Dragon Ball DAIMA is the latest in the very long-running Dragon Ball anime series. It’s also the final one featuring Akira Toriyama as the story writer for the anime. In fact, this is a posthumous production after Toriyama passed away back in March 2024. It really makes this particular anime series quite special in so many ways. That’s not even counting the rather unique story it has to begin with.
Thus, you can understand why Dragon Ball DAIMA having their own exclusive panel event at New York Comic Con 2024 (NYCC 2024) would be such a big deal. Exactly what do they have at that panel, you might ask? Well, let’s find out more about this together, shall we?
Dragon Ball DAIMA Panel at NYCC 2024: Details
On October 17, 2024; from 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM ET at the Empire Stage in the Javits Center, NYCC 2024 hosted an exclusive panel for Dragon Ball DAIMA. The entire panel was to showcase the new Dragon Ball anime, all in a panel room packed with some 3000 Dragon Ball fans. The panel featured surprise appearances from a whole bunch of stars, including Akio Iyoku, Executive Producer of the Dragon Ball Series.
The panel also included a special video message from Zedd, who produced the opening and ending theme for the anime. Plus, fans even got an appearance from Masako Nozawa, the original voice of Goku and Goku (Mini), expressing her excitement about the series and encouraging fans to enjoy the episode premiere. In fact, you can watch the anime for yourself on Crunchyroll to see what it’s all about.
But that’s enough out of me for now. Here are the key highlights from that NYCC 2024 panel below:
Dragon Ball DAIMA Key Panel Highlights
Exclusive Illustration:
The panel revealed illustrations created by Akira Toriyama for the series, featuring new settings and characters from the Demon Realm including Troll. There was also a visual reveal of a plane that the new character Glorio is going to operate. Akira Torimaya not only designed the exterior but also the interior design and how the plane should operate.
English Dub Cast Announcement:
Stephanie Nadolny (returning as the English voice of Goku (Mini)) and Aaron Dismuke (revealed as the English voice of the new character Glorio) were introduced as part of the Dragon Ball DAIMA cast.
New Episode Screening:
Fans were treated to the special screening of the first episode of Dragon Ball DAIMA in Japanese audio with English subtitles.
Special Video Messages: DJ/producer Zedd shared a surprise video message about his role in producing the opening theme “Jaka Jaan” and ending theme songs for the series.
A heartfelt video message from Masako Nozawa, the original voice of Goku, was shared with the audience. Nozawa expressed her joy for the new series and encouraged fans to enjoy the first episode screening, marking the series’ long-awaited debut.
First Major Premiere:
Dragon Ball DAIMA will be screened in theaters across the U.S. and Canada for three days from November 10-12, showcasing episodes 1-3
Game Event Announcements:
There will be a Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour in LA January 18-19.
