Set for Fall 2024 Release: The All-new Anime Series "Dragon Ball DAIMA"
The teaser and title logo of the new “DRAGON BALL” anime series “Dragon Ball Daima” was made public to the world at a panel in the New York Comic Con, one of the largest pop culture festivals in the world, which is currently being held in New York City, U.S.A. It has been decided that this series, which commemorates the 40th anniversary of “DRAGON BALL,”will be released starting in the fall of 2024.
This title is a new anime series with completely new episodes written by the author of the original
series, Akira Toriyama. The author is closely involved with the production of this title in aspects including
the original work, story, character design and more. He also created designs of many vehicles, monsters,
and background characters.
The announced title “Dragon Ball Daima” was thought up by Toriyama as “a strong name that is
different from the ones before.” People around the globe can enjoy the new and never-before-seen
“DRAGON BALL” world full of adventures, battles, and mysteries!
★Comments from Akira Toriyama and Masako Nozawa(the voice of Son Goku) are here!
With this announcement, we have received enthusiastic comments from Akira Toriyama and Masako
Nozawa, the voice actor for Son Goku.
Comment from Akira Toriyama
Hello. I'm Akira Toriyama.
I'm currently working on a new Dragon Ball.
The title is "Dragon Ball Daima".
"DAIMA" is a made-up term, which in Japanese characters would be "大魔" or in English would be something like "Evil."
Due to a conspiracy, Goku and his friends are turned small.
In order to fix things, they'll head off to a new world!
It's a grand adventure with intense action in an unknown and mysterious world.
Since Goku has to make up for his petite size, he uses his Nyoibo (Power Pole) to fight, something not seen in a long time.
I came up with the story and settings, a well as a lot of the designs.
I'm actually putting a lot more into this than usual!
Things will unfold that close in on the mysteries of the Dragon Ball world.
Hope you all enjoy these different-from-usual battles that are cute and powerful!!
Comment from the Voice of Son Goku, Masako Nozawa
“Wasnʼt the video for the new series “Dragon Ball Daima” amazing? Goku was so adorable and
wonderful! I wonder about the conspiracy behind Gokuʼs new appearance. Im very curious, but Im told
the details are still a secret! Iʼll be waiting for the new anime along with all of you! I hope you look
forward to it too!”
★Title logo, new visuals for Son Goku, and shots of scenery are here!
The teaser of “Dragon Ball Daima” shows a mysterious new characters watching the fierce battle
between Goku and Majin Buu. It also depicts a new world that has never been seen before, with new
visuals for familiar faces like Goku, Vegeta, and Bulma. And it reveals the title logo and the information
about its fall 2024 release.
https://youtu.be/CYcrmsdZuyw
Please stay tuned for more information and look forward to seeing this title in fall of 2024!
■About DRAGON BALL
The Dragon Ball phenomenon began in 1984 when Japanʼs well-known manga from Akira Toriyama
premiered in Shueishaʼs “Weekly Shonen Jump” – becoming a top ranked title throughout its 10 and a half
years of publication. Since then, the mangaʼs popularity has continued to grow with an astonishing record
of 260 million copies sold worldwide and counting. And with Dragon Ballʼs ever-increasing popularity, it
has expanded beyond manga to include TV animation, movies, games, and merchandising.
Dragon Ballʼs popularity kept its momentum, and in 2013, the release of its serial movies was restarted
for the first time in 17 years to much acclaim. Then in 2015, the author Akira Toriyama started the series
“Dragon Ball Super.” In 2022, the movie “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” was released, earning not only
the number 1 spot at the Japanese box office in its first weekend, but also number 1 at the worldwide box
office in its first week. In the fall of 2024, on the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ballʼs serialization, a new
series will make its global release, making its mark in the history of Dragon Ball, which has continued to
evolve to aim for greater heights!
■Title Overview
Title: Dragon Ball Daima
Staff: Original work, story, character design by AKIRA TORIYAMA
Other Information:
Dragon Ball Official Site en.Dragon Ball-official.com
Dragon Ball Official Site X @DB_official_en
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