NEW Dragon Ball Daima Release Date, Cast, and All the Key Details You Need!
Dragon Ball Daima is the upcoming Japanese anime series produced by Toei Animation, marking the sixth televised installment in the Dragon Ball franchise.
It is significant as it is the second and final series to have been written by the legendary creator Akira Toriyama, who passed away in March 2024.
This series continues Akira Toriyama’s incredible legacy, and fans can’t wait for Dragon Ball Z Daima’s release. Here’s everything you need to know about the exciting brand-new Dragon Ball Z project!
Dragon Ball Daima - Goku and Friends Face a New Challenge
In Dragon Ball Daima, Goku and his friends find themselves transformed into children as a result of a mysterious conspiracy. To reverse this situation, they embark on an epic journey to a new and unknown world.
The series promises to be an action-packed adventure filled with the classic Dragon Ball excitement but set in a completely new environment with unfamiliar challenges. This fresh twist on the well-known characters opens up endless possibilities for thrilling battles and dramatic moments.
Cast and Music
The cast of Dragon Ball Daima brings together both familiar and new voices. The legendary Masako Nozawa returns to voice Son Goku, continuing her iconic role. Alongside her, a variety of talented voice actors will bring new characters to life:
Showtaro Morikubo as Gomah
Junya Enoki as Degesu
Yōko Hikasa as Dr. Arinsu
Yumiko Kobayashi as Supreme Kai (Mini)
Kōki Uchiyama as Glorio
Fairouz Ai as Panzy
The music for Dragon Ball Daima is being handled by world-famous artist Zedd, who composed both the opening and ending theme songs.
The ending song, titled "Nakama" (Companions), features a collaboration with the singer-songwriter Ai, who wrote the lyrics for this emotional track.
The opening theme, "Jaka Jaan," is performed by Zedd featuring C&K. This exciting collaboration between top-tier artists promises to elevate the anime’s energetic and emotional moments.
Release Date and Premiere Event
Dragon Ball Daima is set to premiere on Fuji TV's new anime programming block on Friday, October 11, at 11:40 p.m. The first episode will be 10 minutes longer than usual, and it will really give fans an idea about the new chapter.
In addition, the world premiere will take place on October 6 during a special event called "Dragon Ball Daimatsuri" at Tokyo Big Sight.
This festival, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Ball series, will feature three screenings of the first episode throughout the day.
Fans attending the 10:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. screenings will also get to meet cast members in person. Tickets for this event are free but will be distributed through a lottery system.
The series directors include Yoshitaka Yashima, known for his work on Dragon Ball Super and Digimon, and Aya Komaki, who has directed episodes of One Piece.
Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru is adapting Akira Toriyama's character designs, while Yuuko Kakihara is supervising and writing the scripts.
With its unique plot, star-studded cast, and incredible production team, Dragon Ball Daima is shaping up to be an exciting new chapter in the beloved Dragon Ball universe. Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting what comes next.