Dragon Ball: How Daima Can Be a Soft Reboot For the Franchise

Dragon Ball: How Daima Can Be a Soft Reboot For the Franchise

Key Takeaways

  • Dragon Ball is returning with a new series, Daima, featuring the main cast transformed into children.
  • The plot will take the characters to the Demon Realm, potentially leading to a soft reboot.
  • Daima may alter the world and reality, retconning the ‘End of Z’ and raising stakes for future storylines.

As a lifelong Dragon Ball fan who has followed the series since its inception, I must say that the latest announcement about Daima has left me both excited and puzzled! The idea of the main cast transforming into children is certainly a fresh take on the franchise, but it also feels like we’re venturing into uncharted territory.


Since the open-ended break that “Dragon Ball Super” took back in 2017, fans have eagerly awaited its return, constantly speculating about the potential storylines for season 2. Yet, when it was announced that a new anime adaptation of the series was in development towards the end of 2023, hardly anyone could have predicted the creative direction the franchise would take!

It appears that Dragon Ball is set to resurface in the form of a fresh series called Daima. This new installment has surprised fans with an unexpected twist in its narrative. Instead of following the usual storyline, the main characters have transformed into children, indicating a departure from what was originally anticipated. Yet, this change could be instrumental in giving the entire franchise a gentle refresh, so let’s explore how it might unfold!

Daima’s Plot

Where the series could be headed

Dragon Ball: How Daima Can Be a Soft Reboot For the Franchise

To date, we have limited information regarding the storyline and direction of this upcoming series. Yet, a fresh trailer unveiled on September 4th, 2024 appears to offer some insights into the circumstances leading to the characters’ transformations and the altered world in which our heroes now reside.

The trailer shows a younger version of Goku and Shin traveling to a previously unexplored dimension within the Dragon Ball multiverse called the Demon Realm. Though very little is currently known about this place, it has been alluded to since very early on in the series, with the resident demons playing a significant role in the series’ past. One of the most memorable new characters in Dragon Z’s Buu Saga was the powerful Demon King Dabura and the Majin race that Buu belongs to are known as Demons as well.

Welcome to the Demon Realm!

Within this world, heroes will apparently battle hordes of foes and encounter the main antagonists who caused their predicament. While it appears this could be the sequence of events, fans can’t be sure until the series is broadcast. Yet, there’s a strong possibility that Daima could offer an ideal chance for a gentle restart!

How Daima Could Reboot The Series

Daima holds the perfect opportunity for a soft reboot

As the main characters mysteriously turn into children throughout the series and seem focused on regaining their original forms, the stage is set for a gentle reinvention of the franchise. This transformation might require an immense effort, potentially leading to unexpectedly significant changes in the storyline.

It’s possible that, despite some fans’ preferences, the storyline may exclude God Ki and Divine Techniques because, as hinted in recent updates about Daima, these powerful abilities are no longer available to the characters. This is due to the fact that Goku and Vegeta have been confirmed to only use their standard Super Saiyan forms, not any abilities derived from God Ki.

Power comes in response to a need, not a desire. You have to create that need.

Furthermore, there’s a strong likelihood that yearning to revert everything to its old state might have unforeseen, significant impacts on the world and present circumstances, resulting in unexpected transformations. Given that the Dragon Ball series frequently incorporates plot devices, it’s not surprising to speculate such events could occur.

With this approach, there’s an opportunity to clarify a long-standing question among fans about ‘The End of Z’, particularly the final scene in the Buu Saga featuring Goku and Uub. This short scene implies that the events of ‘Dragon Ball Super’ transpired during the 10 years following Kid Buu’s defeat, leading up to this very scene. As a result, fans have often felt that ‘Super’ lacked tension since all characters were believed to have survived at ‘The End of Z’.

Should Daima indeed conclude with a reboot for the series, Dragon Ball would break free from the confines of the End of Z. This would open up opportunities to elevate the stakes even higher and craft fresh, thrilling tales. Although the End of Z leaves us with a heartfelt farewell to our beloved characters, if Daima takes over, it could pave the way for a bright future for this iconic franchise!

Dragon Ball can be streamed on Crunchyroll.

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2024-09-09 21:33