Dragon Ball Daima

After Goku and his friends defend the Earth from destruction from Majin Buu, they enjoy a much-deserved celebration. While celebrating Trunk's birthday, something odd happens, and they all are transformed into children. Goku and King Kai must travel to the Demon Realm to find the new king and the Earth Dragon Balls to turn themselves back.

This movie combines a recap and the first two episodes. The recap is helpful for anyone who may not have been up to date with the series or needs a refresher on where this one begins. The first two episodes start this part of the series slowly and could be more exciting. There is no real reason to spend money on seeing this in theaters; it is better to wait for the season to air and binge-watch it to get the full DBZ effect.

Dragon Ball Daima has arrived, and it's nothing short of a spectacular addition to the beloved franchise! From the moment I hit play, I was completely immersed in the vibrant world that Akira Toriyama has crafted. Here are a few reasons why I believe it deserves a perfect 10/10.

1. Fresh Storyline: Daima introduces a compelling narrative that takes bold risks while staying true to the essence of Dragon Ball. The premise of characters transforming into children adds a unique twist, sparking both humor and adventure. It's refreshing to see familiar faces navigate challenges in their new forms, all while delivering a heartfelt message about growth and resilience.

2. Stunning Animation: The animation quality is top-notch! The vibrant colors, fluid action sequences, and attention to detail breathe new life into the series. Every battle scene is a visual treat, showcasing the power of modern animation techniques. It feels like an epic cinematic experience, and the character designs maintain that classic Dragon Ball charm.

3. Character Development: Daima gives ample room for character exploration. Watching Goku, Vegeta, and the rest of the Z Fighters adapt to their new circumstances is both entertaining and touching. The series delves deeper into their personalities, reminding us why we fell in love with them in the first place.

4. Nostalgia Meets Innovation: The show expertly balances nostalgia with new elements, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers. References to classic moments and characters are woven seamlessly throughout the storyline, ensuring that fans of all generations will find something to enjoy.

5. Humor and Heart: True to Dragon Ball form, Daima is packed with humor. The comedic moments are perfectly timed, providing much-needed levity amidst the action. Yet, it doesn't shy away from emotional depth, exploring themes of friendship, sacrifice, and determination.

Conclusion: Dragon Ball Daima is a triumphant return to the franchise that captivates from start to finish. It's a masterful blend of action, humor, and heartfelt storytelling that both honors the legacy of Dragon Ball and charts new territory. For anyone seeking an exciting and entertaining adventure, look no further-this series is a 10/10 gem that should not be missed!

This month is a real holiday for any Dragon Ball fan. The incredibly successful release of Sprking Zero and the release of a new chapter in the history of Dragon Ball in the form of Dragon Ball Daima. After the first episode, we can say that the art style is incredibly beautiful and detailed, which greatly contrasts with the release of Super, new colorful and interesting characters that are interesting to watch and very curious to know what development they will receive. We are presented with a whole new world of this universe, many small details that complement the lore of the universe are mentioned in passing. Thanks to Akira Toriyama for all his work, which inspired and inspires many people.

With the release of sparking zero and daima, these felt like 2002 all over again with Budokai and DBZ airing on cartoon network. While I won't say much, all I could say is that this is a love letter by the creator before he passed away and anybody who adores dragon ball should give it a watch. From the artstyle to the story, finally being able to see the manga artstyle be replicated in anime with goku's manga outfit FINALLY being drawn is a dream come true for someone who loves to see deep-cuts related to the manga being drawn. The sound quality and music all reflect this as well and I'm really glad with the relevations we've seen so far.

I was fortunate enough to catch the debut of Dragon Ball Daima and thought I should write a short, spoiler free review for those who still haven't watched it.

From a visual standpoint this is the best a TV show centered around Dragon Ball has ever looked (excluding movies like DBS Broly of course). Chief animation supervisor of this episode, Chikashi Kubota, who formerly worked on Space Dandy, OPM and Mob Psycho really respects the franchise and that is shown from the get go. I believe he animates most of the early battle animation between some of the main characters and I loved the minimalistic shading, idiosyncratic animation style and beautiful impact frames. Ken Otsuka and Miyako Tsuji also come in for some impactful moments here and there. Those were the three main animators I was able to pick out from style alone, but I am sure I missed a lot too. There ARE SOME 3D CGI parts here and there, but they are very minimal and not distracting at all. It is still mostly a 2D production unlike Super Hero the movie.

Naoyuki wada , the director of cinematography went all out to keep the aesthetic consistent with the setting, you have no trouble telling the realms apart through their visual signature. The script is simple and sets up future episodes without too much difficulty, there are a lot of good slice of life moments and the voice acting (I have only heard the japanese one so far) was really good. Specially most of the new characters sport fantastic voice acting and couple that with the amazing , expressive character animation, its a solid combo.

I think this is a truly fitting way to pay tribute to Akira Toriyama, truly the best production a Dragon Ball TV series has ever had.