Dragon Ball fans, rejoice.
In the same week we got what might be the best Dragon Ball video game yet, we’re also getting a new Dragon Ball show. Dragon Ball Daima has officially premiered in Japan, featuring an original storyline from the series’ legendary creator, Akira Toriyama.
If you’re wondering how to watch Dragon Ball Daima online, check out the details below.
How to Watch Dragon Ball Daima Online
Dragon Ball Daima premiered live in Japan on October 11 at 11:40pm local time. For North Americans, that means Dragon Ball Daima’s first episode aired at 10:40am EST / 7:40am PST.
While you can only watch episodes live through Japan’s FujiTV service, the first episode will be available to stream on Crunchyroll on October 11 at 1pm EST / 10am PST. That means the first episode of Dragon Ball Daima is now streaming. You can sign up for a free trial at Crunchyroll through the link above, or, if you’re ready to commit, Premium subscriptions are $11.99/month.
Dragon Ball Daima’s first episode will also come to Netflix on October 18.
The New Dragon Ball Show Is Also Heading to Theaters
For those who want an opportunity to enjoy the new show and celebrate Toriyama’s legacy alongside other Dragon Ball fans, the first three episodes will also be coming to US theaters on November 10, 11, and 12. Tickets are officially on sale, so you can check out if there will be showtimes near you at the main theater sites below:
Fandango Regal CinemasAMC TheatersCinemark Theaters
Dragon Ball Daima Episode Release Schedule
While not confirmed, we imagine the rest of Dragon Ball Daima Season 1 will follow a similar release schedule to the first episode. That means the day a new episode airs (and streams on Crunchyroll), the previous episode arrives on Netflix.
We’ll be sure to update this schedule with more concrete details about the episode count or if any airing interruptions arise.
What Is Dragon Ball Daima About?
Dragon Ball Daima is a new original show in the Dragon Ball franchise, which (generally) follows the cheerful warrior Son Goku’s pursuit of bettering himself and defeating evil forces with his friends. Akira Toriyama’s official announcement of the new show (from NYCC 2023) gives a sense of what to expect from the new anime:
“Hello. I’m Akira Toriyama.
I’m currently working on a new Dragon Ball. The title is “Dragon Ball DAIMA”. “DAIMA” is a made-up term, which in Japanese characters would be “大魔” or in English would be something like “Evil.”
Due to a conspiracy, Goku and his friends are turned small. In order to fix things, they’ll head off to a new world!
It’s a grand adventure with intense action in an unknown and mysterious world.
Since Goku has to make up for his petite size, he uses his Nyoibo (Power Pole) to fight, something not seen in a long time.
I came up with the story and settings, as well as a lot of the designs. I’m actually putting a lot more into this than usual!
Things will unfold that close in on the mysteries of the Dragon Ball world.
Hope you all enjoy these different-from-usual battles that are cute and powerful!!”
How to Watch Previous Dragon Ball Shows
You can check out where to watch all the Dragon Ball anime online below.
Dragon Ball (1986-1989)
Dragon Ball Z (1989-1996)
Dragon Ball GT (1996-1997)
Dragon Ball Super (2015-2018)
Dragon Ball Daima Voice Cast
Dragon Ball Daima was produced by Toei Animation. Yoshitaka Yashima and Aya Komaki directed the series, which was the final anime written by Akira Toriyama.
The following voice cast has been revealed so far:
Masako Nozawa as Goku Koki Uchiyama as Glorio Fairouz Ai as Panzy Yumiko Kobayashi as Supreme KaiShotaru Morikubo as Gomah Junya Enoki as Degesu Yoko Hikasa as Dr. Arinsu
Looking for more shows to watch? Check out our list of all the biggest anime releasing in 2024.
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