“Dragon Ball Daima” was expected to be one of the biggest anime releases of the year, especially with the return of Goku and the Z Fighters. Following the passing of Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, many saw this series as essential viewing. Netflix secured streaming rights for major regions like the US and UK, making it widely available. But surprisingly, another anime is taking the spotlight—DanDaDan.
As of October 13, 2024, DanDaDan has climbed to the second spot on Netflix’s Top 10 list, while Dragon Ball Daima is nowhere to be found. Even more impressively, DanDaDan remains in seventh place on FlixPatrol’s daily Top 10 by October 20, 2024.
What’s causing this shift in viewership?
First, Dragon Ball Daima isn’t exclusive to Netflix—it’s also available on Crunchyroll. Meanwhile, DanDaDan is a Netflix exclusive, receiving heavy promotion through ads and homepage placements. This exposure makes it more accessible to casual viewers. On top of that, DanDaDan offers something entirely new, whereas Dragon Ball Daima comes with 40 years of franchise history. New viewers might find it easier to dive into a fresh anime without needing to catch up on decades of backstory.
While it’s great to see a fresh anime gaining popularity, it’s worth noting that the anime landscape is shifting. With Demon Slayer ending and Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia mangas wrapping up this year, the future of long-standing anime franchises like Dragon Ball is uncertain. However, new hits like DanDaDan show that the next generation of anime is ready to carry the torch.
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