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Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 1 Review: A Nostalgic Adventure and the Return of Dabura

The new anime series Dragon Ball DAIMA released the synopsis and scene cuts for its first episode after the broadcast, generating a wave of reactions online.


Goku via Dragon Ball DAIMA EP1 (C) Bird Studio / Shueisha / Toei Animation

Goku via Dragon Ball DAIMA EP1 (C) Bird Studio / Shueisha / Toei Animation


The episode begins with a mysterious world featuring a massive castle. Two suspicious demons, Gohma and Dehges, gaze at a monitor displaying the intense battle between Goku and Majin Buu. Intriguingly, these events from Earth appear to be broadcast on the screen. Gohma and Dehges set off for Earth, initiating their secret plot! The released scene stills feature familiar faces like Goku and Majin Buu, along with the new characters Gomar and Deges.


Majin Buu &Babidi via Dragon Ball DAIMA EP1 (C) Bird Studio / Shueisha / Toei Animation

Majin Buu &Babidi via Dragon Ball DAIMA EP1 (C) Bird Studio / Shueisha / Toei Animation


Fans have been sharing their impressions online:
“So that’s how the Majin Buu arc connects! I loved how Dabura, who was treated as just a warm-up before Buu in the original, is highly regarded in the Demon Realm."
"It feels nostalgic seeing Dabura again. This episode stirred a lot of emotions."
"Dragon Ball DAIMA seems like a true continuation of the Majin Buu arc, with deeper exploration of the Kai species' origins and the Demon Realm."
"I’m really curious about the final boss—can't wait to see more!"
"The new enemies watching the Buu saga recap alongside the viewers was hilarious. Plus, it's refreshing that the flashback scenes were entirely newly animated instead of reusing old footage."


About Dragon Ball DAIMA

This new anime series is an entirely original story by Akira Toriyama. He was deeply involved in its production, working on the story, character design, and more. The plot involves Goku and his friends, who have been shrunk due to a certain conspiracy, setting out to resolve this situation by exploring a mysterious and unknown world. Toriyama has also illustrated numerous designs for vehicles, monsters, and mob characters.


Gomar via Dragon Ball DAIMA EP1 (C) Bird Studio / Shueisha / Toei Animation

Gomar via Dragon Ball DAIMA EP1 (C) Bird Studio / Shueisha / Toei Animation


"DRAGON BALL" began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1984 and ran for about ten and a half years, becoming one of Japan's most iconic manga. With a cumulative total of over 260 million copies sold worldwide, the series has continued to attract fans through television anime, films, and games even after the manga ended.


Deges via Dragon Ball DAIMA EP1 (C) Bird Studio / Shueisha / Toei Animation

Deges via Dragon Ball DAIMA EP1 (C) Bird Studio / Shueisha / Toei Animation


In 2013, the movie series returned for the first time in 17 years, achieving massive success. Following this, in 2015, the series "Dragon Ball Super," based on an original concept by Toriyama, began. In 2022, the movie "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero" was released.

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Source : ORICON NEWS