved in the production of this anime than in any of his works before, and he cannot wait for the fans to view his new masterpiece for themselves.
The Dragon Ball DAIMA series follows Goku, Vegeta, Bulma, and other beloved Dragon Ball characters, who shrink to become their younger kiddie versions as the series progresses. To set this reverse aging process right, they travel to a new world and embark on an adventure of a lifetime. In the trailer, the audience was impressed by the flashy action scenes and impressive world settings.
However, the scene that stole the show was one where all the powerful heroes were sitting on chairs with their short, chubby legs dangling in an absurdly adorable manner in the air. With the official release date still well over seven months away, fans have been flocking to the YouTube trailer of Dragon Ball DAIMA, which has already amassed over eight million views since its release in October 2023.
Dragon Ball DAIMA A Few Months Away!
The fans are now eagerly waiting for the mysteries that will unfold in Dragon Ball DAIMA in the fall of 2024. With Akira Toriyama’s promise of “different-from-usual battles that are cute and powerful!!!” this new Dragon Ball anime is gearing up to become the biggest upcoming winter anime release.