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Akira Toriyama was a powerhouse of creativity right until his unfortunate death in March 2024 at the age of 68. The author gave birth to incredible franchises likeDragon BallandDr. Slumpand is considered a legend in the manga industry.
Dragon Ball Daimamarked the first new project from the franchise after the death of the author, and it is also the last series that he had worked on. Needless to say, it holds a lot of meaning for not just fans but also the rest of the industry.
Akira Toriyama’s Last Message to Fans AboutDragon Ball Daima
Dragon Ball Daimais the sixth installment of theDragon Ballanime franchise and is also the last one to have been written by creatorAkira Toriyama. It was announced on the 40th anniversary of the franchise, and Toriyama has been heavily credited in theteaser trailerof the series as well.
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In what is presumed to behis last interview, Akira Toriyama left fans a message regardingDragon Ball Daima.
I drew not only the story itself, but also the worldview, the design of the characters and the mechas. I believe it will be a production rich in content, not just intense action. I would be grateful if you could enjoy watching.
Dragon Ballis mostly known for its intense action scenes, which will also be featured inDragon Ball Daima.However, the latest addition to the franchisewill be much more than just a battle-fest. From the interview, it seems like Toriyama wanted it to be ‘rich in content,’ which could mean a proper lore that stands apart as well as a good story. The author’s last promise has madefans hopeful for aDragon Ballanime that will actually focus on plot and character development rather than just more Super Saiyan modes.
While another originalDragon Ballseries,Dragon Ball GT, has been highly criticized by fans, it seems likeDaimahas already set itself apart by featuring the entire selection of characters as kids. Additionally, Toriyama’s close involvement with the creation and execution of the series has given it a special and nostalgic value.
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Akira Toriyama’s Intense Involvement withDragon Ball Daima
Akira Toriyama won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2024, which was held in December 2023. He was supposed to receive the award on stage on July 29, 2025, but the author sadly passed away before he could be personally present. However, his comments on winning the award are present to show his involvement with the creation ofDragon Ball Daima.
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In the beginning, the author embarrassingly admits that he never had much interest in anime. Even after his works were animated, he didn’t watch much of it. However, when the proposal ofDragon Ball Daimawas brought up, he slipped into its creation process.
Dragon Ball DAIMA, which will be rolled out in 2024, was originally planned to be an original anime series without me, but as I gave advice here and there, I ended up getting deeply involved with the project without realizing it.
Getting involved without meaning to might be the most Akira Toriyama-esque thing that the author could have done, and it has given fans hope that Daima is a promising series. From the world-building and character designs to designs of the mecha featured in the story and many other aspects, Akira Toriyama was knee-deep in creating the perfect base forDragon Ball Daima.
Dragon Ball Daimais currently streaming on Hulu and Crunchyroll.
Aaheli Pradhan
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
