The final episode (Episode 20) of the TV anime Dragon Ball DAIMA, the latest installment in the Dragon Ball series, aired on Fuji TV on the 28th. The broadcast concluded at 12:08 AM, just after midnight, marking the anniversary of the passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, who died on March 1, 2024.

Following the episode, social media was flooded with emotional reactions. Fans expressed their heartfelt gratitude and admiration for Toriyama’s final work, sharing comments such as:

“This was Toriyama-sensei’s last piece… I can’t put my feelings into words.”
“Thank you, Akira Toriyama-sensei. The finale was absolutely electrifying—beyond anything before. I’m so glad I fell in love with Dragon Ball.”
“No one gets hurt, no one dies—it’s so characteristic of Toriyama-sensei. A truly wonderful ending.”

The finale of Dragon Ball DAIMA served as a poignant tribute to Toriyama’s legacy, leaving fans with both a sense of closure and deep appreciation for his contributions to the anime and manga world.

A Completely New Dragon Ball Story by Akira Toriyama

This entirely new anime series was written by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, who was deeply involved in its production, including the story, character designs, and various settings such as vehicles, monsters, and background characters.

The story follows Goku and his friends, who have been mysteriously shrunk due to a conspiracy. To resolve the situation, they embark on an adventure through an unknown, mystical world.

About Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump for over ten years, starting in 1984. It remains one of Japan's most iconic manga series, boasting over 260 million copies sold worldwide. Even after the manga concluded, its legacy continues through TV anime, films, games, and various other media adaptations.

In 2013, the Dragon Ball movie series returned after 17 years, achieving massive box office success. In 2015, the Toriyama-original series Dragon Ball Super began airing, followed by the 2022 release of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.

Source : ORICON NEWS