As the fall 2024 anime season approaches, and with it comes the premiere of the long-awaited Dragon Ball DAIMAToei Animation studios have begun to unravel the mystery surrounding the new series from Akira Toriyama's universe. The reveal of the main trailer not only confirms the release date of Dragon Ball DAIMA and the voice actors for the new characters, but also highlights a mystery that fans have been asking about since the series' announcement, Son Gohan's absence.
Gohan is one of the strongest fighters in the series and one of the most beloved characters, and has generated even more interest after the success of the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie, where he has been the center of attention since the Majin Buu Saga. Gohan has shown off his most powerful transformation to date, Beast Form, so his participation in Dragon Ball DAIMA is one of the most anticipated events for fans.
However, as the release date approaches, Gohan's absence from the Dragon Ball DAIMA main trailer further sheds light on the mystery surrounding his role in the new series.
Gohan has completely disappeared from all DAIMA trailers
Gohan's position can be explained by DAIMA's position in the Dragon Ball timeline.
While not the only character missing from the trailer, Gohan is the only main character who has not appeared in any promotional material for DAIMA.just in flashbacks to the best scenes in the series highlighting the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball and the announcement of the new series.
While characters like Beerus, Whis, and Android 17 also appear in flashbacks but not in the actual series, their absence is easily explained by the fact that it has been largely confirmed that DAIMA is set after the Majin Buu Saga and before the Battle of Gods. Additionally, Videl has not appeared in the trailers either, although Mr. Satan and Buu have, which means that she and Gohan may have just gotten married and are currently on their honeymoon, which means they are probably safe from being turned into minis.
DAIMA's placement in the Dragon Ball timeline is based on events such as the villains watching the flashbacks of the events in the Buu series and Goku not seeking Beerus and Whis' help or wearing a suit with the Whis symbol, and also Shin accompanying Goku on his journey to the Demon Realm, a dangerous trip that Beerus will not allow, as it threatens the life of the Supreme Kai, and thus his own.
Dragon Ball DAIMA May Be Setting Up Gohan As A Key Factor In The Final Battle
The mystery surrounding Gohan in DAIMA is intentional
The reason behind Gohan's absence in the trailers could be because the production team of the series is creating hype for his role in DAIMA. Furthermore, it is not confirmed how shrinking reduces the power of the characters, as the new trailer shows Goku becoming a Super Saiyan 2, but he has to compensate for his size by using nyoibo, and considering that Gohan was at his peak as a child in the Cell Saga and he also awakened his Ultimate form in the Buu Saga, he could be the strongest when he is in his shrunken form.
Also, even if Gohan is actually traveling, which keeps him from being mini-transformed, and is not involved in much of DAIMA, he could still return in the latest episodes of the series and play a key role in the final battle. However, even if the new series is trying to appeal to nostalgic fans by bringing back Goku's original appearance and him as the main character, his secret design in Dragon Ball DAIMA could be setting Gohan up for greatness. What's certain is that fans are eagerly waiting to see Gohan and the rest of the characters in Dragon Ball DAIMA.
