with Dragon Ball Dima Soon to be released worldwide, it seems that the creators of the series want to tell a story in which the usual figure is returned to a smaller stature, which draws comparisons to Dragon Ball GTThe most divisive entry in the Dragon Ball Franchise. Some fans enjoyed the attempted regression of Goku back into a child, while others missed the more mature, action-packed Dragon Ball p.
While GT Eventually abandoning the adventure aspect that had become so controversial among fans, introducing the wildly popular Super Saiyan 4 in order to age Goku to an adult, Always Promises to revisit the old, adventurous spirit of the series, and do it right this time. Many fans remain skeptical about the upcoming anime, however, remember the early portions of GT Which often slows the series’ pacing to a crawl. However, considering Akira Toriyama’s involvement with AlwaysThere’s little reason not to expect the upcoming story to nail it Dragon Balls spirit in a way GT Never could.
Daima takes the premise of GT but sticks more to the spirit of Dragon Ball
The series promises both lighthearted adventures and fast-paced action
Dragon Ball was originally an adventure series with martial arts acting as a means to push the story forward, before fighting eventually took the main focus as Goku and co. Grown into adulthood. when Dragon Ball GT Tried to recover the magic of Dragon BallHowever, the reception from fans was not great.
While many attribute GTs missing quality to this return to form, the truth is that there are multiple reasons why the series failed. The most important thing is that The anime simply lacks excitement in its early goingBefore introducing action-heavy arcs later in its run. Dragon Ball DimaIn returning again to the franchise’s early, adventurous roots, will combat the boredom that infected GT By balancing fast-paced action with the lighthearted antics for that early Dragon Ball was known.
This was confirmed by the latest trailer of the series, which revealed Mini Goku using both the Super Saiyan and Super Saiyan 2 forms, before firing one of the prettiest Kamehameha the series has seen in years. This means completely different to GTIt’s unimpressive fights and enemies that plagued the first part of the anime.
Daima doesn’t need a new transformation like Super Saiyan 4 to be awesome
Although nothing has been confirmed yet, It is unlikely Always Will introduce new forms for Goku and VegetaGiven its supposed setting after the Majin Buu Saga. For the sake of continuity, if any of the characters are to achieve something like GTs Super Saiyan 4, a reason should be given for why this form is not present in Dragon Ball Super. nevertheless, Always Shouldn’t need any flashy, new power-ups as long as the story remains consistent in its pacing and action.
The world of Dragon Ball Contains many underutilized characters and unexplored possibilities to keep the anime fresh without the excitement of a new Saiyan form. The seemingly major roles given to the Kais will allow for further exploration of Godhood in the universe, while The setting of the Demon Realm will be the first for the franchise in anime format, outside of video games and promotional material.
While the introduction of a new power-up may be welcomed by fans, Dragon Ball Always Has already shown the ability to be good without one, and to be the true successor to Dragon Ball p That GT Never been.
Dragon Ball DAIMA is the fifth overall series in the action-adventure anime franchise. It features most of the classic cast members as de-aged versions of themselves, including Goku, Vegeta and Bulma. The series was announced at NYCC 2023, with creator Akira Toriyama returning to lead DAIMA’s run.
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Akira Toriyama