Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama didn’t intend to be involved in Daima, but it ended up being necessary.
In a surprising revelation, Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama has spoken about his involvement in Toei Animation’s upcoming series Dragon Ball Daima. In one of his last interviews, the legendary mangaka admitted that his involvement in the project was deeper than he first thought.
Toriyama’s unexpected involvement in Dragon Ball Daima
During the Tokyo Anime Awards Festival 2024, a posthumous interview with Toriyama, who was awarded the “Contribution to the Animation Industry” award, was published. This event, which took place a week after his death, honored him with an exhibition dedicated to his work. In this interview, Toriyama shared details about his unexpected involvement in Dragon Ball Daima.
Akira Toriyama confesses that Dragon Ball Daima wasn’t in his original plan. One, I inadvertently became deeply involved in the project. Not only was I involved in the overall story, but also the worldview, character design, mecha, and more.
The @kamisamaexp account provided a full interpretation of Toriyama’s statement, highlighting his influence on every aspect of the series, from the script to the improved character designs.
Toei Animation confirms the central role of Toriyama
From the beginning, Toei Animation confirmed to fans that Toriyama was more involved than ever in Dragon Ball Daima. He not only wrote the script but also contributed the contemporary character designs. Dyma is one of several projects celebrating the franchise’s 40th anniversary. The series features a new plot where Goku, Vegeta, Bulma and their friends transform into children and embark on an adventure to regain their adult forms.
Although Toei has not actively promoted Daiman, its international trailers have sparked excitement among fans eagerly anticipating its debut in the fall of 2024.
Toriyama and Toei’s late interest in anime adaptation
Despite his retirement, he continued to oversee the creation of the Dragon Ball manga, leaving the artwork in the hands of Dragon Ball Super Artist Toyotarou. Toriyama admitted in his own words: “To be honest, even in the past, I’ve never had much interest in anime. Even when my works fit into the anime format, it’s embarrassing to admit that I don’t like them… Ten years ago, I was invited to review the script for a Dragon Ball anime film and at the same time. , I drew the background of the characters and made some simple sketches. It was amazing to know that this kind of work can be useful and fun.
Toriyama’s dedication and hard work ensured that Dragon Ball would endure long after his death. Toei Animation has confirmed that Dragon Ball Daima is still scheduled to premiere in Fall 2024. Although the Dragon Ball Super manga was put on hiatus after the publication of chapter 103, V-Jump magazine has announced that the series will eventually be continued. To entertain fans, Toyotarou has released a new Dragon Ball illustration featuring Gohan in his awesome beast form.
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga is available in English on VIZ Media. Various anime and film adaptations of the series can be viewed on Hulu and Crunchyroll.
A new adventure with Toriyama seal
The transformation of Goku and his friends into children promises a unique adventure in Dragon Ball Daima. With Toriyama’s active involvement at every stage of development, from plot to character design, fans can expect a series that maintains the spirit and essence that has defined Dragon Ball for decades while being diverse. This new series will not only honor the past, but also lay a new foundation for the future of the franchise.
Akira Toriyama has left an indelible mark on the anime and manga industry, and his work on Dragon Ball Daima is a testament to his dedication and passion for his creations. As we get closer to our premiere, the excitement is only growing, and fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this saga.