Dragon Ball Daima has been a huge success since its debut, and one of the things that fans have been talking about is its new opener, “Jaka Jaan”, composed by Zedd and Keen, with lyrics written by Yukinojo Mori and performed by C&K and Zedd. The new theme song is certainly catchy, but what insights can the opening theme offer about the series itself?
“Jaka Jaan” was first revealed about a month before the series premiered in a trailer. The song won fans among Dragon ball fan base quickly, and has become especially popular since the series debuted. Like many Dragon ball themes in particular, the song’s lyrics actually have something to do with the content of the series itself, and its lyrics can provide a little insight into the thinking behind Daimacreation. Taking a look at the translated lyrics, as cataloged on the Dragon Ball wikiMaybe you can learn a little more about Daima.
“Jaka Jaan” has an unexpected meaning
The song title is actually an onomatopoeia
First, the song title itself may seem strange to listeners because it doesn’t sound like a typical Japanese phrase. That’s because it’s not — “Jaka Jaan” is actually an onomatopoeia, a written form of a sound effect. This sound is specifically the sound of strumming a guitar, which is admittedly appropriate to the song’s instrumentation, although somewhat removed from the actual content of the lyrics. The lyric writer probably didn’t know much about the plot of Daimabut it definitely informed the basics of what’s going on, as well as the overall vibe the series was going for.
Hey, hey, hey!
Time to venture out!
You will be hooked for sure!
The Demon Realm is full of mystery
DAIMA Wonderland
Looking at the translation of the first verse, it is interesting to note that the lyrics begin with laughter, emphasizing the comic elements of Daimawhich already became apparent just a few episodes later. However, the rest of the lyrics seem to focus on the idea of exploration and adventure, something that is clearly at the heart of Daima. The Demon Realm is specifically mentioned as a land of mystery, showing that Goku and fans have a lot to learn about how this new world works and how it connects to the rest of the world. Dragon ballcosmology.
Oops, daisy!
Even when your heart shrinks
And you feel depressed
Dreams are everywhere
Don’t worry about that
Never give up
The second verse, however, takes a different turn. “When your heart shrinks” can be interpreted literally, referring to the actual shrinking that Goku and his friends suffer in the series, or in a metaphorical sense, referring to the feeling of despondency, with which the next line would seemingly agree. However, the lyrics carry an optimistic message, encouraging the listener to move forward despite the difficulties they may face. Again, the lyrics could be aimed specifically at Goku, assuring that no matter what happens, Goku cannot let it get to him and must persevere – a trait Goku is certainly known for..
Here comes a new story
Thousands of scams and silly jokes
They are waiting for you
The next verse is shorter and seemingly states things directly to the audience. Daima is literally a new, never-before-seen story set in Dragon ball universe, and there is no manga, which means everyone who watches it will experience it together. The verse brings back the idea of comedy, promising lots of jokes and laughter for the viewer.
Jaan! Jaka jaan!
The fanfare of courage
Unlimited battles
The emotion doesn’t stop
Hey Shenron, grant my wish
I want to meet
Someone amazing again tomorrow
The final line (in the TV edit, at least) boils down to what Dragon ball became truly known for: thrilling battles and daring deeds. The song is essentially promising that Daima It’s not just a comedy, but it will still feature the types of epic battles that fans love. Whether it’s fights or adventures, the story will remain exciting at every step. Interestingly, the song mentions Shenron, the eternal dragon, by name, but the desire vocalized at the end of the song is one that calls for continued adventure – the idea of meeting more new and amazing people, whether here in the Demon Realm or elsewhere. place. .
Dragon Ball Daima’s opening sequence perfectly captures its tone
“Jaka Jaan” is a fitting theme song that highlights Daima’s best qualities
“Jaka Jaan” captures the feeling of Daima very well, emphasizing its comic and action elements, whose mixture became a Dragon ball clip. However, music is not the only element of the opening of Daimaand the visuals offer a little more clue as to what to expect when it comes to specific plot details. For example, Bulma, Piccolo, and Vegeta are shown interacting with Panzy and other Demon Realm characters, seemingly confirming that they will eventually catch up to Goku on the Supreme Kai’s ship. Goku and Vegeta are also seen in their Super Saiyan forms, proving that being tiny didn’t cost them anything in terms of power.
Several mysterious characters also appear. In the group photo of the villains, there appears to be Dabura (or at least a Dabura lookalike), as well as a fatter demon who has Dabura’s hair – possibly his father, the previous Demon King Abura. This may suggest that Daima we will delve into some of the history of the Demon Realm. The Tamagami, guardians of the Demon Realm’s Dragon Balls, also appear to feature prominently in the opening credits, suggesting that Goku’s confrontation with these powerful figures is almost inevitable.
However, Dragon Ball DaimaThe opening theme of is a catchy song that adequately describes the series so far, and the visuals provide some tantalizing clues about the events to come without actually spoiling anything outright. Dragon Ball Daima is all about that sense of adventure, as the song makes clear, and this is an adventure that every Dragon ball fans will be able to participate together.
Dragon Ball DAIMA is the fifth series overall in the action-adventure anime franchise. It features most of the classic cast members as aged versions of themselves, including Goku, Vegeta, and Bulma. The series was announced at NYCC 2023, with creator Akira Toriyama returning to manage DAIMA.
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Akira Toriyama