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Dragon Ball DAIMAhas redefined the franchise with its intricate storytelling and the throwback to the roots, setting up a story that is very close to the originalDragon Ballbut still canon. This sets it apart as one of the most narratively dense Dragon Ball series to date.
Unlike traditionalDragon Ballarcs that focus on one central conflict or a key threat that the heroes face,DAIMAintroduces multiple plotlines with a thickening story. Two realms and each character navigating personal arcs.
The rumored 20-episode length of the series raises doubts about its ability to provide satisfying resolutions for its many plots. The mid-season finale has only amplified these concerns, leaving fans wondering ifDAIMAcan give a satisfactory ending and tie up all the loose ends.
DAIMA might have bitten off more than it can manage
One of the show’s most striking features is its commitment to balancing multiple narratives simultaneously. The show has 8 main heroes, including Goku, Vegeta, and Piccolo, alongside 4 primary villains, such as Gomah, Arinsu, and Degesu.
What is interesting is while the protagonist, Goku, runs off having carefree adventures, the weight of the plotfalls onto Vegeta. Even characters like Glorio, who is secretly working for Dr. Arinsu, or Panzy, who is striving to elevate her father, King Kadan, to the Supreme King of the Demon Realm, add to the anime’s complex narrative.
There are many confusing points in the current narrative ofDragon Ball DAIMA. For instance, Panzy’s collar allowed the Gendarmerie to track the Dragon Team but was nullified by a quick spell from Nahare.
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The intense build-up seems to have been cut halfway due to the episode constraints. These abrupt resolutions undermine the emotional weight of the conflicts and threaten to dilute the impact of the overarching narrative.
Considering the grand set-up of all things, it is clear that the series risks overwhelming itself, and satisfactorily wrapping up within the remaining 10 episodes seems impossible. Especially consideringDragon Ball’saction sequencesthat demand significant screen time.
DAIMA’s future seems to be gloomy
The pacing ofDragon Ball DAIMAis yet another problem. While the series takes its time with setup, and world-building, perhaps much better and detailed than ever before. By focusing on character interactions, lore, and humor, the major conflicts between characters feel like a passing reference or a joke.
They often feel rushed or resolved too conveniently. For instance, Goku’s initial struggle with his de-aged body was resolved by the end of Episode 2, deflating the tension it initially built up.
Given its current trajectory,DAIMA’sfuture seems uncertain. The remaining ten episodes are expected to address all of the unresolved storylines; this includes – Gomah’s defeat, Glorio’s character arc, the Evil Third Eye’s emergence, possibly from the belt, and Piccolo’s search for closure with Neva.
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Furthermore, Goku’s purchase of the Fuse Bugs in Episode 4 hints at a future fusion. For a series as ambitious asDAIMA, it has become a herculean task to compress all these developments into 10 episodes. Fans can only hope thatDAIMA’ssecond half rises to the occasion and delivers the satisfying conclusion it deserves.
You can streamDragon Ball DAIMAon Netflix and Crunchyroll.
Chandra Shekhar
Anime Writer
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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.
