The brand-new Dragon Ball DAIMA series, based on Akira Toriyama's original work, is set to begin broadcasting in October 2024! For 40 years, Dragon Ball has continued with Son Goku as its enduring protagonist. This time, Goku has mysteriously been turned into a child! What adventures await him in DAIMA? In this article, we’ll introduce Goku’s role and his action-packed journey in the new series.

Son Goku (Mini) Profile

In Dragon Ball DAIMA, Goku appears in a child-like form.

Observing Earth from the Demon Realm, Gomah learns that Majin Buu and the Demon King Dabura were defeated by Goku and his friends. To weaken Earth’s defenders, he schemes to gather the Dragon Balls and summons Shenron, making a wish that turns Goku and his companions back into children.
In DAIMA, Goku embarks on a journey through the Demon Realm with Glorio as their guide, aiming to rescue Dende, who has been captured by Gomah.

Son Goku Mini's Role in the Story

In Episode 3, Goku fights inhabitants of the Demon Realm’s Third Domain at its entrance. Despite his child form, he easily overwhelms opponents, suggesting his combat abilities remain as powerful as ever.

Differences from Goku in Dragon Ball GT

Dragon Ball GT was an original storyline anime created as a sequel to Dragon Ball Z, depicting events after the battle with Majin Buu.

In DAIMA, the story also centers around Goku being transformed from an adult into a child, prompting many fans to draw comparisons with GT's Goku.

Some key differences between DAIMA's Goku and GT's Goku include
・Wears the Kamesennin-style gi
・Carries the Power Pole on his back
・Lacks the Saiyan tail, a symbol of his heritage
・While he was also shortened in GT, Goku appears even younger in DAIMA, looking around six years old.

Combat Abilities

In DAIMA, Goku wields the Power Pole once again. His attire in the Kamesennin-style gi and his iconic gear reinforce the sense of Dragon Ball's true continuation.

Since he has been turned into a child, there’s an expected decrease in his combat ability. Due to his shrunken size, he initially struggles to fly. However, after a few days, he manages to adjust to his smaller body and regains his ability to fly.

Who is Son Goku Mini's Voice Actor in Dragon Ball DAIMA?

Masako Nozawa, Japan's Legendary Female Voice Actor, Now 87 Years Old

Masako Nozawa is a legendary female voice actor in Japan. Having been active since the early days of the voice acting profession in Japan, she has voiced Son Goku since the first broadcast in 1986, marking a remarkable 38-year relationship with the character. In 2017, she was recognized by the Guinness World Records for "the longest time voicing a character in a video game."

What is the Anime "Dragon Ball DAIMA" Where Son Goku Mini？

"Dragon Ball DAIMA" is a completely new anime series with an original episode written by Akira Toriyama. Toriyama was deeply involved in the production, from the story and character design to the many details such as vehicles, monsters, and mob characters. The story follows Goku and others who have been shrunk due to a conspiracy, as they set out into a mysterious and unknown world to solve the problem.

Collaboration with Other Works

Even before his role in Dragon Ball DAIMA, Goku (Mini) has appeared as a playable character in several Dragon Ball games.

■Dragon Ball Z: KAKAROT
In a two-part paid DLC, the world of DAIMA is recreated, featuring Goku and his friends’ adventures in the Demon Realm in their smaller forms.

■Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Goku (Mini) joins as a playable character in the FUTURE SAGA Chapter 2 paid DLC. A promotional video introducing Goku (Mini) has also been released.

Summary

The storyline and character backgrounds in Dragon Ball DAIMA are still under wraps, leaving us to wait for each episode to reveal more about the plot and Goku’s child form. However, preview images have shown Goku (Mini) in Super Saiyan mode. We look forward to discovering what battles and adventures await in the Demon Realm!