The final episode of " Dragon Ball Daima "
aired on February 28th via Fuji TV in Japan and what a
special moment it was for fans. Not only did it mark the end of
this new adventure for Son Goku and company, but it also coincided with the
death anniversary of Akira Toriyama, who left this world on March 1st, 2024.
On social media, fans were quick to share their
emotions about the show. From “ I don’t know how to feel about this ,”
to “ An ending that surpasses everything before, Toriyama-sensei,
thank you for everything ,” messages reflected both sadness and
gratitude. Many also highlighted the series’ symbolic ending: “ No
one dies, no one suffers… very Toriyama-esque .”
In fact, "Dragon Ball Daima" was a
special project because Akira Toriyama was involved in everything: story,
character design, and even details like vehicles and monsters. The
series premiered in October 2024 and surprised everyone from the start, as it
was the first "Dragon Ball" story to air in a late-night time slot in
Japan, in addition to changing the voices of twelve main characters.
What was most shocking was that the series finale
coincided with the date of Akira Toriyama's passing ,
leading fans to wonder if this was a coincidence or entirely planned as a
tribute. Comments like " If it wasn't a coincidence, the
animation team's respect for Toriyama-sensei is enormous " or
" It's like he closed his story with this "
reflect this emotional moment.
From its debut in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1984 to
its conclusion in 1995, "Dragon Ball" became a worldwide phenomenon. With
more than 260 million copies in circulation, several animated series, video
games and films, Akira Toriyama's work is still relevant. In recent years, with
the " Dragon Ball Super " series and the film
" Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022) ", it has
become clear that the story of Son Goku still has tremendous potential to
engage new generations.
Now, with the closure of "Dragon Ball
Daima," many fans feel that this is the true farewell to the so-called
"Toriyama Era" in "Dragon Ball." But
it evidently does not represent the death of the franchise, and perhaps in the
future new projects will be announced now directed by Toyotarou, who now writes
the "Dragon Ball Super" manga.
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 Higashi no Kaioshin, a being who rules
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
Shenron, Gomah wishes for Goku 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: Oricon News
