Welcome to a Grand Adventure! A New "Dragon Ball" World Drawn by Akira Toriyama is Born!

First serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1984, Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama is a manga that has dominated the top ranks for over a decade and remains one of Japan's most iconic works. With over 260 million copies sold worldwide, this record-breaking series has continued to captivate fans through various media forms, including TV anime, films, and video games, maintaining its global popularity even after the original manga's conclusion.

In 2013, the Dragon Ball movie series returned after 17 years, sparking a string of box-office hits. Then in 2015, Dragon Ball Super, based on an original concept by Toriyama, began airing.

In 2022, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero was released, topping Japan’s weekend box office and debuting at number one in the U.S. as well. Now, in October 2024, marking the 40th anniversary of the series' launch, a new chapter in Dragon Ball history will begin with the highly anticipated Dragon Ball DAIMA!

Synopsis

This series is a completely new anime, written by Akira Toriyama himself, featuring an entirely new episode. Toriyama was heavily involved in the production, including the original story, character design, and more, creating numerous settings such as vehicles, monsters, and background characters. The story follows Goku and his friends, who have been shrunk due to a certain conspiracy, as they set out on an adventure into a mysterious and unknown world to solve the issue.

DRAGON BALL DAIMABALL DAIMA Characters

Son Goku (孫悟空)
Voice Actor：Masako Nozawa (野沢雅子)

About Legendary Actor Masako Nozawa

Masako Nozawa, Japan's Legendary Female Voice Actor, Now 87 Years Old

Masako Nozawa is a legendary female voice actor in Japan. Having been active since the early days of the voice acting profession in Japan, she has voiced Son Goku since the first broadcast in 1986, marking a remarkable 38-year relationship with the character. In 2017, she was recognized by the Guinness World Records for "the longest time voicing a character in a video game."

ORICON NEWS will be sharing past interviews with Nozawa in English, in order to help build excitement for Dragon Ball DAIMA.

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Mini Supreme Kai (界王神〈ミニ〉)
Voice Actor：Yumiko Kobayashi (小林由美子)

Glorio (グロリオ)
Voice Actor：Koki Uchiyama (内山昂輝)

Pansy (パンジ)
Voice Actor：Fairouz Ai (ファイルーズあい)

Gomar (ゴマー)
Voice Actor：Showtaro Morikubo (森久保祥太郎)

Deges (デゲス)
Voice Actor：Junya Enoki (榎木淳弥)

Dr. Arins (ドクター・アリンス)
Voice Actor：Yoko Hikasa (日笠陽子)

CAST（Character : Voice Actor）

In addition to the English notation, kanji characters and their readings in Japanese are listed.
英語、日本語の漢字表記を記載しています。

Son Goku (孫悟空): Masako Nozawa (野沢雅子)
Mini Supreme Kai (界王神〈ミニ〉): Yumiko Kobayashi (小林由美子)
Glorio (グロリオ): Koki Uchiyama (内山昂輝)
Pansy (パンジ): Fairouz Ai (ファイルーズあい)
Gomar (ゴマー): Showtaro Morikubo (森久保祥太郎)
Deges (デゲス): Junya Enoki (榎木淳弥)
Dr. Arins (ドクター・アリンス): Yoko Hikasa (日笠陽子)

Theme Songs

Opening theme
"Jaka☆Jaan" by zedd feat. c&k
Ending theme
"NAKAMA" by zedd feat. AI

STAFF

Original Creator & Story & Character Design: Akira Toriyama
Series Composition & Script: Yuko Kakihara
Director: Yoshitaka Yajima
Series Director: Aya Komaki
Animation & Character Design: Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru
Executive Producer: Akio Ino (Capsule Corporation Tokyo)
Production: Toei Animation

Trivia of Dragon Ball DAIMA

Q.What is Title "DAIMA" Meaning?

The title DAIMA contains the word "daima," which means "demon," suggesting that the story may feature demonic elements. Additionally, familiar characters from the series are rumored to appear in a smaller form, and the "ma" (demon) in the title may also be related to this transformation.

Q. How many Dragon Ball anime series have there been, including Dragon Ball DAIMA?

Dragon Ball DAIMA will be the 7th continuous anime series. In the past, the following series have been broadcast:

Dragon Ball
Air dates: February 26, 1986 - April 19, 1989
Total: 153 episodes

Dragon Ball Z
Air dates: April 26, 1989 - January 31, 1996
Total: 291 episodes (Cumulative: 444 episodes)
The title "Z" reflects Akira Toriyama's intention of "wanting this to be the last."

Dragon Ball GT
Air dates: February 7, 1996 - November 19, 1997
Total: 64 episodes (Cumulative: 508 episodes)
This original anime takes place five years after the final episode of Z.

Dragon Ball Kai (Season 1)
Air dates: April 5, 2009 - March 27, 2011
Total: 98 episodes (Cumulative: 606 episodes)
A digitally remastered version of Z.

Dragon Ball Kai (Season 2)
Air dates: April 6, 2014 - June 28, 2015
Total: 61 episodes (Cumulative: 667 episodes)
Covers the "Majin Buu Saga" from Z.

Dragon Ball Super
Air dates: July 5, 2015 - March 25, 2018
Total: 131 episodes (Cumulative: 798 episodes)
The first completely new series in 18 years since GT. Akira Toriyama was responsible for the original concept.

Dragon Ball DAIMA
Air dates: October 11, 2024 -
The first new series in 6 years since Super. Akira Toriyama is heavily involved in the story, setting, and design.

The First Dragon Ball Series to Air Late at Night.

In Japan, TV broadcasts are the mainstream, and DAIMA will be the first Dragon Ball series to air late at night. Previously, Dragon Ball anime aired during time slots that were easier for children to watch, such as Wednesday evenings at 7 PM or Sunday mornings at 9 AM. However, DAIMA will be airing at 11:40 PM. For overseas audiences, including North America, streaming on platforms like Crunchyroll is planned.

The reason for the late-night broadcast has not been disclosed, but my speculation is that it was set to a time more convenient for adults who grew up with Dragon Ball. Perhaps the storyline itself will be more mature... I can't wait for the broadcast to begin!

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