Dragon Ball DAIMA Set to Immortalize Akira Toriyama’s Legacy With an Absurd Time Slot That Would Forever Change the Anime Industry

SUMMARY

• Dragon Ball DAIMA is scheduled to release on October 11, 2024, and it is the last creation of Akira Toriyama.
• On September 8, 2024, the anime released its trailer revealing that it will premiere at 11:40 PM in Japan.
• 11:40 PM is quite late in Japan, and having such a weird premiere time might have a significant reason behind it.

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Akira Toriyama will forever be remembered as the greatest storyteller ever to grace the anime and manga industry with his presence. He created the Dragon Ball franchise, which to date remains one of the most popular anime franchises in Japan and overseas. The Super Saiyan duo of Goku and Vegeta will forever have a special place in every anime fan’s heart.

Fans will get one more chance to enjoy Akira Toriyama’s magic with Dragon Ball DAIMA. Fans were grief-stricken upon hearing the news of his death. However, Dragon Ball DAIMA brought back their smiles. Toriyama has acheived immortality with the legacy he left behind, and DAIMA‘s weird air time will only be adding to his legacy.

Dragon Ball DAIMA Announced Its Release Date

Dragon Ball DAIMA (Credits: Toei Animation)

Late Akira Toriyama parted with the fans on March 1, 2024. Before passing away, he left a parting gift for the fans. Dragon Ball DAIMA was the last anime that he was working on. Since the release of its trailer, the fans had high expectations from the upcoming series of the Dragon Ball franchise. The anime is scheduled to release on October 11, 2024, but the release timing created a buzz among the fans. The premier time is 11:40 PM in Japan.

11:40 PM is quite late in Japan, and no Dragon Ball anime has ever premiered at such a weird time. Barely any individual stays up so late in Japan, but Toei Animation might have a reason behind selecting such a time. The mangaka has left a legacy behind with the franchise. Even though it is late, the fans might still watch it to show their respect for the iconic personality. Fans from anywhere in the world would watch the anime, without thinking about time.

Son Goku and Prince Vegeta in Dragon Ball DAIMA (Credits: Toei Animation)

It will immortalize Akira Toriyama, but being the first anime to premiere at such a time.

Moreover, DAIMA will hold the emotional factor that will push the fans to watch it whatever the time. From the trailer, Toriyama seemed to have brought back the comedy days of the franchise, which could hit the nostalgic nerve of the viewers.

Dragon Ball Super Manga Will Resume Soon

Dragon Ball Super (Credits: Toei Animation)

The fans are quite excited to watch Dragon Ball DAIMA, which is only a few days away from its release. Watching Goku and Vegeta in their kid form will be exciting and entertaining. However, the upcoming series is not the only thing in store for the fans. Toyotarou confirmed that the Dragon Ball Super manga will resume soon. After the mangaka’s death, the manga went on an indefinite hiatus. People were worried that it might not return.

Toyotarou’s announcement has brought peace to their minds. The official return of the manga has not been confirmed as of now. On September 4, 2024, the last trailer of Dragon Ball DAIMA was released, and it was magnificent. If only Akira Toriyama was here, it would have doubled the fun for the fans.

Dragon Ball is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Written by Priyanko Chakraborty

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Priyanko is an aspiring economists who is a secret member of the anime world. Unfortunately, he is a Manchester United fan. He has watched multiple anime only to leave them halfway between. His day goes by playing video games, scrolling through reels, watching anime, and rarely opening his books.