This series is undoubtedly one of the worst experiences I've ever endured-it was a complete disaster from start to finish. It's both disrespectful to the fans and to Toriyama himself.
First, let's talk about the art style. It's absolutely atrocious, and I know many may disagree with me, but Daima's art style is by far the worst in the entire franchise. The characters come across as goofy, childish, and robotic, which makes the show neither engaging nor enjoyable. I've heard people criticize Super's art style, but trust me, they don't know what "bad" truly means. Compared to older art styles, this one doesn't hold a candle-not even close. The only redeeming qualities are the Z flashbacks and the final three chapters.
Secondly, the storyline is painfully boring. While it starts with a mildly interesting premise, most of the time, the characters are simply flying around aimlessly in random directions, doing whatever. I found myself fast-forwarding through episodes, hoping for something worthwhile to happen. They're essentially going nowhere, focusing on insignificant and uninteresting characters.
Third, the forced plot expansion was absolutely infuriating. The series feels desperate to extend the plot in the most painful ways. Let's start with Goku's constant need to eat. Seriously, how many times does he eat in the first seven episodes? It's absurd-he's constantly eating, even when he's already been given food, and he still craves more. But that's just the beginning. How many times do the characters have issues with the airships? They either get stolen or break down at every turn. Can it get worse? Oh yes, it can. Chapter 13, for example, was completely useless. It didn't contribute anything to the plot-it was just the characters flying around, struggling with random giants. Honestly, I wouldn't care if that episode was erased from existence. It was that bad. And then there's Chapter 15, where Goku and Vegeta are having trouble with a basic army... Are you kidding me? This doesn't make sense. They could've easily used Super Saiyan, but instead, they refuse to use it just to drag out the plot, and then Goku uses it after what feels like an eternity. It's such a waste of time.
Fourth, the wasted potential in this series is heartbreaking, and it's even worse than GT. Take Degeusu, for example. He was treated terribly-defeated in the most embarrassing way possible, and in the end, he added nothing to the story. He could've been so much more, but Toriyama simply sidelined him instead of developing his character. And let's not forget the insects Goku brings in Chapter 4. They had absolutely no importance to the plot. There were widespread speculations about a potential fusion or future significance, but Toriyama didn't follow through. Instead, we got SSJ4-and the only purpose these insects served was to help Vegeta regenerate in Chapter 15 when he was struggling against the army. What a wasted opportunity. If you introduce a concept, why not use it? It's just lazy writing.
Fifth, the series is riddled with contradictions. For anyone who's watched the show or knows the lore, it's clear that Daima doesn't fit within the established Super timeline. The inconsistencies are staggering, and here are just a few examples:
In Super, Shin and Kibito are fused, but in Daima, they're not. And at the end of Daima, they never even fuse again.
In Resurrection F, Sorbet is granted two wishes, but in Daima, the Dragon grants only one wish to new people.
Shin refers to Rymus as the "maximum authority of the universe," which contradicts the fact that it's supposed to be Zeno-sama.
Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta... Do I even need to explain? Why didn't he use it against Beerus if he already had it in Daima?
And Super Saiyan 4... Again, why didn't Goku use it? In the manga, he says there's nothing beyond Super Saiyan 3, so what happened to SSJ4?
These are just a few glaring examples, but the series is filled with contradictions like these.
Finally, the ending... It was atrocious. I couldn't even appreciate the final moments because they were so poorly executed. The discussion between Goku and Vegeta about SSJ4 left me completely confused. Did Goku already have it before Daima? Or did he just know how to access it but didn't realize it? It was unclear, frustrating, and maddening. And the post-credits scene-don't even get me started on that. So, the third eyeball is just sitting in a regular store? Seriously? How is something so powerful, and supposedly so rare, just casually available in a convenience store? Sure, I get that it's Toriyama's style, but this felt ridiculously convenient and nonsensical. And the bigger question: why doesn't the store clerk use it? She could literally have the power of the universe at her fingertips but chooses not to? It's utterly ridiculous.
In conclusion, Dragon Ball Daima is a complete disaster and a massive disappointment. There wasn't a single episode I truly enjoyed. Every episode failed to meet the standard of Dragon Ball, and I'm honestly relieved it only lasted 20 episodes-I don't think I could've handled more. If Toriyama weren't involved in this mess, I'm sure fans would have torn this series apart. Imagine being a casual Dragon Ball fan, expecting a proper continuation of the manga, only to get a series that disregards everything established, with a horrific art style, a tedious story, forced plot expansions, and wasted potential. It's clear that Dragon Ball Daima does not respect the legacy of the franchise.
