Summary
- Dragon Ball DAIMA nominated for Kids' Choice Award.
- Series likely to win "Favourite Cartoon" title.
- Episodes 19 and 20 to be released at the same time.
Dragon Ball DAIMA has been enjoying success after success, with the series now being nominated for the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award. Akira Toriyama's final offering to the world finds itself in elite company, enjoying the spotlight with nominees like the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film, which was nominated for the “Favourite Movie” category, while Transformers One was nominated for “Favourite Animated Movie”.
DAIMA was nominated for “Favourite Cartoon”, a title it will most likely clinch.
Dragon Ball DAIMA's English Dub Finale Hits Crunchyroll on May 16
Both episodes 19 and 20 will be released simultaneously.
Other Nominees of the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award
Dragon Ball DAIMA In Great Company
Other nominees in this year's iteration of the Nick Kids’ Choice Award include:
- Legendary actor Carrey, nominated for "Favorite Movie Actor" and "Favorite Villain" for his role as Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
- Ben Schwartz and Keanu Reeves were both nominated for "Favourite Male Animated Voice from a Movie" for their roles as Sonic and Shadow, respectively in the aforementioned film.
- Chris Hemsworth also got a “Favourite Male Animated Voice From a Movie” as Orion in Transformers One.
- Scarlett Johansson was nominated for "Favorite Female Animated Voice from a Movie” for her role as Elita-1 in Transformers One.
- "Run It" performed by Jelly Roll got a nomination for "Favorite Song from a Movie."
- The Super Mario Party Jamboree was nominated for "Favorite Game.”
Dragon Ball DAIMA premiered in October 2024, running until February 2025. Crunchyroll streamed the anime as it aired, while Netflix is currently streaming the series on their platform. Transformers One debuted on September 20 following a number of delays from the initially stipulated July 19 release, and the subsequent update slating it for release on September 13, 2024. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 premiered in theatres on December 20, 2024.
About Dragon Ball DAIMA
Toriyama's Final Project
Dragon Ball DAIMA was initially announced at New York Comic Con in October 23, cited as part of the franchise's 40th anniversary celebrations. Series author Akira Toriyama penned the story and character designs for the main cast, all of whom were reverted to childish forms as part of a conspiracy from the then yet-to-be-explored Demon Realm that had been referenced in the series from the early days.
The series was directed by Yoshitaka Yashima, with Aya Komaki as series director, Yūko Kakihara on series composition, and art direction by Maya Kasai. The original cast from the franchise reprised their roles, with the English Dub hitting fans right in the nostalgia as Stephanie Nadolny returned to voice kid Goku once more after over a decade of absence from the franchise.
Dragon Ball DAIMA is available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Source: ANN, Toei Animation Official Instagram