The pint-sized adventure has begun! Dragon Ball Daima has finally dropped, and we’re here to share our thoughts on the premiere. Much like Dragon Ball Super, the story picks up right after the events of the Buu Saga. Our heroes are enjoying some well-deserved peace after the intense battle with Majin Buu, but little do they know, a new threat has set its sights on Earth—and the Dragon Balls. The newly crowned King of the Demon Realm, King Gomah, a title once held by Dabura, has hatched a plan to use Earth’s Dragon Balls to neutralize Goku and his friends, ensuring they won’t interfere with his bid for control over the Demon Realm.
Episode 1 excels in introducing the new antagonist and laying out his scheme. Without giving too much away, I have to highlight how cleverly they recapped the Buu Saga. Gomah and Degesu use magic to watch a play-by-play of the key events, giving the audience a nostalgic glimpse at some iconic scenes from Dragon Ball Z, beautifully reanimated. And let me tell you—it looked fantastic!
As I mentioned in our previous coverage of Dragon Ball Daima, this plot feels reminiscent of the start of Dragon Ball GT. However, the tone here seems more playful, without the edgy feel of GT. I’m also curious how this storyline will fit canonically within the Dragon Ball series, as it seems to take place between DBZ and Dragon Ball Super. Since Akira Toriyama played such a big role in developing this series, it’s definitely possible we’ll see some connections revealed later on. Could this be another retcon for the series!? We’ll just have to wait and see!
Overall, the episode did a solid job introducing new characters, setting up the plot, and building intrigue around the motivations of our latest antagonist. With this being the last series straight from the mind of Akira Toriyama, I’m definitely locked in for this adventure! The series is now streaming on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and coming to Netflix on October 18th. But what did you think of Episode 1? Let us know in the comments below!
