In a recent announcement on the official Dragon Ball Daima website, Toei Animation confirmed that the series will resume broadcasting on , following a planned New Year’s break. The episode originally scheduled for has been postponed to accommodate traditional Japanese New Year’s television programming.

Dragon Ball Daima

Series Overview

Dragon Ball Daima, which premiered on , marks a significant milestone in the franchise’s history as the sixth television series and the final work directly written by Akira Toriyama before his passing in . While the total episode count remains unannounced, the series has garnered attention for its unique premise and creative direction.

Production Leadership

The series brings together an experienced creative team:

  • Directors: Yoshitaka Yashima (Digimon Adventure, ONE PIECE FILM: STRONG WORLD) and Aya Komaki (ONE PIECE, Gegege no Kitarou)
  • Script Supervision: Yuuko Kakihara (Orange, Hataraku Saibou)
  • Character Design and Animation Direction: Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru (Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT)

Story Development

The narrative follows an unprecedented turn in the Dragon Ball saga, taking place after the defeat of Majin Buu. A new antagonist, Gomah, who has claimed leadership of the Demon Realm following Dabura’s death, orchestrates a plot alongside Degesu, the Supreme Kai Sama’s younger brother. Their scheme involves using the Dragon Balls to transform Goku and his allies into children, effectively neutralizing Earth’s defenders.

The story introduces new elements to the Dragon Ball universe, including:

  • The kidnapping of Dende, Earth’s guardian
  • Exploration of the Demon Realm
  • Introduction of Glorio, a mysterious demon ally
  • A fresh challenge for Goku, who must master combat in his childhood form

Source Attribution

All information has been sourced from the official Dragon Ball Daima website and includes the requisite copyright notice:

©バード・スタジオ/集英社©バード・スタジオ、とよたろう/集英社©バードスタジオ/集英社・東映アニメーション

Looking Forward

While the broadcasting break follows standard Japanese television practices during the New Year period, fans can anticipate the series’ return with the continuation of this original storyline, which represents Toriyama’s final contribution to the beloved franchise.

Production continues at Toei Animation studios, with the creative team maintaining the series’ scheduled development despite the holiday programming adjustment.

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