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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.

This new Dragon Ball series takes place after the defeat of Kid Buu and before Dragon Ball Super when the new King of the demons decides to wish the Z Fighters back into kids again so they won't ever pose a threat to his reign in the Demon Realm.

Story The story is good but basic but good it's like an extra season of DBZ picking up at the end of that show and giving us one more adventure thats so far closer in tone to the original Dragon Ball.

Voice acting The voice acting is really good nobody does bad here and the older actors voices are still on point.

Animation This is easily the best looking show in the franchise and makes me excited for when Super returns that it will feature this level of animation.

Overall So far this is a good but not great show those who want big epic fights will be dissatisfied this isn't another DBZ or even a DBS type series. This series feels like a better remake of the GT concept concept that featured Goku becoming a kid again but in this everyone is turned into a kid again making it more fun. This show so far is closer in tone to the original Dragon Ball but with a little bit of that DBS flavor talking about alternate universes and such. I'm not a huge fan of the turning everyone back into kids concept didn't like it in GT either when it was just Goku but it is done well here and the new characters we get are interesting and well written like having Supreme Kai have a brother who serves the Demon King. Overall this is a good but not great show that will be a fun addition to the franchise and please fans until Super returns.

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.

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!

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.

One of the best anime game experiences, the what-if twists add a new feel to the story and doesn't make it repetitive, huge roster and exhilarating fights. Couldn't have asked for a better title. In short a love letter to the fans of Dragon Ball Sparking Zero really immerses me into the Dragon Ball universe. I can completely relate to the characters. Each one has its own little quirks and while they may play similarly, they all feel distinct in their own way. The various 'What-If' scenarios are super cool and it's really fun to imagine them playing out in your own mind. I am incredibly happy with this purchase and wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone-both long-time Budokai Tenkaichi fans and newcomers alike. Join us all in diving into the world of Toriyama!

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 feels like a missed opportunity in an otherwise legendary franchise. While Dragon Ball as a whole is known for its engaging plots and intense action, this spin-off fails to deliver the same level of excitement.

The pacing is incredibly slow, with episodes that seem to drag on without significant developments. Waiting an entire week for an episode only to find nothing of importance happening is frustrating.

Instead of investing in a side project like Daima, the creators should focus on continuing the main storyline (Dragon Ball Super), which still has so much potential to explore.

Overall, Daima lacks the depth and momentum that we expect from the series, leaving us disappointed and longing for more meaningful content.

As a HUGE Dragon ball fan, this is the most incredible looking animation and art I have ever seen from Dragon ball. The reanimated bits were SO DAMN GORGEOUS, like I got legitamately was shocked by how amazing it looked, especially when they showed Majin Vegeta vs Goku fight, instant chills.

I think the first episode was a pretty good pilot episode, a lot of new lore was introduced and I think most of it made sense and it was interesting. While there's not much to say because it's only the first episode, so far it looks absolutely spectacular and the premise is set up well. I'm going to give this 10/10, this is a very heartwarming final goodbye from Toriyama himself.

Absolute pointless trash and a total time-waster. A much worse version of GT which came too late and offers very little (probably nothing). We can't go backwards this much where being a regular SSJ is supposed to be something after they showed us gods, angels and other universes.

It is too childish and generic. I don't care about animation quality that much but a good story is very important. These episodes feel like fillers with zero plot and character development. Even flying is limited. What a joke!

Just like Heroes this is a step in the wrong direction. We should be getting the Moro arc at least.

Daima as of right now is great, it contains a lot of world building right now and expands on some interesting lore. I can definetly see what Toriyama wanted to do with this series, and it hasn't disappointed so far.

Daima is also beautifully animated, and the choreography in the fights are actually really good, I'm glad to see animation so smooth and fluid compared to the early episodes of super.

The artstyle is also really enjoyable, Toei portrayed Toriyama's modern style perfectly.

Will Daima match DBZ's story and character development? Unsure, but I am pretty certain that Daima will be a great addition to the Dragonball series.

I recommend watching Daima, especially if you want to watch something for entertainment or if you enjoy world building.

Everyone is glazing this series but the more likely reality is they're just starved for Dragon Ball content. Turning the main characters into children feels like a desperate attempt to appeal to 5-7 yr olds to create a new generation of Dragon Ball lovers. There are no "stakes" in the show because it's set in between two series. Everyone you know and love in Dragon Ball is gonna be just fine no matter what happens. So now we have childish antics, no stakes and no chance of meaningful new forms because - again - we know everything before and after the series. I'm sad to see that this may be the final work of Dragon Ball.

Ok, Dragon ball overall is amazing. We have come to love these long screaming, superpowered, hair changing powerhouse aliens. It has become a bit of a trope though. Screaming for episodes has become a meme in itself and we lost the fun adventure that the original dragon ball series brought us.

Dragon ball daima gives us this back!

