Summary

  • Goku and Vegeta return as children in Dragon Ball Daima, bringing back nostalgic memories from the earlier series.
  • Fans are excited about the return of Goku's iconic Power Pole, a symbol of his legacy and ties to his Grandpa.
  • The traditional animation style in Dragon Ball Daima is a refreshing change from the previous 3D animation, pleasing many fans.

Dragon Ball is one of the grandfathers of anime, having paved the way for what the genre is today. Created by Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball has a legacy that spans over five decades, telling the story of Son Goku, an orphaned alien sent to the Earth to conquer it but instead making it his home. Goku is arguably the most recognizable and most popular anime character in the world, with an absorbent amount of the population wishing they could also do a Kamehameha. With nail-biting martial arts action at every turn, Dragon Ball has consistently raised the bar in multiple series.

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Dragon Ball has had several iterations of new series and movies that continue its story over the years, from Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and, most recently, Dragon Ball Super. Just announced is a new anime series from an original story from the creator himself that brings back the lovable characters that fans have come to know and love, but with a twist. The Dragon Ball Daima trailer was released and showed a chaotic new threat quickly approaching the Z Fighters. With the stakes high and Goku and Vegeta finding themselves in a wacky predicament, there's no telling what is around the corner for the last of the Saiyan race. Here are some reasons to be excited for Dragon Ball Daima.

7 Kid Goku Returns

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One of the big standouts in the new Dragon Ball Daima trailer is that Goku has once again been reverted to his child-like state. It is yet to be seen what the extent of Goku's power will be in the series, but going back to the roots of Dragon Ball can never be a bad thing. Series-wise, the last time that Kid-Goklu was seen was in the fourth anime installment, Dragon Ball GT, which followed Goku and his granddaughter on an adventure through space. This also featured one of Goku's strongest transformations.

6 Enter Kid Vegeta!

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Alongside Goku in this new adventure is Vegeta, the prince of all Saiyans who has also been reverted into a younger version of himself. Vegeta, as a child, has only been seen a handful of times throughout specific anime series and a movie.

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Hence, a new appearance for the prideful rapscallion is interesting, to say the least. While Vegeta is not the only individual to be affected by the age regression, it's clear that Vegeta will play a pivotal role in the story.

5 The Power Pole Is Back

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Many fans who took to the trailer and scanned the animation for easter eggs have been static about the return of the Power Pole. Goku's trusty companion since his early days as a student of Master Roshi, the power pole, was a gift from Goku's Granpa, the most important person in Goku's history, whom he has tried to model himself after to this day. The power pole was an iconic weapon in the original Dragon Ball anime and ties to Goku's legacy being based on the Son WuKong legend.

4 Traditional Animation

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Unlike the previous film, Dragon Ball Super Hero, Dragon Ball Daima seems to be returning to traditional animation, which many fans will be pleased to see. In the previous film, which starred Gohan as the main protagonist, the entire movie was made using the new 3D style of animation that has been hit or miss by most fans. The more traditional animation style is in Dragon Ball' s roots, which is greatly celebrated in past instances such as Dragon Ball Super Broly and the Super anime.

3 Saiyan Rivalry Prospers

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A picture featuring the age-old rivals, Goku and Vegeta from the Dragon Ball franchise.

For many Dragon Ball fans, the bitter rivalry that has turned into a healthy relationship between individuals in search of more strength returning is all they want when it comes to a new Dragon Ball anime.

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Goku and Vegeta's decades-long competition with each other defines the history of Dragon Ball and is one of the foundations on which the fandom stands. With both of the least Saiyans in the universe returning to take on a sinister threat together, Dragon Ball Daima will surely be an exciting run. There may even be an opportunity for a fusion among the episodes.

2 The Adventure Continues

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For fans of Dragon Ball all over the world, more content is always welcome, whether it be a main story tie-in or a spin-off series. The Z-Fighters returning to the screen to fight alongside one another is enough to quench most fans' thirst while inviting new fans into the community.

Dragon Ball Daima seems to be the latter, with a new threat and a new challenge for the heroes of Earth to face.

1 Possible Super Saiyan 4 Return

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Considering that the last time Goku was reverted back into a Child-like state was also the last time that Super Saiyan Four was canonically portrayed, there is a tiny sliver of a chance that the legendary form may make a return in the upcoming series. Super Saiyan Four is one of the most controversial elements in the Dragon Ball universe, just a few levels below Black Freiza. However, Super Saiyan Four has made a recent appearance in an anime series, Dragon Ball Super Heroes.

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