A recent interview published in a special booklet of Dragon Ball DAIMA revealed the level of involvement that Akira Toriyama had in the development of the new anime. The directors Aya Komaki and Yoshitaka Yashima They highlighted that the legendary creator not only provided a synopsis, but also wrote the complete dialogues “down to the last detail.”
Komaki explained that the scripts even included musical notes for Neva singing lines or expressions like the greeting of Majin Duu (“Ncha!”), both devised directly by Toriyama. The director added that elements such as the inclusion of a convenience store in the Great Demon Kingdom They gave the scene a familiar and fun air: “That's very Toriyama-sensei.”
The classic essence of Dragon Ball
Yashima commented that the entire production team carried within themselves childhood memories with Dragon Ballbut during the development of the series an attempt was made to unify that identity by faithfully following the script written by Toriyama. According to the director, it was this direct guidance that allowed us to recover the classic anime sensation of the franchise.
While Toriyama did not personally draft each episode into its final version, Komaki's words confirm that Dragon Ball DAIMA It has been the project in which the author was most involved in the history of the franchise. This participation is considered key to the nostalgic charm that fans have highlighted since its premiere.
What do you think about the involvement of Akira Toriyama in Dragon Ball DAIMADo you think this is the reason for the return to the classic essence of the saga?