Yes the characters have been nerfed. Flying is limited too, but this way we get our favourite anime characters going on an actual quest through strange new lands and meeting amazing new people.

We get to see the loveable kid goku again back to his roots, lost and curious about all these new things he gets to see.

The animation and the voice acting is top tier too.

I would highly recommend this for anyone that loved the original series. If someone has only seen Z or Super it may seem lacking in all the flashiness but we are getting an amazing story and it looks like it might be going into deep lore with the namekians and demons.

We lost the legend that is Toriyama, but you can see his soul has been put into this work of art and it's an amazing legacy to leave behind.

Where can i start? The animation is pure excellence and the story so far is great. Diving into the demon realm is something i have always been curious about as a fan and i am finally getting to see it! Let's not forgot goku turning into a kid again! Definitely nostalgic reminds me of GT a little( even tho he only turned into a kid) i miss dragonball gt! Cant wait for this new adventure its fresh and made by toriyama himself! RIP to a legend. I cant wait for more episodes to come out because tbh this show is going to be one of the best dragonball has dished out! Another beautiful side story that i know is going to be full of adventure and action! Let's go daima!

What better way to start than with such a perfect animation. Other things to come that will be related to the buu arc 10/10.

The writing is well done it is balanced between humor and combat if you like the 42 volumes of Dragon Ball you will like this first episode which is Dragon Ball Daima.

The project seems really well done by the Toei animators and especially to be supervised for the first time by Akira Toriyama, the sets are really excellent and especially the execution of the movements during the fights of the Buu arc are so close to the art by Toriyama, Toei has paid such a beautiful tribute to him with this episode 1. To all Dragon Ball fans, enjoy the adventure that is about to unfold because we will discover mysteries of the world of Dragon Ball that have never been revealed before and which are revealed over time in the story as Akira Toriyama told us so well in his last message on the conception and the new Dragon Ball Daima series .

Having the essence over the very first Dragonball series Toriyama rebooted the franchise in the best way possible. He did not start it all over again , on the contrary he managed to continue the story in a genius way. And one more thing, this goku is so , so enjoyable to watch. Technically the picture is flawless, the details are very very good and at the last we have the chance to see something that does not have CGI that does not have a very complicated script is yet it is so good to watch. It is right now the best anime you can watch. We thought DB was dead. Well Master Akira prooved us all wrong.

After 7 episodes, Dragon Ball Daima is nothing short of great! And for those who love classic DB, it's a breath of fresh air after the underwhelming and lackluster Dragon Ball Super. Unlike Super, where the creative direction often felt just like the fanfic it is, and where the only good episodes were the fan service ones, Daima radiates Akira Toriyama's unmistakable touch. From the silly humor to the unique designs of characters and environments, it's clear that the series was helmed by the master himself. It's clear from the very start he was way more involved in this project than in Super and GT.

The art style is a joy btw, brimming with Toriyama's iconic charm and creativity, reminiscent of his work on the original Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump, Dragon Quest... just beautiful.

As for those dismissing the series as "too childish," it's hard not to think they might be die-hard Dragon Ball Super fans who lack a deeper understanding of Akira's original work. If you've never experienced the brilliance of classic Dragon Ball or Toriyama's earlier creations, you may miss the beauty of what Daima offers. But since you like Super so much, you will be good with any generic shonen - just don't despise Daima because the just ok Super was left behind for this one.

For true fans of the series and lovers of Toriyama's genius, Dragon Ball Daima is a triumphant return to the heart of what made this franchise a global phenomenon. Don't let the naysayers fool you-this is Dragon Ball at its best.

RIP Akira. But lets be 100% honest here every single person glazing this show right now is only doing it because he passed away this year. A large amount of the positiveness is solely coming from the respect of the late GOAT.

Daima so far has been average with absolutely nothing happening. Week to week it feels like nothing is progressing and everyone talking about the show isn't even talking about the show they're talking about things we got in the 90s being rehashed because they want them too even tho it hasn't really even been properly forshadowed like Janemba. Ive seen more fans discussing Xicor showing up than i have people actually theorizing where the plot is going to go, and that should say a lot about peoples actual interest in this show.

Daima is well animated but its just that. I personally wanted a dragon ball remake so every week I'm watching this thinking "hmm it would be nice if this was a dragon ball remake". I understand loving that classic dragon ball feel as that's what I wanted too but this not only is just the opposite of what I wanted but it is actively just not progressing into something that I would be enjoying a lot more.

And no i believe people can enjoy this show it's just that i find it stupid that people are talking about the story being amazing when we've yet to have anything actually happen yet to truly say that. Which is wild in itself cause by the time I'm writing this we are 6 out of 20 episodes in.

Like I said the show is average at best and i do hope it gets better but right now I highly doubt it will and that's just me being brutally honest the late Toriyama was no longer the same writer he was in the 80s and 90s and he hasn't been for a long period of time.