Dragon Ball Super's manga may be on hiatus following the devastating loss of creator Akira Toriyama, but there's still a glimmer of hope on the horizon with a new anime adaptation. Dragon Ball Daima, while lacking Ultra Instinct or God of Destruction, promises to bring back the full force of the Z-Fighters.
As anime enthusiasts increasingly look forward to what Goku and his teammates will face in the upcoming fall series, a new animation calendar offers a glimpse into the heroes' transformation This shounen becomes a child.
Dragon Ball Daima: A fresh perspective
Although Daima did not take the manga as source material, Toriyama himself played an important role in creating the story of the Z-Fighters taking many years of their lives.
When the idea of this new series was introduced, many fans couldn't help but compare it to Dragon Ball GT. Debuting in the 90s, this sequel series, while lacking Toriyama's direct involvement, shares a similar premise with Daima. However, in GT, only Goku returns to his childhood when he embarks on a cosmic journey to collect the Black Star Dragon Balls.
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Although the upcoming anime depicts the characters as younger versions of themselves, the first trailer showcased a battle between an adult Goku and Vegeta. With Toei Animation continually refreshing its art style year after year, as seen in examples like One Piece, this classic rivalry has been revived with a new aesthetic.
Set between the death of Kid Buu and the birth of Dragon Ball Super, it will be intriguing to see if the events of Daima are referenced in future storylines.
The future trajectory of Dragon Ball Super remains uncertain following Toriyama's tragic death, although manga artist Toyotaro persists in his efforts in the Shonen series. There is a lot of speculation among anime fans about Toyotaro's ability to manage the series, but Toriyama's indelible legacy in anime will live on.