After 37 years, Toriyama is bringing Kid Goku back with anime series Dragon Ball Daima
After a long wait for a fresh Dragon Ball anime, enthusiasts eagerly anticipated this year's Dragon Ball panel at New York Comic-Con. Fortunately, fans were not disappointed as a new series was officially unveiled.
What
The global anime community holds a unique affection for Dragon Ball and its visionary, Akira Toriyama. This love was reignited today (October 13) as a teaser for the upcoming Dragon Ball Daima was revealed at New York Comic-Con.
Here's the official teaser for Dragon Ball Daima:
The reason this news is 'Kame-hame-epic' is that the teaser offers a glimpse of the anime series following a young Goku. This arc hasn't been thoroughly explored in 40 years, dating back to its inception in 1986.
The teaser suggests that Dragon Ball Daima will incorporate visual elements from both Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball GT, and this combination appears well-crafted. Although there are very few details about the anime's storyline or the specific timeline explored in this arc, fans are quite excited about the new interpretation of the classic young Goku.
Akira Toriyama’s involvement in Daima
Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, has transitioned to offering overarching storytelling advice and character sketches for numerous projects within the franchise in recent times.
- Dragon Ball Daima is illustrated by Dragon Ball's creator, Akira Toriyama, and is set to become the upcoming official addition to the Dragon Ball franchise.
- Akio Iyoku revealed that Toriyama is more deeply engaged in the show's production than usual.
- Iyoku also hinted at Toriyama's involvement in crafting entirely fresh story episodes for Dragon Ball Daima.
What to expect
The creators of Daima haven't shared any details on the storyline of this upcoming anime series, but the teaser gives us glimpses of what to expect from Dragon Ball Daima, set to release in fall 2024.
- The teaser reveals a younger Goku following Shenron's "now state your wish" moment.
- It also features Vegeta, Bulma, and other intriguing characters in a younger era.
- According to the synopsis shared by Toei Animation, it's a tale previously untold in Dragon Ball lore.