Dragon Ball Daima: A Subtle Nod to Super Confirms Its Place in canon!
Dragon Ball Daima: Officially Canon, Thanks to a Blink-and-You’ll-Miss-It Moment!
Dragon Ball Daima needs no introduction for longtime fans, especially since Akira Toriyama himself is back at the helm! Its canon status is pretty much guaranteed because it features such close and careful attention toward the design and storytelling that defines Toriyama's creative style. However, exactly how it connects to Dragon Ball Super remained slightly ambiguous before that recent release! This article explains why that initial question is solved through a seriously clever detail – it showcases that these things matter. These unexpected Easter Eggs and callbacks help clarify which direction this narrative was headed from the very beginning and add a unique layer that's extremely well-appreciated amongst its fans!
This recent release of Dragon Ball Daima is made so much more important and this amazing and successful creative development introduces a brand-new story, set in the timeframe following Dragon Ball Z, leading into Dragon Ball Super. It’s done with plenty of love, maintaining the feel while still totally expanding that existing Dragon Ball universe. And this amazing debut includes several very specific points which made this recent storyline so much more enjoyable for longtime fans; yet these aren't only references which are appreciated—they show how deep that original creative direction went.
Universe 7 Gets a Shout-Out in Dragon Ball Daima Episode #1
Midway through episode 1, Gomah, Neva, and Degesu leave the Demon Realm. A fish-like creature guarding that portal asks where they want to go and this specific and totally unassuming moment changes everything! Degesu casually mentions Universe 7 (a subtle nod to Dragon Ball Super chapter #5, where Whis explains the twelve universes)! That is incredibly well-done! This subtle detail is exactly the thing that many fans might’ve completely missed but adds weight toward officially placing Dragon Ball Daima on that established timeline, alongside Dragon Ball Super! Even more important is how this adds to the storyline!
It’s uncertain how much multiverse references appear in Daima! This narrative's focus remains on Goku's adventures; his journey specifically focuses toward going to that Demon Realm (not Universe 6), a completely unanticipated but actually incredibly brilliant way to maintain the mystery without being overwhelming.
One point worthy of further speculation is Babidi and Dabura's travel. To reach Earth, they should have used a similar portal! But Earth’s designation differs ("Planet 4032-877" in Super) And this discrepancy is subtle but it's clearly intended, demonstrating exactly just how Akira Toriyama (the main creator!) really thinks about these storylines. This serves as an excellent homage—it clearly recognizes that larger Dragon Ball narrative – yet never disrupts the main narrative.
Dragon Ball Daima: Addressing Z's Mysteries
Episode 1 also smartly resolves some plot points from Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super. For example, there is that reveal about that ancient Namekian in the Demon Realm, and confirmation regarding Majin Buu's physiology affecting Potara Fusions (including Kibito Kai), while Gohan's absence involves returning to school – making him completely sidelined and unimportant in that particular episode's unfolding drama. Even subtle lore (like those Saiyan growth spurts at fifteen) get mentioned!
Those Super elements appear more subtly, emphasizing more of those plot-relevant moments relating to Dragon Ball Z; which hints that we can discover more plot reveals connecting to other titles as that entire narrative proceeds!
Conclusion: Dragon Ball Daima's Ingenious Blend of Nostalgia and New Beginnings
Dragon Ball Daima might be brand new; yet it effortlessly connects to those earlier stories, even the earlier, arguably simpler elements from earlier releases; demonstrating both immense creativity but a dedication towards using this known creative style that really enhances all that it could’ve achieved otherwise. That subtle Universe 7 mention establishes its canonicity; the resolved plot points, a total dedication toward creating this completely nostalgic storyline makes for another successful installment.
This excellent homage—it cleverly mixes nostalgia with a fresh start— really showing this clever blending; it brings joy to long-time fans, setting up tons of awesome moments which will help drive up interest, excitement, and more in those additional, later episodes for that whole franchise and create greater enthusiasm towards this series from everyone else.
