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'Dragon Ball DAIMA' episodic series to stream with subtitles on Crunchyroll this October

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Thu, Sep 12th 2024 05:40 pm

Based on a new story and characters designs from creator Akira Toriyama, this original anime series from the ‘Dragon Ball’ franchise commemorates 40th anniversary of manga’s serialization

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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Akira Toriyama’s original manga, which launched the “Dragon Ball” anime franchise, legendary studio Toei Animation brings fans a brand-new adventure. “Dragon Ball DAIMA,” the upcoming original anime series based on a new “Dragon Ball” story and characters from creator Akira Toriyama, will be available to stream with subtitles on Crunchyroll starting Oct. 11 in the U.S., Canada, Latin America( including Brazil), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India and Southeast Asia, followed by new weekly subtitled episodes simulcast with the Japanese TV broadcast.

In “Dragon Ball DAIMA,” due to a conspiracy, Goku and his friends are turned small. What sort of adventure awaits Goku, Supreme Kai, and the new characters Glorio and Panzy in this unknown world, the “Demon Realm”?

”Dragon Ball DAIMA” images ©BIRD STUDIO/SHUEISHA, TOEI ANIMATION

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“Dragon Ball DAIMA” is directed by Yoshitaka Yashima (key animator, “Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge”) and Aya Komaki (series director, “One Piece”), together with series composition and scenario by Yuko Kakihara and animation character design by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru. 

Of note, the series features the opening theme song “Jaka Jaan” composed by Grammy Award-winning artist Zedd with support from C&K, the singer-songwriting duo of CLIEVY and KEEN, who also provided vocals. Lyrics are by Yukinojo Mori, best known for the “Dragon Ball” franchise songs “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” and “Limit Break x Survivor.” This song and the powerhouse collaboration behind it mark a new page in “Dragon Ball” history. Zedd will also be producing the ending song, “ ‘NAKAMA’ by ZEDD feat. AI,” whose lyrics were written and sung by the artist AI.

“Dragon Ball DAIMA” was revealed to the world last October to thunderous applause at the “Dragon Ball” special panel during New York Comic Con 2023. This new episodic series celebrates the birth of the global “Dragon Ball” phenomenon – commemorating the 40th anniversary of the original manga created by Akira Toriyama that first launched in 1984 in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump” and since then has sold an astounding 260 million copies worldwide and counting. 

Produced by Toei Animation, the “Dragon Ball” anime franchise has achieved tremendous global success – taking its place in mainstream pop culture and boasting a multigenerational fan base. With the addition of “Dragon Ball DAIMA,” the franchise now spans six episodic series, including “Dragon Ball,” “Dragon Ball Z,” “Dragon Ball GT,” “Dragon Ball Z Kai” and “Dragon Ball Super,” and 21 feature films, as well as numerous mobile and video games, trading card game and an ever-expanding catalog of licensed merchandise and location-based entertainment.

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