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Dragon Ball DAIMA is one of the top-rated anime series from 2024. While the story was good, with Son Goku and Vegeta exploring a new realm, it was late Akira Toriyama’s nostalgia that attracted anime fans globally. The anime series was the last work of the legendary mangaka before passing away.
Because of how popular it was, Dragon Ball DAIMA earned two nominations at the 2025 Astra Awards – Best Anime Series and Best Lead Voice-Over Performance. The results of the 2025 Astra Awards were revealed on June 10, 2025, and it everyone’s surprise, Dragon Ball DAIMA won the Best Anime Series, leaving the likes of Dan Da Dan, Solo Leveling Season 2, Lazarus, Fire Force Season 3, and The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 behind. Many thought Solo Leveling or Dan Da Dan would win, especially since the former won the award last year, with Blue Eye Samurai, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Ninja Kamui, Pluto, and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off being the other nominees.
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Other Awards For The Anime Community At 2025 Astra Awards
There were only two awards categories dedicated to the anime community – Best Anime Series and Best Lead Voice-Over Performance. While Dragon Ball DAIMA won the first won, the latter was won by Aleks Le for Solo Leveling. Other nominees include Kaley Cuoco for Harley Quinn, Alex Borstein for Family Guy: Holiday Special, Seth McFarlane for Family Guy: Holiday Special, Johnny Yong Bosch for Devil May Cry, and Stephanie Nadolny for Dragon Ball DAIMA.
While Best Supporting Voice-Over Performance had several nominations from the anime industry, like Caitlin Glass for One Piece Season 21, Justin Briner for Solo Leveling Season 2, and Xolo Mariduena for Sakamoto Days, it was Jack Quaid who won the award for Star Trek: Lower Decks, which is an animated series.
Many thanks to my director Caitlin Glass, CR, & our powerhouse teams in Japan A1 Pictures & Aniplex, AND ALL OF YOU 🫵🙌🔥 this win is for all of y’all.
— Aleks Le 🪬 (@AleksLeVO) June 12, 2025
Insane to see my name sandwiched between Seth freaking McFarlane & the GOAT JYB 🐐 and I’m so glad my opening joke landed 😮💨😌 pic.twitter.com/QFhFHDiMAz
What Made Dragon Ball DAIMA So Special?
Without a doubt, the late Akira Toriyama’s involvement with the anime series is one of the many reasons that made it so special. He was deeply involved with the project, wrote key plot elements, and brought back the original character designs. Unlike other series of the franchise, Dragon Ball DAIMA has kept the episodes limited, maintaining a higher quality of content. Everyone appreciated how the franchise brought out the adventurous theme of the anime rather than just focusing on power scaling.
The animation and visuals added a modern touch to the decades-old character, creating a perfect blend of old and new. Dragon Ball DAIMA brought back the comic reliefs that used to be a part of the original Dragon Ball, and the fans also got to see the kids’ version of their favorite characters. Lastly, the late Akira Toriyama’s last work featured character-driven storytelling, which has been missing for quite some time.
What Is The Plot Of Dragon Ball DAIMA?
After Dabura’s death, Gomah takes his throne and becomes the King of the Demon Realm. He is aided by Degesu, the younger brother of Kaioshin and the son of Higashi no Kaioshin. Together, they watch Son Goku and his friends save the world from Majin Buu and decide to steal Earth’s Dragon Balls. Jealous of the Z Warriors’ powers, Gomah summons Shenron and asks him to turn the heroes into children.
Suddenly, everyone now finds them as children with no longer possess limitless potential. However, Son Goku is determined to find the one behind such an evil deed. He, Kaioshin, and the mysterious Demon, Glorio, journey off to the Demon Realm to find the truth. Unknown to them, dangers are lurking for them throughout.
Source: The Astras’ official website
Priyanko is currently pursuing his Master’s in Economics. He loves to read manga or watch anime in his spare time. He is a massive fan of One Piece, Naruto, and Haikyu. Amidst the Great Pirating Era, he wishes to become the greatest Hokage, even though he is short.
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