Longtime Dragon Ball executive producer Akio Iyoku shared the behind-the-scenes process of the upcoming series, Dragon Ball Daima. The anime will be released in fall 2024, featuring an original story by author Akira Toriyama and character designs by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru. Daima celebrates the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball’s debut in 1984. Welcoming the excited crowd at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2024, Iyoku delivered an exciting new character introduction to the crowd both live and in person. and online.
This new trailer highlights the smooth, high-quality movement that fans have come to expect from the latest installments of the series. Goku faces new enemies while stuffing various foods into his mouth. Despite the trailer’s title being “Son Goku Character Trailer”, the trailer focuses more on the different types of food shown in the Daima anime. Series director Yoshitaka Yashima and Aya Komaki’s keen eye for fight choreography will also be another aspect to look forward to. Echoing Toriyama’s message displayed at the New York Comic Con 2023 panel, Iyoku asked fans to focus on Goku’s Nyoibo.
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“The Nyoibo action was one of the important points in the script stage that we wanted to express with the latest animation expression,” he said. He hopes that new audiences unfamiliar with Goku’s childhood story will be drawn to the importance of his iconic stick. Considering how devoted fans were to the workshop, the producers wanted to showcase Toriyama’s never-before-seen illustrations.
Although Goku’s design was previously revealed at NYCC, Iyoku shared that Toriyama makes some small updates to each character as he draws them. Toriyama also included a note in the image for the staff to help them understand: “I shrunk Goku’s proportions and made his clothes a little looser. I also changed the atmosphere on his face. Also, I think Vegeta and Kaioshin should be the same size as Goku.”His face looks a bit different from the original revealed design. Iyoku explained that with the improvement of “visual imaging technology,” they gradually updated the designs with Toriyama’s supervision. Because each note is an important message for the entire production process, the team always follows each note closely.”As with every production, Toriyama and I carefully discuss the details during the production process. Based on those discussions, we had a meeting with the animation team.”
Looking at Krillin, who had a surprised look on his face, the panelists zoomed in on the word “KAME” written on his shirt. “When I saw this, I needed to expand my imagination to understand why Toriyama posed the character in a particular way, whether it was a new character or an old character,” Iyoku said. . He openly shared his brainstorming process, pitching ideas like potential fashion trends in the Daima world or perhaps something related to Master Roshi.
Moving to the next slide, they share outline images of four older de-characters: Mr. Satan, Android 18, Chi-Chi and Majin Buu. According to Iyoku, Toriyama usually doesn’t reveal such colorless designs, but this was a special occasion so he allowed it. Although Buu doesn’t appear in the trailer, three panelists teased that he may or may not be the same size as the others.
The final group of characters shown on screen are the opponents Goku fights in the trailer battle. Unfortunately, panelists said they weren’t able to delve into the issue yet, but it did provide food for thought. All four characters have weapons and wear clothes, showing that they are more than just ordinary monsters. Iyoku further explained how he would translate the designs for the anime, remembering Toriyama’s key words in his notes: “It’s a grand adventure.” Looking one last time at the final two characters, Iyoku highlights their outfits that Toriyama wore in his self-portrait. “These illustrations tell us that he cared about the practicality and functionality of these items.” Matthew, the host, also drew attention to how they would fight Goku with those weapons. As a final clue, Iyoku asked the crowd to observe all the characters featured in the trailer and the delicious dishes depicted in it. What kind of world will Goku explore in the fall of 2024?
Of course, it wouldn’t be an exciting ending without a fitting fanchant accompanied by the singing voice of Goku, Masako Nozawa. Although she was not present in person, she expressed all her energy through a pre-recorded video. Then the guests joined in and the crowd shouted in unison:”Kamehameha!”