Summary
Dragon Ballhas been a staple anime and manga series for 40 years now, withGokuand his fellow Z-Fighters ranking high up in the nerd lexicon as some of the most iconic fictional characters of all time. Soon receiving a brand new show titledDragon Ball DAIMA, the fanart community has jumped at the chance to celebrate this new journey withartwork that places the mini version of Goku in the spotlight, whetting appetites forDAIMA’s official debutin just a few short months.
A new fanart image uploaded to Instagram by the artist known as Kakeru (@DBSKAKERU1), this incredible talent specializes in sketching all thingsDragon Ball, with Kakeru’s professional-level artwork giving both Akira Toriyama and his creative partner inDragon Ball Super, Toyotarou, some serious competition.
Sharing content featuring variousDragon Ballmoments and characters from the series along with some that aren’t, Kakeru has depicted Future Trunks and Gohan enjoying some downtime, Perfect Cell Max fighting Orange Piccolo, Broly reaching Super Saiyan Blue, Chi-Chi in fighting mode, and more, somehow never disappointing with each new post.
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Goku and Supreme Kai Ride on a Dragon in IncredibleDragon Ball DAIMAFanart
Fanart by Kakeru (@DBSKAKERU1)
Inexplicably de-aging Goku and his fellow Z-Fighters into mini versions of themselves complete with their own set of non-height-related problems,Dragon Ball DAIMApromises a return to a simpler, less chaotic time in the series, harkening back to the originalDragon Ballwhere adventuring and character relationships took precedent over all the ridiculously over-the-top forms Goku and Vegeta have unlocked, with new and old transformations alike quite possiblynot making an appearance inDAIMAat all. Focusing more on martial arts action and presented in stunning animation,DAIMAis shaping up to be something truly unique for fans to experience.
Essentially giving a different angle of Mini Goku riding a giant dragon as seen inDragon Ball DAIMA’s official poster, Kakeru tweaks the image by removing Mini Supreme Kai from the dragon’s back and drawing Goku brandishing his Power Pole high above his head — his ecstatic and jubilated expression capturing the adventurous spirit of the character perfectly.Utilizing an art style that pays homage to Akira Toriyama’s instantly recognizable drawings, Kakeru shining a light onDAIMA’s Mini Gokuis great to see, mainly because the community hasn’t produced manyDAIMA-related images yet, considering the show still hasn’t made its debut.
New Fanart ShowsDragon Ball DAIMA’s Potential as a Series
But withDragon Ball DAIMAset for an October release date, fans won’t have to wait too long to see how Mini Goku and the rest of the pint-sized versions of iconic Z-Warriors fair in a new adventure plucked directly from the mind of thelate and great Akira Toriyama, making this series one of the most hyped addition toDragon Ball’s ever-expanding universe in some time. As for Kakeru (@DBSKAKERU1), the release ofDragon Ball DAIMAgives them a whole new creative well to pull fanart ideas from, with thisGokuartwork begging for a follow-up soon.
Dragon Ball DAIMA
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Dragon Ball Daima sees Goku and his allies inexplicably shrunk into miniature forms, prompting a journey to the Demon Realm. This animated adventure, part of the Dragon Ball franchise, explores their mission to solve the mystery and restore their original statures. Released in October 2024.
Dragon Ball
From the creative mind of Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball is a mega multimedia franchise that spans back to the 1980s. Dragon Ball expanded quickly, starting as a serialized manga for Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan. It made its way overseas via manga and an anime adaptation that is enjoyed worldwide. Dragon Ball was the initial starting animated series that followed the adventures of the young Son Goku as he sought after the Dragon Balls. These mystical orbs would grant the wish of any who gathered them together. Then, the series would branch off into the immensely popular Dragon Ball Z, which followed Goku as an adult and featured high-intensity battles and Goku’s never-ending search to be the strongest. The series has also enjoyed several popular video game adaptations and continues to release several new animated series and theatrical films up to the recent popular Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
