The latest updates about Dragon Ball Daima have restored the fan community’s hope for the series.
Toei Animation’s announcement of NYCC Daima was met with an enthusiastic response from many Dragon Ball fans, who were confused by the series’ unusual premise, which revolves around Z-fighters and their companions. turned into children. On November 16, a list of alleged Daima employees was posted on X (formerly Twitter), revealing a potential writer, series director, and character designer. Following Toei’s recent confirmation of the same staff, Dragon Ball fans breathed a sigh of relief, noting that many of these creators were involved in the production of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai. However, a new video from DBHype has raised hopes that Daima will follow in the footsteps of the original Dragon Ball anime and manga.
In later installments such as Z and Super, Dragon Ball moved from standard martial arts techniques to a more fantasy fighting style. According to DBHype, “Daima will feature more hand-to-hand combat as well as weapon-based battles, rather than being a show-centric show.” This direction makes sense, as the character’s reduced stature may have affected their power levels to some degree. In October, Akira Toriyama released a statement explaining his role in creating Daima, as well as what fans can expect from the film’s fight scenes: “Because Goku has to make up for Because of his small size, he uses his Nyoibo (electric pole). ) to fight, something that has not been seen for a long time.” Toriyama himself is creating Daima’s story and designing its characters.
Daima’s return to the series’ roots has renewed fans’ hopes that the series will continue the legacy of its predecessors. At the time of writing, the top-rated comment on DBHype’s video said: “At first I absolutely hated the idea of them going back to children (I still don’t), but the idea of going back to Traditional martial arts and adventures like OG Dragon Ball make me very excited.” This opinion is echoed by many other viewers who are looking forward to a series that “leans into its OG roots.” However, some users also voiced reservations over the fact that the Dragon Ball Super anime has not yet been completed and Toei has not yet clarified when the series will return.
While the full staff and cast list has yet to be revealed, Toei has confirmed that Yoshitaka Yashima (Dragon Ball Super) and Aya Komaki (One Piece) will both serve as series directors for Daima. Yuuko Kakihara (Urusei Yatsura 2022) is credited as the scriptwriter. Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru (Dragon Ball Z) designed the characters along with Toriyama. Masako Nozawa, who has voiced Goku since the original Dragon Ball anime in 1986, will take on this iconic role.
The Dragon Ball anime collection is available on Hulu and Crunchyroll. Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Super manga is now available in English on VIZ Media.
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