Unraveling Dragon Ball DAIMA: Unveiling Its Fitting Place in the Series' Timeline!

Dragon Ball fans at New York Comic Con were thrilled by the announcement of Dragon Ball DAIMA, the highly anticipated new installment in the popular anime franchise. While details about the new series remain limited, fans eagerly speculate about its placement within the Dragon Ball timeline and its canon status.

By carefully analyzing the teaser trailer and the comments from author Akira Toriyama, some clues emerge regarding the timeline of Dragon Ball DAIMA. The trailer reveals a mysterious villain who turns the series' main characters into children while observing Goku's battle with Majin Buu. This suggests that the new anime will occur after the final battle in Dragon Ball Z (excluding the ten-year time jump at the actual ending).

Dragon Ball DAIMA Will Take Place After The Battle With Majin Buu

Dragon Ball DAIMA's placement within the timeline of Dragon Ball Z is relatively clear, but it becomes more complicated with Dragon Ball Super. The absence of new characters in the trailer does not necessarily indicate that DAIMA takes place prior to Super. It is worth noting, however, that Goku and Vegeta are not seen wearing the symbol of Whis, their current teacher in Super, on their gear in the trailer. Another intriguing detail is that Shin and Kibito are depicted as separate individuals, despite having fused with the Potara during the Majin Buu saga and only separating in Dragon Ball Super. This may be attributed to the de-aging wish that sets up the story of Dragon Ball DAIMA.

Although these specifics would be inconsequential if Dragon Ball DAIMA were not considered canon within the franchise's main timeline (similar to Super Dragon Ball Heroes), this is highly unlikely. Akira Toriyama is responsible for the story, setting, and character design, and he has stated that DAIMA will delve into the mysteries of the Dragon Ball world, indicating its relevance to the plot. This is fantastic news, as a non-canon product would undoubtedly diminish fans' interest in the new series.

Dragon Ball DAIMA is expected to take place after the battle with Majin Buu, either before or during the events of Dragon Ball Super. However, it is unlikely to be connected to the plot of Super. From the information revealed, it appears that DAIMA will be a lengthy "side story" where Goku and his friends embark on an adventure in a new world. This self-contained story will allow Dragon Ball DAIMA to develop its own unique narrative and distinguish itself from other Dragon Ball products, without complicating the already intricate timeline of the franchise.