Dragon Ball DAIMA is the latest TV anime series in the Dragon Ball franchise, overseen by Akira Toriyama himself from the start — including the story and character designs. It aired on Fuji TV starting October 11, 2024 and concluded on February 28, 2025, totaling 20 episodes. The complete series can now be watched on demand across multiple streaming platforms.

Dragon Ball DAIMA: Story and Highlights

The story begins when Goku and his friends are cursed and transformed into small, child-like versions of themselves by some kind of scheme. They must journey to an unknown realm called “Demon World” (大魔界) to track down the new Dragon Balls, and along the way encounter a mysterious young boy from a different realm named “Glorio.”

What makes DAIMA stand out includes several key points:

• It is a new work in which Akira Toriyama was directly involved until the final stages of his life (he passed away in March 2024), making DAIMA one of the last original Dragon Ball works handled by his own hand.
• The combat style and narrative approach differ from previous entries because the characters have been shrunk down, giving battles and perspectives a fresh, fascinating twist.
• It introduces a new world — the Demon World — with its own demon kings, cities, and faction battles that give a distinct feeling from other Dragon Ball series.
• It was produced to celebrate the Dragon Ball franchise’s 40th anniversary.

Main Voice Cast in Dragon Ball DAIMA

In this arc, characters who have been turned “mini” will feature a new voice cast — except for Goku (mini), who is still voiced by Masako Nozawa as before.

• Goku (mini) — Masako Nozawa (known for: Gegege no Kitaro, Galaxy Express 999)
• Vegeta (mini) — Yudai Mino (known for: World Trigger, Deatte 5-byou de Battle)
• Piccolo (mini) — Tomohiro Yamaguchi (known for: Ensemble Stars!!)
• Bulma (mini) — Mai Nakahara (known for: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, CLANNAD)
• Glorio (new character) — Kouki Uchiyama (known for: Haikyuu!!, Kingdom Hearts)
• Panzy (new character) — Fairouz Ai (known for: Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru?, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean)
• Daima O Gomah (new character) — Showtaro Morikubo (known for: SLAM DUNK, BLEACH)

Where Can You Watch Dragon Ball DAIMA?

As of May 2026, all 20 episodes of Dragon Ball DAIMA are available for on-demand viewing on the following major platforms:

• DMM TV — Ad-free, ¥550/month, 14-day free trial + 550 points upon sign-up
• U-NEXT — Ad-free, ¥2,189/month, 31-day free trial + 600 points upon sign-up
• Amazon Prime Video — Ad-free (included with Prime membership), ¥600/month, 30-day free trial
• Netflix — Ad-free, starting from ¥890/month (ad-supported plan), no free trial
• Hulu — Ad-free, ¥1,026/month, no free trial
• d Anime Store — Ad-free, ¥660/month, first 31 days free
• Lemino — Ad-free, ¥1,540/month, first month free
• TSUTAYA DISCAS — DVD rental by mail, ¥2,200/month, 30-day free trial

Note: Disney+ does not currently carry Dragon Ball DAIMA.

Note: All prices listed are tax-inclusive. Availability is subject to change — please verify directly with each platform before subscribing.

Which Service Is the Best Choice?

For those who want to start watching Dragon Ball DAIMA quickly, DMM TV offers the best value — at only ¥550/month with a 14-day free trial, it also carries all six Dragon Ball TV anime series (Dragon Ball, Z, Kai, GT, Super, and DAIMA) in a single package. It also includes the films Dragon Ball Super: Broly (ad-free) and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (rental at ¥440), both available using the sign-up points.

For those who want the widest coverage of both TV series and films, U-NEXT is another strong option — it has both Dragon Ball Super: Broly and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero in ad-free format, and despite being pricier, offers a generous 31-day free trial.

Existing Amazon Prime members can watch DAIMA immediately at no additional cost. Netflix is ideal for those who want 4K quality (Premium plan) or offline downloads.

Dragon Ball DAIMA and the Dragon Ball Franchise

To understand DAIMA’s place in the franchise, here is the broadcast timeline of Dragon Ball TV series:

• Dragon Ball (original) — Goku’s childhood arc
• Dragon Ball Z — Young adult arc and major battles
• Dragon Ball GT — Parallel continuation arc
• Dragon Ball Kai — Recut edition of Z
• Dragon Ball Super (2015–2018) — Main sequel after Z
• Dragon Ball DAIMA (2024–2025) — The newest work, celebrating 40 years

The films Dragon Ball Super: Broly and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero have their own separate timelines from DAIMA and can be watched independently.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dragon Ball DAIMA

How many episodes does DAIMA have?

Dragon Ball DAIMA has 20 episodes in total, which aired from October 11, 2024 to February 28, 2025.

Is there a Season 2?

As of now, there has been no official announcement regarding a Season 2 of Dragon Ball DAIMA.

Which came first, Dragon Ball Super or DAIMA?

Dragon Ball Super aired first (2015–2018); Dragon Ball DAIMA aired in 2024–2025.

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Source: aniani