The final episode (Episode 20) of ‘Dragon Ball DAIMA’ aired on February 28 on Fuji TV, marking the conclusion of the last TV anime series personally overseen by Akira Toriyama. Just past midnight, on March 1, the anime reached its finale on the anniversary of Toriyama’s passing, adding even more significance to the moment.

The last scene displayed a hand-drawn illustration of Goku alongside the simple yet powerful word “Oshimai” (The End), bringing the story to an emotional close.

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A New Adventure, A Lasting Legacy

‘Dragon Ball DAIMA’ was a completely original anime series featuring an entirely new story personally written by Akira Toriyama. He was deeply involved in the project, overseeing the original concept, story, character designs, vehicles, monsters, and background characters.

The plot revolved around Goku and his friends being mysteriously transformed into smaller versions of themselves due to a hidden conspiracy. To uncover the truth and regain their original forms, they embarked on an epic journey through an unknown and mysterious world.

Premiering in October 2024, the series was the first-ever ‘Dragon Ball’ anime to air in a late-night timeslot. It also surprised fans by recasting voice actors for 12 major characters. Despite these changes, the anime consistently trended on X (formerly Twitter) each week.

A Thrilling Finale That Honored Toriyama’s Legacy

The final episode saw Goku returning to his original form and pushing past his limits to defeat the formidable Giant Gomar, an enemy who repeatedly resurrected using the power of the Third Eye. In a breathtaking battle, Goku fought alongside his allies and ultimately transformed into Super Saiyan 4 to secure victory.

The finale was a perfect blend of Toriyama’s signature storytelling, intense action sequences, and classic humor, making it an unforgettable conclusion.

Fans worldwide took to social media to express their emotions:
💬 “Watching Dragon Ball always takes me back to my childhood memories. Ending it with ‘Oshimai’ was so fitting—it was truly Toriyama-sensei’s style. Thank you.”
💬 “Seeing ‘Oshimai’ at the end really hit me… I felt it deep in my heart.”
💬 “Toriyama-sensei’s final work… I can’t describe this feeling.”
💬 “This finale was beyond anything I imagined. I’m so glad I grew up loving Dragon Ball.”
💬 “No one got hurt, no one died—it was a classic Toriyama ending. A perfect conclusion.”

The emotional farewell skyrocketed the anime to the No.1 trending topic worldwide on X.

The Enduring Impact of ‘Dragon Ball’

Originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1984 to 1995, ‘Dragon Ball’ remains one of Japan’s most iconic manga franchises, boasting a global circulation of over 260 million copies.

Even after its original manga run ended, the franchise continued to captivate audiences through TV anime, movies, and video games.

2013: The first new theatrical film in 17 years revived the series, leading to a string of blockbuster hits.
2015: ‘Dragon Ball Super,’ based on Toriyama’s original story, premiered as a new anime series.
2022: The latest film, ‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,’ was released, continuing the saga.

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Source : ORICON NEWS