"Dragon Ball Daima" is a Japanese anime series and the sixth televised installment in the Dragon Ball franchise. Produced by Toei Animation, it premiered on Fuji TV in October 2024. Notably, it is the second and final Dragon Ball series to be written by the franchise's creator, Akira Toriyama, who passed away in March 2024.
October 12, 2023: Dragon Ball Daima Announced
Toei Animation announced the upcoming release of Dragon Ball Daima at New York Comic Con on October 12, 2023. The new anime is set to release in Fall 2024.
November 2023: Main Staff and Goku's Voice Actor Announced
In November 2023, the main staff for Dragon Ball Daima was revealed. It was also confirmed that Masako Nozawa would reprise her role as Goku.
January 2024: V Jump Announcement
The January 2024 issue of V Jump magazine featured an announcement of the main staff members for the Dragon Ball Daima anime.
January 28, 2024: New Trailer and Character Designs
A second trailer for Dragon Ball Daima, focusing on Goku, was released during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour event on January 28, 2024. The event also showcased new character illustrations by Akira Toriyama.
March 1, 2024: Akira Toriyama's Passing and Message
Akira Toriyama died on March 1, 2024. A message from him was displayed at the 2024 Tokyo Anime Awards Festival, where he was posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
March 2024: Akira Toriyama's Passing
In March 2024, Akira Toriyama, the creator of the Dragon Ball franchise, passed away.
October 6, 2024: World Premiere at Dragon Ball Daimatsuri
Dragon Ball Daima held its world premiere at Tokyo Big Sight on October 6, 2024, during the Dragon Ball Daimatsuri event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the manga.
October 11, 2024: Television Broadcast Begins
The television broadcast of Dragon Ball Daima began on Fuji TV on October 11, 2024, airing on Fridays at 11:40 p.m. The premiere episode was ten minutes longer than usual.
October 2024: Dragon Ball Daima Premieres
Dragon Ball Daima, the sixth televised installment in the Dragon Ball anime franchise, premiered on Fuji TV in October 2024.
2024: Five Years in the Making
Akio Iyoku, executive producer of the Dragon Ball franchise, revealed that Dragon Ball Daima had been in development for the past five years leading up to 2024.