“Dragon Ball Daima” retells the journey of Goku and company from their childhood
Toei Animation has announced that the new gem with more than 20 episodes will premiere worldwide in October 2024. This decision marks a radical change in the launch strategy of the company famous for cult products like Dragon. Ball”, “Dragon Ball Z”, “Dragon Ball GT” and “Dragon Ball Super”, which together add up to 639 episodes. But what does this change mean for fans and the anime industry?
According to Toei Animation’s director of licensing, Daniel Castanda, unlike its predecessors, “Dragon Ball Daima” will not follow the traditional pattern of releasing in Japan and then internationally. This strategy was abandoned for the first time in the history of the franchise, before the accumulation of 26 episodes and before the start of international releases.
A series for everyone, everywhere
“Production is already underway and we hope to finish in May next year. We are going into dubbing for a worldwide release in October 2024,” Castaneda explained, underlining the global ambitions of this project. For broadcast television, fans in January 2025. You can wait for the first step.
Meanwhile, Toei Animation continues to reap success with other series such as “One Piece,” which has been dubbed for 516 episodes and is currently airing on TV Azteca in Mexico, in addition to its presence on Netflix. The chart-topping live-action pirate series on Netflix joins the company’s extensive portfolio, including the upcoming film “Digimon Adventure 2: The Beginning,” slated for theaters in Latin America this November and for platforms in 2024.
A new era for Toei animation
The release of “Dragon Ball Daima” at the same time is a milestone not only for fans of the saga, but also in the history of Japanese animation. This decision represents a new paradigm in content distribution, recognizing the importance of synchronizing global demand and fans around the world.
Toei Animation is setting a new standard in the anime industry. With “Dragon Ball Digital”, the company promises to continue the legacy of one of the most popular franchises, but redefines how anime is produced and shared globally. Fans around the world can look forward to October 2024, when for the first time they will be able to enjoy the global premiere of such a popular anime series simultaneously.
The importance of Dragon Ball to the public
The global reception of “Dragon Ball Daima” is on a large scale in the popular culture and entertainment industry. The series, which has generated a lot of excitement among fans, reflects not only the enduring power of the Dragon Ball franchise, but also the global reach of anime as a cultural phenomenon. In countries where the series airs simultaneously, such as the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, fans are showing their love on social media and online platforms, eagerly awaiting the premiere.
Dragon Ball’s importance in the world of entertainment is evidenced by its exponential growth in fan base since its inception in the 1980s. This new chapter “Dragon Ball Daima” promises to renew and expand the legacy of the series, introducing new characters and plots that preserve the essence of the Dragon Ball universe, but with a fresh and contemporary approach.
Toei Animation’s strategy to release “Dragon Ball Daima” worldwide simultaneously is a reflection of the digital age we live in, where geographic and temporal barriers to entertainment content are disappearing. Not only does this release immediately satisfy fan demand, but it sets the precedent for future productions in the anime industry and beyond. With “Dragon Ball Daima,” Toei Animation not only celebrates the franchise’s past and present, but also firmly positions itself for the future in an age where global content and immediacy are key.