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NewDragon Ballartwork by creator Akira Toriyama will be released inDragon Ball DaimaBlu-ray Deluxe Limited Edition. It’s been over a year since the passing of Toriyama, the creator ofDragon Balland many other iconic series, and his last work,Dragon Ball Daima, aired from October 2024 to February 2025.
Dragon Ball Daimadivided fans: while some enjoyed that this story brings back the adventure vibes from the firstDragon Ballanime (and the first part of the original manga), others wanted it to be more likeDragon Ball ZandDragon Ball Super. Furthermore,DB Daimaalso brought back a few concepts introduced inDragon Ball GT, a series that many fans dislike and don’t consider canon.
Akira Toriyama’s Never-Before-Seen Dragon Ball Artwork
It has been announced that the Japanese Deluxe Blu-ray Edition ofDragon Ball Daimawill include a special booklet with never-before-seen artwork by Akira Toriyama. While the announcement doesn’t mention what kind of artwork will be featured, it will likely include concept art and character designs — perhaps there will be a few more surprises.
The special box will feature a cover illustration by designer Katsushou Nakatsuru and include episodes in 4K Ultra HD quality in addition to the 4 BD discs in standard quality. Additional bonus content includes stickers, pins, and interviews with the main staff. This limited Blu-ray will be released in Japan on July 24, 2025, and it costs ¥40,800 (about $282).
Is Dragon Ball Daima Canon?
Dragon Ball Daimais generally considered canon since Akira Toriyama was said to be deeply involved in its production. According to producer Akio Iyuko, he wrote most of the story, even though he would originally just serve as a consultant.Daimais supposed to take place between the end of the Majin Buu Saga andDragon Ball Super. However, there are minor inconsistencies betweenDaimaand Super, which made some fans feel that it makes more sense for the series to take place in an alternate timeline — which would mean that theDragon Ballmultiverse is canon.
He had a strong sense of the Dragon Ball world, and he would change his focus depending on the work, but he wouldn’t force anything into the setting. The plot is also important, and since there is no original manga for this anime, we were aware that we had to “pull” it out like a manga.
— Akio Iyuko
In fact, Akio Iyuko seems to have hinted at this possibility in one interview. IfDaimaandSuperare canonically set in different universes, this means thatDragon Ball GT, movies, and even fillers could also be canon. However, for now, the official information is that the original manga,Daima, andSupertake place in the same timeline. Maybe it is time forDragon Ballfans to leave debates over canonicitybehind and simply enjoy the numerousDragon Ballcontent as they are.
Dragon Ball Daimais available on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu in the US. Crunchyroll recently added anEnglish-dubbed version of the series.
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Dragon Ball DAIMA
Dragon Ball Daima is the latest anime in Akira Toriyama’s legendary franchise. After being transformed into a child, Goku must travel to a new world to try and turn things around.
