Dragon Ball Daima may be wrapping up soon, but don’t worry—the franchise is far from over! The series’ producer has confirmed that Dragon Ball will be around for many more years, and exciting things are already in the works. Dragon Ball Daima was created to celebrate 40 years of the original manga and takes place between Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super. While it’s coming to an end, the journey isn’t stopping anytime soon.
In a recent interview with Mantan Web (translated by @Venixys on X), executive producer Akio Iyoku reassured fans that there’s plenty more to come. While there’s no official announcement just yet, he made it clear that the team is always planning ahead.
“Producing anime and games takes time, but we’re steadily preparing for the future,” Iyoku said. “We want to expand the franchise even further… There’s no doubt Dragon Ball will continue for decades to come.”
This is especially comforting for fans who were unsure about the series’ future following the passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. But according to Iyoku, the team is committed to keeping the franchise alive and thriving.
Although details are still under wraps, discussions and brainstorming sessions are already happening behind the scenes. “We’re still coming up with various plans and will keep moving forward. I want to continue giving it my all alongside [Goku’s voice actor Masako] Nozawa-san,” Iyoku added.
And speaking of Masako Nozawa, she’s just as eager to keep voicing Goku. After receiving a special award at the 66th Mainichi Art Awards, she joked about how long she wants to continue:
“I don’t know how much longer I can do this,” she said, “but my goal is to keep going until I’m 182 years old, so if you see me, give me a little encouragement and say, ‘Good luck!’”
So while Dragon Ball Daima may be ending, the franchise itself is nowhere near finished. With new projects already in development and a team dedicated to keeping Goku’s adventures alive, fans can rest easy—Dragon Ball is here to stay!
