Dragon Ball Daima is the latest and final original series in Akira Toriyama's beloved anime universe. Its place on the timeline is a commonly discussed topic. In episode #1, however, the series quickly clarifies for fans that Dragon Ball Daima takes place immediately following the victory against Kid Buu in Dragon Ball Z, with the remaining heroes celebrating Trunks' birthday. This means the series precedes the events of both Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball GT on the franchise timeline, with plenty of opportunities for Goku and friends to find adventures in the Demon Realm and a new set of Dragon Balls.

As the series goes over the events of Dragon Ball Z including a special focus on the Demon Realm following Buu eating Dabura, a path forward is created in Dragon Ball Daima with a new threat looking to stake his claim to power. Gomah, the new King of the Dark Demon Realm, feels significantly threatened by Earth's mightiest warriors, seeing them defeating Majin Buu in his numerous forms, and recognizing that they must be stopped so he can remain uncontested. Thus, Gomah sets out to fulfill his wishes, setting the events and timeline of Dragon Ball Daima in motion.

Dragon Ball Daima Takes Place Right Atter Buu's Defeat But Before Super & The Peaceful World Saga

Filling Out Akira Toriyama's Timeline

With Trunks' ninth birthday visibly celebrated, Dragon Ball Daima is still set multiple years Dragon Ball Daima promises to be a new adventure, albeit with some absences, diving into the universe's lore, namely the Demon Realm and a new set of Dragon Balls.

While Dragon Ball Daima's timeline position is relatively clear, fans and newcomers are encouraged to check out the series whenever they wish, as it offers an elegant recap of the series while introducing new characters and story arcs. The series is set up as an homage to every beloved aspect of Dragon Ball, down to glimpses of its opening theme at the end of episode #1, featuring lyrics by Yukinojo Mori, who composed Dragon Ball Z's most iconic theme songs. However, despite the series resembling a fond look back at Toriyama's legacy, it also promises to push forward meaningfully.

Dragon Ball Daima Expands Series Lore and Pushes Forward in the Timeline

Demons, Dragons, and Black Wishes

Much of the first episode of Dragon Ball Daima is a phenomenal lore drop, a dream come true for Dragon Ball fans craving something fresh and new for the series. Instead of inevitable power scaling topics, this first episode introduces an expansion on the Demon Realm's presence in the series canon, how it has moved on in Dabura's absence, and more. What's especially enticing for Dragon Ball Daima fans is a remix on classic franchise staples, namely a new and mysterious set of Dragon Balls, and the black wishes giving them a nefarious aura in the story.

Gomah, the new Demon King, features as the antagonist for the start of Dragon Ball Daima. Still, other characters like Neva, a surprisingly interesting Namekian local to the Demon Realm, and several Supreme Kai siblings will also feature strongly in the plot. With Goku and his friends being shrunk into child forms in the series, this means a drastic shift in the franchise's power status quo, with inevitable questions about how it'll play into the plot of Dragon Ball Super. Within one episode, Dragon Ball Daima's contributions to the timeline might be its most exciting ever.