Marking the 40th anniversary of the late Akira Toriyama’s iconic series in grand fashion, Dragon Ball DAIMA has become a highly-anticipated event for fans across the globe. Recently confirmed through a press release from Crunchyroll, the anime is set to premiere on October 11, 2024, with subtitled episodes simulcast on the streaming platform. This arrangement allows fans to dive into the adventures of a newly-miniaturized Goku and his companions in the Demon Realm, featuring characters like Supreme Kai as well as newcomers such as Glorio and Panzy, just after the episodes are aired in Japan.
This news is particularly exciting for those eagerly awaiting Dragon Ball DAIMA, especially following the unfortunate passing of Toriyama earlier this year. The series serves as a fitting homage to his legacy. Viewers situated in the United States, Canada, Latin America (including Brazil), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia will have the opportunity to stream the series on demand, with fresh episodes every Friday. As a result, Fall 2024 promises to be thrilling for Crunchyroll subscribers, with the renowned Dragon Ball DAIMA taking center stage.
Dragon Ball DAIMA Finds Its Streaming Home With Crunchyroll
The Best Place to Experience Toriyama’s Classic Anime
It’s no surprise that Dragon Ball DAIMA has found a streaming home on Crunchyroll, given that the platform is renowned for offering the entire Dragon Ball catalog on demand. However, the series also brings an array of enticing elements, such as Zedd and C&K composing the opening theme, “Jaka Jaan,” and Zedd collaborating with Ai for the ending theme, “Nakama.” Fans will be thrilled to discover that the lyrics for “Jaka Jaan” were penned by the legendary Yukinojo Mori, celebrated for the iconic Dragon Ball Z opening theme, “CHA-LA HEAD CHA-LA.” Dragon Ball DAIMA is poised to bring joy to its audience.
Dragon Ball Daima's New Trailer Highlights A Big Mystery Around One Classic Series Character
The announcement and planned release of Dragon Ball DAIMA are designed to honor the original Dragon Ball manga’s 40th anniversary, first published in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump on December 3, 1984. Over the years, the series has sold an astounding 260 million copies, creating a vast multimedia and merchandise empire rarely matched by other anime. Dragon Ball, especially Dragon Ball Z, ranks highly among fans’ favorite anime due to Toriyama’s unique character designs, comedic elements, and explosive battles.
Dragon Ball DAIMA Celebrates Anniversary Alongside a Hot New Video Game
Honoring Toriyama’s Legacy Through Anime & Gaming
In addition to Dragon Ball DAIMA streaming for Crunchyroll audiences globally, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO will also launch on October 11, 2024. This new title, part of the Budokai video game series, will be accessible on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Branded as Sparking! in Japan for the first time, this release aims to capture the essence of the beloved Dragon Ball games. Together with Dragon Ball DAIMA, it seeks to celebrate the most cherished aspects of the Dragon Ball franchise.
Dragon Ball DAIMA
- Action
- Adventure
- Animation
- Fantasy
- Martial Arts
Dragon Ball DAIMA is the fifth overall series in the action-adventure anime franchise. It features most of the classic cast members as de-aged versions of themselves, including Goku, Vegeta, and Bulma. The series was announced at NYCC 2023, with creator Akira Toriyama returning to handle DAIMA's run.
Source: Crunchyroll press release