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Dragon Ball DAIMAis getting showered with praise and fans can’t get enough of the glorious animation and the nostalgic appeal. As the beloved mangaka’s last project, many fans feel thatDAIMAis the quintessential Akira Toriyama. From the beginning itself, it was established thatDAIMAwould be as authentic as it could get, with how we see Bulma and Goku interacting at the beginning like the old days.
Similarly, the animation quality and the art style resemble Toriyama’s evolved modern style. It could be a case of cherry-picking by fans to justify the hype aroundDAIMA, but the recent comparisons withGTmake a few things clear. The animation ofDAIMAis undoubtedly superior to most series in the franchise andDAIMAmakes great use of Toriyama’s true vision and style.
Fans Draw Comparisons withDragon Ball GT’s Art Style
AmongDragon Ballfans, the recent discussions have been all aboutDragon Ball DAIMA. The premiere of the series made fans bawl their eyes out. With every episode, fans find something new to gush over. However, one thing has remained constant from day one, the praises forDragon Ball DAIMA’s stunning visuals.
I Watched Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 6 and Fans Need to Stop Comparing it to GT
Fans on X recently compared the art style ofDAIMAto that ofGT. Some noteworthy observations included Goku’s rounder facial structure or how he looks more like a child than he ever did inGT. Some even called itAkira Toriyama‘s “true vision”.
Super Saiyan Goku: Dragon Ball GT (1996) / Dragon Ball Daima (2024)pic.twitter.com/s1YfrRxreA
Daima was Toriyama’s true vision, GT was never his
Daima is way better lmao, it actually makes him look like a kid with the smooth edges on his face instead of everything being sharp
Dragon Ball Daima is the first time the anime has used Toriyama’s modern style. Somethings got rounderpic.twitter.com/1BnQIX0LvM
These comments were probably a result of the anime making great use of Toriyama’s modern art style. Over the years, the mangaka’s art style changed a lot. However, what remained constant was the blend of spiky paired up with the blunt features. From drawing chubby physiques to buff and then lean, Toriyama did it all. But his facial structures circled back to how they were initially.
Objectively: Daima looks better and I’m an OG DBZ fan.
As a GT fan, Daima is just amazing in every wayI haven’t felt like this about Dragon Ball in a long timeR.I.P. Toriyama and thank you!!!
Daima the real deal, it looks Toriyama art style!
Daima goku actually looks like a kid so it looks better also im a fan of the more rounder eyes
Every series in the franchise has its own appeal and gets appreciated by fans for that. But,Dragon Ball DAIMAstood out for reigniting the initial experiences fans had with the series. Seeing Goku return to a cute and chubby kid, who could wreak havoc led to a resurgence of precious memories.
DAIMAis Incredible, and There’s No Denying It
Withsix episodes so far,DAIMAhas earned praise and trust from fans. Fans are loving the subsequent episodes, and hopefully, the series will continue down the same path. As the series progresses, fans hope that the future additions to the franchise or the return of Super learns fromDAIMA.
Dragon Ball DAIMA isn’t Afraid to Rely on GT When it Matters the Most Despite its Polarizing Reputation
DAIMAis incredible for trying out new things while paying homage to everything that existed before it. Instead of just releasing mediocre results to make the most out of the massive popularity of the series, it might be time for those in charge to circle back to whatDragon Ballalways represented.
Dragon Ball DAIMAis available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Laveena Joshi
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
