Dragon Ball Producer Teases Franchise’s Boundless Future

The popular anime series, Dragon Ball Daima, is wrapping up this month, but the show’s creator hints at an extended lifespan for the franchise in the future. Dragon Ball Daima has been a delightful addition to the anime world, launching Goku on a fresh adventure to mark the 40th anniversary of the initial release of the Dragon Ball manga. This latest anime installment offers an engaging narrative that bridges the gap between the events of Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super, paving the way for potential future projects to extend the story even more.

As an observer, I recently caught wind of a revealing chat between Dragon Ball’s executive producer, Akio Iyoku, and Mantan Web. In this discussion prior to Daima’s finale, he was probed about the future of the franchise as a whole. Given that the conclusion of this latest project doesn’t seem to be followed by any immediate new releases, Iyoku offered an encouraging sneak peek into the anime’s ongoing journey. Hinting at a broader growth for the franchise, Iyoku expressed no uncertainty that it will persist for “decades ahead.

What’s Next After Dragon Ball Daima?

As a die-hard Dragon Ball fan, I can’t help but share my excitement when discussing the future of this legendary franchise! While creating anime and games requires patience, rest assured that we’re meticulously planning for the years ahead. Our ambition is to extend the universe even beyond its current boundaries, ensuring Dragon Ball continues to captivate audiences for decades to come. This assurance aligns with previous statements made by our team, even before Dragon Ball Super: Broly graced our screens last year. We’re always eager to explore what lies ahead!

We’re continually developing multiple strategies and generating ideas, pushing ahead steadily. I’m determined to give my best, just as [Masako] Nozawa-san does in her role as Goku’s voice actor. Remarkably, when she received a special award at the 66th Mainichi Art Awards, she said, ‘I’m not sure how much longer I can continue,’ but she has set an age goal of performing until she turns 182 years old! So, if you ever see her, I hope you would cheer her on with a ‘Good luck!’

When Does Dragon Ball Daima End?

It’s high time we prepare ourselves for more exciting Dragon Ball adventures, as the ongoing anime series is approaching its conclusion. Officially, Dragon Ball Daima will wrap up with Episode 20 on February 28th. The final episode can be streamed on Hulu and Crunchyroll (with Netflix following suit at a later point). As for the English dub of the finale, a release date hasn’t been set yet, so we might have to wait a bit longer for that.

Although the ending of the Dragon Ball anime was once daunting due to the uncertainty about future episodes, recent announcements confirm that more Dragon Ball anime will appear in the days ahead. In the interim, the Dragon Ball Super manga is set to resume this month with an entirely new tale. The manga took a break for almost a year following the demise of its creator Toriyama, so this new chapter marks the first fresh installment since then. The future looks promising for the Dragon Ball series now.

via Mantan Web [HT – @Venixys on X]

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2025-02-11 07:39