Dragon Ball Daima Was Great, But It Disappointed Fans With These Big Mistakes

When word spread that a brand new Dragon Ball anime would be airing for the first time since 2017, fans couldn’t contain their excitement at the prospect of seeing Super again. Yet, it was later disclosed that this wasn’t a continuation but rather a completely new series titled Dragon Ball Daima, which took place before Beerus and Whis were introduced to the Z-Fighters. Many expressed doubts about its debut and how it would be received.

In spite of its success, the show titled “Daima” significantly enhanced the franchise with numerous positive aspects and broadened the scope of the series’ lore. However, despite its popularity, it did have some notable issues that were not only typical of a “Dragon Ball” production but also unique to this new series. Let’s delve into what these issues entailed.

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Many Felt That Daima Was Just A Really Long Filler Arc Of The Series

An Inconsequential Story

Series Start Dragon Ball Daima, Episode 1, “Conspiracy”
Debut Date October 11, 2024

The tale of Dragon Ball Daimao stood out for its intrigue, as it depicted our heroes venturing into the enigmatic Demon Realm to undo the consequences they’d faced. This journey significantly broadened the franchise’s mythology, which resonated strongly with fans. Yet, a common criticism from them was that the series seemed excessively prolonged and filler-like in nature.

The Demon King fears no mortal!

This narrative choice primarily stems from the fact that the story unfolds almost immediately following the Buu Saga and preceding Beerus’ introduction in the series. References to the events of “Daima” are omitted due to apparent reasons, making the story seem more like an enjoyable spin-off rather than a significant arc with far-reaching consequences for the future.

There Were A Lot Of Retcons In The Story, Despite Awesome Moments

Nothing Big Came Of These Moments

  • There were a lot of retcons.

It’s possible that the main issue with Daima lies in its frequent revisions, which significantly altered preconceived notions about its world. On the other hand, Super has never revealed the roots of its multiverse clearly, but it has been hinted that it consists of 12 distinct universes, and the one who reigns supreme across all is Grand Zeno, the most potent character in the series.

All of existence… go away!

Contrarily to what was generally accepted in Super, it’s suggested that the Demon Realm predates the multiverse, with one of its kings being responsible for creating Majin Rymus, who later formed the multiverse. Furthermore, hints were dropped about countless universes, a notion that challenges the beliefs previously established. Despite the intriguing revelations, they seem to contradict and rewrite what was initially accepted as fact.

Things Were Introduced That Were Never Mentioned Again

Especially Transformations

  • New transformations in this series were never mentioned again.

Indeed, since Daima followed Super, it needed to incorporate fresh elements to maintain viewer interest. The evolutions of Goku and Vegeta, especially, achieved this repeatedly. Although it was thrilling to witness Vegeta’s achievement of Super Saiyan 3 and the confirmation of Super Saiyan 4, these developments didn’t align well with the larger narrative arc of the franchise as a whole.

Now… to go even further beyond. Get a load of this!

In “Daima”, Goku and Vegeta had the most powerful transformations in their collection towards the end. Therefore, it seems reasonable that these transformations should have been included or even briefly mentioned in “Super”. However, this wasn’t possible since the writers hadn’t considered it yet at that time. Regrettably, this oversight can weaken the narrative flow and world-building of “Dragon Ball” as a whole.

Vegeta Got Snubbed Again, Which Fans Are Just Tired Of Seeing

The Best Character Gets The Worst Treatment

  • Vegeta got excluded from some of the biggest moments, again.

One potential way to rephrase the given text could be: It’s quite disappointing and aggravating that Toriyama consistently portrays Vegeta unfairly in his work on Dragon Ball. Despite having publicly admitted disliking the Saiyan Prince, it’s surprising since Vegeta is often considered the most well-written character in the series by fans, who tend to favor him.

I’m stepping aside, you two can take it from here.

In the show Daima, Vegeta initially appeared to have a more significant part as he managed to achieve Super Saiyan 3 and was prominently featured in numerous episodes, bringing joy to viewers. However, towards the finale, he began to take a back seat once more, declining to engage in the battle against the primary antagonist due to a humorous but seemingly out-of-character plot device that didn’t align well with his established persona.

People Tend To Dislike That Everyone Was Turned Into A Child

A Tired Trope

  • Something that most fans disliked.

It’s interesting to note that a significant aspect contributing to the popularity of the Daima series, despite some disagreement, was the transformation of all main characters into children. Initially, this decision seemed controversial among fans. However, the execution proved to be well-handled as it provided an innovative way to weaken the protagonists. Yet, the very act of depowering them was what many fans initially found objectionable.

The primary idea is that this plot device, while recurring in the series, isn’t necessarily positive. In fact, a similar event occurred during Dragon Ball GT, which received widespread criticism. Some argue that transforming everyone into children in Daima was primarily done to exploit nostalgia and attract younger audiences, thus potentially damaging the series as a whole.

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2025-08-11 16:06