Streaming service Hulu has confirmed that “ Dragon Ball Daima ” will conclude with its 20th episode, scheduled to air on February 28, 2025. This revelation came as part of Hulu’s recent February programming announcement, which listed the final episode as “Dragon Ball DAIMA: Finale (SUBBED)..
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This
information confirms the leak from October-2023 , when Toei Animation's licensing
director, Daniel Castañeda, had mentioned that the series would have a duration
of only twenty episodes and a simuldub into Latin Spanish (although the latter
ended up not being fulfilled). Despite the speculation, neither Toei
Animation, nor Bird Studio, nor Shueisha had commented on the matter.
However, Akio Iyoku , executive producer of the “Dragon Ball” franchise, hinted that there would be new announcements about the franchise later in the year, which has sparked curiosity about possible new projects. Now, fans are wondering if “Dragon Ball Daima” will conclude its story completely or if it will leave open the possibility of a sequel.
“ Dragon
Ball Daima ” premiered in Japan on October 11. The series, released as
part of the “ Dragon Ball ” franchise’s 40th anniversary
celebrations, has been a bittersweet event for fans, as it was the last
animated project overseen by Akira Toriyama before his passing
in March 2024. Toriyama’s unexpected death has complicated decisions about the
series’ continuity, leaving questions about how much of Daima’s story
had been planned before his departure.
Synopsis
of Dragon Ball Daima
After
saving the world from the destructive power of Majin Buu, Son Goku and his
allies look forward to a well-deserved rest. However, unbeknownst to them,
their battle has been recorded and observed by Gomah, an evil being who has
assumed the title of King of the Demon Realm, filling the void left by the
death of the previous ruler, Dabura. At Gomah’s side is Degesu, the younger
brother of the Supreme Kai, a being who dominates the universe. Jealous of his
brother’s power, Degesu works alongside Gomah to steal the Dragon Balls from
Earth and preemptively subdue any potential future enemies.
Calling
upon the power of the legendary dragon Shenlong, Gomah wishes for Gokuu and his
friends to become children, intending to steal from them the limitless power
that defeated Buu. With Earth’s greatest warriors shrunken, Gomah kidnaps
Dende, the planet’s reigning god. But Goku refuses to be defeated by his new
body and strives to master his younger form in order to fight with the same
prowess as his adult self. Accompanied by Kaioshin and Glorio—a mysterious but
seemingly rebellious demon—Goku pursues Gomah to the Demon Realm to rescue
Dende and return his friends to their natural ages.
Source: Official Site
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