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There have been many questions regarding the number of episodes thatDragon Ball DAIMAis supposed to have and if it is going to get further seasons considering all that the series has taken on from giving a new realm to explore, mysterious antagonists, new transformations, and even connections to the past.
But the truth was well-hidden by Toei Animation and the members of the production team as well. But unfortunately for the series, the truth has been revealed, and not in a way that is inspiring confidence among the fans.
Hulu’s February 2025 schedule has been released for public perusal. This seemingly normal information page had inadvertently dropped a bombshell onDragon Ball DAIMAfans.
Just 20 episodes- the shocking reveal by Hulu
The listing for the anime’s twentieth episode has been titled “Dragon Ball DAIMA: Finale (SUBBED).” This confirms that the series will be wrapping up with Episode 20. This revelation has sent shockwaves and disappointment through the fanbase.
This is becauseDragon Ball DAIMAstarted a lot of stuff, and the limited episode count leaves little room for theclear narrative conclusionsthatDragon Ballis known for.
Adding to the controversy, if the fans even wished to believe that this was a mistake –DAIMA’sproducers, including executive producer Akio Iyoku, had avoided directly answering questions about the series’ length during their many public appearances.
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The secrecy surrounding its short run no information about a succeeding season has only fueled skepticism from the audience. The fans are constantly debating and questioning whether 20 episodes can satisfactorily deliver a conclusion worthy of the franchise’s 40-year epic legacy.
Is there any hope forDragon Ball DAIMA?
DAIMAis not the first work to be questioned in theDragon Ballfranchise. As the final projectToriyamaworked on, there were many expectations that the creation team would do their best to honor his vision. Hulu’s confirmation of the short episode count raises doubts as to how the series can do justice to his legendary legacy.
Despite the many concerns, there’s still a chanceDragon Ball DAIMAcould surprise the anxious fans. The creative team could trim theunnecessary subplots and fan serviceand turn their focus on delivering a clear and impactful story to end the series on a high note.
It has been almost four decades since theDragon Ballfranchise first released and there are rumors of upcoming announcements forDragon Ball’s40th anniversary. This could be an opportunity forDAIMAto be continued for another season, thus leaving fans room for optimism.
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The revelation ofDAIMAhas a very short run has left fans worried and disappointed. To see that the episode schedule has the word finale in it could mean that the creators never expected the anime to strike it big, and it had been set up for failure long before Hulu released its monthly release plan.
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.
