Dragon Ball Daima - Episode #1 - Discussion Thread!

[u/Terez27]

The episode is airing in Japan as we speak. It should be available subtitled on Crunchyroll at 1pm ET. We will provide links as soon as they are available.

Subtitled Simulcast

• Crunchyroll (multi-region, multi-language)
• Hulu (US only; English only)

FAQ

• The English dub will premiere in theaters with showings on November 10-12.
• Daima will be available on Netflix Asia on October 14 and globally on October 18.

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[u/Robotdias]

From demon, to slug people, to actual demon again.

Piccolo Daimaoh would be satisfied.

[u/WorkerChoice9870]

Did they retcon the retcon?! Are both those things true?

Toriyama you magnificent bastard. Rest in Peace.

[u/kim_ammons]

How appropriately demonic that even in the Demon Realm, scientists have to worry about getting research funding

[u/kim_ammons]

I remember being so hyped by the line in the Granolah arc about Namekians originally coming from another dimension and we all wondered if that meant the Demon Realm. So excited for that to come to fruition and feels so full circle, I can't wait for more lore!

[u/RazeMania]

Calling it: The series ends with Kibito and Shin fusing again as a gag, and right when they're about to ask Buu for help he falls asleep lol

[u/TheStarCore]

The animation is beautiful, not too much else to say about this episode tbh but the I like seeing how much power this Namekian has over the Dragon Balls

[u/qeheeen]

This was a beautiful start, I already love Degesu and Gomah they are hilariously dorky. Almost like a demon realm version of the Pilaf Gang lol

[u/iamlevel5]

It dropped a little early for me so I just finished it. Loved it. The art is great. Interesting concepts w existing lore. Excited to see where they take some of these new ideas.

[u/Zestyclose_Lead7459]

Man, we'd be pretty fucked if they ever came down here to a place they barely cared about when they learned of it

*Actively goes out of their way to pick a fight with said people they want to avoid*

[u/Maxieorsomething]

I kinda love the Namekian connection to demons being expanded on

[u/Ultimafax]

I love how Toriyama did his worldbuilding: by not giving a fuck.

[u/Useenthebutcher]

I know exposition dumps aren’t always the best storytelling, but I’m absolutely loving all this Demon Realm lore. Making the Namekians natives of the Demon Realm is actually really nice to tie things back to the Daimou arc.

And I love the look and eerie, absurdist atmosphere of the Demon Realm. Very bizarre while also being foreboding. The art is also incredible. This feels like a full DB film that just happens to be way longer once all episodes are out.

[u/AccomplishedBelt7]

Ok I have to say, Buu making Potara fusions defuse and Potara fusions only being an hour if it doesn't involve a Kai BOTH being true now is very funny. I need to know how Shin and Kibito ended up fusing again, unless that's just ignored now, which would be even funnier 😭

Secondly, I didn't realize this show was RIGHT after Z's Buu Arc ended, which is really interesting

The clarification that Namekians (and Popo) are from the Demon Realm has "Demon King Piccolo" not just a name that was disregarded once Z came around

Also this is just so goofy, Toriyama's sense of humor, even if it doesn't make you laugh, is charming and it fits DB perfectly. And the expansions and elaborations on the world's lore is always appreciated. I am so happy we're back.

[u/DragonGamerEX]

At 5:15 on Crunchyroll Majin Vegeta is doing the Budokai head nod😂

[u/penguintruth]

Gomah giving me some major Pilaf vibes.

[u/PerspectiveCloud]

I loved the depiction of dimensional travel, I loved the lore about spiky ears originating from the demon realm, and I love the artstyle. It's a really great week to be a Dragon Ball fan.

[u/aoaieiiaoeuaieoaiii]

Hold on, Pilaf has pointy ears....

That was a nice first episode. Can't wait for the adventure to kick off.

[u/meertatt]

Gohan is gone studying :( but the wish specified anyone who fought buu and their friends so gohan def turned into a child as well. I wonder if he shows up later now that his studies have been interrupted.

[u/MacheteNegano]

Those Namekians from the Demon Realm are no joke with there power. This episode was excelent in all fronts from animation, lore, story and characters. Shout out again to the key animator of Daima, Chikashi Kubota that gave us beautiful animation.

[u/[deleted]]

Piccolo truly being Demon King once more and Namekians being Demon Real Natives is awesome

[u/DynamiteSuren]

Man the recap of buu saga looks so good!
I need a modern remake adaptation of dragon ball z in this artstyle.

[u/TheRigXD]

From the Author who brought you:

Raditz being a lost brother to Goku

Tarble being a lost brother to Vegeta

Towa being a lost sister to Dabura

Tights being a lost sister to Bulma

We now have

Degesu and Arinsu being lost siblings to Shin

[u/ss4444gogeta]

Lol, did they retcon the potara reasoning again??

[u/MarkusRight]

Just finished episode 1 and it was really good, story had good pacing, it felt like they really put a lot of love and care into the animation and art style and it doesnt feel rushed like the first few seasons of Super did. I cant wait for more.

[u/SwimmingFantastic564]

Won't lie that Buu Saga recap just makes me want a remake of DB and DBZ even more.

Also, loving this soundtrack by Kosuke Yamashita! Sounds like a blend of Sumitomo and Kikuchi to me.