2026-03-16 23:12
Daima wrapped up its 20-episode run and I have THOUGHTS. This was Toriyama's last series, and I think that context matters when discussing it.
<strong>What Worked:</strong>
1. <strong>The Art Style</strong> — Going back to a more classic Dragon Ball look with mini versions of the characters was a smart choice. It felt like a love letter to the original series, not just Z or Super.
2. <strong>The Demon Realm</strong> — Finally exploring this part of the DB universe was overdue. The Third Demon Realm felt like a genuine adventure, which Dragon Ball hasn't really done since the original series.
3. <strong>Gomah as a Villain</strong> — A new Demon Realm Supreme King who kidnaps Dende and uses the Dragon Balls to shrink everyone? It's goofy in the best Dragon Ball way. Not every villain needs to be a universe-ending threat.
4. <strong>Toriyama's Touch</strong> — You can feel his humor and adventure spirit throughout. The writing has that classic Toriyama charm that Super sometimes lacked.
5. <strong>100% on Rotten Tomatoes</strong> — Only 5 reviews, but still. Critical reception was positive across the board.
<strong>What Didn't Work:</strong>
1. <strong>Only 20 Episodes</strong> — This needed at least 26-30 episodes. The pacing felt rushed in the second half.
2. <strong>Power Scaling Questions</strong> — Where does mini Goku fit in the power hierarchy? Are they weakened by being small? The show was inconsistent about this.
3. <strong>Limited Character Focus</strong> — Vegeta, Gohan, and others got sidelined. It was very Goku-centric.
<strong>Overall:</strong> 7.5/10. Not the best Dragon Ball series, but a worthy final project from Toriyama. The adventure feel was refreshing after Super's constant power escalation.
What did you think? And are you excited for The Galactic Patrol Saga coming next?