The legend of Goku continues when the English dub of Dragon Ball DAIMA arrives on Crunchyroll starting on January 10, 2025, in select territories. Based on an all-new story and character designs from author Akira Toriyama, this original anime series from legendary studio Toei Animation commemorates the 40th Anniversary of Dragon Ball.
Last month, fans were given a first look at the Dragon Ball DAIMA English dub during Toei Animation and Fathom Event’s world premiere theatrical release of the series’ first three dub episodes on November 10, 11, and 12 in over 1,000 theaters across the U.S. and Canada.
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English dub episodes of Dragon Ball DAIMA will be released weekly, starting with Episode 1: “Conspiracy,” which premieres on January 10, 2025. The English dub will stream on Crunchyroll in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
The Cast & Crew of Dragon Ball DAIMA
The Dragon Ball DAIMA English dub voice cast includes:
- Sean Schemmel (Goku)
- Kent Williams (Supreme Kai)
- Christopher R. Sabat (Vegeta, Yamcha, and Shenron)
- Monica Rial (Bulma)
- Sonny Strait (Krillin)
- Kara Edwards (Goten and Gotenks)
- Alexis Tipton (Trunks and Gotenks)
- Justin Cook (Dende)
- Chuck Huber (Kibito)
- Josh Martin (Majin Buu)
- Duncan Brannan (Babidi)
- Stephanie Nadolny (Goku – Mini)
- Nia Celesta (Supreme Kai – Mini)
- Paul Castro Jr. (Vegeta – Mini)
- Taylor Murphy (Bulma – Mini)
- Nasim Benelkour (Piccolo – Mini)
- Lara Woodhull (Krillin – Mini)
- Brittany Lauda (Chi Chi – Mini)
- Jordan Dash Cruz (Master Roshi – Mini)
- Celeste Perez (Trunks – Mini)
- Emi Lo (Dende – Mini)
- Aaron Michael (Kibito – Mini)
- Cory Phillips (Mister Satan – Mini)
- Dusty Feeney (Majin Buu – Mini)
- Aaron Dismuke (Glorio)
- Tom Laflin (Gomah)
- Landon McDonald (Degesu)
- Morgan Lauré (Doctor Arinsu)
- Garrett Schenck (Neva)
- Kristian Eros (Sir Warp and Small Sir Warp)
- Doc Morgan (Narrator)
The Dragon Ball DAIMA English dub production staff includes:
- ADR Director: Jonathan Rigg
- ADR Producer: Samantha Herek
- English Script Writer: Jarrod Greene
- ADR Mixer: Gino Palencia
- ADR Engineer: Jameson Outlaw
What is this new series?
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.
Dragon Ball DAIMA is directed by Yoshitaka Yashima and Aya Komaki together with series composition and script by Yuko Kakihara and animation character design by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru.
The series features the opening theme song, “Jaka Jaan,” composed by Grammy Award-winning artist Zedd with support from C&K, the singer-songwriting duo of CLIEVY and KEEN, who also provided vocals. Lyrics are by Yukinojo Mori, best known for the Dragon Ball franchise songs “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” and “Limit Break x Survivor.” This song and the powerhouse collaboration behind it mark a new page in Dragon Ball history. Zedd also produced the ending song “’NAKAMA’ by ZEDD feat. AI,” whose lyrics were written and sung by the artist AI.
Dragon Ball DAIMA was revealed to the world last October to thunderous applause at the Dragon Ball Special Panel during New York Comic Con 2023. This new episodic series celebrates the birth of the global Dragon Ball phenomenon — commemorating its 40th anniversary. Created by Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball first launched in 1984 in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump” and since then has sold an astounding 260 million copies worldwide and counting.
Dragon Ball DAIMA began streaming on Crunchyroll on October 11, 2024, in Japanese with subtitles.
It joins a long-standing legacy
Produced by Toei Animation, the Dragon Ball anime franchise has achieved tremendous global success—taking its place in mainstream pop culture and boasting a multi-generational fan base. With the addition of Dragon Ball DAIMA, the franchise now spans six episodic series, including Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Z Kai, and Dragon Ball Super, and 21 feature films as well as numerous mobile and video games, trading card game and an ever-expanding catalog of licensed merchandise and location-based entertainment.
Dragon Ball was first introduced to the world in English dub in 1990, followed by Dragon Ball Z in 1993, Dragon Ball GT in 2000, Dragon Ball Super in 2017, and Dragon Ball DAIMA in 2025.
With its impending arrival, there are more exciting Dragon Ball DAIMA announcements still to come from Crunchyroll regarding its other territories. So, stay tuned!
Dragon Ball DAIMA | DUB TRAILER
Watch Dragon Ball Daima dubbed on Crunchyroll! 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.
