Dragon Ball Hypes ‘Daima’ Premiere With Special Time Slot

Dragon Ball Hypes 'Daima' Premiere With Special Time Slot

As a die-hard Dragon Ball fan who’s followed Goku’s journey since his humble beginnings as a kid with a tail, I can barely contain my excitement for the upcoming anime, Dragon Ball Daima! After the epic finale of Dragon Ball Super and the heartbreaking loss of Akira Toriyama, it was uncertain if we would ever get to see our beloved characters again. But now, with the announcement of its nationwide release in Japan and a late-night slot that rivals even Attack on Titan’s, it feels like Christmas came early!


It’s barely a month until the highly anticipated launch of “Dragon Ball Daima.” Just weeks ago, news broke that the anime would premiere on October 11 in Japan, and excitement for Son Goku’s return is steadily growing. After all, “Dragon Ball Daima” signifies the franchise’s television comeback since “Dragon Ball Super” ended with the Tournament of Power. What makes this anime even more intriguing is its unique time slot.

The latest news regarding Dragon Ball Daima’s release date originated from Nakajima Yuji, the programming director responsible for it. This week, he spoke out about the upcoming show, confirming that it will premiere on October 11, as earlier reports suggested. In his address, Nakajima revealed that the team is committed to ensuring a nationwide release for Dragon Ball Daima. To achieve this, they have decided to relinquish their Sunday morning slot on Fuji TV.

“Given that this is a fresh series, we aim to broadcast it across the country. In the past, we’ve aired shows on Sunday mornings, but these timeslots aren’t suitable for national networks. Instead, we are seeking a time slot that would be convenient for ‘Dragon Ball’ fans and our primary audience, as he explained.”

Previously shown on Fuji TV during family-friendly Sunday mornings, “Dragon Ball” is now shifting to a Friday night slot at 11:40 PM JST, which was once popular for series like “Attack on Titan”. This change signifies a significant move for Goku as “Dragon Ball” departs from the morning schedule dedicated to family programming and enters the late-night block. The intention behind this decision is to provide a nationwide release for “Dragon Ball Daima” in Japan. However, this change also brings about other implications, such as less stringent censorship guidelines due to its nighttime debut. This should allow “Dragon Ball Daima” more creative freedom, which fans are eagerly anticipating.

The Future of Dragon Ball’s Anime

The latest news about the network release of Dragon Ball Daima suggests that Fuji TV is fully supporting this anime. Now, everyone’s attention is focused on its television broadcast and online streaming platform. As of now, there’s no definitive information regarding where Dragon Ball Daima will be streamed internationally. Previously, Crunchyroll (alongside Funimation) were responsible for hosting the IP during the weekly streams of Dragon Ball Super. However, since then, the anime market has witnessed a significant influx of competitors. With six years passing since Dragon Ball Super concluded in March 2018, streaming landscape could have changed drastically. For now, fans can only wait to find out where Dragon Ball Daima will eventually be available.

If you haven’t kept up with the Dragon Ball series, the upcoming installment will serve as the newest addition to the franchise, created by the late Akira Toriyama. Before his unfortunate passing in early 2024, he dedicated significant effort to crafting the storyline and character designs for this project. The new series, called Dragon Ball Daima, aims to explore a fresh facet of Son Goku’s personality as he embarks on a journey through the universe to tackle a devilish predicament threatening Earth. For additional details about the show, you can read Toriyama’s synopsis provided below.

Because of a secret plot, Goku and his companions have been shrunken. To rectify this, they embark on a journey to an uncharted realm! It promises to be a thrilling odyssey filled with high-octane actions in an enigmatic and unfamiliar world.

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2024-09-03 19:11