It's almost time for Dragon Ball Daima to bow out, with the anime expected to clock in at 20 episodes.

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Dragon Ball Daima promised a brand new Dragon Ball when it premiered in 2024, so it was no surprise that the series continues to grow in popularity, with Goku and friends pulling in more new fans.

In Daima, Goku and his friends (including fan-favourites like Vegeta and Bulma) are transformed into kids. While others seek a way to fix this and return to their adult forms through science, Goku allies with their new pal Glorio for a journey into a realm of demons. It is here that they hope to confront Gomah, the villain of the series and a diabolical figure who seems to know how to change them all back to adults.

If you're confused about where it all takes place, don't fret. Daima takes place after Dragon Ball Z, but before Dragon Ball Super in the Dragon Ball timeline.

While there's still hype surrounding Daima, there is also a bittersweetness around it. It is the final entry from the original manga's creator, Akira Toriyama, who sadly died last year. Toriyama had direct input in the story ideas and character designs for Daima.

If you're familiar with the 1996 anime series Dragon Ball GT, you'll know that the series played with a similar idea where Goku transformed into a child. However, Daima has a different plot entirely and allows the animators and writers to experiment with new, exciting adventures and possibilities.

Thanks to Dragon Ball's enduring popularity, this new series is very easy to access. Dragon Ball Daima is available on both Crunchyroll and Netflix, but their episodes are not released simultaneously. Release dates for different services can sometimes be a little weird.

Keep reading to learn more about the Dragon Ball Daima release schedule for both Crunchyroll and Netflix.

When are new episodes of Dragon Ball Daima released on Netflix and Crunchyroll?

The schedule for Netflix and Crunchyroll's release dates is simple. Crunchyroll airs new episodes each Friday, and then Netflix gets to release them a week later.

With new Dragon Ball Daima episodes arriving weekly after the show's October 2024 premiere, here's the schedule for the final episodes of the season:

  • Episode 19 - 21st February on Crunchyroll, 28th February on Netflix
  • Episode 20 - 28th February on Crunchyroll, 7th March on Netflix

We're expecting the series to conclude with episode 20 on 28th February.

What time are new Dragon Ball Daima episodes released?

Dragon Ball Daima trailer screencap featuring Mini Goku and Korin the cat.
Dragon Ball Daima. Toei Animation/YouTube

Crunchyroll releases new Dragon Ball Daima episodes at these times:

  • 10am Pacific Time
  • 1pm Eastern Time
  • 6pm GMT

Where to watch Dragon Ball Daima

Dragon Ball fans will have no trouble streaming Dragon Ball Daima, because the series streams on both Crunchyroll and Netflix.

What is the plot of Dragon Ball Daima?

The official synopsis reads: "Goku and company were living peaceful lives when they suddenly turned small due to a conspiracy!

"When they discover that the reason for this may lie in a world known as the 'Demon Realm', a mysterious young Majin named Glorio appears before them."

How many episodes will there be of Dragon Ball Daima?

Right now, the expected episode count for Dragon Ball Daima is 20 episodes, so we're nearing the end of the story! There's no news yet on whether a second season is planned, but considering how popular Dragon Ball continues to be, we wouldn't be surprised if this isn't the last we see of Goku and friends.

Dragon Ball: Daima is available to watch on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

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Authors

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw is a freelance critic and entertainment journalist specialising in geek culture, TV and film. She has written for numerous outlets including Empire, TV Guide, Wired and Vulture, and hosts the film podcast Overinvested.

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