Dragon Ball DAIMA
Dragon Ball DAIMA
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Dragon Ball DAIMA

"Welcome to the great adventure!"

8.2
Yr 2024
Rt 25m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

Mysteriously transformed into mini versions of themselves, Goku and his friends travel to the Demon Realm to uncover the truth and find a cure.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 88 /100

Dragon Ball DAIMA has been widely praised for its vibrant, high-quality animation and successful blend of nostalgia with fresh narrative elements. Critics largely agree that the series effectively returns the franchise to its roots, focusing on adventure and character-driven humor while distinguishing itself from previous installments with a polished production schedule that avoids the inconsistencies sometimes found in its predecessors.

While the show occasionally suffers from minor pacing issues, the overall reception highlights its emotional heart, engaging new characters, and imaginative world-building in the Demon Realm. The series balances cartoonish action with impressive battle choreography, culminating in a visual spectacle that manages to feel both iconic and modern, signaling a promising direction for the future of the Dragon Ball franchise.

“A ton of great character-driven humor, an extremely rich setting in the Demon Realm, and a handful of wonderful new characters.”

“Gorgeous animation, lovable characters, and wild Demon Realm make it a top pick.”

“The last few episodes especially... are a dazzling spectacle, some of Dragon Ball’s coolest battle choreography.”

“Delivers a deeply nostalgic dopamine high when it recaps Dragon Ball & DBZ.”

Transmission Paths

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Netflix
CA • US • UK
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US
Why fans love it

Dragon Ball DAIMA pivots from the familiar high-stakes scale of the franchise to focus on a strange, miniaturized adventure. By shrinking the core cast and dropping them into the Demon Realm, the series prioritizes a sense of wonder and physical comedy over the typical planetary threats found in earlier iterations. The shift maintains the energy of a classic shounen martial arts story while introducing a distinct visual clarity and a more contained atmosphere.

Optimism remains at the heart of the journey as Goku and his companions navigate this environment. Ryota Suzuki brings a fresh intensity to the mix, supporting a narrative that blends traditional fantasy aesthetics with lighthearted action. Rather than relying on power scaling, the focus stays on how these characters adapt to their new constraints. It is an adventurous take on the genre that favors character interaction and magical exploration, proving that even a sudden transformation cannot curb the spirit of a seasoned fighter.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 16
Longest run 20 eps
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Kozo Shioya as Majin Buu (voice) 1 episode Bin Shimada as Babidi (voice) 1 episode Hiroshi Naka as Neba (voice) 13 episodes Ryo Horikawa as Vegeta (voice) 3 episodes Yoko Hikasa as Doctor Arinsu (voice) 15 episodes Naoki Tatsuta as Narration (voice) 10 episodes Mai Nakahara as Bulma (mini) (voice) 15 episodes Yudai Mino as Vegeta (mini) (voice) 15 episodes Tomohiro Yamaguchi as Piccolo (mini) (voice) 15 episodes Aki Kanada as Krillin (mini) (voice) 1 episode Ai Kakuma as Chichi (mini) (voice) 1 episode Nobuaki Kanemitsu as Kame Sennin (mini) (voice) 1 episode Tsubasa Yonaga as Trunks (mini) (voice) 1 episode Kimiko Saito as Mr. Popo (mini) (voice) 2 episodes Toru Sakurai as Mr. Satan (mini) (voice) 1 episode Uoken as Karin (voice) 1 episode Takahiro Fujimoto as Umigame (voice) 1 episode Toru Nakane as Majin (voice) 1 episode Volcano Ota as Majin (voice) 1 episode Kazue Ikura as Drive-in Auntie (voice) 2 episodes Yohei Tadano as Drive-in Uncle (voice) 1 episode Shun Kimeda as Majin (voice) 1 episode Kenichi Ogata as Warp-sama / Small Warp-sama (voice) 3 episodes Yusuke Handa as Gendarmerie (voice) 8 episodes Naomi Kusumi as King Kadan (voice) 8 episodes Kensuke Shimizu as Bartender (voice) 3 episodes Reimi as Hybis (voice) 15 episodes Joichiro Ohtsuki as Vassal (voice) 1 episode Ryohei Kitsunai as Weak Majin (voice) 1 episode Fumihiko Tachiki as Minotaur (voice) 1 episode Shunsuke Kanie as Gendarmerie (voice) 2 episodes Erina Goto as Dende (mini) (voice) 4 episodes Shiho Amuro as Majin Buu (mini) (voice) 2 episodes Showtaro Morikubo as King Gomah (voice) 16 episodes Toshiya Chiba as Gendarme (voice) 4 episodes Junya Enoki as Degesu (voice) 12 episodes Yukiko Morishita as Peral (voice) 2 episodes Takashi Matsuyama as Gendarmerie (voice) 3 episodes Taro Yamaguchi as Gendarmerie (voice) 4 episodes Yusuke Numata as Majin (voice) 3 episodes Kenta Miyake as Tamagami Number Three (voice) 2 episodes Hirohiko Kakegawa as Teahouse Owner (voice) 2 episodes Ryosuke Asano as Gendarmerie (voice) 1 episode Yasunao Sakai as Kadan Army Cait Sith (voice) 7 episodes Mami Horikoshi as Great Witch Marba (voice) 4 episodes Shuki Imagawa as Kadan Army Goblin Soldier (voice) 8 episodes Tomokazu Seki as Majin Kuu (voice) 11 episodes Maki Tsuruta as Amazoness (voice) 6 episodes Mitsuki Nakamura as Kadan Army Gargoyle Soldier (voice) 12 episodes Ryuuzaburou Ootomo as Porunga of the Demon World (voice) 5 episodes Hiroki Takahashi as Tamagami Number One (voice) 7 episodes Hideyuki Umezu as Tamagami Number Two (voice) 2 episodes Atsuki Tani as Kraken (voice) 5 episodes Ryo Yaginuma as Kadan Army Lizard Soldier (voice) 12 episodes Rikiya Koyama as Kadem (voice) 2 episodes Atsushi Imaruoka as Hillia (voice) 2 episodes Taiki Matsuno as Mashim (voice) 2 episodes Taketora as Gaimoi (voice) 2 episodes Fukushi Ochiai as Majin Duu (voice) 7 episodes Masato Sugiyama as Convenience Store Clerk (voice) 2 episodes Hayato Fujii as Kadan Army Green Goblin Soldier (voice) 4 episodes Masako Nozawa as Son Goku (mini) (voice) 20 episodes Yukiyo Fujii as Beautiful Woman with a Strange Hat (voice) 2 episodes Toshio Furukawa as Piccolo (voice) 2 episodes Yumiko Kobayashi as Kaiohshin (mini) (voice) 18 episodes Koki Uchiyama as Glorio (voice) 19 episodes Fairouz Ai as Panzy (voice) 17 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Songs
AI
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Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

martial arts magic superhero based on manga fighting demon super power supervillain shounen anime optimistic
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 11, 2024
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
25 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
613