With only one week remaining until Goku and his friends return to our screens,Dragon Ball Daimahas secured another streaming home for fans to watch their new adventures. In addition toairing episodes on Crunchyrollon the same day they are released in Japan, the hotly-anticipated anime isnow bound for Netflix, albeit with episodes premiering at a slightly later date. Viewers in Asia will see new installments hit the platform starting on October 14, while users around the globe will have to wait until October 18, a full week past the series' debut.
Created by Toei Animation with input and designs from thelate greatDragon BallmastermindAkira Toriyama,Dragon Ball Daimatakes viewers back to before Beerus and Whis ever came to Earth and began training Goku and Vegeta and follows everyone ona new pint-sized adventure. Thanks to a conspiracy, Goku and the Z-fighters have been shrunk down and are set fora journey to a new worldto undo their transformation. The Supreme Kai joins the Saiyan, along with two new allies, Glorio and Panzy, for a wild ride to the demon realm and beyond, where they’ll battle new foes whoare bigger threats than ever thanks to the heroes' reduced sizes. Importantly, the series will also be canon to the events ofDragon Ball ZandDragon Ball Superas it takes place shortly after Goku defeated Majin Buu.
Daimabringsa back-to-basics approachof sorts to theDragon Ballfranchise, with Toriyama emphasizing Goku’s use of his old Power Pole from when he was a kid. This new adventure will unfold across 20 episodes witha heavy emphasis on actionand the premiere episode will evenextend the fun with an extra ten minutesto get viewers hooked. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the legendary Shōnen franchise, it also represents Toriyama’s last on-screen project in the world ofDragon Ballbefore his death. Plenty of familiar voices from the franchise are set to return, including the legendaryMasako Nozawaas Goku, withYumiko Kobayashias Shin, the Supreme Kai. Newcomers for the series includeKoki Uchiyamaas Glorio,Fairouz Aias Panzy,Showtaro Morikuboas Gomah,Junya Enokias Degesu, andYoko Hikasaas Dr. Arinsu.
Netflix Continues to Expand Its Anime Slate
In the race for streaming services to embrace the world of anime, Netflix has managed to make significant inroads with its acquisition of major shows. Although itsrelease model for certain series likeJojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Oceanhas (rightfully) not sat well with fans, the company has pushed aggressively forward to bolster its lineup of shows as they air in Japan and create originals likeAggretsuko,Devilman Crybaby,Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and, more recently,Terminator Zero. For the fall season, the streamer made a major splash by becoming a home forthe acclaimedDandadanwhile alsolining up the anticipatedSakamoto Daysfor early 2025. This is all without mentioning its big budgetlive-action adaptations likeOne Piecewhich further affirms anime’s place as a cornerstone of Netflix’s business model.
Dragon Ball Daimawill premiere in Japan on October 11, at 11:40 PM JST and stream on Crunchyroll the same day for U.S. viewers. Netflix, meanwhile, will air episodes starting on October 14 in Asia and globally on October 18. Exact dates and times may vary by country.
Dragon Ball
Son Gokû, a fighter with a monkey tail, goes on a quest with an assortment of odd characters in search of the Dragon Balls, a set of crystals that can give its bearer anything they desire.
