The latest Dragon Ball DAIMA episode aired on November 8, introducing new characters Panji and Hibis, whose designs have stirred excitement among fans. In Episode 5, Goku and friends encounter a mysterious masked figure revealed to be Panji, a young girl with a surprising past. Though her companion, Glorio, seems cold and detached, Panji takes it upon herself to guide Goku’s group, leading them to a foreboding castle.

Following the episode, fans praised the new character designs, saying, “Panji, Kadann King, and Hibis have that quintessential Toriyama charm—I’d love to see a full art book of these new characters!” Others were surprised by plot twists, with one fan humorously noting, “Panji, you’re a princess at 82?!”

Created entirely by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball DAIMA is a new, original series featuring a unique storyline and characters crafted by Toriyama himself. The story follows Goku and his friends, who have been shrunk due to a mysterious plot and must venture into a strange, magical world to find a way back.

Dragon Ball DAIMA - Episode 5 'Panzy' Story

The masked Majin who appeared before Goku and his companions is a young girl named Panzy! While Glorio gives her the cold shoulder, Panzy insists on acting as their guide. The group reaches a suspicious castle!

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.

"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.

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.

Source : ORICON NEWS